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[On the Ground at BIFF] “Art Is Art”: Zhang Yimou Breaks Silence on Historical Controversy Over “Assassins”; Top Asian Film to Be Named on 15th

[On the Ground at BIFF] “Art Is Art”: Zhang Yimou Breaks Silence on Historical Controversy Over “Assassins”; Top Asian Film to Be Named on 15th

Director Jung Juri shares concerns that creators could be intimidated; the 31st Busan International Film Festival jury will select South Korea’s Academy submission from 13 competition entries
Director “Zhang Yimou”, the Chinese cinema master serving as jury president for this year’s 31st Busan International Film Festival competition, has firmly stated his position on the controversy over historical distortion surrounding “Assassins”, a film that has recently stirred South Korea’s movie...
| James choi
[Box Office] 'Assassins' surpasses 2.41 million viewers, tops holiday weekend despite boycott

[Box Office] 'Assassins' surpasses 2.41 million viewers, tops holiday weekend despite boycott

The film draws 590,000 viewers over National Foundation Day holiday weekend as government and film industry unite in calling for tough action against threats to actor
Box-office strength breaks through 'historical distortion' attacks as ideological conflict intensifies Director Hur Jin-ho's 'Assassins' completely dominated South Korea's theaters over the National Foundation Day holiday weekend despite fierce political controversy.
| James choi
Hayoung exits 'The Trauma Code'; Jeong Ye-in cast as new lead for Seasons 2 and 3

Hayoung exits 'The Trauma Code'; Jeong Ye-in cast as new lead for Seasons 2 and 3

After Hayoung's departure amid a pro-Japanese controversy, Jeong Ye-in passes multiple auditions and begins filming both seasons next month
Casting that turns a crisis into an opportunity: Jeong Ye-in takes on her first major dramatic lead The main cast of Netflix's original series 'The Trauma Code' is changing. Jeong Ye-in, a former member of the group 'Lovelyz', will fill the role vacated by actress Hayoung, who left the series amid...
| James choi
‘Good Night, Miss’ Creator Nimolcash Suspends Activities After Ex-Girlfriend Alleges Verbal and Physical Abuse: “All Schedules Canceled”

‘Good Night, Miss’ Creator Nimolcash Suspends Activities After Ex-Girlfriend Alleges Verbal and Physical Abuse: “All Schedules Canceled”

- Management agency NOB Entertainment issues formal apology on the 29th: “We confirmed inappropriate words and actions and deeply regret them” - Former girlfriend identified as A releases recordings containing verbal abuse, thrown objects and degrading profanity directed at acquaintances and a taxi driver - Controversy over unspeakable insults, including “low-class human being”; social media and YouTube accounts immediately made private
Nimolcash, 32, a popular creator known for the short-form hit “Good Night, Miss,” has become the center of controversy after his former girlfriend disclosed details of their private life. His agency officially acknowledged inappropriate words and actions and said he would immediately suspend all...
| Yangsimoh
WOODZ addresses 'atomic-bomb film' casting controversy:

WOODZ addresses 'atomic-bomb film' casting controversy: "I had already turned down project after reviewing script"

Following reports of his casting in the recent South Korea-Japan co-production Tamako, WOODZ addressed the matter during a livestream on the 27th After reviewing the script and holding careful discussions, he had already declined the role, but reports incorrectly said otherwise He went live to ease fans' concerns over the erroneous report, bringing the controversy and casting episode to a close for now
Singer WOODZ, whose real name is Cho Seung-youn, said he had "received the script and turned down" the role amid recent reports that he would appear in a Japanese film about the atomic bomb. During a livestream on the afternoon of the 27th, WOODZ said, "I don't think I can avoid talking about this.
| Seongchan Eol
Re-released 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' traces Mamoru Hosoda's fateful meeting with Yasutaka Tsutsui, the filmmaker Studio Ghibli passed over

Re-released 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' traces Mamoru Hosoda's fateful meeting with Yasutaka Tsutsui, the filmmaker Studio Ghibli passed over

〈The Girl Who Leapt Through Time〉 returned to theaters in 4K on Sept. 16 to mark the film's 20th anniversary.
If you went back in time to meet someone who confessed their feelings to you today one week earlier, would they still feel the same way. Couldn't that person from a week ago have no interest in you at all. Human feelings can change from moment to moment.
| Joo Seong-cheol
'This Damn Love' tops Netflix non-English shows with 7.5 million views despite Ha-young great-grandfather controversy

'This Damn Love' tops Netflix non-English shows with 7.5 million views despite Ha-young great-grandfather controversy

No. 1 in 26 countries and in the top 10 in 68, while Park Eun-bin's 'Chilly Romance' ranks No. 3 globally
Jung Hae-in and Ha-young's 'This Damn Love' tops global rankings with 7.5 million views despite pro-Japanese controversy Enters the top 10 in 68 countries in its second week; cast interviews canceled entirely amid controversy over a lead actor's family history The romantic comedy 'This Damn Love',...
| James choi
Trump Triggers Unauthorized Use Debate Over “Pokémon” and “Naruto” … Despite Two Japanese Government Protests, White House Lets Video Stand

Trump Triggers Unauthorized Use Debate Over “Pokémon” and “Naruto” … Despite Two Japanese Government Protests, White House Lets Video Stand

He used “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and “Dragon Ball” without permission to promote attacks and immigration crackdowns… Even after officials raised concerns in April and June, the video still wasn’t deleted
White House’s “Yu-Gi-Oh. ” Unauthorized Use … Video Stays “As Is” Even After Japan’s Second Protest Unauthorized use of four works, including “Pokémon,” in policy promotion, directly clashing with the U. S. posture of protecting American intellectual property U. S.
| James choi
Japanese Trainee Goes Missing Before Debut, Sent for Fraud Charges After Investigation—Losses Total 57 Million Won

Japanese Trainee Goes Missing Before Debut, Sent for Fraud Charges After Investigation—Losses Total 57 Million Won

Two months before debut, after a double contract, he disappeared—sent on fraud charges with a travel ban and then referred for non-custodial prosecution to prosecutors
“Planned disappearance” two months before debut… A malicious double contract targeting the K-pop system A cunning pattern of crime that exploits K-pop’s global status and systematic training system has come to light.
| James choi
BTS Jin’s ‘Sudden Kiss’ Lands Japanese Man in Court—He Files a Written Statement but Does Not Appear

BTS Jin’s ‘Sudden Kiss’ Lands Japanese Man in Court—He Files a Written Statement but Does Not Appear

A 50s Japanese man who planted a surprise kiss during a hug event celebrating Jin’s discharge leaves the first hearing in limbo after submitting a document of unknown meaning, with no attendance
A Deluded Fan Mindset Even in Court: Disruptions as BTS Jin’s First Trial Over Alleged Sexual Assault Stalls The first trial in a case involving a “sudden kiss” aimed at BTS member Jin, a global superstar whose actions shocked people worldwide, ended in farce after the defendant made a blatant...
| James choi