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Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Shin Hae-chul to receive Silver Crown, Yoo Jae-suk the Bogwan Order and BLACKPINK the Okgwan Order; 36 honorees, including Yoo Hae-jin and Jang Hang-jun, to receive commendations
Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit to Be Awarded Posthumously to Shin Hae-chul 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards to Be Held Oct. 29, Honoring 36 People and Teams, Including 10 Order of Cultural Merit Recipients Han Young-ae to Receive Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit on 50th Anniversary of...
| James choi
Taiwanese Comedian Huang Yi-hao, Who Satirized Xi Jinping, Attacked; Who Was Behind the $18,000 Contract?

Taiwanese Comedian Huang Yi-hao, Who Satirized Xi Jinping, Attacked; Who Was Behind the $18,000 Contract?

Taiwan prosecutors indict five suspects in staged traffic-accident attack; Beijing dismisses allegations as “political smears for electoral purposes”
A war of words over the attack on a Taiwanese comedian who has satirized Chinese President Xi Jinping is intensifying across the Taiwan Strait. After Taiwan’s government called the incident an instance of China’s “transnational repression,” Beijing strongly objected, calling the accusation a...
| James choi
Japanese Drama 'VIVANT' Names China as a Real-World Adversary in Season 2, Sparking Outrage on Weibo

Japanese Drama 'VIVANT' Names China as a Real-World Adversary in Season 2, Sparking Outrage on Weibo

Fictional Chinese intelligence agency 'Shinshi' cast as an enemy force; controversy over its brutal portrayal of perpetrators CCTV and Global Times blast show for glorifying the Self-Defense Forces’ overseas activities and stoking hostility
Blockbuster drama VIVANT, produced by Japanese commercial broadcaster TBS, is fueling cultural and diplomatic friction between the two countries by openly portraying China as an adversary. The series follows a covert intelligence unit that takes down forces threatening Japan’s security.
| James choi
MBC’s ‘PD Notebook’ Takes Aim at ‘The Assassin(s)’ Controversy; Director Hur Jin-ho Asks, ‘Are We Not Even Allowed to Ask Questions?’

MBC’s ‘PD Notebook’ Takes Aim at ‘The Assassin(s)’ Controversy; Director Hur Jin-ho Asks, ‘Are We Not Even Allowed to Ask Questions?’

Director Hur Jin-ho, who has remained silent for about a month, appears on the program; airs October 27 at 10:20 p.m.
MBC’s investigative news program 〈PD Notebook〉 will take an in-depth look at the dispute and allegations of outside pressure surrounding the film 〈The Assassin 〉, a controversy that has spread beyond the film industry into politics. MBC said the October 27 broadcast at 10:20 p. m.
| Kim Ji-yeon
A Voice of Solidarity That Broke Through Prejudice: Shin Sugok of ‘Horoomon’

A Voice of Solidarity That Broke Through Prejudice: Shin Sugok of ‘Horoomon’

In November 2026, moviegoers will have a chance to encounter a remarkable figure on the big screen. That opportunity comes with 〈Horoomon〉, which reached Korean audiences at the 26th JEONJU International Film Festival in 2025.
| Seongchan Eol
Akiko Nakano’s ‘Nine Seconds of Peace’ Animation Surpasses 10 Million Views

Akiko Nakano’s ‘Nine Seconds of Peace’ Animation Surpasses 10 Million Views

More than 10.7 million views on X… Women artists voice concern amid attacks from far-right-leaning online commenters
The sobering side of Japanese society, where calls for ‘peace’ have become a target of ridicule A nine-second animation carrying an ‘anti-war’ message has become a sensation on social media in Japan. But its reception has also been marked by sharp mockery and criticism, prompting observers to say...
| James choi
[New Documentary] KBS’s ‘The Miracle of 180 Minutes: Kickoff’ — The Magic of a Small City of 60,000… Can It Stop Regional Decline?

[New Documentary] KBS’s ‘The Miracle of 180 Minutes: Kickoff’ — The Magic of a Small City of 60,000… Can It Stop Regional Decline?

Featuring former national team players Lee Young-pyo and Park Joo-ho, with narration by Bae Seong-jae, regional premiere in Gwangju and Jeonnam on the 30th, followed by a nationwide broadcast on December 1
Sports-generated visitors who stay and spend: a new answer for the local economy KBS Gwangju unveiled on the 26th an experimental documentary, “The Miracle of 180 Minutes: Kickoff” (directed by Jo Na-young), exploring new ways to revitalize local communities through the “sports industry” amid the...
| James choi
Singer Younha and C9 Entertainment End 14-Year Partnership in Bitter Split; Lawsuit Seeks 950 Million Won in Unpaid Settlements

Singer Younha and C9 Entertainment End 14-Year Partnership in Bitter Split; Lawsuit Seeks 950 Million Won in Unpaid Settlements

Exclusive contract termination took effect on the 14th of last month; legal battle looms over differing calculations
After 14 years together, trust breaks down and a settlement dispute heads to court Singer 'Younha' has filed a lawsuit against her agency, 'C9 Entertainment,' seeking settlement payments that went unpaid over an extended period, bringing their 14-year partnership to an end.
| James choi
ITZY’s Chaeryeong to Make Solo Debut Nov. 9, Reveals Concept Photos for First Mini Album ‘Lovesick’

ITZY’s Chaeryeong to Make Solo Debut Nov. 9, Reveals Concept Photos for First Mini Album ‘Lovesick’

JYP Entertainment unveiled concept images for ITZY’s Chaeryeong’s first solo mini album, ‘Lovesick,’ on Oct. 26 Distinctive visuals pair her nonchalant, quirky charm with a mature look… She will be the group’s third member to launch a solo career, following Yeji and Yuna Chaeryeong opens a personal blog to connect with fans, sharing behind-the-scenes moments from album preparations and voice messages as anticipation builds for her solo debut
Chaeryeong of the group ITZY is taking her first steps as a solo artist under her own name, seven years after her debut. Solo debut seven years after debut; ‘Lovesick’ out Nov. 9 JYP Entertainment kicked off the comeback campaign by unveiling concept photos for Chaeryeong’s first solo mini album,...
| Seongchan Eol
Yang Hong-won Marries, Then Faces Infidelity Rumors and Teased Drug Allegations; Wife Makes Social Media Private

Yang Hong-won Marries, Then Faces Infidelity Rumors and Teased Drug Allegations; Wife Makes Social Media Private

Rapper Yang Hong-won is embroiled in a series of personal-life controversies shortly after marrying model Won Hyun-joo. Infidelity rumors appeared to be winding down after the accuser allegedly sought money, but another account has teased drug-related allegations. Yang Hong-won presses ahead with his music career, releasing collaborative single “Plan B,” while his wife, Won Hyun-joo, deletes all her social media posts.
Yang Hong-won has been embroiled in controversy over a series of allegations following his wedding. Rapper Yang Hong-won drew attention on Oct. 18 when he married model Won Hyun-joo. The couple registered their marriage in 2023 and welcomed a daughter in November 2024.
| Seongchan Eol