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'Global Hip-Hop Rookie' HypePrincess Unveils Concept Photos for Debut Album '17.7'...Striking Street Aura

'Global Hip-Hop Rookie' HypePrincess Unveils Concept Photos for Debut Album '17.7'...Striking Street Aura

A 7-member global group formed through the CJ ENM 'Unpretty Rapstar' Korea-Japan collaborative audition Releasing 'B' concept photos with a street concept that matches school looks...A major boost from impressive agencies including Ameba Culture and Warner Music Following Japan's 'Rakuten GirlsAward,' they have been confirmed to take the stage at 'KCON JAPAN 2026' for a hot start to their global rookie journey
The rookie global hip-hop group HypePrincess (H//PE Princess) has left a clear imprint on the team's identity through fashion that captures a bold street sensibility.Concept Photo B that Maximizes the Street Vibe HypePrincess (Coco, YSY, Yuju, Doi, Lino, Niko, Sujin) raised debut excitement by...
Baeksang Arts Awards 62nd: Naver Popularity Award Vote Kicks Off on the 24th…79 Male and Female Nominees Go Head-to-Head

Baeksang Arts Awards 62nd: Naver Popularity Award Vote Kicks Off on the 24th…79 Male and Female Nominees Go Head-to-Head

Starting today (the 24th) at noon and running for 12 days through just before midnight on May 5 via Naver A total of 79 male and female nominees in the Broadcasting, Film, Theater, and Musical categories…1 free vote per account per day for each gender category The main ceremony will be held on May 8 at the Coex D Hall…Shin Dong-yup, Suzy, and Park Bo-gum will host, and JTBC will broadcast it live
The Naver Popularity Award vote for “Baeksang Arts Awards 62nd with Gucci,” the only comprehensive arts awards show in Korea, will begin in full on the 24th.With the Popularity Award vote now underway, on April 24 Baeksang Arts Awards’ secretariat announced that it will hold the Naver Popularity...
Global Hit: Nongshim Brings “Shin Ramyun as a Movie” to Jeonju International Film Festival for Its 40th Anniversary

Global Hit: Nongshim Brings “Shin Ramyun as a Movie” to Jeonju International Film Festival for Its 40th Anniversary

To mark the 40th anniversary of Shin Ramyun’s launch, two short films directed by Oh Seyeon and Kim Taeyeop will be screened… Jeonju Film Street pop-up store operations
Nongshim at the 27th Jeonju International Film Festival announced on the 22nd that it will present a short film to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the launch of the national representative ramen brand “Shin Ramyun.
From Establishing a Publishing Company to Private Invitations… “Minister’s Commendation” for Park Jung-min, Whose Quiet Good Deeds Shone with Sincerity

From Establishing a Publishing Company to Private Invitations… “Minister’s Commendation” for Park Jung-min, Whose Quiet Good Deeds Shone with Sincerity

Recognized for contributions to improving cultural access rights and promoting welfare for people with visual impairments, earning the honor of a Minister’s Commendation With a heart for his father, he founded the publishing company “Mu-je” to produce audiobooks and donated 100% of all proceeds A model of thoughtful consideration, including privately inviting people to movies and musicals at his own expense and preparing materials in braille in advance
Actor Park Jung-min received a Minister’s Commendation from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for his contributions to improving cultural access rights for people with disabilities and promoting their welfare on the occasion of the 46th Day for Persons with Disabilities.
“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

Poised for a long theatrical run thanks to immersive teen viewing culture and the craze for visiting the real filming location
“Salmokja,” No. 1 at the Box Office for 12 Straight Days… Surpasses 1. 46 Million AdmissionsDirector Lee Sang-Min’s new horror film “Salmokja” has maintained the No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive days since its release, delivering overwhelming box-office dominance.
Eric Oh, Kim Dae-sik, and Warner Music’s Hannah Karp to Appear… “QE Conference” Questioning Creativity in the AI Era

Eric Oh, Kim Dae-sik, and Warner Music’s Hannah Karp to Appear… “QE Conference” Questioning Creativity in the AI Era

Opening of the 30th Euljiro News Museum. Discussions on new standards for AI technology and human creativity
The Intersection of AI and Culture—Presenting Global Standards in SeoulThe global AI culture platform QE , based in the United States, will host 'QE Global Conference & Exhibition - Seoul Edition' at the Seoul Euljiro News Museum on the 30th.
‘Youngest Arts Center President’ Hanna Chang Cancels European Performances Ahead of Her Inauguration

‘Youngest Arts Center President’ Hanna Chang Cancels European Performances Ahead of Her Inauguration

She takes office on the 24th; eight European performances across four orchestras, including the Paris Orchestra, are abruptly canceled… fall schedule still undecided
‘Hanna Chang,’ who will head the ‘Seoul Arts Center,’ orders a full cancellation of ‘European performances’‘Seoul Arts Center’ appointed world-renowned ‘conductor’ ‘Hanna Chang’ has made a major decision. Before the start of her official tenure, she has canceled the ‘European performances’...
Netflix’s Surprise Earnings in First Quarter Topping $6 Billion… Shares Drop 9% After Founder Steps Down

Netflix’s Surprise Earnings in First Quarter Topping $6 Billion… Shares Drop 9% After Founder Steps Down

Operating profit rose 18% and beat expectations, but shares plunged 9% in over-the-counter trading after a report that Reed Hastings—the founder who led the company for 29 years—has stepped down
Global online video service Netflix recorded a surprise performance that far exceeded the market’s outlook for the first quarter this year. An ‘earnings surprise’ in Q1 notwithstanding, the impact of the complete management exit by co-founder Reed Hastings sent the stock tumbling 9% on the...
HYBE·SM·JYP·YG Join Forces… Pushing for “Korea’s Coachella” Phenomenon ‘Fanomenon’

HYBE·SM·JYP·YG Join Forces… Pushing for “Korea’s Coachella” Phenomenon ‘Fanomenon’

The top four K-pop agencies are moving to establish an unprecedented joint venture to hold a massive global festival, ‘Fanomenon,’ that aims to surpass Coachella.
An unprecedented ‘Big4’ alliance launches a joint venture to seize global dominanceHolding absolute power in South Korea’s music scene, agencies often referred to as the so-called ‘Big4’—‘HYBE’, ‘SM Entertainment’, ‘JYP Entertainment’, and ‘YG Entertainment’—are building a united front like never...
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Hana Card: "Foreigners came to see BTS and spent 55.5 billion won"... a sharp 807% spike in sales at nearby retail districts

Average spending per person: 1.85 million won... Card payments at local businesses around the venue—like convenience stores and cafes—rose as much as 12 times, highlighting K-pop’s economic impact
'BTS ripple effects' 55. 5 billion won, the industrial value of 'K-pop' that shook GoyangThe performance by the group 'BTS' at Goyang Sports Complex Stadium proved that, beyond a simple cultural event, it delivered a massive 'economic ripple effect'.