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Just 1,000 won…Seoul City holds “FHFP Film Festival” with 23 universities nationwide

Just 1,000 won…Seoul City holds “FHFP Film Festival” with 23 universities nationwide

Seoul City holds the “FHFP 2026 Film Festival” with 23 universities across the country on the 26th Admission is 1,000 won, and all proceeds from merchandise sales are donated
A Z-generation challenge transplanted onto the screen, asking what comes next for Korean cinemaA seismic shift in the Korean film industry has already begun. The “FHFP 2026 Film Festival,” hosted by Seoul City at the Seoul Film Center on the 26th, is more than a simple coalition event for college...
10th Anniversary of Busan Food Film Festa Opens on the 26th With 1,000 Free Admissions

10th Anniversary of Busan Food Film Festa Opens on the 26th With 1,000 Free Admissions

The three-day culinary festival at the Cinema of Film Center will screen 17 films, including the opening title ‘The Last Cannoli,’ and feature a range of side events.
A Perfect Marriage of Food and the Screen, Capturing a Decade of PhilosophyA domestic standout culinary film festival where visual indulgence and gastronomic inspiration intersect, '2026 Busan Food Film Festa' will lift the curtain on an overwhelming spectacle on and around 'Cinema of Film Center'...
BTS’ “Arirang” Selected as “Best Album of 2026” by U.S. Rolling Stone, UK NME

BTS’ “Arirang” Selected as “Best Album of 2026” by U.S. Rolling Stone, UK NME

“The biggest boy band in the world” — overseas media pile on praise in a relay, hitting global audiences with a distinctly Korean flavor.
’Global syndrome’ re-ignites as a masterpiece the world responds toThe landscape of global pop music is shifting again. BTS’ regular fifth studio album, `'Arirang '`, has been selected back-to-back by major overseas music outlets as the “best album in the first half of 2026,” underscoring its...
[New Film] Four Summer Horror-Thrillers to Beat the Heat: 4 Takes, 4 Flavors

[New Film] Four Summer Horror-Thrillers to Beat the Heat: 4 Takes, 4 Flavors

From Shin Min-a’s starring vehicle, “The Pupils,” to “Scary Movie,” which returns after 13 years,
A blood-chilling counterattack at the multiplex begins—one that will freeze even the sweltering heat in an instant. This summer, four “thriller” and “horror” masterpieces, going beyond simple surprises and digging into viewers’ deepest fears, are ready to hit the screen.
Bus Zone Protest Disrupts Voting Site in Jamsil

Bus Zone Protest Disrupts Voting Site in Jamsil

The Jamsil demonstrations drag on, forcing the cancellation of major events including a Seoul encore concert.
An unprecedented shutdown that paralyzes Olympic Park marks the opening act of a chain reaction hit to the culture worldThe dazzling finale of Janggu’sin’s ‘Park Seojin’ was ultimately shipwrecked, swept away by external waves.
TWICE’s “Cheer Up” MV surpasses 600 million views…5th all-time milestone

TWICE’s “Cheer Up” MV surpasses 600 million views…5th all-time milestone

Even 8 years after its release, popularity remains rock solid…A double celebration as TWICE hits 600 million views for the fifth time, following new North America viewer records
“Cheer Up” reaches 600 million views, “everlasting” syndrome proven by the K-pop queenGlobal girl group TWICE, constantly rewriting K-pop history, has built yet another heavy-duty golden milestone. Released in 2016, the mega hit song “Cheer Up” saw its music video surpass 600 million YouTube views,...
Sung Si-kyung x Indonesian top star Raisa release duet track “Heaven Knows” simultaneously worldwide

Sung Si-kyung x Indonesian top star Raisa release duet track “Heaven Knows” simultaneously worldwide

Raisa, a representative singer-songwriter with 36 million followers in Indonesia, and Sung Si-kyung deliver an all-time top-tier global collaboration The cover video of “Endless Love” on YouTube sparked attention, followed by high praise from the original artist Lionel Richie—leading to the first-ever original duet Raisa’s first Korean vocal debut and Sung Si-kyung’s English vocals take shape, signaling a perfect blend of K-ballad and global pop
Sung Ki-kyung and Raisa synchronized their voices in a sweet duet. A well-made duet that brings together K-ballad and global pop According to the E2W Group, singer Sung Si-kyung will release the duet track “Heaven Knows” with Indonesian star Raisa at 6 p. m. on the 19th.
‘Mind of Mencia’ Comedian Carlos Mencia Arrested on the Spot… Accused of Hiding $12 Billion Won in Income and Tax Evasion

‘Mind of Mencia’ Comedian Carlos Mencia Arrested on the Spot… Accused of Hiding $12 Billion Won in Income and Tax Evasion

Arrested at his LA home on the morning of the 18th… Charged with 12 felony counts, including willful failure to report personal and corporate taxes from 2019 to 2024 LA district attorney: “One of the most notorious high-volume repeat tax delinquents”… If convicted, could face up to 11 years in prison A past remark that “taxes are a good thing” comes back to haunt him… After a “plagiarism” controversy, he was on tour when he was detained
Carlos Mencia, a comedian who ruled the U. S. stand-up comedy world as a mid-2000s entertainment giant, was arrested on the spot by police on suspicion of hiding a massive income amounting to $8. 7 million (about 12 billion won) and evading taxes. ■ Arrested in a surprise raid at 7 a. m.
Cannes Winner ‘Bring Me to the Back Seat’ Original Novel Tops eBook Charts Immediately After Release

Cannes Winner ‘Bring Me to the Back Seat’ Original Novel Tops eBook Charts Immediately After Release

The original novel of the Cannes Film Festival screenwriting winner, released in South Korea, shot to No. 1 on bestseller lists at the same time theaters won hearts.
The aftershocks of the masterfully crafted masterpiece chosen by the Cannes Film Festival are rippling beyond the screen, creating a seismic shift in the publishing world. The ‘Bring Me to the Back Seat Original Novel’, released through official channels in South Korea on the 15th, regained...
SEVENTEEN to Hold Fan Meeting at Incheon Stadium…New Unit Takes the Stage Next

SEVENTEEN to Hold Fan Meeting at Incheon Stadium…New Unit Takes the Stage Next

At the Incheon Asian Game Main Stadium, SEVENTEEN will run its solo fan meeting, “CARATLAND.” The V8 unit debuts and Dino’s alter-ego “Pi-cheolin” is set to release a new album.
Entering the stadium: “Carat Express Train”, a provocative evolution of unprecedented units and alter-egos“SEVENTEEN”, which has solidified its status as a global mega IP, finally steps into “Incheon Asian Game Main Stadium” and sets a new milestone for K-pop fandom culture.