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First Reactions: Cineplay Critics’ Star Rating for 〈HANA KOREA〉

First Reactions: Cineplay Critics’ Star Rating for 〈HANA KOREA〉

[First Reactions] The South Korea–Denmark co-production 〈HANA KOREA〉 opens July 8. Inspired by a true story, the artbuster follows Hye-seon , a North Korean defector trying to push forward in an unfamiliar life. Cineplay reporter Kim Ji Yeon shares her review from the press screening.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Hollywood is changing — and getting younger. Three directors behind some of 2026's biggest horror stories, from 〈Backrooms〉 to 〈Obsession〉 and 〈Iron Lung〉, are helping redraw the industry's map.Kane Parsons 〈Backrooms〉 $10 million =〉 $270 million Among the many gifted figures in Hollywood, the most...
| Seongchan Eol
'Netflix of the Anime World' Crunchyroll Announces Entry Into South Korea in the Second Half

'Netflix of the Anime World' Crunchyroll Announces Entry Into South Korea in the Second Half

Global anime streaming platform Crunchyroll says it aims to strengthen its presence across Asia with bases in South Korea and Taiwan After winning in North America by concentrating on Japanese anime and successfully distributing major theatrical releases, Crunchyroll has secured a firm grip on the anime fan niche Eyes are on whether Crunchyroll will trigger a major shake-up in the domestic anime streaming platform market led by Netflix and LAFTEL
Crunchyroll, dubbed the "Netflix of the anime world," is set to enter South Korea. Crunchyroll, an OTT platform, said it would expand into South Korea for the North American market for a variety of anime, on June 16 .
| Seongchan Eol
Ahn Jae-hong Named Promotion Ambassador for the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, “JIMFFACE,” Promising a High-End Synergy With Executive Director Jang Hang-jun

Ahn Jae-hong Named Promotion Ambassador for the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, “JIMFFACE,” Promising a High-End Synergy With Executive Director Jang Hang-jun

Actor Ahn Jae-hong selected as this year’s promotion ambassador for “JIMFFACE,” saying, “I’ll be a reliable supporter who will draw on the inspiration I’ve received through movies and music.” Expectations rise as executive director Jang Hang-jun, who has worked together with Ahn Jae-hong on projects such as “Rebound,” shares his hopes—“An actor who makes even the ordinary special” The 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival opens on Sept. 3 across the Jecheon area of North Chungcheong, featuring a variety of music and movie programs including the country’s only film music market
Ahn Jae-hong steps out as the “face” of the Jecheon film festival. The Jecheon International Music & Film Festival announced on June 22 that actor Ahn Jae-hong has been selected as this year’s promotion ambassador.
| Seongchan Eol
[World Cup Star] ‘Tearful Mother’s Reunion’ Propels Cape Verde to a 2-2 Draw With Uruguay

[World Cup Star] ‘Tearful Mother’s Reunion’ Propels Cape Verde to a 2-2 Draw With Uruguay

A mother’s on-field support made possible by a dramatic visa issuance. Cape Verde keeps its hopes alive for a spot in the knockout round, led by goalkeeper Vozinha’s dazzling saves at age 40
‘The Miracle Island Nation’: The prelude to Cape Verde’s ‘World Cup 2026’ upset, launched by a population of 600,000 “If all the players have faith, everything will work out. Keep your head up, get out on the pitch, and move toward your goal. My sons, fight strong and brave.
| James choi
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 queen Global 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...
| James choi
Toys Surrendered Their Spot to Tablets… ‘Toy Story 5’ Sparks a $20 Billion Box-Office Frenzy Worldwide

Toys Surrendered Their Spot to Tablets… ‘Toy Story 5’ Sparks a $20 Billion Box-Office Frenzy Worldwide

Toys face the smartphone-and-tablet era as ‘Toy Story 5,’ returning after seven years, ignites a worldwide $20 billion box-office surge amid Rotten Tomatoes acclaim with a 95% score.
A counterattack by the analog age in the digital era, sweeping theaters worldwide Movie theaters around the world have fallen under the spell of Woody and Buzz once again. ‘Toy Story 5,’ the ambitious latest installment from the hallmark of well-made animation, ‘Pixar Animation,’ is unleashing a...
| James choi
Even a U.S. Pop Star Cancels Shows—But BTS’s World Tour Returns After 7 Years With Every Ticket Sold Out in a Frenzy

Even a U.S. Pop Star Cancels Shows—But BTS’s World Tour Returns After 7 Years With Every Ticket Sold Out in a Frenzy

As the U.S. live-music industry grapples with a shortage of remaining seats driven by high inflation, BTS’s first tour in seven years sells out every show and turns the entire city into a festival
The U.S. live music industry—the heart of the global concert business—has hit an unprecedented deep freeze. Amid the fallout from punishing inflation and ticket-price hikes that have derailed major pop stars’ tours one after another, “BTS”’s North American and European tour has been delivering...
| James choi
‘The Ring’ Horror Girl Daveigh Chase Dies at 35, Marking a Tragic End for the Child Prodigy ‘Shocked’

‘The Ring’ Horror Girl Daveigh Chase Dies at 35, Marking a Tragic End for the Child Prodigy ‘Shocked’

She died from complications of meningitis and sepsis… taken to a hospital in severe malnutrition, but did not survive From Hollywood star to a Skid Row homeless person in an LA slum… a brutal saga hidden behind the scenes is revealed Her team hired private investigators even beyond her manager and family… fans are ‘in tears’ at her skeletal final appearance
Daveigh Chase, the child actor who rose to genius-level fame as the chilling ghost ‘Samara’ in the early-2000s Hollywood horror hit ‘The Ring’ and as the lovable girl ‘Lilo’ in Disney animation, has died at a young age of 35.
| Yangsimoh
Cortis’ “REDRED” Hits Spotify’s 100 Million Mark in Just 57 Days

Cortis’ “REDRED” Hits Spotify’s 100 Million Mark in Just 57 Days

The track sets the fastest record in the past five years for a debuting boy group, and Cortis keeps the momentum going with sold-out shows on its first tour after a massive singalong in Seoul
“REDRED ,” a mega hit by the group Cortis, topped 100 million cumulative streams on Spotify, the world’s largest music platform, proving its global breakout status. On the 18th, the agency BigHitMusic said that as of the 16th, the song reached the 100 million mark.
| James choi