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First Reactions: Cineplay’s Rating for 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉

First Reactions: Cineplay’s Rating for 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉

[First Reactions]Opening on the 17th, 〈The Shrine: Whisper of the Evil Spirit〉 is a Korean-Japanese shamanic occult horror film about three college students who vanish after visiting an abandoned shrine in Kobe, Japan, and a shaman named Myeong-jin (Kim Jae-joong) who investigates the case and...
| Kim Ji-yeon
'The Shrine: Demonic Whispers' Kim Jae-joong Confirms a String of Meet-and-Greets Around June Release After Full-Soldout Theaters

'The Shrine: Demonic Whispers' Kim Jae-joong Confirms a String of Meet-and-Greets Around June Release After Full-Soldout Theaters

A new occult horror film from director Kumikiri Kazuyoshi—whose premiere screening sold out all seats—with Korean-set shamanistic lore A no-gap audience-communication relay spanning a stage greeting and GV on the eve of release, down to a mini GV on opening day Stage greetings across Seoul’s major theater districts over the release weekend—including Yeongdeungpo, Yongsan, Hongdae, Wangsimni, and Gangnam—are confirmed in full
〈The Shrine: Demonic Whispers〉 locked in its schedule before and after release, driven by a hot response.Ticket power proven by a full sellout at the premiere screening In 〈The Shrine: Demonic Whispers〉, three college students who go on a field trip to a deserted Shinto shrine in Kobe, Japan,...
| Seongchan Eol
'LEMONADE' release celebration: aespa world exhibition 'Complæxity' to open in Euljiro on the 8th

'LEMONADE' release celebration: aespa world exhibition 'Complæxity' to open in Euljiro on the 8th

To mark the release of the second full-length album 'LEMONADE,' aespa will present 'New City' in Euljiro from June 8 to 28 A multifaceted space that visualizes a world of reality and virtuality, choice and cracks through images, sound, objects and language Eight teams of domestic and international artists including Meltmirror take part, along with poet Kim Hae-sol…Anyone can attend without prior reservations
aespa will stage a world-themed exhibition to celebrate the release of its second full-length album, ‘LEMONADE’.Visual expansion and reinterpretation of aespa’s universe According to SM Entertainment and reports across various media on the 1st, ‘Complæxity ‘be inspired’ Exhibition’ is an exhibition...
| Seongchan Eol
“It’s a place where we all confirm each other’s existence!” Masterclass, performances, forums, exhibitions, and more wrap up the 12th Pride Expo 2026

“It’s a place where we all confirm each other’s existence!” Masterclass, performances, forums, exhibitions, and more wrap up the 12th Pride Expo 2026

Held for two days from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31 at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the event drew more than 2,500 visitors and closed out successfully.
Based on six values—Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Pride, Love, and Solidarity—the country’s largest LGBTQ culture and arts fair, the “12th Seoul Pride Expo 2026,” wrapped up successfully at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza over the two days from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31.
| Joo Seong-cheol
How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

How Jim O'Rourke's 'Eureka' Set Aoyama Shinji's 〈Eureka〉 in Motion

I am drawn to music in film. At times, music reveals a character's private emotions in ways images and dialogue cannot. It can also open a window into a creator’s hidden intent. For me, understanding film music was one way into the film itself. "Chu A-young's Music Box" listens closely to a film’s voice through its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while you read.)
Director Aoyama Shinji's film 〈Eureka〉 is a road movie about wounded people who travel an endless road in search of the possibility of healing and renewal. The characters, survivors of a terror that shattered ordinary life, set out on a trip to escape the trauma of the incident.
| Chua-young
Kwon Jin-ah Wraps Her First Japan Solo Concert, Captivating Fans on Diverse Set List

Kwon Jin-ah Wraps Her First Japan Solo Concert, Captivating Fans on Diverse Set List

Held at the Mitsui Hall in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, with a top-tier local band session including producer One OK Rock From original hit songs to a popular K-drama OST medley, plus a special J-pop cover stage, the set list was packed She actively communicated with local fans in Japanese she prepared herself, sending a clear signal of her successful push into the global market
Kwon Jin-ah’s debut Japan solo concert showcased her live capabilities on the local stage and opened a new chapter for her global activities.Live synergy forged with Japan’s top-tier local band session Kwon Jin-ah held her first solo show in Japan, “2026 Kwon Jin-ah First Concert in Japan,” at...
| Seongchan Eol
'Final Peace' actor Kentaro Sakaguchi wraps up high-energy fan event in Seoul, leaves lasting impression

'Final Peace' actor Kentaro Sakaguchi wraps up high-energy fan event in Seoul, leaves lasting impression

He handled 16 stage greetings over two days and two GV sessions, showing an outpouring of affection for Korean audiences At a press conference and during stage greetings, he delivered greetings in Korean himself and expressed heartfelt thanks for the enthusiastic response A suspense drama about a legendary go master and a missing gambler is currently playing in Korean theaters
Kentaro Sakaguchi, who came to Korea for 〈Final Peace〉, successfully wrapped up all scheduled events. After Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi’s film 〈Final Peace〉 opened in Korea on May 27, he headed to the Korean peninsula to meet local audiences.
| Seongchan Eol
Takuya Kimura confirms first Korea concert after debut—set for September at Incheon Inspire Arena

Takuya Kimura confirms first Korea concert after debut—set for September at Incheon Inspire Arena

After switching to a new label, he releases his first studio album of the summer, “Checkpoint,” and kicks off an Asia tour He is set to meet Korean fans for the first time at Incheon Inspire Arena on Sept. 26—his first overseas live show as a solo act “Looking forward to connecting with international audiences”—returning to an overseas stage for the first time in about 15 years since his SMAP Beijing performance
Japanese singer and actor Takuya Kimura will hold his first Korea concert after his debut.New album release and first solo Asia tour According to Japanese local media and his agency on the 29th, Takuya Kimura will release his first studio album of the summer, ‘Checkpoint‘, and set out on an...
| Seongchan Eol
aespa’s New Album Goes Past 840,000 Copies on Day One… Sweeps No. 1 on iTunes in 19 Countries

aespa’s New Album Goes Past 840,000 Copies on Day One… Sweeps No. 1 on iTunes in 19 Countries

With its second studio album, ‘LEMONADE,’ aespa dominates global charts and achieves triple platinum on China’s QQ Music—signaling a full-blown craze from the first day of release.
'Sofitel' and swallowed it up 'aespa'’s bold entry statement, the world answersA massive tectonic shift in the global pop scene has begun. 'aespa', the absolute front-runner among fourth-generation girl groups, is whipping up an unprecedented box-office storm with its second studio album 'LEMONADE'.
| James choi
In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

Praised as a landmark of 21st-century Japanese cinema, Shinji Aoyama’s 〈EUREKA〉 will open in South Korea on May 27. Originally released in 2000, 〈EUREKA〉 screened in competition at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival and drew lavish praise from leading contemporary critics such as Shigehiko Hasumi, who...
| Chua-young