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[Photo&] BTS Returns After 10 Years—Mexico City Draws 150,000 Fans in a Frenzy… Economic Impact Worth 150 Billion Won

[Photo&] BTS Returns After 10 Years—Mexico City Draws 150,000 Fans in a Frenzy… Economic Impact Worth 150 Billion Won

A world-class stage proven by a performance that blends local culture and an economic effect of 158.6 billion won (₩158.6 billion).
A Miraculous Mexico City Return After 10 Years, Powered by 150,000 FansTop global artists, 'BTS', fully captivated Mexico City after 10 years and 10 months. The 'ARIRANG' world tour shows in Mexico City held on the 7th and on the 9th through 10th drew a total of 150,000 attendees—selling out all...
“BTS Stood on the Balcony of Mexico’s Presidential Palace”… The Heart of Mexico Turned Violet Purple”

“BTS Stood on the Balcony of Mexico’s Presidential Palace”… The Heart of Mexico Turned Violet Purple”

At the invitation of President Sheinbaum, visited the presidential palace… greeted citizens from the balcony President Sheinbaum lauds BTS: “BTS music carries messages of friendship and peace” Economic impact from the Mexico City performance alone is about 155.7 billion won… Proving its global stature after dominating Billboard with “Arirang”
As the group BTS is currently on its world tour, “ARIRANG,” it has once again proved the overwhelming global status of K-pop by receiving head-of-state-level, official guest treatment in the heart of Mexico.■ BTS on the presidential palace balcony… Cheers that paralyzed Mexico City According to...
Uljin World Mountain Film Festival 2026: Slovenia, the Guest Country—“Parasite” (Slovenian Version) “Family Therapy” Arrives

Uljin World Mountain Film Festival 2026: Slovenia, the Guest Country—“Parasite” (Slovenian Version) “Family Therapy” Arrives

First-ever screening of a Slovenian masterpiece in Korea, including a Venice-winning film and an Academy submission, plus a variety of cultural experiences such as an embassy collaboration traditional food pop-up.
Ulsan Ulju World Mountain Film Festival has selected Slovenia as the guest country for its 2026 festival and unveiled the lineup of major screening titles on the 6th.Planned with the support of the Slovenian Embassy in Korea, the “Julian Alps–Slovenia” section brings the country’s majestic natural...
Critics Shake Their Heads, Audiences Nod: 3 films that succeeded at the box office despite sharply divided reviews

Critics Shake Their Heads, Audiences Nod: 3 films that succeeded at the box office despite sharply divided reviews

The King of Pop is dominating the screen. 〈Michael〉, which opened in about 30 countries including North America, cleared $200 million in its first week and is riding a strong box-office wave. Before its release, the review-aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes showed near-panning scores — a so-called...
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.
[Hot Issue] “Jazz Festival 2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” at Yeouido Hangang Park—A Jazz Festival for Everyone

[Hot Issue] “Jazz Festival 2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” at Yeouido Hangang Park—A Jazz Festival for Everyone

Top-tier artists including Woong San and Park Juwon all take the stage A city-center jazz festival in the heart of Seoul’s Yeouido Han River Park—enjoy it for free on May 2
Seoul’s biggest free jazz festival will light up the night of May—“2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” hits Yeouido.A lineup of top domestic and international artists... Showcasing the true essence of “K-Jazz”With the warm spirit of spring fully in bloom in May, “Yeouido Hangang Park” is swept over by an...
“Godfather of Hip-Hop” Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 68

“Godfather of Hip-Hop” Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 68

A pioneer who helped lay the foundation for hip-hop culture, he died at his home in Pennsylvania while battling cancer. Chief of the gang “Black Spades,” he later became founder of the “Universal Zulu Nation.” He left behind groundbreaking music such as “Planet Rock,” but in later years his legacy was marred by controversy over sexual misconduct.
A legendary DJ and rapper who is impossible to leave out of hip-hop history, Afrika Bambaataa (Afrika Bambaataa, birth name Lance Taylor), died of cancer complications.■ One of the founders of hip-hop... Dies at 68 after battling cancer According to reports from international media outlets such as...
[Photo&] Gong Yoo Enchants Italy… A Full House in 3 Minutes at the “Florence Korea Film Festival” Invitation Event

[Photo&] Gong Yoo Enchants Italy… A Full House in 3 Minutes at the “Florence Korea Film Festival” Invitation Event

A masterclass at the Florence Korea Film Festival. Fans from the U.S. and France joined the line that had formed since 6:00 a.m., showcasing its global appeal.
The power of K-content that took over Florence, Italy — Actor Gong Yoo’s masterclassActor "Gong Yoo" set Florence, Italy, on fire. Attending the 24th "Florence Korea Film Festival", he looked at the packed seats and said, "I didn’t know I’d receive this kind of overwhelming love in Italy," clearly...
Director of 22 ‘Doraemon’ Films, Tsutomu Shibayama, Passes Away at the Age of 84

Director of 22 ‘Doraemon’ Films, Tsutomu Shibayama, Passes Away at the Age of 84

From 1983's 'Nobita's Underwater Castle' to 2004's 'Nobita's Great Adventure in the Space-Time', 22 consecutive years of directing with his directorial work on the TV series 'Doraemon'... Produced national anime like 'Chibi Maruko-chan' and 'Nintama Rantarō' Production company Ajiyado officially announced on the 17th, “He passed away from lung cancer on the 6th”
Legend of Japanese animation Tsutomu Shibayama has passed away. On the 17th, the animation production company Ajiyado, founded by the deceased director, officially announced that he had died from lung cancer on March 6th. He was 84 years old.
Opening on May 22, the Official Poster for the 14th Diaspora Film Festival is Released!

Opening on May 22, the Official Poster for the 14th Diaspora Film Festival is Released!

Setting each of the posters from the past 13 years as a knot, it embodies the journey and depth of the Diaspora Film Festival through intertwined curves.
The 14th Diaspora Film Festival, which will be held from May 22 to 26 at Incheon Art Platform, Aegwan Theater, and the Korea-China Cultural Center in Incheon, has announced the official poster, marking the beginning of the festival (hosted by: Incheon Metropolitan City / organized by: Incheon Film...