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Director Lee Chang-dong, 72, reaffirmed his stature as a global master by winning the Grand Jury Prize at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival for “Possible Love,” his first film in eight years. After winning Best Director for “Oasis” in 2002, Lee added a new milestone to his international...

Yang Bang-ean's “Rebirth” captivates France — the secret behind Yeongwol's K-content success in three countries Global achievements include the theme song for the Danjong Culture Festival's 60th anniversary in 2027 and the “Yeongwol Typeface,” which swept design awards in Taiwan and Japan Music, a...

At 89, master reveals the truth behind six decades onstage “I have the surname Pyo, but I spent my whole life trying not to stand out.” Pyo Jae-soon, 89, a living history of South Korea’s broadcasting and performing arts industries, has published his first autobiographical essay, “Gya, What’s Your...

Global pop icons return as entire city turns red Los Angeles has transformed into a citywide celebration to welcome BTS and its “ARIRANG” world tour. BIGHIT MUSIC, the group’s agency, announced Tuesday that Los Angeles had officially designated the period from the 1st through the 8th of this month,...

Beachwear takes center stage at Samcheok Haerang Film Festival as “My Name Is” opens Sept. 4 The two-day festival offers a unique experience with films enjoyed from beanbags on the beach, along with a five-film retrospective of director Bae Chang-ho’s work The 3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival...

Fighting charge of sexual intercourse with a person under his supervision while suspended as a Hongik University associate professor Unusual courtroom defense anticipated — Which way will jurors vote? Musical theater actor Nam Kyung-joo, indicted on charges of sexually assaulting a student, will...

Kim Jae-joong to deliver K-music keynote as MU:CON 2026 unveils 42 acts Event runs Sept. 2-4 at Cube Convention Center, with new AI music open session and convergence matching program Global music market evolves, raising questions about K-pop's future MU:CON 2026 (MU:CON 2026), set to reshape the...

BTS’ ‘Arirang’ captivates Toronto, with dedicated red boulevard open for a month Both dates on the 22nd and 23rd sell out, as part of Yonge Street is unveiled as ‘BTS Boulevard’ Toronto, Canada’s largest city, has transformed itself into a giant festival venue for BTS and the group’s world tour,...

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' spotted, mystery of the red desert where a 10.7-meter horse was built Three Moroccan landmarks that drew 2,000 extras, from a UNESCO World Heritage site to an Atlantic port, come into focus As legendary director 'Christopher Nolan''s new film 'The Odyssey' becomes...

'Midwife of Korean cinema,' stepping onto the world stage beyond Asia Kim Dong-ho, the former chairman of the Busan International Film Festival, who helped carry a sweeping wave of Korean film’s global expansion, is again drawing international film-world attention.