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“Suspended for letting customers dance?” Culture Ministry moves to overhaul live-club rules, puts 80.2 billion won into next year’s budget

“Suspended for letting customers dance?” Culture Ministry moves to overhaul live-club rules, puts 80.2 billion won into next year’s budget

Public debate grows over revising the Food Sanitation Act enforcement rules that led to a live club’s suspension, as next year’s popular music budget is set at 80.2 billion won and concerns mount that four major agencies could monopolize FANOMENON
Music industry trapped by outdated standards as major overhaul of Food Sanitation Act rules looms The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is finally moving to address an absurd rule that can suspend a business simply because customers swayed to the music.
| James choi
“Dressed Marilyn Monroe and Taylor Swift” ... ‘Designer to the Stars’ Bob Mackie Dies at 87

“Dressed Marilyn Monroe and Taylor Swift” ... ‘Designer to the Stars’ Bob Mackie Dies at 87

The legendary designer, a nine-time Emmy winner, dressed pop divas including Cher and Barbra Streisand
‘King of Sequins’ Bob Mackie Dies at 87 ... The ‘Legend’ Who Lit Up Everyone From Monroe to Swift Bows Out Nine-time Emmy winner and three-time Academy Award nominee dies of pneumonia in Palm Springs From Hollywood’s golden age to pop’s present, the sequined magician who transcended generations...
| James choi
Oasis returns after 16 years, confirms 38-day world tour — Why is Asia being skipped?

Oasis returns after 16 years, confirms 38-day world tour — Why is Asia being skipped?

To prevent another ticketing frenzy, Oasis will use a pre-registration system and tour nine countries across Europe and the United States, with no Asian dates scheduled.
Gallagher brothers end 16-year silence, signaling a global ticketing frenzy The “legendary Britpop band” Oasis has officially announced a 38-day world tour. After a dramatic reunion 16 years in the making that shook the global music industry, the band will return to the stage next year and once...
| James choi
Stray Kids electrify 100,000 in Brazil, make history as first Korean headliners at Rock in Rio

Stray Kids electrify 100,000 in Brazil, make history as first Korean headliners at Rock in Rio

Festival allows light sticks for the first time since its 1985 launch as group begins Mexico tour on Sept. 25
K-pop makes history by shaking South America The group Stray Kids made K-pop history by drawing 100,000 fans to Brazil's Rock in Rio, widely regarded as the world's largest music festival. At the main event held Sept. 11 local time at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park, the group took center stage.
| James choi
Yeongwol's Danjong score becomes French president's walk-on, walk-off music; typeface, film go global

Yeongwol's Danjong score becomes French president's walk-on, walk-off music; typeface, film go global

Yang Bang-ean's “Rebirth” played at the Lumière Summit, while the “Yeongwol Typeface” won two international design awards
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...
| James choi
‘Geoje Yaho’ RESCENE becomes first entertainers named Geoje honorary citizens, chosen as 68th honorees

‘Geoje Yaho’ RESCENE becomes first entertainers named Geoje honorary citizens, chosen as 68th honorees

City council approves designation as submitted on the 9th, recognizing group’s contribution to raising Geoje’s profile through the ‘Geoje Yaho’ meme
How a local meme sparked a miracle and opened a new chapter in regional promotion Girl group ‘RESCENE’ has become the ‘first in South Korea’ popular-culture act to be named an ‘honorary citizen’ of Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province.
| James choi
First Review: Korean 〈The Intern〉 Leans on Choi Min-sik’s Appeal; Inside the Press Screening and News Conference

First Review: Korean 〈The Intern〉 Leans on Choi Min-sik’s Appeal; Inside the Press Screening and News Conference

The Hollywood hit 〈The Intern〉 returns as a distinctly Korean remake, folding in local workplace culture, marital realism, and a stronger emotional through-line. Due to open September 16, 〈The Intern〉 begins when Gi-ho (Choi Min-sik), a 37-year veteran "silver intern," joins Sun-woo (Han So-hee)’s...
| Kim Ji-yeon
“I worry only old trees will remain”: President Lee vows in France to restore “K-content” ladder after meeting Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon

“I worry only old trees will remain”: President Lee vows in France to restore “K-content” ladder after meeting Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon

At the Lumière Summit in France, the president meets leading figures in K-content, including Netflix executives, and says he will “immediately review” Lee Chang-dong’s proposal for tax incentives to spur private investment
President Lee Jae-myung, on a state visit to France, attended the “Lumière Summit”, a global summit for the film and video industry held near Nice on July 7 local time. There, he met leading figures from South Korea’s film industry and pledged comprehensive support for the “K-content” “ecosystem.
| James choi
[Photos] Jecheon gears up for Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook appearances, unseen Snowpiercer stills and 188 films from 45 countries

[Photos] Jecheon gears up for Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook appearances, unseen Snowpiercer stills and 188 films from 45 countries

22nd edition of Asia’s only music film festival opens as ticket-booking refunds in local currency energize Jecheon’s 120,000-business commercial sector
Masters return, awakening a city of 120,000 Asia’s only music film festival, the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival , opens its doors on the 3rd. Now in its 22nd year, the festival is generating more excitement than ever.
| James choi
L.A. Designates “BTS Week,” Lights City Hall Red as All Four SoFi Stadium Shows Sell Out

L.A. Designates “BTS Week,” Lights City Hall Red as All Four SoFi Stadium Shows Sell Out

The designation marks the group’s Los Angeles dates on its world tour, with the city calling BTS “the most influential group of the current generation.”
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,...
| James choi