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J-pop Agency Benchmarks K-pop as It Hires Former HYBE Producer Kim Min-jung

J-pop Agency Benchmarks K-pop as It Hires Former HYBE Producer Kim Min-jung

Avex’s formula for turning a 4 billion yen profit points to its next step after XG: taking the global market with VIBY, a boy group whose members are 15 to 19 years old.
J-pop’s dramatic comeback through K-pop benchmarking and a fundamental overhaul Avex, one of Japan’s leading entertainment agencies, has successfully overhauled its business by aggressively benchmarking South Korea’s “K-pop” system.
| James choi
Kakao Entertainment teams up with Atlantic, aims to write a second “APT.” success story

Kakao Entertainment teams up with Atlantic, aims to write a second “APT.” success story

The company signs a strategic partnership with Warner Music’s label on the 7th, stepping up its push to win over global fans.
A global pop powerhouse joins forces with K-pop expertise Kakao Entertainment is partnering with Atlantic Music Group , a Warner Music Group subsidiary in the United States, to accelerate K-pop artists’ expansion into global markets.
| James choi
[Busan International Film Festival] Grand opening draws Michelle Yeoh, Hyun Bin and other stars as 93 world premieres are unveiled

[Busan International Film Festival] Grand opening draws Michelle Yeoh, Hyun Bin and other stars as 93 world premieres are unveiled

The 10-day festival opens with 316 films from 59 countries, bringing master filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón and Michelle Yeoh to Busan; Yeoh receives the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award
South Korea's premier film event and Asia's largest film festival, the '31st Busan International Film Festival' , opened in grand style on Oct. 6. The festival launched a 10-day cinematic journey featuring 316 films, including 93 'world premieres' being shown for the first time anywhere in the...
| James choi
Shinsegae Group bets 1.4 trillion won on Warner Bros. acquisition, eyes Asian dominance with Harry Potter

Shinsegae Group bets 1.4 trillion won on Warner Bros. acquisition, eyes Asian dominance with Harry Potter

Secures a stake in the merger with a $1 billion investment, linking up with OTT platforms serving 200 million subscribers and unlocking theme-park synergies
Rewriting the rules of brick-and-mortar retail with blockbuster intellectual property Shinsegae Group is making a strategic bet amid a seismic shift in the global media industry. It will make an indirect investment of $1 billion, or about 1. 4 trillion won, in the acquisition of Warner Bros.
| James choi
SBS’ 2026 Gayo Daejeon marks first two-day event in 30 years, bringing K-pop legends together for Christmas

SBS’ 2026 Gayo Daejeon marks first two-day event in 30 years, bringing K-pop legends together for Christmas

The event will take place Dec. 24-25 at KINTEX in Ilsan, featuring a special showcase spanning 30 years of K-pop history since the first broadcast in 1996
'K-pop heritage' meets the present in a landmark-scale show at KINTEX 'SBS Gayo Daejeon', a living history of South Korean popular music, will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year with an unprecedented production.
| James choi
'Seoul Indie Music Festa' to feature 14 acts, including Broccoli You Too, along the Han River this fall

'Seoul Indie Music Festa' to feature 14 acts, including Broccoli You Too, along the Han River this fall

The festival will be held at Mangwon Hangang Park on the 3rd and 4th, with a limited-edition LP market and Korean-Japanese exchange performances confirmed
Fourteen acts bring a diverse range of sounds to the Han River as indie music seeks independence and growth The '2026 Seoul Indie Music Festa Label Market & Showcase' (hereafter, 'Seoul Indie Music Festa'), offering a comprehensive look at the current state and future of South Korea's indie music...
| James choi
[Photos] Lee Sang-yeob on battling the “end button” every time in short-form series; director Lee Byung-hun says he was “told off harshly” at BCWW 2026 conference

[Photos] Lee Sang-yeob on battling the “end button” every time in short-form series; director Lee Byung-hun says he was “told off harshly” at BCWW 2026 conference

Quality production, creator rights and cutting production resources by 50% to 60% emerge as key topics
Lee Sang-yeob and Lee Byung-hun battle the short-form “X button,” cutting costs by 60% with AI BCWW 2026 conference presents behind-the-scenes stories from 70 productions and a transparent data-sharing model As the media ecosystem undergoes seismic shifts, established creators opened up about the...
| James choi
Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jae-young Team Up in TVING Rom-Com 'Make Me Tremble' as Teaser Drops

Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jae-young Team Up in TVING Rom-Com 'Make Me Tremble' as Teaser Drops

A rom-com about two opposites: a woman raised in a conservative head-family household steeped in Confucian values and a sex-toy startup CEO whose tastes clash
TVING's original series 〈Make Me Tremble〉, written by An Sae-bom and directed by Kim Ye-ji, will premiere Thursday, Oct. 15, and has released a teaser trailer ahead of its debut. The series is produced by KT Studio Genie and Gline, with Studio Icon participating as a co-producer.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Lee Jae-myung, Macron launch 800 billion won Lumière pact for Korea-France film ties — K-content’s five-year turnaround

Lee Jae-myung, Macron launch 800 billion won Lumière pact for Korea-France film ties — K-content’s five-year turnaround

Film roundtable and meeting with Motion Picture Association member companies Korea and France launch a 500 million-euro audiovisual investment initiative and discuss AI, nuclear power and solutions to the Strait of Hormuz crisis in Paris
Summit diplomacy expands K-content’s reach and reshapes global audiovisual industry South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, on a state visit to France, made a bold push for “K-content” at the heart of global cultural influence.
| James choi
CJ CGV target price raised to 6,000 won as Spider-Man 4 fuels box office; Q3 profit seen at 56.4 billion won — “Strong theater performance expected in September”

CJ CGV target price raised to 6,000 won as Spider-Man 4 fuels box office; Q3 profit seen at 56.4 billion won — “Strong theater performance expected in September”

KB Securities keeps its “Hold” rating as a 2,200 billion won 4DPLEX investment eases the company’s global financial burden
“KB Securities” raised its target price for “CJ CGV” on the 7th, forecasting strong box-office performance in September while maintaining its “Hold” rating. The target price was raised to 6,000 won from 5,000 won. “CJ CGV” closed at 5,400 won in the previous trading session.
| James choi