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“Diverse Voices Must Be Respected”: Korean Film Producers Association Statement on the Film “Assassin(s)”

“Diverse Voices Must Be Respected”: Korean Film Producers Association Statement on the Film “Assassin(s)”

We believe assessments of a work’s expression and interpretation should focus primarily on the work itself.
Various opinions and discussions have recently emerged surrounding the film 〈Assassin 〉, including its content and expression, as well as the production process. The Korean Film Producers Association believes that the free expression of diverse evaluations and criticisms of films and other cultural...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Florence Pugh condemns Cornell gang-rape case and “slap-on-the-wrist” punishment: “How is an apology essay enough?”

Florence Pugh condemns Cornell gang-rape case and “slap-on-the-wrist” punishment: “How is an apology essay enough?”

- In a lengthy Instagram post, she forcefully denounces the attack as “an act that killed one woman’s soul and destroyed her body” - She rebukes university officials for trying to resolve the case with apology essays: “Institutions that protect sex offenders should also be punished” - In a heartfelt message of solidarity to the victim, Jane Doe, she says: “You are strong, and women around the world will stand with you” - The inclusion of a Korean American student among the accused shocks people at home and abroad as local prosecutors launch a surprise reinvestigation amid mounting criticism
Actress Florence Pugh has expressed outrage over a gang-rape case recently reported at Cornell University, a prestigious U. S. Ivy League school, and the university’s tepid response, which attempted to contain the fallout with slap-on-the-wrist punishment.
| Yangsimoh
Twitch deploys real-time AI monitoring of livestreams, sparking dispute over ad payouts for “brand-unsafe” streamers

Twitch deploys real-time AI monitoring of livestreams, sparking dispute over ad payouts for “brand-unsafe” streamers

- CEO Dan Clancy says on podcast that Twitch is analyzing everything streamers say using AI speech-to-text (STT) technology - Real-time content evaluations designed to meet advertisers’ demands activate an ad-blocking system targeting streamers who regularly use jokes and profanity - Streamers push back: “Twitch claims to champion autonomy, then uses AI to flag even profanity and political comments made when we’re alone” - LGBTQ+ and queer-tagged creators fear they will lose advertising revenue to context-blind AI censorship
Twitch, the world’s largest livestreaming platform, has introduced a real-time AI monitoring system to identify content that does not suit advertisers and block the advertising revenue paid to the streamers behind it, drawing fierce backlash from creators.
| Yangsimoh
MCST’s ‘Korea Is Performing’ raises curtain on 1,700 stages at massive scale this October and November

MCST’s ‘Korea Is Performing’ raises curtain on 1,700 stages at massive scale this October and November

Two-month showcase from Oct. 1 features major festivals including SPAF and PAMS
The entire country is turning into one vast performance venue. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts Management Service are launching the “2026 Korea Is Performing” campaign nationwide from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30.
| James choi
Kim Kwang-jin breaks nine-year silence with new song, returns to stage in December with 'Fly Away'

Kim Kwang-jin breaks nine-year silence with new song, returns to stage in December with 'Fly Away'

First new release since 2017's 'Jihye'; solo concert set for Dec. 5 at Seoul's KBS Arena
A new takeoff in a musical journey: 'Fly Away' Kim Kwang-jin, an incomparable singer-songwriter in South Korean popular music, is returning to the public after a long hiatus. Yeeum Culture & Contents officially announced on the first that Kim Kwang-jin will release a new song next month and hold a...
| James choi
BTS’ RM quietly donates 100 million won, setting standard as museum’s first global ambassador

BTS’ RM quietly donates 100 million won, setting standard as museum’s first global ambassador

The donation follows his restoration of 24 Korean paintings held overseas and will fully fund acquisitions for the museum’s collection
An art lover’s commitment and a steadfast patron of the nation’s cultural heritage RM, leader of the group ‘BTS’ and whose real name is Kim Nam-joon, is continuing his substantial efforts to preserve Korea’s traditional culture.
| James choi
Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Ok-seop Were Already Legally Married After 9-Year Romance

Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Ok-seop Were Already Legally Married After 9-Year Romance

The couple quietly registered their marriage without a wedding ceremony and will collaborate on two new films, including 'Your Country'
From leading creative partners in film to lifelong spouses Koo Kyo-hwan (44), an actor, and Yi Ok-seop (39), a director and one of South Korea’s leading independent-film power couples, have drawn public attention after it emerged that they are already legally married.
| James choi
“Disappointing”: Actors in ‘The Assassins’ face indiscriminate backlash as historical theory fuels witch hunt

“Disappointing”: Actors in ‘The Assassins’ face indiscriminate backlash as historical theory fuels witch hunt

Protests flood the social media accounts of Yoo Hae-jin, Lee Min-ho and recommended actor Kim Go-eun, prompting criticism that interpreting a film and attacking its performances are separate matters
An unexpected witch hunt fueled by a historical theory The “historical distortion” controversy surrounding the film ‘The Assassins’ has crossed the boundaries of art and escalated into an indiscriminate witch hunt targeting the cast and moviegoers.
| James choi
'GMF2026' opens Oct. 17 at Olympic Park; 30th-anniversary legend set to perform

'GMF2026' opens Oct. 17 at Olympic Park; 30th-anniversary legend set to perform

15 acts, including Lee So-ra and CNBLUE, confirmed, along with fan-signing events
The essence of fall music festivals, with a confirmed lineup and diverse stages South Korea's leading fall music festival, 'Grand Mint Festival 2026' (hereafter 'GMF2026'), will take over 'Olympic Park' in Songpa-gu, Seoul, from Oct. 17-18.
| James choi
BTS’ RM makes SFMOMA debut with 140-piece personal collection and self-recorded audio guide

BTS’ RM makes SFMOMA debut with 140-piece personal collection and self-recorded audio guide

Special exhibition running through Feb. 7 next year unveils hidden masterpieces by Korean modern and contemporary art masters SFMOMA displays 140 works from RM’s personal collection, including pieces by Yoon Hyung-keun and Chang Uc-chin RM wrote the artwork descriptions and recorded the audio guide himself, while also selecting the background music
180 Masterpieces, a Boundary-Breaking Curatorial Vision RM, the leader of global icon 'BTS', is bringing his distinctive artistic eye to a world-renowned museum. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, or 'SFMOMA', will host the special exhibition 'RM X SFMOMA: Between You and Me' from the 3rd of...
| James choi