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500x Production Budget Windfall…‘Obsession,’ Top Horror of the Year, Set for September Release

500x Production Budget Windfall…‘Obsession,’ Top Horror of the Year, Set for September Release

A debut film by a 1999-born YouTuber director that pulled in 600 billion won on 1.1 billion won—surpassing ‘Backroom’ to claim No. 1 at the box office for horror.
‘500x Production Budget Jackpot’… A new playbook for horror hits from a 1999-born prodigy directorA once-in-a-lifetime horror craze that has swept through North American theaters has finally arrived on the Korean Peninsula.
'Circle Chart' first-half roundup: HanRoro tops streaming with BTS’ 4.2204 million albums

'Circle Chart' first-half roundup: HanRoro tops streaming with BTS’ 4.2204 million albums

With BTS holding on to the No. 1 spot for the first half of the year, HanRoro and virtual girl group Huntrix each take the No. 1 position on the music charts and global charts.
A prelude to a shake-up: the indie revolt sparked by 'Reverse-Charting Myth'In the first half of 2024, South Korea’s popular music industry faced a sweeping shift in its landscape. Amid the unshakable fortress-like hold of artists affiliated with major agencies, a sharp gust from up-and-coming...
Queer Horror 'Leviticus' and Thriller 'Knock' Win Top Honors at Bucheon Film Festival (BIFAN)

Queer Horror 'Leviticus' and Thriller 'Knock' Win Top Honors at Bucheon Film Festival (BIFAN)

Queer horror 'Leviticus' and crime thriller 'Knock' were named best at the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival The festival also revealed winners of the newly created AI film award
A film industry's paradigm shift for what's next — BIFAN's take on genre upheaval and an AI revolutionThe 30th edition of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival — where the imaginations of 321 films from 50 countries across the world collided — has finally unveiled the faces set to write...
[World Cup star] Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, Kane collide in a blockbuster… 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race among four top scorers

[World Cup star] Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, Kane collide in a blockbuster… 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race among four top scorers

With Messi leading the scoring race on 8 goals, Mbappé, Haaland and Kane are fast closing the gap, as attention turns to whether the sport will produce a double-digit Golden Boot winner for the first time in half a century under the 48-team format,
A war between the "goal-scoring machines" poised to end a half-century drought, compressed into a four-horse Golden Boot race'2026 North America-Asia World Cup' momentum has surged to a peak ahead of the quarterfinals, and a never-before-seen four-way showdown is taking shape for 'the Golden Boot',...
“Kimbu Jang” Breaks 20% Viewer Ratings, Tops Netflix’s Non-English Shows

“Kimbu Jang” Breaks 20% Viewer Ratings, Tops Netflix’s Non-English Shows

After just four episodes, it hits a 21.6% rating and sweeps global OTT platforms, fueling a surge in K-content hits
The Evolution of K-Action That Takes Over Global Living Rooms, the Opening Act of an Overwhelming SensationGlobal OTT services and South Korea’s living-room screens are both in turmoil. At the center is ‘Kimbu Jang,’ an action blockbuster that signals the return of actor ‘So Ji-sub.
ATEEZ Claims No. 1 on Billboard 200 for Third Time Overall…Sets Record for Most Top 10s by a K-Pop Group in the 2020s

ATEEZ Claims No. 1 on Billboard 200 for Third Time Overall…Sets Record for Most Top 10s by a K-Pop Group in the 2020s

Mini 14th album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5” tops the US “Billboard 200,” overtaking Olivia Rodrigo and Drake Album units total 228,000 to reset its personal best and million-seller sales as initial shipments surpass 1.88 million After the “Kelly Clarkson Show” on US NBC, ATEEZ also streaks to No. 1 on “Music Bank”…to hold a large-scale fan meeting in Seoul from the 17th to the 19th
The group ATEEZ proved its global presence by topping the US Billboard chart. Big win: Beats Olivia Rodrigo for its third overall No. 1 on the “Billboard 200” According to a chart preview article published by the US music outlet Billboard on May 5 , ATEEZ claimed the No.
Disney+ ‘The Prince and the Beggar’ Unveils Main Poster and Teaser, Featuring K-pop’s Top Idols—Kicks Off July 28

Disney+ ‘The Prince and the Beggar’ Unveils Main Poster and Teaser, Featuring K-pop’s Top Idols—Kicks Off July 28

Leeteuk, Shindong, Don, Kim Yo-han, Janny, and Ji-seong—six K-pop stars spanning generations—embark on an all-or-nothing Egypt trip ‘Zany Today’s Beggar, Tomorrow’s Prince’ poster highlights a copy that stands out, with a teaser hinting at a fierce survival competition where only the winner takes it all Catch the heartfelt showdown and playful chemistry against the mysterious land of Egypt—first episode airs July 28
K-pop’s leading idol travel variety 〈The Prince and the Beggar〉 built anticipation ahead of its release.A once-in-a-lifetime meeting of six global OTT and K-pop top stars The exclusive original on OTT platform Disney+ 〈The Prince and the Beggar〉 captures K-pop stars representing their respective...
Shin Min-a Takes the Lead in ‘The Eyes’ as It Tops 840,000 Viewers, Receives Official Invitation to the Panorama Section of the 59th Sitges Film Festival

Shin Min-a Takes the Lead in ‘The Eyes’ as It Tops 840,000 Viewers, Receives Official Invitation to the Panorama Section of the 59th Sitges Film Festival

A mystery thriller tracing a protagonist who is gradually losing her eyesight due to a genetic disease, ‘The Eyes’ is maintaining its grip on No. 1 at the South Korean box office for a second straight week Word-of-mouth immediately after release helped push total admissions past 840,000, showcasing its staying power at summer theaters With a spot in the competitive category at the world’s largest genre film festival, the film proves both its artistic merit and mainstream appeal
〈The Eyes〉 rode the wind of strong momentum from a string of favorable developments. 〈The Eyes〉 is a South Korean film released on June 24. It tells the story of Shin Min-a as Seo Jin, who tracks the secrets behind the death of her suicidal younger sibling.
Cortis “Redred” Tops Apple Music for 70 Straight Days—Longest Streak of the Year

Cortis “Redred” Tops Apple Music for 70 Straight Days—Longest Streak of the Year

The group continues to ride the global wave after landing a lineup of major overseas festivals in the second half of the year.
“Beyond a ‘syndrome,’ it’s ‘history’”… Cortis’ charge reshapes global cloutSouth Korea’s pop music landscape is in flux. The mega hit “Redred ” by the group Cortis has held the top spot for a remarkable 70 consecutive days on Apple Music’s “Today’s Top 100: Korea” chart, achieving an unprecedented...
ATEEZ Takes Billboard 200 No. 1 Again With Third Straight Crown…Sets Record for Most ‘Top 10’ in the 2020s

ATEEZ Takes Billboard 200 No. 1 Again With Third Straight Crown…Sets Record for Most ‘Top 10’ in the 2020s

With its 14th mini album, the group overtakes top pop stars and claims its third No. 1
K-pop’s landscape is once again roiling. The group 'ATEEZ ' has reclaimed the top spot on the U. S. 'Billboard 200' for the third time, proving it’s the ultimate apex predator at the very top of the global pop market. Their 14th mini album 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.