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BTS’ “Arirang”” Tops the Billboard Top 5 for 6 Weeks in a Row… Side by Side With Michael Jackson, Where Today’s K-Pop Icon and a Pop Legend Coexist

BTS’ “Arirang”” Tops the Billboard Top 5 for 6 Weeks in a Row… Side by Side With Michael Jackson, Where Today’s K-Pop Icon and a Pop Legend Coexist

BTS’ 5th Album Sustains a Long Run on the Billboard Charts; Fueled by the Film’s Release, Michael Jackson’s Classic Album Reenters at No. 7 in a Surprise
"BTS" ’s "Arirang" and "Michael Jackson"’s "Thriller" simultaneously claimed the very top spots on the "Billboard 200" chart. The "a current icon and a pop legend", currently writing a new chapter in K-pop history, proves its overwhelming impact in the global music market as past icons transcend...
[Photo&] Catching “Running Man”… MBC “The Best San” Production Press Conference on Location Led by Heo Kyung-hwan

[Photo&] Catching “Running Man”… MBC “The Best San” Production Press Conference on Location Led by Heo Kyung-hwan

Heo Kyung-hwan fills in for Haha, aiming for MBC’s Grand Excellence Award. A chaotic mountain-climbing variety show bringing together five entertainment veterans—targeting the weekend variety throne
‘MBC’’s new real-variety ‘The Best San’ announced that it would set sail in earnest, aiming for regular scheduling and the year-end grand prize for ‘Grand Excellence Award’. Broadcaster ‘Heo Kyung-hwan’ said at the production press conference held on the 28th, “The three major broadcasters swept...
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
Legend of the Nouvelle Vague Star Nathalie Baye Dies at 77

Legend of the Nouvelle Vague Star Nathalie Baye Dies at 77

A standout actress who embodied the personas of Truffaut and Godard, and a celebrated performer who won four César Awards—Nathalie Baye has passed away
France’s Nouvelle Vague icon, François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard’s muse, the beloved French actress Nathalie Baye, has died in Paris on the 17th . She was 77.Born in 1948 in Normandy, France, the late actress began her on-screen career in 1972, before gaining worldwide attention through director...
[First Impressions from a Press Screening] Renoir Cineplay Journalist Star Rating

[First Impressions from a Press Screening] Renoir Cineplay Journalist Star Rating

[First Impressions from a Press Screening]​〈Renoir〉, a hot topic from the Competition section of the Cannes Film Festival, which opened on Wednesday, April 22, is a 2026 springtime story set during an ordinary summer vacation in 1980—when an 11-year-old named “Huki” grows up, learning about the...
[Photo &] On His First Visit to Korea, Director Stephen Daldry Praises “Billy Elliot” Korean Performers as World-Class — Press Conference Scene

[Photo &] On His First Visit to Korea, Director Stephen Daldry Praises “Billy Elliot” Korean Performers as World-Class — Press Conference Scene

A powerful debut of the Korean production from Stephen Daldry, the original creative director. A behind-the-scenes look at Elton John’s musical proposal, and the value of the performing arts in the AI era!
[Photo News] Live Art in Real Time — the Overwhelming Catharsis of the Musical 'Billy Elliot'Unlike film, the stage of the musical 'Billy Elliot' reveals the essence of live performance—dancing on and on until the actors reach their physical limits.
[Interview] “Who Is a Building for?” Director Im Pil-sung on “How to Become a Landlord in South Korea” ①

[Interview] “Who Is a Building for?” Director Im Pil-sung on “How to Become a Landlord in South Korea” ①

Last weekend it aired up to episode 8, and it has now passed the midpoint of the 12-episode run.
〈How to Become a Landlord in South Korea〉 is being watched with great interest. It aired through episode 8 over the weekend, and yet even after passing the halfway point of this 12-episode series, it’s still a drama that’s impossible to predict. It’s a drama that’s impossible to predict.
[Chu Sung-cheol’s Lockers] Who Spat on Leslie Cheung in “Farewell My Concubine”?

[Chu Sung-cheol’s Lockers] Who Spat on Leslie Cheung in “Farewell My Concubine”?

I get hooked on the objects in movies. I find myself falling into deep thought—why, of all things, did the director, cinematographer, production designer, or even an actor put that item in front of the camera? “Chu Sung-cheol’s Lockers” is a record of the film props that gently but firmly captured my attention.
A must-do itinerary on a trip to Hong Kong is Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island. When you take the Peak Tram up, you’re treated to a stunning view: Hong Kong Island’s skyline in the foreground, with the Kowloon Peninsula stretching out far in the distance.
'The Devil Wears Prada': A few facts you probably didn’t know

'The Devil Wears Prada': A few facts you probably didn’t know

Exactly 20 years later, 〈The Devil Wears Prada〉 is back. The sequel to the film that swept the world in 2006 is set to be released on April 29, 2026. With all of the original stars—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci—returning, plenty of viewers are sure to rewatch 〈The...
David Byrne Rejects ‘$80 Million’ Reunion Offer From Live Nation: “Art Can’t Stay in the Past”

David Byrne Rejects ‘$80 Million’ Reunion Offer From Live Nation: “Art Can’t Stay in the Past”

A firm refusal despite Live Nation’s bold offer… The unwavering artistic philosophy of the 73-year-old maestro Focusing on the world tour for the solo album ‘Who Is the Sky?’… An innovative stage featuring choreography by Stephen Hoggett Industry attention on his choice of progress over nostalgia, saying, “You can’t turn the clock back to when I was 20.”
David Byrne, the frontman of the legendary new-wave band Talking Heads, sharply rejected a reunion offer involving an astronomical sum, reaffirming his artistic beliefs.■ A ‘current music’ more valuable than the temptation of $80 million According to reports from overseas outlets on the 31st, Live...