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RIIZE to Release ‘Insomnia’ on the 26th, Betting on the Vocals of All Six Members

RIIZE to Release ‘Insomnia’ on the 26th, Betting on the Vocals of All Six Members

First foray into acoustic pop; audio and drama-style music video to drop simultaneously at midnight on the 26th
With flashy choreography set aside, RIIZE fills the early hours with pure vocal emotion SM Entertainment group RIIZE released its new single, “Insomnia,” at midnight on the 26th. Having captivated global K-pop fans with its distinctive performances, the group is venturing into acoustic pop for the...
| James choi
Netflix Marks 10 Years in Korea: 80% of Global Members Have Watched Korean Content

Netflix Marks 10 Years in Korea: 80% of Global Members Have Watched Korean Content

Partnerships with 80 Korean production companies and 95,000 jobs have helped expand Korea’s creative ecosystem
Global streaming company Netflix, co-CEO Ted Sarandos, is marking 10 years in the Korean market, having made a significant impact across the country’s content industry. Since arriving in 2016, Korea has become one of Netflix’s most important global content production hubs.
| James choi
‘Chiikawa the Movie’ Surpasses 2 Million Admissions in 25 Days, Dominates with 36% of Advance Bookings

‘Chiikawa the Movie’ Surpasses 2 Million Admissions in 25 Days, Dominates with 36% of Advance Bookings

10th film released this year to reach the milestone; second-highest-grossing animated film after ‘Toy Story 5’
A Chilling Story Beneath the Cuteness: The Secret to Winning Over Audiences of All Ages The Japanese animated film ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ (hereafter ‘Chiikawa the Movie’) has demonstrated its staying power at the box office, surpassing 2 million admissions on Oct.
| James choi
‘Hope’ and ‘The Fiery Priest’ Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, to Marry Model in January

‘Hope’ and ‘The Fiery Priest’ Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, to Marry Model in January

The actor, 20 years into his career, announces surprise wedding as he continues to make waves on screen and TV
Two decades of perseverance: From ‘Dancing 9’ to a box-office star Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, is embarking on a new chapter in his life as he prepares to marry next January. His agency, Ghost Studio, officially announced on the 21st that Eum Moon-suk will marry his longtime girlfriend next January.
| James choi
A Festival for Everyone: 16th Seoul Barrier Free Film Festival Opens at Cinematheque KOFA in Sangam

A Festival for Everyone: 16th Seoul Barrier Free Film Festival Opens at Cinematheque KOFA in Sangam

From Nov. 11 (Wed.) to 14 (Sat.), the festival will present an opening ceremony and screening, along with 26 films—including eight features and 17 shorts—across 12 screenings, and host a barrier-free forum.
The Korean Film Archive (President Mo Eun-young, hereinafter “KOFA”) is supporting the 16th Seoul Barrier Free Film Festival, taking place Nov. 11 (Wed.) through 15 (Sun.). Hosted and organized by the Korean Barrier Free Film Committee, the festival will be held at Cinematheque KOFA in Sangam and...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

A pioneer of 1990s pop music criticism and a practitioner of myeongrihak, he died on the 20th; he served as chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service
The study of destiny he pursued after standing at death's door, and an enduring legacy in Korean popular culture Kang Heon, chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and a pop music critic who broadened the horizons of Korean popular music criticism, died on the 20th at the age of 64.
| James choi
Jeon Do-yeon’s ‘Possible Love’ sweeps 46th Korean Film Critics Association Awards… New OTT category debuts; which films made the ‘Top 10’?

Jeon Do-yeon’s ‘Possible Love’ sweeps 46th Korean Film Critics Association Awards… New OTT category debuts; which films made the ‘Top 10’?

Lee Chang-dong’s film wins two awards, including Best Picture; ceremony to be held at KOFA on the 4th of next month
Return of a master and rise of new talent showcase the Korean film industry’s qualitative growth Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ won Best Picture at the 46th Korean Film Critics Association Awards. The association officially announced the winners and honorees in each category on the 20th,...
| James choi
[New Film] Late Director Hur Bum-wook’s ‘Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease’—Invited to the World’s Largest Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Opens on the 21st

[New Film] Late Director Hur Bum-wook’s ‘Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease’—Invited to the World’s Largest Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Opens on the 21st

A finely crafted feature exposing a violent system
A desperate fable of survival in a cycle of violence The posthumous work of director Hur Bum-wook, a promising creator in South Korea’s independent animation scene, ‘Pig That Survived Foot-and-Mouth Disease’ will open in theaters on the 21st.
| James choi
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Invited to the Hawaii International Film Festival on the 21st; opens in South Korean theaters
A new film from Yeon Sang-ho, the director who has helped drive the global rise of Korean content, has set a new milestone for the Korean film industry, selling to 118 countries worldwide before its release. According to distributor CJ ENM on the 19th, proceeds from overseas sales alone have...
| James choi
‘Musk’ Documentary Suddenly Blocked From Advertising on TikTok, Too—What Happened Ahead of Expansion to 470 Theaters? Tesla Shares Fall Despite Unveiling of ‘Flying’ Roadster

‘Musk’ Documentary Suddenly Blocked From Advertising on TikTok, Too—What Happened Ahead of Expansion to 470 Theaters? Tesla Shares Fall Despite Unveiling of ‘Flying’ Roadster

Marketing Push Stalled by Warning of Permanent Ad Suspension on the 16th; Texts Revealing Oracle Founder Larry Ellison’s Pledge to Invest Billions Spark Fallout
The documentary ‘Musk’, which takes a critical look at billionaire Elon Musk, has had its promotion completely blocked on TikTok, following X , fueling controversy over what critics call blatant media control by Silicon Valley’s Big Tech companies.
| James choi