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Bus Zone Protest Disrupts Voting Site in Jamsil

Bus Zone Protest Disrupts Voting Site in Jamsil

The Jamsil demonstrations drag on, forcing the cancellation of major events including a Seoul encore concert.
An unprecedented shutdown that paralyzes Olympic Park marks the opening act of a chain reaction hit to the culture worldThe dazzling finale of Janggu’sin’s ‘Park Seojin’ was ultimately shipwrecked, swept away by external waves.
[New Film] Cannes Opener “Live One Day” Features Celine Dion’s Beloved Songs in a Musical

[New Film] Cannes Opener “Live One Day” Features Celine Dion’s Beloved Songs in a Musical

A love triangle tied to a star chef’s return to her hometown. The opener of the 78th Cannes Film Festival blends French classics with a playful narrative
French musical evolution that captures both taste and hearingThe unexpected homecoming of a star chef has been reborn on screen as a captivating new variation. The French musical film ‘Live One Day’ breaks away from the rules of a typical romantic comedy, throwing an original aesthetic—where food...
Even a U.S. Pop Star Cancels Shows—But BTS’s World Tour Returns After 7 Years With Every Ticket Sold Out in a Frenzy

Even a U.S. Pop Star Cancels Shows—But BTS’s World Tour Returns After 7 Years With Every Ticket Sold Out in a Frenzy

As the U.S. live-music industry grapples with a shortage of remaining seats driven by high inflation, BTS’s first tour in seven years sells out every show and turns the entire city into a festival
The U.S. live music industry—the heart of the global concert business—has hit an unprecedented deep freeze. Amid the fallout from punishing inflation and ticket-price hikes that have derailed major pop stars’ tours one after another, “BTS”’s North American and European tour has been delivering...
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

A year after its worldwide release on June 20, 2025, Netflix's 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 continues to set major streaming and music-chart records. The film was released worldwide on June 20, 2025, and more than a year later remains a frequent topic of conversation.
Cortis’ “REDRED” Hits Spotify’s 100 Million Mark in Just 57 Days

Cortis’ “REDRED” Hits Spotify’s 100 Million Mark in Just 57 Days

The track sets the fastest record in the past five years for a debuting boy group, and Cortis keeps the momentum going with sold-out shows on its first tour after a massive singalong in Seoul
“REDRED ,” a mega hit by the group Cortis, topped 100 million cumulative streams on Spotify, the world’s largest music platform, proving its global breakout status. On the 18th, the agency BigHitMusic said that as of the 16th, the song reached the 100 million mark.
‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler wakes from induced coma after nearly a month… battling in Portugal’s intensive care unit

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler wakes from induced coma after nearly a month… battling in Portugal’s intensive care unit

After emergency intestinal surgery in May, she remained in an induced coma… “She regained consciousness, but is still in critical condition” She cancels all this summer’s European tour through the end of August… hopes to resume UK shows in the fall and in December Families hit by fake news express anger… a British rock legend who dominated the 1980s with a husky voice
Welsh legendary pop star Bonnie Tyler, who reigned over the world pop market in the 1980s with timeless hits such as “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” has dramatically regained consciousness after nearly a month in an induced coma.
BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

With foreign card payments up 73%, sales at traditional markets jump 2-fold…Data also sheds light on ‘rip-off pricing’ at lodging businesses
A pilgrimage for pop culture—and a find of the most ‘Korean’ kind of spending‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’’s arrival in Busan sparked sociological meaning far beyond a massive concert. The fan frenzy that gathered from around the world—the so-called ‘ARMY’—was a giant testbed showing how modern pop culture...
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
LotteCinema Unveils a Major MapleStory Collaboration…From a Exclusive Theatrical Debut to a Huge Themed Space

LotteCinema Unveils a Major MapleStory Collaboration…From a Exclusive Theatrical Debut to a Huge Themed Space

By July 12, it will join the large-scale offline festival “MAPLE ATTACK! with LOTTE” across the Lotte World Tower area in Jamsil Following a live “summer showcase” broadcast for users’ biggest festival, it also holds the exclusive theatrical release of the first theater animation “DEAR MY HERO” A variety of attractions, including a large sculpture display on the 7th floor of Cinepark in World Tower, an original MD Cinema Store, and F&B tie-in events
LotteCinema will take part in the large-scale festival “MAPLE ATTACK. with LOTTE,” which runs from June 14 through July 12 in and around the Lotte World Tower area in Jamsil, and will roll out a variety of content that spans beyond and inside the screen.
Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s <i>Swarm</i> surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s Swarm surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Takes the 5 million mark in just 24 days after release. Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young praises the overwhelming zombie acting as “an art form.”
Overwhelming terror that swallowed up theaters, “Swarm” takes the 5 million-viewer milestoneYeon Sang-ho’s universe keeps evolving. “Swarm”, the K-zombie thriller that opens a new chapter for the genre, drove a long run by surpassing 5 million cumulative viewers just 24 days after its release.