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Jo Young-nam mourns C'est Si Bon's Lee Baek-chun, 'commander-in-chief of Korean folk,' who dies at 93

Jo Young-nam mourns C'est Si Bon's Lee Baek-chun, 'commander-in-chief of Korean folk,' who dies at 93

The former PD-turned-critic who led the acoustic-guitar movement in the 1960s and '70s died on the 21st, with his funeral procession set for the 23rd.
C'est Si Bon's Lee Baek-chun dies at 93; Jo Young-nam mourns 60 years of Ddolgang Former TBC PD pioneered Korea's acoustic-guitar movement in 1964; funeral procession set for 7 a.m. on the 23rd Lee Baek-chun, a popular-music critic who served as a mentor to Korean 'folk music' in the 1960s and '70s...
| James choi
Park Hoon-jung’s ‘Sad Tropics’ wins top prize at France’s 32nd L’Étrange Festival, takes ‘Nouveau Genre Grand Prize’ for two-award sweep in Europe

Park Hoon-jung’s ‘Sad Tropics’ wins top prize at France’s 32nd L’Étrange Festival, takes ‘Nouveau Genre Grand Prize’ for two-award sweep in Europe

After its invitation to Sitges, the film conquers major global fantastic film festivals; Park Hoon-jung also directed ‘The New World’ (2013), ‘The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion’ (2018) and ‘Night in Paradise’ (2021)
A blood-soaked revenge saga that surges like an opera, with mise-en-scène drawing global critical acclaim ‘Sad Tropics,’ the upcoming film from Korean noir master Park Hoon-jung, has completely captivated European audiences.
| James choi
Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ wins Korea’s first Ebert Award; Seol Kyung-gu makes surprise confession after 23 years

Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ wins Korea’s first Ebert Award; Seol Kyung-gu makes surprise confession after 23 years

Eight years after his last film, the director unveils his new work at the Toronto International Film Festival, with Jo In-sung and Jo Yeo-jeong joining the cast ahead of its Nov. 6 Netflix release.
Master Korean filmmaker 'Lee Chang-dong' has captivated North America with his new film 'Possible Love. ' He became the first Korean director to win the 'Ebert Director Award' at the Toronto International Film Festival , once again demonstrating his standing on the world stage.
| James choi
TOMORROW X TOGETHER to launch new world tour 'STEAL THE WIND' in Seoul in November

TOMORROW X TOGETHER to launch new world tour 'STEAL THE WIND' in Seoul in November

New world tour opens with simultaneous in-person and online shows at Seoul's KSPO DOME from Nov. 13 to 15 Group expands its self-directed narrative with new tour title 'STEAL THE WIND' after concluding the 'ACT' series Asia, the Americas and Europe dates teased after Seoul kickoff; group heads to New York global festival on 26
The group TOMORROW X TOGETHER will launch its fifth world tour in spectacular fashion, beginning in Seoul. Seoul to host simultaneous in-person and online opening shows for fifth world tour Industry sources say TOMORROW X TOGETHER will hold its new world tour, 'TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR 'STEAL...
| Seongchan Eol

"Already Curious About His Next Film": Jeon Do-yeon … Seol Kyung-gu: "Honored to Have Worked Together"

New film 'Possible Love' wins Grand Jury Prize, its top competition-section honor since 'Pietà' in 2012
Master filmmaker's return breaks 14-year silence with Silver Lion 'Possible Love,' the new film from master director 'Lee Chang-dong', has once again cleared the high bar set by the world's three major film festivals.
| James choi
Yeongwol's Danjong score becomes French president's walk-on, walk-off music; typeface, film go global

Yeongwol's Danjong score becomes French president's walk-on, walk-off music; typeface, film go global

Yang Bang-ean's “Rebirth” played at the Lumière Summit, while the “Yeongwol Typeface” won two international design awards
Yang Bang-ean's “Rebirth” captivates France — the secret behind Yeongwol's K-content success in three countries Global achievements include the theme song for the Danjong Culture Festival's 60th anniversary in 2027 and the “Yeongwol Typeface,” which swept design awards in Taiwan and Japan Music, a...
| James choi
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival awards 15 million won grand prize to 'The Loneliest Man in That City'

Jecheon International Music & Film Festival awards 15 million won grand prize to 'The Loneliest Man in That City'

Top honor among 189 films from 45 countries; 'High Five' director Kim Jun-seok wins Musician Award 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival closes: 'See you next year'
'Jecheon International Music & Film Festival' stages dazzling finale with 189 films from 45 countries The 22nd 'Jecheon International Music & Film Festival', which filled Jecheon, North Chungcheong province, with the enchanting sounds of film and music, came to a grand close on the 8th with its...
| James choi
BTS wraps North American tour with 31 sold-out shows drawing 1.92 million; Arirang sets SoFi attendance record

BTS wraps North American tour with 31 sold-out shows drawing 1.92 million; Arirang sets SoFi attendance record

Four sold-out shows in Los Angeles push cumulative attendance past 490,000 as South American tour begins July 2
Los Angeles swept by a sea of South Korean flags as K-pop reaches North American peak BTS demonstrated its overwhelming global reach by drawing approximately 1. 92 million fans during the North American leg of its "Arirang" world tour. BigHit Music, the group's agency, said Aug.
| James choi
'Son of Gumi' Lee Sun-min tapped as hometown ambassador; appointment ceremony set for 9th

'Son of Gumi' Lee Sun-min tapped as hometown ambassador; appointment ceremony set for 9th

Comedian Lee Sun-min appointed official ambassador promoting the appeal of his hometown, Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province He will receive his appointment plaque and begin his official duties at the '2026 Gumi Local Food Festa' at Seoul Plaza on the 9th Recently showcased his affection for Gumi as a daylong local guide on several variety shows, including 〈Hang Out With Yoo?〉
Comedian Lee Sun-min is taking on a new role as an official ambassador to promote the appeal of his hometown, Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. According to the city of Gumi on the 4th, Lee will attend a pre-opening event for the '2026 Gumi Local Food Festa' at 11:30 a. m.
| Seongchan Eol
Na Hong-jin lands among The Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Most Influential Genre Directors

Na Hong-jin lands among The Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Most Influential Genre Directors

The Hollywood Reporter spotlights Na Hong-jin as a “Korean master who has built an international fan base” Hope, set for a North American release Sept. 9, unveils behind-the-scenes stories alongside a special interview with the local outlet Starring Hwang Jung-min, Jung Ho-yeon and Jo In-sung, Hope is expected to find global success after drawing 4.5 million moviegoers in South Korea
Director Na Hong-jin has been recognized for his influence by a major American entertainment outlet. The Hollywood Reporter names 30 genre directors The Hollywood Reporter, a leading U. S. entertainment and film publication, has released its list of the “30 Most Influential Genre Film Directors.
| Seongchan Eol