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‘Goltong’ Cartoonist Ha Seung-nam Dies at 68; Martial Arts Comics Master Was First Korean Full Member of Japanese Association

‘Goltong’ Cartoonist Ha Seung-nam Dies at 68; Martial Arts Comics Master Was First Korean Full Member of Japanese Association

After debuting in 1980, he pioneered a daily-comics production system; funeral procession set for the 3rd, with interment at Incheon Family Park
A pioneer who brought martial arts comics to a wider audience in Korea Cartoonist Ha Seung-nam (real name Ha Gong-seok), a master of martial arts comics who captivated readers with works including “Shingum Magum,” “Goltong Chulsapyo” and “Windy Goltong,” died on the 2nd at age 68.
Virtual Idol Group PLAVE Donates 100 Million Won to UNICEF, Spreading Goodwill Worldwide

Virtual Idol Group PLAVE Donates 100 Million Won to UNICEF, Spreading Goodwill Worldwide

Donates 100 million won to the Korean Committee for UNICEF to help children in crisis around the world To deliver a message about mental health as a keynote speaker at The Children’s Festa on November 20, ahead of World Children’s Day Recently set a new career high by reaching No. 31 on the Billboard 200 with its fifth mini album, 'HYPERDRIVE'
Virtual idol group PLAVE has made a meaningful contribution, donating 100 million won to help children around the world. Donates 100 million won to the Korean Committee for UNICEF to help children in crisis According to the Korean Committee for UNICEF on the 2nd, PLAVE donated 100 million won to...
ILLIT’s Debut Album Tracks Top 100 Million Spotify Streams, Extending the Group’s Global Streaming Power

ILLIT’s Debut Album Tracks Top 100 Million Spotify Streams, Extending the Group’s Global Streaming Power

‘Midnight Fiction’ from the first mini album reaches 100 million streams; ‘Lucky Girl Syndrome’ hits 200 million With ‘Magnetic’ surpassing 900 million streams, ILLIT now has nine songs with at least 100 million Spotify plays, sustaining its long-running popularity The title track ‘You’re Under Arrest’ from the recently released fifth mini album surges to No. 5 on the music charts, fueling a double hit
Two tracks from ILLIT’s debut album have each surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. ILLIT’s nonstop run of 100-million-stream songs takes over Spotify According to Spotify, the global music streaming platform, “Midnight Fiction,” a track from ILLIT’s first mini album, “SUPER REAL ME,” surpassed...
Lee Chang-dong’s First Short Film, ‘Heartbeat,’ Unveiled: Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu Deliver a Powerful 28 Minutes

Lee Chang-dong’s First Short Film, ‘Heartbeat,’ Unveiled: Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu Deliver a Powerful 28 Minutes

Available worldwide on Netflix starting Nov. 2 A short film about depression, made at the suggestion of the World Health Organization (WHO)
A master filmmaker’s gaze moves beyond theaters to global streaming Acclaimed Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong will bring his first short film, Heartbeat (2022), to audiences worldwide on Nov. 2 via global streaming service Netflix.
BLACKPINK Makes History as First K-pop Girl Group to Receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit: “We’ll Share Comfort and Inspiration Through Music”

BLACKPINK Makes History as First K-pop Girl Group to Receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit: “We’ll Share Comfort and Inspiration Through Music”

The group became the first girl group to receive the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit at the 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards on the 29th As BLACKPINK marks its 10th debut anniversary this year, it was recognized for spreading the Korean Wave globally, with Billboard No. 1 albums and more than 100 million YouTube subscribers “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, BLINK, for your love over the years”; the group also proves its staying power with record-breaking achievements for its third mini-album, 'DEADLINE'
The group BLACKPINK has made history as the first K-pop girl group to receive the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit. First K-pop girl group to receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit…agency accepts award on the group’s behalf According to agency YG Entertainment on the 30th, BLACKPINK received the...
Kim Da-mi, the ‘Obedient Killer’: Her First Noir Next Year as a Housewife Who Takes Up a Gun

Kim Da-mi, the ‘Obedient Killer’: Her First Noir Next Year as a Housewife Who Takes Up a Gun

Jo Bo-ah and Jo A-ram complete the killer lineup for next year’s original series
From ordinary housewife to assassin…building a distinctive world Actors Kim Da-mi and Jo Bo-ah enter a ruthless world without mercy. Online video streaming service TVING announced on the 29th that it had finalized the main cast for its new original series, The Obedient Killer, which is set for...
[New Film] ‘Dune: Part Three’ to Open First Worldwide in Korea on Dec. 16, Bringing Epic Saga to a Close

[New Film] ‘Dune: Part Three’ to Open First Worldwide in Korea on Dec. 16, Bringing Epic Saga to a Close

Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, the film aims to build on the previous installment’s 2.01 million admissions
A synergy of Hollywood greats and an all-star cast brings a fully realized universe to life The sci-fi blockbuster ‘Dune: Part Three’, long awaited by movie fans around the world, will be the first film screened anywhere in the world when it opens in Korea on Dec. 16. Distributor Warner Bros.
'The Assassins' Surpasses 3.4 Million Break-Even Point; Truth of That Day in 1974 Resonates

'The Assassins' Surpasses 3.4 Million Break-Even Point; Truth of That Day in 1974 Resonates

Surpasses 3 million admissions in 20 days; invited to five international film festivals, including Toronto
Gravitas in its portrayal of a historical tragedy fuels its long run at the box office Director Hur Jin-ho's film 'The Assassins' has surpassed its break-even point, comfortably crossing 3. 4 million admissions despite the historical distortion controversy that erupted after its release.
[Interview] Trans Women Dreaming of Change Against 1% Odds: Director Kim Il-ran on “Edhi Alice: Take” ①

[Interview] Trans Women Dreaming of Change Against 1% Odds: Director Kim Il-ran on “Edhi Alice: Take” ①

After transitioning, Alice has only just been able to choose the life she wants. Eddie says her transition is still ongoing. The film portrays not a momentary change, but an ongoing process of facing oneself.
A women’s bathhouse. Perhaps it’s a familiar, ordinary place for most women. The camera is set up, the lights come on, and filming begins. Water—whether sweat or tears, it’s hard to tell—runs down the face of a woman in the bath.
‘The Assassin(s)’ Breaks Even, Achieving a Remarkable Box Office Milestone Amid Diverse Perspectives

‘The Assassin(s)’ Breaks Even, Achieving a Remarkable Box Office Milestone Amid Diverse Perspectives

The Assassin(s), a story that follows the questions and conspiracies surrounding the First Lady shooting on August 15, 1974, has broken even.
According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated box office database, The Assassin had drawn a cumulative audience of 3,401,825 as of 7 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, surpassing its break-even point. After attracting 3 million moviegoers in just 20 days, The Assassin has also ranked among the top...