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'Attack on Titan' Kodansha Targets India's Gen Z With '370 Million' Push

'Attack on Titan' Kodansha Targets India's Gen Z With '370 Million' Push

The Japanese publishing giant is setting up its first India joint venture, aiming to secure a foothold in the fast-growing market with manga and IP business.
The titan's advance planted on a 1. 4-billion-population continent… Japan's publishing empire Kodansha goes straight for IndiaKodansha, Japan's largest publishing empire, is raising its flag in the vast youth continent of India.
[Photo &] BTS Stitched the Skies Over Busan’s Gwangalli Beach…A Historic Drone Light Show With 1,000 Drones

[Photo &] BTS Stitched the Skies Over Busan’s Gwangalli Beach…A Historic Drone Light Show With 1,000 Drones

Faces of the seven members and a dazzling display of light—an unforgettable Busan night over the sea
Tearing Through the Dark With 1,000 Stars, Taking Over Busan’s NightOn the night of the 13th, above the Gwangalli Beach seawater area in Suyeong-gu, Busan, the sky turned into a giant canvas. It was a moment when a special drone show—planned to commemorate the Busan concert of “BTS”—commanded the...
Tickets at 220,000 won sold for 680,000 won…Multiple ticket scalpers arrested for BTS Busan show

Tickets at 220,000 won sold for 680,000 won…Multiple ticket scalpers arrested for BTS Busan show

Police deployed 70 officers for a focused crackdown and arrested 11—using tactics including a threefold markup aimed at foreigners and wristband cutting to conceal the scheme
Black hands targeting a global festival, 'BTS' Busan show 'ticket scalping' operation smashedThe 'BTS' Busan stop of its world tour drew intense global attention. Behind the glitz, illegal 'ticket scalping' deals aimed at foreign visitors were spotted by police watching closely.
Master of Illusion Ridley Scott Wins Oscar Honor at Last

Master of Illusion Ridley Scott Wins Oscar Honor at Last

Scott, a director with a 60-year path in film who never had ties to the Academy Awards, earns recognition for a lifetime of work
The King of Untethered Vision Finally Grabs a Golden OscarAfter more than half a century, 'Ridley Scott', the maestro who reshaped Hollywood's landscape, has at last broken the Academy's long-standing indifference and earned the honor of an achievement award.
Find the Roots of Hallyu…Cheongwadae Sarangchae ‘K-Culture’ Special Exhibition

Find the Roots of Hallyu…Cheongwadae Sarangchae ‘K-Culture’ Special Exhibition

A meeting between Korea’s distinctive cultural assets and media art. The exhibition marking the first anniversary of the government’s launch, along with a variety of cultural performances, will be held as well.
Cheongwadae has reinvented itself as the heart of K-culture, a dazzling turning pointCheongwadae Sarangchae has fully transformed from a mere viewing space into a ‘K-content outpost’ that sends the essence of South Korean culture to the world.
LCK Fans, Pay Attention… Wonju Unveils a Boldly Parodic Promotional Video for MSI

LCK Fans, Pay Attention… Wonju Unveils a Boldly Parodic Promotional Video for MSI

From Dec. 12 for three days, 'LCK Road to MSI' will be held… with witty parody clips aimed at showcasing Wonju’s appeal as a trendy esports city.
The black sheep of local government PR, Wonju’s global 'esports' supremacy declarationGangwon Province’s Wonju has perfectly dismantled the rigid grammar typically found in public institutions. With the kickoff to '2026 LCK Road to MSI' drawing intense attention from game fans around the world, it...
[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate targets young voters by leaning on the K-pop fandom. Using social messages from K-culture such as BTS to push back against the conservative camp.
An Unexpected Gamble That Shook Colombia’s Presidential Race, Blurring the Lines Between Politics and CultureOn the modern political stage, “image making” is not just packaging—it is the core mechanism of power.
“It’s a place where we all confirm each other’s existence!” Masterclass, performances, forums, exhibitions, and more wrap up the 12th Pride Expo 2026

“It’s a place where we all confirm each other’s existence!” Masterclass, performances, forums, exhibitions, and more wrap up the 12th Pride Expo 2026

Held for two days from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31 at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the event drew more than 2,500 visitors and closed out successfully.
Based on six values—Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Pride, Love, and Solidarity—the country’s largest LGBTQ culture and arts fair, the “12th Seoul Pride Expo 2026,” wrapped up successfully at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza over the two days from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31.
Busan Station opens “BTS Welcome Center” for 5 days — Hive’s official stamp rally

Busan Station opens “BTS Welcome Center” for 5 days — Hive’s official stamp rally

Hive’s official stamp rally, K-beauty experiences, and a variety of traditional performances will greet visitors.
Busan, a holy site for global fandoms, and the “Welcome Center” at its heartThe Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Tourism Organization will operate a once-in-a-generation hospitality hub at Busan Station’s “Busan Eurasia Platform” from the 5th to the 21st.
BTS North America Tour Draws 840,000 People: The Aesthetics of “Sold Out”… April Revenue Hits 114.8 Billion Won, Topping Billboard’s April “Top Tour”

BTS North America Tour Draws 840,000 People: The Aesthetics of “Sold Out”… April Revenue Hits 114.8 Billion Won, Topping Billboard’s April “Top Tour”

“Arirang” erupts in singalongs across the United States, with an eye-popping per-show haul of 18.2 billion won.
The masterpiece of BTS that breaks borders, “Arirang” that swallowed the North American continentThe history of global pop is being rewritten. The group BTS has sparked an unprecedented cultural tectonic shift across North America with its world tour “Arirang”.