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Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Surpassing 3 million viewers within 10 days of its release, Colony is indisputably the most popular film in theaters right now. Yet despite that box-office success, reactions to Colony are sharply divided — a split that was evident even among Cineplay reporters at a press screening.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Global Pop Icon Zara Larsson Announces First Solo Korea Concert in October

Global Pop Icon Zara Larsson Announces First Solo Korea Concert in October

The Swedish pop star returns to Billboard with a comeback driven by the “Symphony” meme, marking the first time an artist who has collaborated with BTS and TWICE will perform solo in South Korea.
“Global pop icon” Zara Larsson’s first solo Korea date proves her overwhelming presence Swedish-born pop prodigy “Zara Larsson”, who has swallowed up music charts around the world, finally takes the stage in Korea.
| James choi
[Photo&] Byeon Woo-seok and singer Debut Kim Nam-gil… Trendsetting actors who grab the mic

[Photo&] Byeon Woo-seok and singer Debut Kim Nam-gil… Trendsetting actors who grab the mic

From leading roles to OST vocal performances—down to official music releases. A dazzling look at multi-talented entertainers who drive both box-office momentum and image makeovers at the same time
In the wider world of pop culture, "hexagon talent"—with outstanding abilities across multiple fields—has emerged as a core force in the industry. Going beyond acting as their main job, these actors’ bold moves to expand into music are taking over both the big screen and the TV screen.
| James choi
K-Dance, Mnet’s “Street Woman Fighter: Directors War” Launching in August…Nine Choreographer for Kedeheon’s “Golden” Appears; Top Choreographers Including Bada Join

K-Dance, Mnet’s “Street Woman Fighter: Directors War” Launching in August…Nine Choreographer for Kedeheon’s “Golden” Appears; Top Choreographers Including Bada Join

A no-holds-barred battle among performance directors who carry on “Street Woman Fighter”…A dazzling lineup revealed from Nine to Bada and Baek Kooyoung
Beyond choreography—rulers of the stage. Mnet’s latest ambitious work, “Street World Fighter: Directors War,” finally lifts the veil on an intense, no-compromise faceoff between top-tier “performance directors” set to command the global stage.
| James choi
WOODZ’s “Drowning” Enters the Top 10 for a Record 70 Straight Weeks…Beats NewJeans and BTS

WOODZ’s “Drowning” Enters the Top 10 for a Record 70 Straight Weeks…Beats NewJeans and BTS

Melon “Top 100” marks 70 consecutive weeks within the top 10, setting the longest-running Top 10 record of all time Starting with the stage of KBS’s “Immortal Songs” in October 2024, it takes the No. 1 spot on the 2025 major year-end digital music charts With long-lasting success such as 30 million views on YouTube, it also released the first full-length album “Archive. 1” last March
On the 15th, the agency Edam Entertainment said that WOODZ’s reverse-hit track “Drowning” has set a record for the longest-ever run to enter the “Top 10” on Melon, one of Korea’s leading digital music platforms.
| Seongchan Eol
BTS and NewJeans surpassed... WOODZ’s “Drowning” sets Melon’s longest record with 70 weeks

BTS and NewJeans surpassed... WOODZ’s “Drowning” sets Melon’s longest record with 70 weeks

“Immortal Songs” comeback reverse-trajectory legend—WOODS clinches a historic entry into the longest Top 10 in Melon history, overtaking BTS and NewJeans
Writing a new chapter in K-pop, 'WOODS'—an overwhelming presence that makes the military hiatus seem irrelevant Singer 'WOODS' has set an unprecedented record in Korea’s mainstream music scene based on the miraculous 'reverse-trajectory' legend that emerged during his military service.
| James choi
The Status of K-Culture... Hyundai Motor Becomes the Sole Sponsor of CNN Documentary 'K-Everything'

The Status of K-Culture... Hyundai Motor Becomes the Sole Sponsor of CNN Documentary 'K-Everything'

Featuring a host of stars including PSY and Lee Byung-hun... A spotlight on the keys and momentum behind K-culture’s global success, from music to beauty
The status of K-culture sweeping the world, brought into sharp focus through CNN’s documentary 'K-Everything,' which Hyundai Motor sponsors exclusively. Global cultural phenomenon: Uncovering the power of K-culture with a CNN documentary that captivates the world 'Hyundai Motor' has unveiled for...
| James choi
[UK Official Chart] Michael Jackson Returns, Sweeps the UK Chart No. 1 in a Movie Boom... K-pop Popularity Keeps Rising

[UK Official Chart] Michael Jackson Returns, Sweeps the UK Chart No. 1 in a Movie Boom... K-pop Popularity Keeps Rising

As the global box-office hit 'Michael' brings a retro comeback to classics like 'Billie Jean'... Opens in Korea on the 13th
The Return of the 'King of Pop'—Reclaiming Music Charts Worldwide The myth of the immortal 'Michael Jackson', the eternal king of pop, is being rewritten again. The biographical film 'Michael', which shines a light on his eventful life and musical legacy, has sparked a global box-office...
| James choi
BLACKPINK’s Lisa to Take the Stage at the 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony…First K-pop Female Solo Act

BLACKPINK’s Lisa to Take the Stage at the 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony…First K-pop Female Solo Act

Performs at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, U.S., with Katy Perry…Proving K-pop’s status following Jung Kook of BTS
‘BLACKPINK’s Lisa,’ Proof of a Global Pop Star… Takes Control of the World Cup Stage as the First K-pop Female Solo Act ‘Lisa,’ the member of the girl group BLACKPINK and a global icon, will step onto the ‘opening ceremony’ stage of the ‘2026 North & Central American World Cup,’ capturing the...
| James choi
'Milyang Park Clan, Anderson .Paak' & 'R&B’s Leading Runner Dean,' Their Reunion After 11 Years…New Song 'Aftertaste' Released

'Milyang Park Clan, Anderson .Paak' & 'R&B’s Leading Runner Dean,' Their Reunion After 11 Years…New Song 'Aftertaste' Released

Two geniuses who met again after 11 years, shaking up the global pop market
'Dean' X 'Anderson . Paak', a comeback after 11 years. . . Release of 'Aftertaste', a new horizon for global R&B Two geniuses who met again after 11 years, shaking up the global pop market Korea’s unmistakable alternative R&B icon 'Dean' and the world-renowned pop star 'Anderson .
| James choi