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Bumjeop Has Turned Everything Upside Down. 'World of SWF' Mega Crew Mission Review

Bumjeop Has Turned Everything Upside Down. 'World of SWF' Mega Crew Mission Review

How can we wait another week? To catch Bumjeop's victory (?) live, sighs continued from those who awaited the 10 PM broadcast of 'World of Street Woman Fighter' on June 24. This was because the reaction to the Mnet 'World of Street Woman Fighter' (hereafter 'World of SWF') Mega Crew Mission video,...
[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

On the occasion of its 30th edition, the festival announced the start of its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99).
Above all, it’s a genre festival. For its 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Chairman Shin Chul, hereafter BIFAN), the festival screens 321 films from 50 countries (170 feature films, 85 short films, 38 AI titles, and 28 XR titles), and of these 93 are world premieres.
See the World Cup in the middle of Myeong-dong… Shinsegae Square unveils a massive screen live broadcast

See the World Cup in the middle of Myeong-dong… Shinsegae Square unveils a massive screen live broadcast

Street-style cheering will unfold at a 1,300-square-meter media façade in central Seoul, with rich perks including food and beverage discounts and a roulette event
An urban agora 펼쳐지는 in the heart of Myeong-dong, 'Shinsegae Square'A giant media façade in the heart of the city transforms into a modern-day agora. Shinsegae Department Store said it will live-stream World Cup matches of the South Korean national team through 'Shinsegae Square,' a massive screen...
[Kim Ji-yeon's Treasure Box] The Actor Buzzworthy Dramas Discovered First: Chae Seo-an of 'Brave New World' and 'The Great Lady of the 21st Century'

[Kim Ji-yeon's Treasure Box] The Actor Buzzworthy Dramas Discovered First: Chae Seo-an of 'Brave New World' and 'The Great Lady of the 21st Century'

I'm curious about people. Even actors already drawing attention can still be at their most obscure. 'Kim Ji-yeon's Treasure Box' spotlights performers whose profiles are still rising. Consider this an early look at actors whose careers are climbing fast.
An intriguing new actor is emerging fast. After making a meteoric entrance as the plaintive 'Mrs. Hak' in 〈Completely Fooled〉, Chae Seo-an went on to play IU's not-quite-hateful, slightly obnoxious new sister-in-law in 〈The Great Lady of the 21st Century〉 and has kept turning up in one buzzy...
BTS, Blackpink, GD sweep top categories at Japan’s

BTS, Blackpink, GD sweep top categories at Japan’s "Music Awards Japan 2026"

BTS’s Jin and G-Dragon win, while producer 250 takes three crowns including an album featuring 250—proof of K-pop’s clout
Cultural power that erases borders, and the aesthetics of the hyperconnected era proven by K-popThe awards ceremony "Music Awards Japan 2026"—created by Japan’s pop music industry to loosen conservative gatekeeping and establish new authority—ended up being a stage that acknowledged K-pop’s massive...
Kim Min-ha’s true-story-inspired 'Hana Korea' to open July 8; main trailer released

Kim Min-ha’s true-story-inspired 'Hana Korea' to open July 8; main trailer released

Choi Sung-jae (Sharon Choi), best known as director Bong Joon-ho's interpreter, co-wrote the screenplay
The South Korea–Denmark co-production 〈Hana Korea〉 will open July 8 and has unveiled its main trailer. 〈Hana Korea〉 is a drama inspired by a true story that follows Hye-seon (Kim Min-ha), a woman who fled North Korea, as she pushes forward in an unfamiliar life.
From AI Movies to Antarctic Documentaries, the 18th International Ocean Film Festival Opens

From AI Movies to Antarctic Documentaries, the 18th International Ocean Film Festival Opens

Ocean films from 15 countries will head to Busan. In the age of climate crisis, the ocean-focused festival asks how humans and the sea can coexist.
'An existential crisis for humanity, as we ask for answers in the depths of the sea'It is time to face the weighty questions that the sea throws at us—the cradle of humanity and a vast abyss. The '2026 International Ocean Film Festival', the only ocean-focused film festival in South Korea, will...
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.
Nam Joo-hyuk x Noh Yoon-seo x Jo Seung-woo’s “The Palace” Confirmed for Netflix Release on July 17—Poster Unveiled

Nam Joo-hyuk x Noh Yoon-seo x Jo Seung-woo’s “The Palace” Confirmed for Netflix Release on July 17—Poster Unveiled

A star-studded lineup of Nam Joo-hyuk, Noh Yoon-seo, and Jo Seung-woo anchors a shamanism fantasy narrative that unravels a cursed palace A first-look release poster featuring a mysterious scene above a pond where spirits cling to the water draws attention for its otherworldly, overwhelming mood Director Choi Jung-gyu, along with writers Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won, joins forces—coming to viewers worldwide on Netflix only on July 17
This year’s much-anticipated Netflix title 〈The Palace〉 has finally locked in its release date. A meeting of elite cast and a one-of-a-kind premise Netflix announced on June 12 that it will release its original series 〈The Palace〉 on July 17, unveiling the release-date poster.
'You Quiz on the Block' Jensen Huang says he lost his entire fortune in stocks—an epic life-turning story from a dishwashing boy to the CEO of a $800 trillion empire

'You Quiz on the Block' Jensen Huang says he lost his entire fortune in stocks—an epic life-turning story from a dishwashing boy to the CEO of a $800 trillion empire

Jensen Huang’s comeback story after narrowly avoiding bankruptcy and his surprising connections with Korea’s top business leaders are revealed
'Failure'—the ruler of an $800 trillion empire rises again, 'Jensen Huang'’s unprecedented variety show appearance"To become great, you must go through hardship."The absolute power in the global 'artificial intelligence' ecosystem, with a market cap that has easily topped $800 trillion, 'NVIDIA'...