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Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman Makes Its Debut — 6 Secrets of Murakami's Short-Story Anime

Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman Makes Its Debut — 6 Secrets of Murakami's Short-Story Anime

Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2022 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the film arrives in South Korean theaters next month.
Comfort in an Age of Loss: Six Short Stories Woven Into One Sweeping Narrative The literary world of acclaimed master 'Murakami Haruki' finally comes alive on the screen. 'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman,' the first feature-length animated film based on his fiction, will reach South Korean theaters...
| James choi
‘MAGA Barbie’ Sydney Sweeney caught nude for 8 seconds in Novig ad, now faces controversy over sexualization of women’s sports

‘MAGA Barbie’ Sydney Sweeney caught nude for 8 seconds in Novig ad, now faces controversy over sexualization of women’s sports

She loses 200,000 followers as her role as a shareholder helps propel the latecomer platform to global prominence
Controversy over blatant sexualization crosses the line, drawing fierce backlash from the sports world Hollywood actress ‘Sydney Sweeney,’ dubbed ‘MAGA Barbie’ over controversy surrounding her political leanings, is at the center of criticism that she has now blatantly sexualized women’s sports.
| James choi
ILLIT’s ‘It’s Me’ Tops 100 Million Streams in Japan, Marking Third Major Milestone

ILLIT’s ‘It’s Me’ Tops 100 Million Streams in Japan, Marking Third Major Milestone

Cumulative plays reach 103.8 million as song maintains a long run on Korean and Japanese charts four months after release
Techno sound takes Japan by storm, fueling an unfading phenomenon The global success of girl group ‘ILLIT’ shows no sign of slowing. The group’s hit song ‘It’s Me’ has comfortably surpassed 100 million streams in Japan, reaching another major milestone.
| James choi
‘Still 17’ and ‘Business Proposal’ to become Korea’s first short dramas — why StudioS teamed up with Lee Kyung-kyu

‘Still 17’ and ‘Business Proposal’ to become Korea’s first short dramas — why StudioS teamed up with Lee Kyung-kyu

StudioS signs tripartite partnership with Singapore’s Mediacorp and Soonshot on the 16th for a global co-production featuring Korean and Singaporean actors
K-dramas evolve to capture the global short-form ecosystem StudioS, the SBS Media Group’s core drama production and distribution company, is making a full-scale push into the production of short dramas, also known as microdramas, a major trend in the global media market.
| James choi
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ sweeps North American theaters, grosses up to $5 million — biggest Korean film hit since ‘Parasite’

Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ sweeps North American theaters, grosses up to $5 million — biggest Korean film hit since ‘Parasite’

The film opened on 1,560 screens across North America and took No. 2 at the box office behind Christopher Nolan’s latest; Jo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon complete New York red-carpet appearance
Film grosses more than $5 million in opening week, heads to Austin and San Francisco after New York ‘Hope’, the latest film from director Na Hong-jin, is sweeping North American theaters and setting the biggest box-office record for a Korean film since ‘Parasite.
| James choi
[Photos] Lee Sang-yeob on battling the “end button” every time in short-form series; director Lee Byung-hun says he was “told off harshly” at BCWW 2026 conference

[Photos] Lee Sang-yeob on battling the “end button” every time in short-form series; director Lee Byung-hun says he was “told off harshly” at BCWW 2026 conference

Quality production, creator rights and cutting production resources by 50% to 60% emerge as key topics
Lee Sang-yeob and Lee Byung-hun battle the short-form “X button,” cutting costs by 60% with AI BCWW 2026 conference presents behind-the-scenes stories from 70 productions and a transparent data-sharing model As the media ecosystem undergoes seismic shifts, established creators opened up about the...
| James choi
LE SSERAFIM takes over BlizzCon after three years, unveils 'Made My Night' and performs 13 songs

LE SSERAFIM takes over BlizzCon after three years, unveils 'Made My Night' and performs 13 songs

LE SSERAFIM performed 13 songs in Anaheim, Calif., on the 13th and topped YouTube charts in 20 countries.
Overwhelming performance captivates global gaming fandom Global K-pop powerhouse 'LE SSERAFIM' heated up the Anaheim Convention Center in California. According to the group's agency, 'Source Music', the group took the stage at the global gaming festival 'BlizzCon 2026' on the 13th local time and...
| James choi
Jennie becomes first K-pop artist to spend 16 weeks in top 10 ‘Dracula’ makes new Billboard history with longest run by K-pop singer on U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Jennie becomes first K-pop artist to spend 16 weeks in top 10 ‘Dracula’ makes new Billboard history with longest run by K-pop singer on U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Breaks BTS’ ‘Butter’ record of 15 weeks and reaches No. 5 at its peak after a short-form resurgence
An unprecedented run that has shaken the global pop scene ‘Dracula’, the captivating track released by Blackpink’s Jennie in collaboration with Australian global artist Tame Impala, has set a new record by remaining in the top 10 on the U. S.
| James choi
Zainichi Actress Yuri Nakamura, Known for ‘Pacchigi! Love & Peace,’ Dies at 44 After 13-Year Cancer Battle

Zainichi Actress Yuri Nakamura, Known for ‘Pacchigi! Love & Peace,’ Dies at 44 After 13-Year Cancer Battle

Her rectal cancer returned early last year and her intestinal obstruction worsened; she died quietly on the 1st. Her credits included ‘The Anonymous’ and ‘Romantic Anonymous.’
A star leaves the silver screen after a long battle with cancer Yuri Nakamura, a fourth-generation Zainichi Korean actress who made a powerful impression in the film ‘Pacchigi! Love & Peace’, has died at 44. Alpha Agency, her Japanese talent agency, officially announced on the 14th that Nakamura...
| James choi
Venice Grand Jury Prize winner Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ marks Korean first; Netflix to release six films spanning 24 years

Venice Grand Jury Prize winner Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ marks Korean first; Netflix to release six films spanning 24 years

‘Secret Sunshine,’ ‘Peppermint Candy,’ ‘Green Fish’ and ‘Oasis’ begin streaming sequentially ‘Poetry’ and ‘Burning’ also set for additional releases in the United States, Japan and other markets
83rd Venice Grand Jury Prize winner begins worldwide streaming Nov. 6 A new milestone has been set in Korean cinema. “Possible Love,” the latest film by acclaimed director Lee Chang-dong, won the Grand Jury Prize in the competition section of the Venice International Film Festival, drawing praise...
| James choi