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'21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife' Wraps Amid Historical Distortion Controversy…IU’s Tearful Apology and the Production Team’s VOD Corrections

'21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife' Wraps Amid Historical Distortion Controversy…IU’s Tearful Apology and the Production Team’s VOD Corrections

Controversy over historical verification errors in the drama '21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife', including the use of the 'Cheonse' term for the king’s enthronement ceremony and Chinese-style tea-serving etiquette Lead actress IU apologizes in tears at a special group viewing event marking the finale, saying, "I’m sorry for showing an insufficient side—I will accept your criticisms." The production team acknowledges shortcomings in historical research and issues an official apology…"We will promptly update the audio and subtitles for re-runs and VOD."
The drama '21st Century Grand Prince’s Wife' wrapped up amid controversies over the main actors’ acting, errors in historical verification, and allegations of distortion, with IU—who played the role of Seong Hee-ju, the female lead—bowing her head in acknowledgment.
| Seongchan Eol
'The Noble Lady of the Great Military House in the 21st Century' Controversy Over Historical Distortion... Lead Actress IU Shares Heavy Sense of Responsibility

'The Noble Lady of the Great Military House in the 21st Century' Controversy Over Historical Distortion... Lead Actress IU Shares Heavy Sense of Responsibility

At the final-episode group viewing event, the lead actress confessed her heavy feelings. Despite controversy over historical inaccuracies, the drama wrapped with a 13.8% rating, proving its strong public interest.
The lead actress with her head bowed, IU shares her heavy feelings in confession 'IU'Amid the MBC drama 'The Noble Lady of the Great Military House in the 21st Century' being engulfed in a serious 'historical distortion controversy', lead actress 'IU' delivered a heavy confession at the wrap-up...
| James choi
'Retirement Declaration': Yim Jae-beom’s Final Concert Today and Tomorrow…A Period After a 40-Year Journey

'Retirement Declaration': Yim Jae-beom’s Final Concert Today and Tomorrow…A Period After a 40-Year Journey

Encore Concert at Seoul Olympic Hall for Two Days Starting the 16th…Closing the National Tour and Saying a Regretful Farewell
A period in a 40-year musical journey, 'King of Song' 'Yim Jae-beom''s final stageA living legend in Korea’s popular music history, 'King of Song' 'Yim Jae-beom' is putting a period at the end of his 40-year musical career.
| James choi
A special presentation premiering after four years—could it signal a revival? 'The Punisher: One Last Kill'

A special presentation premiering after four years—could it signal a revival? 'The Punisher: One Last Kill'

Marvel has clearly sharpened its blade. The Marvel Cinematic Universe , which struggled for a long stretch from Phase 4 through the lead-up to Phase 5, announced that, taking 〈The Marvels〉 as a pivot point, it would take a short pause to reevaluate its overall planning.
| Seongchan Eol
The identity of the Korea-Japan joint production created by Sang-ho Yeon is finally revealed—“Gas Man” teaser preview and poster unveiled!

The identity of the Korea-Japan joint production created by Sang-ho Yeon is finally revealed—“Gas Man” teaser preview and poster unveiled!

During a live TV broadcast, a horrifying murder shocks the world: a person’s body suddenly swells and explodes.
Netflix will exclusively release its Netflix series 〈Gas Man〉 worldwide on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Director Sang-ho Yeon, who has consistently delivered global hit titles such as the film 〈Train to Busan〉 and the Netflix series 〈Kingdom〉 〈Parasite: The Grey〉 and more, serves as executive producer...
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Interview] The Most Brilliant Finale to a Long Journey Is Complete! 'Yumi's Cells 3' Kim Jae-won②

[Interview] The Most Brilliant Finale to a Long Journey Is Complete! 'Yumi's Cells 3' Kim Jae-won②

▶〈Yumi's Cells 3〉 actor Kim Jae-won interview continues from Part 1.In this project, the chemistry with actress Kim Go-eun is very strong, and many viewers say it makes their hearts flutter. As the younger boyfriend Sun-rok on set, was there any particular point you focused on to build rapport with...
| Kim Ji-yeon
'Kinki Ra Kinni' original artist Masahiko Kondo, first Korea tour in 47 years

'Kinki Ra Kinni' original artist Masahiko Kondo, first Korea tour in 47 years

'Hanil King Concert' reexamines an all-time top Japanese star from the 1980s; meets Korean fans with a solo concert on the 27th next month.
A symbol of 1980s J-pop, a historic arrival in Korea after 47 years since debutA legendary icon that ruled Japanese pop culture in the 1980s, 'Masahiko Kondo', finally takes the stage in Korea. The concert organizer, Takiel, officially announced on the 11th that 'Masahiko Kondo''s 'first Korea solo...
| James choi
Critic Kim Na-hee’s “Vivaldi and Me” ② The Moment When Beings We Had Only Heard Appear

Critic Kim Na-hee’s “Vivaldi and Me” ② The Moment When Beings We Had Only Heard Appear

Spring isn’t just the season when flowers bloom. It’s the moment when the beings we could only hear finally begin to be seen.
For a brief moment, we may feel like we understand or truly know the other person—so convinced that we believe it. Communication through music is like that. In the deepest layer of their relationship, we see it in Vivaldi’s confession—when, in the middle of the night, he comes first to Cecilia’s...
| Cineplay
When Fiction Becomes Reality: How 〈Girigo〉 and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Help Audiences Immerse Themselves Deeply

When Fiction Becomes Reality: How 〈Girigo〉 and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Help Audiences Immerse Themselves Deeply

We are truly in the era of "over-immersion." In 2026, the content industry’s theme might well be "over-immersion." While some viewers, after watching 〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉, head to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol to feel the sorrow of Danjong, others, after watching 〈Salmokji〉, rush to the...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Remembering Cinematographer Yoo Young-gil, Why You Should Watch “December 12.3” Again

Remembering Cinematographer Yoo Young-gil, Why You Should Watch “December 12.3” Again

On May 4, it reached 200,000 cumulative admissions and hit the break-even point about two weeks after its release.
There’s still a long way to go. Director Lee Myeong-se’s documentary 〈The December 12. 3〉 surpassed 200,000 cumulative viewers and reached the break-even point about two weeks after its release on May 4. With that, 〈The December 12.
| Joo Seong-cheol