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'Wind's Grandson' Lee Jung-hoo strings together hits for 17 straight games, writes 'a new record'…a new chapter for Korean MLB history

'Wind's Grandson' Lee Jung-hoo strings together hits for 17 straight games, writes 'a new record'…a new chapter for Korean MLB history

He is cruising through the majors with a .335 batting average, setting a longest batting-hit streak record for a Korean big leaguer, surpassing Choo Shin-soo and Kim Ha-seong
'Major League' makes new history, the 'Wind's Grandson' goes beyond legend'Major League' has a new milestone. 'San Francisco Giants' 'Lee Jung-hoo' finally broke through the limits for Korean big leaguers, leaving an overwhelming presence stamped on the world.
'14-Year Romance' Ends as Jung Kyung-ho and Choi Soo-young Split

'14-Year Romance' Ends as Jung Kyung-ho and Choi Soo-young Split

Both agencies acknowledged the breakup and said they plan to remain as “good colleagues.”
A 14-year story, drawing a full stopJung Kyung-ho and Choi Soo-young — a symbolic couple in show business — have reached a turning point, shifting their dazzling 14-year journey into support for each other’s separate paths.
Jennie’s ‘Dracula’ Returns to No. 10 on Billboard ‘Hot 100’ as Short-Form Takes Off

Jennie’s ‘Dracula’ Returns to No. 10 on Billboard ‘Hot 100’ as Short-Form Takes Off

A collaboration remix with Tame Impala climbs four spots from the previous week, powered by short-form buzz, and lands back in the top 10.
A mesmerizing icon that has swept up the global pop scene, ‘Jennie’‘Dracula’, born from a bold encounter with Tame Impala, has once again smashed into ‘Billboard’. It’s a shining moment for ‘Jennie’—a presence so distinct that goes beyond a mere K-pop star, reshaping the landscape of popular music...
NCT Jeno and Jaemin Star in “Wind Up: The Movie,” Set for Exclusive Theatrical Release on July 2

NCT Jeno and Jaemin Star in “Wind Up: The Movie,” Set for Exclusive Theatrical Release on July 2

“Wind Up,” a mega-hit short-form drama with 30 million cumulative views, returns to theaters thanks to fans’ support, giving rise to a movie Jeno plays a pitcher trapped by trauma, while Jaemin takes on the role of a transfer student who insists he is the team’s manager—an eye-catching friendship and coming-of-age story Directed by Kim Seong-ho, a refreshing main poster set against a blue baseball field is revealed… and a comeback to theaters is teased for July
〈Wind Up〉—which reached 30 million views—is coming to the theater. Screen expansion of a 30 million-view short-form drama Film 〈Wind Up: The Movie〉 has confirmed its exclusive theatrical release at CGV on July 2.
Conan O’Brien Joins “Toy Story 5” in a Dashingly New Role as Smart Pants, Promising Fresh Laughs

Conan O’Brien Joins “Toy Story 5” in a Dashingly New Role as Smart Pants, Promising Fresh Laughs

Hollywood comedy veteran Conan O’Brien joins the voice cast of the June 17 release “Toy Story 5” Taking on the role of an old toy, Smart Pants, that stumbles over its words each time its battery runs low, showing off the charm of a one-of-a-kind character “Joining after the shortest meeting in his career”… Woody and Buzz face a new crisis on an unpredictable journey
Conan O’Brien will take part in 〈Toy Story 5〉, bringing fresh laughs. Conan O’Brien, a TV personality and legendary U. S. talk-show host and comedian, joined 〈Toy Story 5〉 set to be released this year as the voice of Smart Pants.
FIFTY FIFTY Stars in Short-Drama Film “After School Exorcism Club: Girls’ Night” to Open on June 25

FIFTY FIFTY Stars in Short-Drama Film “After School Exorcism Club: Girls’ Night” to Open on June 25

A theater version of “After School Exorcism Club,” a Kitts premium short-form drama released on May 22, has been set for a standalone theatrical run at CGV, the first such screening for a short drama in South Korea.
Kitts Original Film 〈After School Exorcism Club: Girls’ Night〉 is a teen occult comedy about five quirky high-school girls who band together to drive out the school’s resident ghost. As the theatrical installment of the Kitts premium short-form drama 〈After School Exorcism Club〉, released May 22,...
Pop Star Dua Lipa Marries Callum Turner After 2 Years of Dating

Pop Star Dua Lipa Marries Callum Turner After 2 Years of Dating

Global pop star Dua Lipa and British actor Callum Turner hold a low-key wedding ceremony in London, realizing the fruits of their two-year romance
A ‘wedding of the century’ that lit up London, and the pairing of a global pop icon and a leading Hollywood actorDua Lipa, which has dominated the global pop scene, and Callum Turner, an actor who captivated Hollywood with his bold performances, have finally stepped into life-long companionship.
KTO and Busan City Launch Crackdown on “Hotel Price Gouging” Ahead of BTS Busan Concert

KTO and Busan City Launch Crackdown on “Hotel Price Gouging” Ahead of BTS Busan Concert

The global mega event cannot afford to tarnish Busan’s standing.
A spotlight on the global stage—and the task behind itBusan’s long-awaited arrival of the global pop icon “BTS” is nearly here. Ahead of the world tour running from April 12 to 13, eyes from fans worldwide are turning to Busan.
Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

A film adaptation of a YouTube horror tale with 25 million views…A 20-year-old director with no Hollywood experience sets an A24 all-time opening-champion record
Internet abyss legends swallow the screen in a visual revolutionThe overwhelming mise-en-scène of 'The Backrooms', which perfectly captures an unknown dread. A city creepypasta that once roamed the digital ecosystem has finally shattered the hard box-office barrier of Hollywood.
Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

The Cannes Film Festival competition lineup continues as the film scores a pre-sales bonanza across more than 200 countries and regions worldwide Big-name global distributors including Neon and Focus Features are heavily involved, with early signs the film could recoup about half of its net production budget through pre-sales An ultra-luxe global cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, and Michael Fassbender, with a theatrical release arriving in July
〈Hope〉 was setting new records even before its release. 〈Hope〉 is the latest work by director Na Hong-jin, who previously directed 〈The Chaser〉, 〈Hwanghae〉, and 〈哭聲〉, and it was invited to the competition section at last year's Cannes International Film Festival.