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[Photo&] Choi Sung-eun, Lovely Heart Shape

[Photo&] Choi Sung-eun, Lovely Heart Shape

Actress Choi Sung-eun is posing at the KBS weekend mini-series 'Last Summer' production presentation held at The Saint in Guro-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 29th. She is making a lovely heart and charming her fans.
[Photo] Jung Il-woo, Bright Smile at 'Going to Abandon Mom' Premiere

[Photo] Jung Il-woo, Bright Smile at 'Going to Abandon Mom' Premiere

Actor Jung Il-woo is smiling brightly as he attends the press premiere of the movie 'Going to Abandon Mom' held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 29th.
Director Yoon Ga-eun's New Work 'The World of Love' Secures Distribution in China Breaking Through the Korean Wave Ban!

Director Yoon Ga-eun's New Work 'The World of Love' Secures Distribution in China Breaking Through the Korean Wave Ban!

Two-time winner at the Pingyao International Film Festival... Chinese distributor says, "The audience response was enthusiastic after the film festival screening"
Director Yoon Ga-eun's first new work in six years, 〈The World of Love〉, has been confirmed for distribution in China, announced by the distributor Barunson E&A on the 20th. This entry into China holds special significance for the Korean film industry.
Attention All Hong Kong Movie Fans! The Hong Kong Film Festival is Coming to the Korean Film Archive and Cinecube

Attention All Hong Kong Movie Fans! The Hong Kong Film Festival is Coming to the Korean Film Archive and Cinecube

With ‘Emotional Journey – Crossing Borders with Hong Kong Cinema’ (Korean Film Archive) and ‘Making Waves: The New Wave of Hong Kong Cinema’ (Cinecube), October in Seoul will be colored by Hong Kong films.
In October, two Hong Kong film festivals will be held simultaneously. If you are a Hong Kong movie enthusiast, you might have to go back and forth between the Korean Film Archive in Sangam-dong and Cinecube in Gwanghwamun.
Will the Korean Wave Restrictions Be Eased? K-Pop Group's Performances in China 'Breezy'

Will the Korean Wave Restrictions Be Eased? K-Pop Group's Performances in China 'Breezy'

Starting with Kep1er's fan meeting and rapper Kid Milli's performance... Expectations rise for the opening of content by Chinese authorities
As K-Pop girl groups and famous rappers are set to perform in mainland China, attention is drawn to whether this could be a significant turning point in the long-standing easing of the Korean Wave restrictions. Depending on the Chinese authorities' decision to open up overseas content, the success...
The Era of 20 Million Users for Korean OTT Apps Begins... Netflix Dominates at Number 1!

The Era of 20 Million Users for Korean OTT Apps Begins... Netflix Dominates at Number 1!

Netflix, Coupang Play, Tving, and other major OTT services establish themselves as 'new normal' with steady growth
The number of monthly active users for major online video service applications in Korea has surpassed 20 million, establishing a new standard.Market analysis solution 'Wise App·Retail', based on app and payment data, announced on the 29th that the combined MAU of major OTT service apps last month...
BLACKPINK Jennie Appointed Honorary Ambassador for Seoul Tourism 'Absolutely in Seoul' Campaign to be Released on July 31

BLACKPINK Jennie Appointed Honorary Ambassador for Seoul Tourism 'Absolutely in Seoul' Campaign to be Released on July 31

Aiming to Exceed 30 Million Visitors to Korea with Global K-pop Influence... Broadcast Worldwide Including NBC Universal
Global K-pop artist BLACKPINK Jennie has been officially appointed as the honorary ambassador for Seoul Tourism for 2025. The Seoul City and the Seoul Tourism Foundation announced on the 29th that Jennie has been selected as the honorary ambassador for Seoul Tourism, stating that this will help...
Barunson E&A Teams Up with Ryūsuke Hamaguchi’s Camp. Co-Production of the Korea-Japan Collaboration “I Hear You”!

Barunson E&A Teams Up with Ryūsuke Hamaguchi’s Camp. Co-Production of the Korea-Japan Collaboration “I Hear You”!

In Jeju Island, Haruka, a Japanese researcher collecting soundscapes, meets a young woman named Ayun of unknown identity and is forced to confront her late mother and her own past.
Barunson E&A (CEO Choi Yoon-hee, Moon Yang-kwon) will participate as a co-producer and in overseas sales for the Korea-Japan collaboration feature film 〈I Hear You〉 (English title: I Hear You) . Filming wrapped on April 29, and the film is currently in post-production.
‘Toy Story 5’ Confirmed for Release on June 17… A “Survival War” Between Smart Devices and Toys

‘Toy Story 5’ Confirmed for Release on June 17… A “Survival War” Between Smart Devices and Toys

The Return of a Pixar Legend—A Follow-Up After 7 Years… Directed by Andrew Stanton and Mackena Harris Anticipation Soars as Tom Hanks and Other Original Voice Cast Members Join, Along With “Greta Lee,” a “Korean-American” Actress Toys Struggling After Being Pushed Aside by the Tablet ‘Lily Pad’… A Preview of a New Era’s Message
The legendary Pixar series ‘Toy Story,’ which rewrote the history of animation around the world, is returning with its fifth installment. On the 6th, The Walt Disney Company Korea officially announced that the domestic release date for ‘Toy Story 5’ has been set for the 17th of next month.
‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...