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Stray Kids and Jennie Captivate New York With a Surprise Release of an Unannounced New Song…Stray Kids and Jennie Line Up as Headliners for the ‘Governors Ball 2026’ Music Festival

Stray Kids and Jennie Captivate New York With a Surprise Release of an Unannounced New Song…Stray Kids and Jennie Line Up as Headliners for the ‘Governors Ball 2026’ Music Festival

Stray Kids and Jennie. Jennie unveils an unreleased new song, and then comes Catseye—proof of K-pop’s clout.
K-wave flowing through the heart of New York—and its king and queen at the centerIn New York, the birthplace of pop, and especially in one of the city’s most acclaimed summer music festivals, ‘Governors Ball Music Festival 2026’ has evolved into the perfect arena for ‘K-pop.
[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate targets young voters by leaning on the K-pop fandom. Using social messages from K-culture such as BTS to push back against the conservative camp.
An Unexpected Gamble That Shook Colombia’s Presidential Race, Blurring the Lines Between Politics and CultureOn the modern political stage, “image making” is not just packaging—it is the core mechanism of power.
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.
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

I can’t help but fixate on the objects in the movies. I find myself getting deeply lost in thought about why—of all things—this director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actor, placed that item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the objects in films that landed on my eyes with a light, delicate stomp.
〈Gun-chae〉surpassed 3 million viewers in just 10 days. According to the Korean Film Commission’s integrated computer network, it reached the 3 million mark on May 30, its 10th day after release, four days earlier than 〈King and the Man〉, which drew 16 million viewers.
Is Something Lurking in the Infinite Maze of A24's Horror Film 'Backroom'?

Is Something Lurking in the Infinite Maze of A24's Horror Film 'Backroom'?

The creepypasta known as "Backroom"—an online urban legend that has already spawned countless fan creations and become a cultural phenomenon—has finally been made into a film. Director Kane Parsons drew inspiration from a single image and its original text posted on the U. S.
IDID Kim Min-jae ‘Ilbe controversy’ spreads... Agency says it was a simple mistake

IDID Kim Min-jae ‘Ilbe controversy’ spreads... Agency says it was a simple mistake

The uproar stems from an upside-down caption in the video and the use of certain words tied to the Ilbe rumor. The agency dismissed it, saying, “It’s a simple mistake, and there was no specific intent.”
Is it a swamp of speculation—or a fatal blunder. . . . Newcomer ‘IDID’ ‘Kim Min-jae’ breaks through the ‘Ilbe’ frame head-onA rookie group that just stepped into the K-pop scene, ‘IDID’ , ran into an unexpected, rough obstacle as key member ‘Kim Min-jae’ faced a wave of accusations.
Cortis Hits 700 Million Spotify Streams in Just 10 Months After Debut, Setting K-Pop’s Fastest Record

Cortis Hits 700 Million Spotify Streams in Just 10 Months After Debut, Setting K-Pop’s Fastest Record

The group achieves the milestone in 10 months and keeps the momentum going with a new music video following the success of “RedRed.”
A miracle after 10 months since debut, “Cortis” swallows up the global pop marketIt is a massive tidal wave that goes beyond a tectonic shift in the K-pop scene. The group “Cortis” pulled off the feat of surpassing “700 million streams” on “Spotify,” the world’s biggest music platform.
In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

Praised as a landmark of 21st-century Japanese cinema, Shinji Aoyama’s 〈EUREKA〉 will open in South Korea on May 27. Originally released in 2000, 〈EUREKA〉 screened in competition at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival and drew lavish praise from leading contemporary critics such as Shigehiko Hasumi, who...
200-plus Countries Pre-Sales “Hope” Behind-the-Scenes Stills Unveiled From Cannes

200-plus Countries Pre-Sales “Hope” Behind-the-Scenes Stills Unveiled From Cannes

In the competition section at the Cannes Film Festival, 〈​Hope​〉—a Korean film making its first foray in four years—will meet audiences in theaters this summer.
The behind-the-scenes stills unveiled this time capture the special ensemble of the stars of 〈​Hope​〉—Director Na Hong-jin, along with Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Russell—who took part in the Cannes Film Festival.
BTS’ “SWIM” Breaks 500 Million Streams for the First Time This Year—Captures Even Artist of the Year at the AMAs, Unrivaled

BTS’ “SWIM” Breaks 500 Million Streams for the First Time This Year—Captures Even Artist of the Year at the AMAs, Unrivaled

With the full-track 1亿 streaming milestone on their fifth studio album and a clean sweep of eight trophies at HYBE’s AMAs, BTS proves its dominant foothold in the global music market
A new milestone for pop music: the sheer power of “Spotify” reaching 500 million streamsThe group “BTS” shook up the map of global music history once again. The title track of their fifth studio album, “SWIM”, set an unprecedented record by surpassing 500 million streams on the world’s largest...