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[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

On the occasion of its 30th edition, the festival announced the start of its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99).
Above all, it’s a genre festival. For its 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Chairman Shin Chul, hereafter BIFAN), the festival screens 321 films from 50 countries (170 feature films, 85 short films, 38 AI titles, and 28 XR titles), and of these 93 are world premieres.
| Joo Seong-cheol
BTS Jung Kook’s “Seven” Hits 3 Billion-Stream Milestone, a First for a Korean Act on Spotify

BTS Jung Kook’s “Seven” Hits 3 Billion-Stream Milestone, a First for a Korean Act on Spotify

Among all songs released worldwide in 2023, it is the only one to reach the 3 billion mark—entering the Billboard charts for 152 straight weeks and sustaining long-term success
A 3 Billion-Stream Feat, a Proof of the Global Pop Star That Rewrote the Pop Landscape “BTS”’s golden maknae has now risen as an “unmatchable global pop icon,” and “Jung Kook” has set yet another record, shocking music markets around the world.
| James choi
Sung Si-kyung Unveils Surprise Global Duet With Raisa of Indonesia

Sung Si-kyung Unveils Surprise Global Duet With Raisa of Indonesia

A YouTube cover connection led to a global collaboration, and the new song “Heaven Knows,” which trades lines between Korean and English, is now out
A Once-in-a-Generation Duet That Breaks Borders and Language, A New Milestone for Asian Pop The emperor of Korean ballads has teamed up with a national idol in Indonesia. South Korea’s leading vocalist “Sung Si-kyung” and Indonesia’s top star “Raisa” prove a sweeping musical unity that spans Asia’s...
| James choi
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

A year after its worldwide release on June 20, 2025, Netflix's 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 continues to set major streaming and music-chart records. The film was released worldwide on June 20, 2025, and more than a year later remains a frequent topic of conversation.
| Seongchan Eol
Korean Male Actors Who Showed Exceptional Physical Ability — Some Even Inspired Named Challenges

Korean Male Actors Who Showed Exceptional Physical Ability — Some Even Inspired Named Challenges

Kim Mu-yeol’s on-screen force in the Netflix original series True Education—where his character Na Hwa-jin’s strength is explained by past service in a special forces unit—draws on the actor’s well-known dedication to fitness.
| Seongchan Eol
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Swarm’ Smashes Through Overseas Markets Too…Malaysia and Taiwan Top All-Time List for South Korean Films

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Swarm’ Smashes Through Overseas Markets Too…Malaysia and Taiwan Top All-Time List for South Korean Films

Swept special theaters in Malaysia and Taiwan, topping $1.7 million in cumulative sales ahead of a North America release in August, as global box-office momentum gathers speed
Yeon Sang-ho’s zombie film ‘Swarm’ is sparking a runaway surge in ticket sales not only at home but also in the global market. On the 16th, according to CJ CGV’s subsidiary CJ 4DPLEX (4DPLEX), ‘Swarm’ set the top box-office record among this year’s technology-special-theater releases in Malaysia.
| James choi
Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s <i>Swarm</i> surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s Swarm surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Takes the 5 million mark in just 24 days after release. Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young praises the overwhelming zombie acting as “an art form.”
Overwhelming terror that swallowed up theaters, “Swarm” takes the 5 million-viewer milestone Yeon Sang-ho’s universe keeps evolving. “Swarm”, the K-zombie thriller that opens a new chapter for the genre, drove a long run by surpassing 5 million cumulative viewers just 24 days after its release.
| James choi
A Netflix Non-English Series Goes Straight to No. 1 Worldwide After the Controversy—Kim Mu-yeol’s “Chameukyo” Sparks a Box-Office Surge

A Netflix Non-English Series Goes Straight to No. 1 Worldwide After the Controversy—Kim Mu-yeol’s “Chameukyo” Sparks a Box-Office Surge

A crisp action story that moves past the original’s controversy. “Chameukyo,” which claimed global No. 1 within three days of release, and the K-content wave.
Over the controversy’s waves, ‘Chameukyo’, sweeps the world with a global hammer blow The ‘Chameukyo’ Netflix original series starring actor ‘Kim Mu-yeol’ has seized the top spot in the global non-English TV category.
| James choi
[Photo &] Park Ji-hoon’s B-Grade Humor Military Fantasy… Box-Office Boom Analysis of “Becoming a Legend in the Kitchen”

[Photo &] Park Ji-hoon’s B-Grade Humor Military Fantasy… Box-Office Boom Analysis of “Becoming a Legend in the Kitchen”

A fresh fantasy that blends cooking, games, and the military, topped the No. 1 spot in the number of paid subscribers who contributed
A military fantasy gripping a kitchen knife instead of a gun writes a new chapter in box-office success The military—an institution that reflects the solid hierarchy of South Korean society—is evolving. Departing from the one-size-fits-all barracks routines, the camera now zeroes in on special...
| James choi
Won Bin? Actually: Kang Dong-won X Park Ji-hyeon X Eom Tae-gu’s Wild Sing Lights Up With a Stellar Supporting Cast

Won Bin? Actually: Kang Dong-won X Park Ji-hyeon X Eom Tae-gu’s Wild Sing Lights Up With a Stellar Supporting Cast

A new film from Director Son Jae-gon spotlights Triangle, a group that reunites after 20 years Special cameo by Kang Gi-young and standout performances by Park Hae-mi and Kim Ki-cheon among others have made supporting players the film’s scene-stealers The premiere screenings wrap up successfully on May 30–31, with a nationwide theater release slated for June 3
The supporting cast’s lineup—who helped make 〈Wild Sing〉 shine even brighter—drew attention. Movie 〈Wild Sing〉 portrays what happens when Hyun-woo (Kang Dong-won), Domi (Park Ji-hyeon), and Sang-gu (Eom Tae-gu)—members of Triangle, a group that swept the pop music scene right after debut—reunite...
| Seongchan Eol