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“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

After making his stage debut in 1959, he became the nation’s father in “Rural Diary”… From becoming the first civilian appointed honorary senior superintendent general to his recent work “Chief Inspector 1958,” he left a major mark on Korean broadcasting history
A 70-year legacy of the “nation’s father,” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people Actor Choi Bul-am (born Choi Young-han), who died on the 30th at age 87, spent nearly 70 years in step with modern Korean history, perfectly embodying the unassuming face of a neighbor.
| James choi
Bumjeop Has Turned Everything Upside Down. 'World of SWF' Mega Crew Mission Review

Bumjeop Has Turned Everything Upside Down. 'World of SWF' Mega Crew Mission Review

How can we wait another week? To catch Bumjeop's victory (?) live, sighs continued from those who awaited the 10 PM broadcast of 'World of Street Woman Fighter' on June 24. This was because the reaction to the Mnet 'World of Street Woman Fighter' (hereafter 'World of SWF') Mega Crew Mission video,...
| Joo Seong-cheol
'The Nation’s Father' Choi Bool-am Dies at 87, Leaving Behind 14 Years on 'Korean Food Table'

'The Nation’s Father' Choi Bool-am Dies at 87, Leaving Behind 14 Years on 'Korean Food Table'

A 67-year acting career, from 'Chief Inspector' to 'Country Diaries' He died Thursday night while receiving hospital treatment; tributes pour in from across society
A towering figure who remained close to the public brings a 67-year acting career to a close Actor Choi Bool-am (birth name Choi Young-han), known as “the nation’s father” for sharing in South Korea’s joys and sorrows, died on the 29th at the age of 87.
| James choi
'Seongbuk Youth Film Festival' Draws 1,135 Entries, Showcasing the Future of Independent Film for Free

'Seongbuk Youth Film Festival' Draws 1,135 Entries, Showcasing the Future of Independent Film for Free

Festival opens Nov. 5 at Arirang Cine Center, with 46 finalists screening and Ryu Hyun-kyung and Lee Joo-seung serving as judges
A Launchpad for Young Filmmakers: 46 Films Make the Cut From 1,135 Entries The 6th Seongbuk Youth Film Festival, a showcase of the future of Korean independent cinema, will run Nov. 5-11 at Arirang Indie Wave in Seoul's Arirang Cine Center.
| James choi
Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Shin Hae-chul to receive Silver Crown, Yoo Jae-suk the Bogwan Order and BLACKPINK the Okgwan Order; 36 honorees, including Yoo Hae-jin and Jang Hang-jun, to receive commendations
Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit to Be Awarded Posthumously to Shin Hae-chul 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards to Be Held Oct. 29, Honoring 36 People and Teams, Including 10 Order of Cultural Merit Recipients Han Young-ae to Receive Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit on 50th Anniversary of...
| James choi
K-Drama Festival 2026 Brings Korean Culture to Tokyo and Osaka in November

K-Drama Festival 2026 Brings Korean Culture to Tokyo and Osaka in November

A four-day celebration for Korean drama fans will be held in Tokyo on Nov. 19–20 and Osaka on Nov. 24–25 Highlights screenings, live performances of hit OSTs and behind-the-scenes talks with the stars Korean Wave stars set to appear include singer K.Will and Monday Kiz, and actors Yoon Sang-hyun, Kim Dong-wan and Bae Yoo-ram
A special festival offering a multifaceted celebration of Korean dramas, 'K-Drama Festival 2026,' will bring excitement to Japan this November. A forum for sharing K-content through screenings, music and conversation According to the music and broadcasting industries, the event will run for four...
| Seongchan Eol
‘A Decade of K-Content Captivating the World’: Netflix Janchi Draws 3.59 Million Online and In Person

‘A Decade of K-Content Captivating the World’: Netflix Janchi Draws 3.59 Million Online and In Person

Two-day celebration for Netflix’s 10th anniversary in Korea held for subscribers at Oil Tank Culture Park in Sangam More than 10,000 people attended in person, while the event drew 3.58 million online views; 55 talents took the stage Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos attended, and a star-studded family photo featuring Lee Jung-jae, Song Hye-kyo and other Netflix favorites was unveiled
Netflix Korea’s 10th-anniversary celebration, Netflix Janchi, wrapped up a successful two-day run. To mark the 10th anniversary of its service in Korea, Netflix Korea held “Netflix Korea’s 10th Anniversary: Netflix Janchi” (hereafter “Netflix Janchi”) over two days, from Oct. 24 to 25.
| Seongchan Eol
[Photos] Tears and cheers at BTS’s final Argentina concert, surpassing Messi’s farewell match

[Photos] Tears and cheers at BTS’s final Argentina concert, surpassing Messi’s farewell match

All 14 shows in five South American cities sell out… Local ARMY make major donation to Argentine hospital
Fervor from more than 80 countries surpasses Messi’s farewell match Fans burst into tears as soon as they took their seats, waiting for the concert to begin. A teenage girl wearing a hanbok she had made herself could not hold back her emotion even during an interview as she waited for the show to...
| James choi
Insooni, Baek Z Young and Gong Minzy Unite for ‘Vitality’ Concert ... What’s Behind the Free Tickets?

Insooni, Baek Z Young and Gong Minzy Unite for ‘Vitality’ Concert ... What’s Behind the Free Tickets?

Major benefit concert at Korea Tech University on the 24th and 25th; three-star, three-style event for underserved communities also set for the 22nd
Some of the biggest names in South Korean pop music are joining forces for the local community. The Shoulder-to-Shoulder Celebrity Volunteer Group announced on the 20th that it will hold the large-scale benefit concert “Vitality” from the 24th to the 25th on a special stage at Korea Tech University...
| James choi
Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

A pioneer of 1990s pop music criticism and a practitioner of myeongrihak, he died on the 20th; he served as chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service
The study of destiny he pursued after standing at death's door, and an enduring legacy in Korean popular culture Kang Heon, chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and a pop music critic who broadened the horizons of Korean popular music criticism, died on the 20th at the age of 64.
| James choi