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“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

A survival crisis amid Netflix pressure and conglomerate dominance. Calls for extraordinary measures such as introducing a screen cap and establishing a large-scale fund.
Facing the Collapse of the Korean Film Ecosystem, Urgent Appeals from Major FilmmakersA total of 581 leading figures in the Republic of Korea film industry, led by director Bong Joon-ho, strongly warned about 'the crisis in the Korean film industry' and urged 'extraordinary countermeasures' from...
| James choi
When Fiction Becomes Reality: How 〈Girigo〉 and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Help Audiences Immerse Themselves Deeply

When Fiction Becomes Reality: How 〈Girigo〉 and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Help Audiences Immerse Themselves Deeply

We are truly in the era of "over-immersion." In 2026, the content industry’s theme might well be "over-immersion." While some viewers, after watching 〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉, head to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol to feel the sorrow of Danjong, others, after watching 〈Salmokji〉, rush to the...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Netflix Launches a $37 Trillion Won-Scale Share Buyback… Intensifies Efforts to Defend the Stock Price and Enhance Shareholder Value

Netflix Launches a $37 Trillion Won-Scale Share Buyback… Intensifies Efforts to Defend the Stock Price and Enhance Shareholder Value

The board approves a $25 billion share buyback… After earnings were announced, moves to calm market sentiment that plunged After the Warner Bros. Discovery deal fell through, it chose “cash returns”… Focused on rebuilding trust ahead of the founder’s departure Expresses confidence in “stable cash flow” built on new growth engines such as advertising and gaming
Global OTT leader Netflix has made the bold move of a $25 billion (about 37. 1 trillion won) share buyback to relieve the intensified stock-price drop pressure following its recent earnings release and restore shareholder confidence.
| Yangsimoh
'Rain Dogs Season 2' Takes the Global No. 1 Spot—Rain Returns to His Main Job with His First R&B Pop Debut… Released May 11

'Rain Dogs Season 2' Takes the Global No. 1 Spot—Rain Returns to His Main Job with His First R&B Pop Debut… Released May 11

After leading global No. 1 in non-English TV on Netflix’s 'Rain Dogs Season 2,' Rain signals a comeback as a singer With a groovy R&B pop sound he first debuted in for the first time in 24 years, he delivers a surprising, downbeat charm A performance at the June 'WeverseCon Festival' and a large-scale year-end solo concert in the latter half are confirmed
Singer and actor Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) returns to the spotlight—this time to his main profession, music—after finding success in acting.New single 'FEEL IT' released on May 11 On the 17th, Rain’s agency RAIN Company announced that Rain will release a new single, 'FEEL IT (FEEL IT, It's You),' on May...
| Seongchan Eol
[OTT Ratings] Netflix Series ‘Beef’ Season 2 Cineplay Reporter Ratings

[OTT Ratings] Netflix Series ‘Beef’ Season 2 Cineplay Reporter Ratings

[OTT Ratings]Netflix’s series 〈Beef〉—which captivated viewers around the world—returns for Season 2 with a fresh cast and a new wave of conflict. Released last Thursday, 〈Beef〉 Season 2 begins when a young couple witnesses the shocking dispute between their boss and his wife at an exclusive country...
| Seongchan Eol
[Interview] Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton of “BEEF” Season 2① “Season 2 continues the spirit of Season 1”

[Interview] Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton of “BEEF” Season 2① “Season 2 continues the spirit of Season 1”

Ahead of the release of 〈BEEF〉 Season 2 on April 16, the show’s creator, director Lee Sung-jin, and lead actor Charles Melton shared remarks introducing the series to Korean viewers. In the video interview, which began warmly with the two exchanging Korean greetings, director Lee Sung-jin said that...
| Chua-young
Netflix’s Hit ‘Beef’ Season 2: Main Poster and Teaser Trailer Released—Bigger Conflict Ahead

Netflix’s Hit ‘Beef’ Season 2: Main Poster and Teaser Trailer Released—Bigger Conflict Ahead

Returning with an all-star cast, including Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, and Charles Melton Teasing intense power struggles and class tension between two couples and a billionaire at a country club Lee Sung-jin—the showrunner behind the first season’s success—returns to deliver a perfectly completed season… Premiering April 16
The buzzy drama 〈Beef〉 Season 2 has unveiled its main poster and teaser trailer. 〈Beef〉 Season 2 is a follow-up to 〈Beef〉, released in 2023. As in the first season, it follows characters whose lives spiral out of control over seemingly small incidents.
| Seongchan Eol
BTS Holding Camcorders, and a Second Family… What the Production Team Says About ‘BTS: The Return’

BTS Holding Camcorders, and a Second Family… What the Production Team Says About ‘BTS: The Return’

On March 21, ‘BTS Comeback Live: Arirang’ took place. The live broadcast—made in collaboration between BTS , which helped kick-start the K-pop phenomenon, and global OTT platform Netflix—ranked No. 1 in 77 countries, and it also landed within the top three across all other service countries,...
| Seongchan Eol
A Review of Netflix’s “BTS: The Return,” Ending the Military Hiatus That Makes Subscription Fees Feel Worth It

A Review of Netflix’s “BTS: The Return,” Ending the Military Hiatus That Makes Subscription Fees Feel Worth It

On March 21, “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang” took place. The live broadcast, a collaboration between BTS (who helped open the door to the K-pop craze) and the global OTT platform Netflix, ranked #1 in 77 countries as of the March 23 tally, and also placed in the top three across every other country...
| Seongchan Eol
BTS Set to Make Full Group Return, Netflix Documentary 'BTS: The Return' Trailer and Poster Released

BTS Set to Make Full Group Return, Netflix Documentary 'BTS: The Return' Trailer and Poster Released

As BTS members prepare for their full group comeback after 9 months, the intense preparation process and their honest struggles are revealed, raising anticipation among fans (ARMY) worldwide as they embark on a journey to find their unique music despite the pressure. Directed by Bao Nguyen... Live comeback broadcast on the 21st followed by exclusive Netflix release on the 27th.
Netflix has announced the release of a documentary capturing the comeback journey of BTS.On March 17, Netflix released the trailer and poster for 〈BTS: The Return〉. 〈BTS: The Return〉 is a documentary that chronicles the preparation process of the group BTS, who is set to make their full group...
| Seongchan Eol