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Until the Day We No Longer Need Bechdel Day! Meeting with Bechdelian Creators of 'Jeongnyeoni', 'Victory', 'High Five', and the Bechdel Day 2025 Event

Until the Day We No Longer Need Bechdel Day! Meeting with Bechdelian Creators of 'Jeongnyeoni', 'Victory', 'High Five', and the Bechdel Day 2025 Event

There is a festival born with the goal of extinction. Bechdel Day is an event that ironically started with the aim of 'disappearing'. Until the day when works that realize the value of gender equality become commonplace, 'Bechdel Day' was established to reflect on the representation of gender...
'Unknown Seoul' Park Bo-young Selected as Bechdelian Actor of the Year!

'Unknown Seoul' Park Bo-young Selected as Bechdelian Actor of the Year!

"A comprehensive edition of Park Bo-young's acting, signaling the expanded future of the actor"
The content festival 'Bechdel Day 2025', which reflects on gender equality representation through Korean films and series and contributes to cultural diversity, has announced the selection of individuals in the series category for the Bechdelian award, organized by DGK (Korean Directors Guild).
Bechdel Day 2025, Bechdel Choice 10 Dramas and Movies Announced

Bechdel Day 2025, Bechdel Choice 10 Dramas and Movies Announced

In the film category, Bechdelian includes director Im Mi-rang, actress Lee Hye-young, producer Lee An-na, and writer Kim Soo-yeon.
Bechdel Day 2025 has selected 10 films and series for this year's gender equality recognition. Bechdel Day is a content festival that aims to raise audience awareness of gender equality through films and series and contribute to cultural diversity, hosted by the Directors Guild of Korea .
The Fall of “Weekly Shonen Jump,” Once Printing 6.35 Million Copies… the Collapse of Paper Magazine Sales to 1 Million

The Fall of “Weekly Shonen Jump,” Once Printing 6.35 Million Copies… the Collapse of Paper Magazine Sales to 1 Million

The publisher recorded 985,000 copies in the first two quarters of this year—leaving Japan with no remaining paper magazines selling 1 million copies
For Guinness’ glory of 6. 35 million copies… the quiet exit of a paper manga kingdomThe impenetrable stronghold of 'Weekly Shonen Jump', once an absolute heavyweight in Japan’s manga industry that topped 6 million copies per single issue and earned its place in the Guinness Book, has collapsed.
SBS’s 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 Hits No. 1 in Ratings and on Netflix Worldwide: A Review Through Episode 4

SBS’s 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 Hits No. 1 in Ratings and on Netflix Worldwide: A Review Through Episode 4

SBS drama 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 is dominating both television and streaming, drawing a 21. 6% rating for Episode 4 on July 4, according to Nielsen Korea, and reaching No. 1 globally among non-English Netflix series.
Olivia Rodrigo Announces ‘Daisy Chain Fields’ Festival for Women’s Solidarity, Kicking Off in Irvine on Aug. 29

Olivia Rodrigo Announces ‘Daisy Chain Fields’ Festival for Women’s Solidarity, Kicking Off in Irvine on Aug. 29

Rodrigo designed and launched the event herself; 100% of the proceeds go to women’s and children’s charities Chappell Roan, Mitski, KATSEYE, and even Stevie Nicks—an all-women lineup spanning generations Set for Aug. 29 at Irvine’s Great Park in California; presale begins at 10 a.m. on the 24th
The era’s top pop icon, Olivia Rodrigo, who swept the Grammy Awards, has officially announced the debut of her long-cherished music festival, ‘Daisy Chain Fields’. The event draws global attention not only for its large-scale festival format, but also for its bold lineup consisting entirely of...
Kim So-yeon Confirmed for JTBC's 〈Rediscovering Love〉

Kim So-yeon Confirmed for JTBC's 〈Rediscovering Love〉

Kim So-yeon, Kim Ji-seok, Yoon Hyun-min and Hwang Woo-seul-hye will star in JTBC's new drama 〈Rediscovering Love〉.
Kim So-yeon, Kim Ji-seok, Yoon Hyun-min and Hwang Woo-seul-hye will star in JTBC's new drama 〈Rediscovering Love〉.Scheduled to air in the latter half of this year, 〈Rediscovering Love〉 is an office-romance drama with slice-of-life elements about a divorced couple who end up sharing a home and...
[Weekend Box Office] Swarm Tops for 3rd Week After Surpassing 4.72 Million… Dong-won Kang’s Wild Thing Debuts in 2nd Place

[Weekend Box Office] Swarm Tops for 3rd Week After Surpassing 4.72 Million… Dong-won Kang’s Wild Thing Debuts in 2nd Place

South Korea’s theaters are in an unprecedented state of infection right now. Created by director Yeon Sang-ho, the K-zombie milestone of ‘Swarm’ has completely wrecked the weekend box office while displaying overwhelming dominance for its third week of release.
[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

I get hooked on the music in the film. Music sometimes conveys intimate feelings a character can’t fully express through the visuals alone—or through the lines you hear. It can also serve as a window into the creator’s hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way to connect with the movie. “Chua-Young’s Music Box” lets you listen more closely to the movie’s voice through music. (P.S. While listening to the music, I hope you’ll read the article.)
Following the first film, 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie—Youth Rhapsody〉 (hereinafter 〈Youth Rhapsody〉), the sequel 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie, Hey Our Future〉 was released in theaters on April 16. This theatrical release is a compilation film: while it faithfully follows the existing story, it adds...
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[New Book Introduction] "BTS and Squid Game Are Not Coincidences"… Testimonies of 12 People Who Designed the Hallyu Myth

New Book 'The Invisible Hand That Created Hallyu'… On-site Experts Reveal the Hidden Strategies and Behind-the-Scenes of K-Content Success
Behind the glamorous stage of K-content that has swept the world, there was a fierce struggle of invisible supporters. The new book 《The Invisible Hand That Created Hallyu》 reconstructs the history of Hallyu from the perspective of planners and practitioners who designed and supported the success,...