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KBS·JTBC Ratings Tie at 3.4% as Spain Wins — ‘Dynamite’ by BTS Lights Up the Night

KBS·JTBC Ratings Tie at 3.4% as Spain Wins — ‘Dynamite’ by BTS Lights Up the Night

BTS Makes World Cup History with the First-Ever Halftime Show, While Jung Ho-yeon Heads to the Final as the Trophy Presenter for a 1-0 Match
At the broadcast booth of the ‘2026 International Federation of Association Football North America Cup’ final, which drew the attention of soccer fans around the world, ‘KBS’ and ‘JTBC’ staged a ratings showdown with not an inch to spare. The return of the invincible fleet, and a 3.
BTS Fires Up the 2026 World Cup Final…With a First-of-Its-Kind, Epic Halftime Show

BTS Fires Up the 2026 World Cup Final…With a First-of-Its-Kind, Epic Halftime Show

From singing Billboard No. 1 smash “Dynamite” to outfits bearing Son Heung-min’s jersey numbers… Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and other global pop stars cap the World Cup’s final bow
21st-century pop icons that hit the heart of a global festivalAbsolute power in the global music scene, “BTS” “the 2026 FIFA North Central America World Cup” final halftime show, taking full command and rewriting the history of pop.
'Back-Upward Hit' Myth: Brave Girls (BBGIRLS) Eyes Summer Queen With New Song 'Body Wave'

'Back-Upward Hit' Myth: Brave Girls (BBGIRLS) Eyes Summer Queen With New Song 'Body Wave'

Brave Girls, the stars of 'Rollin,' are set to drop a new track with crisp, tropical sound this summer—signaling a heavy impact on the music scene.
Brave Girls make a full return to 'Summer Queen,' throwing down a weighty challenge that shakes up the music landscapeThe girl group Brave Girls is reshaping the balance of summer once again. According to its agency, GLG, the group released its new single, 'Body Wave ,' in a surprise drop on the...
Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer’ Follow-Up Sparks Controversy for Mocking South Korea’s Women’s Team

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer’ Follow-Up Sparks Controversy for Mocking South Korea’s Women’s Team

Stephen Chow’s new film, ‘Kung Fu Women’s Soccer,’ depicts a Korean squad as a “foul-committing queen,” drawing backlash across the country Professor Seo Kyung-duk says it’s “an insult that went too far” and sharply criticizes it
‘Forced laughs from the mainland, or hate that went too far. ’ … The bitter comic episode left behind by a return after 25 yearsHong Kong comedy film master ‘Stephen Chow’ wrapped his ambitions after 25 years in a project that has been swept up in an over-the-line “hate Korea” controversy.
Mnet’s “Girls Planet 2027” Teams Up With Taylor Swift’s Label

Mnet’s “Girls Planet 2027” Teams Up With Taylor Swift’s Label

In collaboration across the board with a label under Universal Music… aims globally from debut, the next Kep1er
Expanding K-pop’s territory, touching the heart of popSouth Korea’s audition powerhouse 'Mnet' has teamed up for a major partnership meant to shake up the global music market. Its global project 'Girls Planet 2027' has signed on with a top-tier label under the Universal Music Group, 'Republic...
Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

321 films from 50 countries screened and about 137,000 visitors were counted; launch of Bucheon AI Content Summit points to the cinema of the future
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN, executive chair Shin Chul) wrapped its 11-day run on Sunday, July 12, drawing record crowds as attendance rose 27% from last year. Marking its 30th anniversary, the festival adopted "newness and expansion" as its themes and drew strong...
XLOVE Wraps Up U.S. Fan Meetings in New York and LA, Kicks Off Asian Tour

XLOVE Wraps Up U.S. Fan Meetings in New York and LA, Kicks Off Asian Tour

XLOVE, which connected with local fans through fluent English, successfully completed its fan meetings across the U.S. and is now embarking on a full-fledged Asian tour
Captivating North America with sheer presence—now heading across AsiaXLOVE, the group shaking up the global K-pop scene, has fully seized control of the North American continent. According to its agency, WM Entertainment, the group held a standalone fan meeting, The Runway, at The Novo in Los...
“The world is watching the Major League—up close!” Netflix to air 2026 MLB Home Run Derby live

“The world is watching the Major League—up close!” Netflix to air 2026 MLB Home Run Derby live

A historic home run show taking place on Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. in the U.S. at Citizens Bank Park will be streamed worldwide live. Eight league-leading sluggers—such as Bryce Harper and Murakami Munetaka—will take the stage, with Korean broadcast team members Kim Hyung-jun and Kim Myung-jung calling the action in tandem. Netflix is also set to preview the “Field of Dreams” matchup between the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies in August, sparking excitement among global baseball fans
Netflix will present live coverage of the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby to viewers around the world. Netflix will broadcast the 2026 MLB T-Mobile Home Run Derby live on July 14 at 9 a. m. , from Citizens Bank Park, the home ballpark of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Ultra-Scaled K-pop Group Identity Releases New Album Itsnotover

Ultra-Scaled K-pop Group Identity Releases New Album Itsnotover

With 20 of 24 members taking the stage, the group promises a once-in-a-generation performance; the title track “Kids Return” expands its coming-of-age story.
Identity makes its grand return— a turning point in youth shaped by 20 boys“Identity,” which is redefining the paradigm for ultra-scale K-pop, has finally pulled back the curtain. On the 13th, the group hit the ground running with the release of its new album “itsnotover” and threw down a heavy...
[Box Office] Live-Action Moana Takes No. 1 Over the Weekend... Na Hong-jin’s Hope Draws a Ticket-Booking Surge

[Box Office] Live-Action Moana Takes No. 1 Over the Weekend... Na Hong-jin’s Hope Draws a Ticket-Booking Surge

Moana’s live-action remake tops the weekend theater charts Na Hong-jin’s new film Hope clears 380,000 ticket bookings, signaling a box-office hit
The power of the live-action remake, rolling in like a stormy sea, sweeps over the weekend box officeDisney’s big bet, the live-action 'Moana', completely takes control of the theater crowd for its opening weekend and plants its flag atop the box office.