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Anthropic Used ‘Human Acts’ and 21 Other Books by Han Kang Without Permission; Authors Could Receive $4,350 per Work

Anthropic Used ‘Human Acts’ and 21 Other Books by Han Kang Without Permission; Authors Could Receive $4,350 per Work

U.S. court recognizes copyright infringement involving 500,000 works; settlement worth about $2 trillion won paves way for compensation, as the Literature Translation Institute of Korea begins helping affected authors
Global AI firms’ voracious appetite for data puts K-literature in the spotlight It has been confirmed that U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic used English-language editions of works by leading Korean authors, including Han Kang, Hwang Sok-yong and Kim Young-ha, without permission to...
| James choi
Original author joins 'The Things We Didn't Say,' set for September release in South Korea as fragile relationship unravels

Original author joins 'The Things We Didn't Say,' set for September release in South Korea as fragile relationship unravels

Directed by 'The Pursuit of Happyness' filmmaker Gabriele Muccino and based on Delia Ephron's best-selling novel 'Siracusa' The story follows four adults whose relationships slowly fracture during a precarious vacation between Rome and Tangier, with razor-sharp psychological tension Italian acting greats including Stefano Accorsi join forces with film-music maestro Paolo Buonvino, raising the film's overall caliber
The Things We Didn't Say, the latest film from director Gabriele Muccino, is set to open in South Korean theaters in September. The film has unveiled its main poster and trailer, offering a glimpse of the fragile balance within its relationships. The film The Things We Didn't Say announced on Aug.
| Seongchan Eol
'A Killer Paradox' Kids Author Kkomabi Returns With Thriller New Work 'Decalcomanie'

'A Killer Paradox' Kids Author Kkomabi Returns With Thriller New Work 'Decalcomanie'

Netflix No. 1 'A Killer Paradox' creator Kkomabi returns with the crime thriller 'Decalcomanie,' depicting the intertwined fates of two men.
Strangers in the mirror, or the monster inside me... The master thriller writer who conquered Netflix returns The original creator of 'A Killer Paradox' — the work that swept the world and clinched Netflix's top spot in non-English markets — and 'Kkomabi' zeroes in on audiences again with a...
| James choi
'Look Back' novel author, Hirokazu Kore-eda helms live-action adaptation debuting in October

'Look Back' novel author, Hirokazu Kore-eda helms live-action adaptation debuting in October

The animation that thrilled audiences around the world with 20.4 billion yen in box office now carries that emotion to live action. A coming-of-age film that has drawn attention as celebrated filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda himself writes and directs.
A pen line of loss and growth, blooming beyond the master’s viewfinder A living legend in Japan’s film industry, 'Hirokazu Kore-eda' takes the reins of the live-action adaptation of 'Look Back', a global phenomenon.
| James choi
‘Scary Mommy’ Founder Jill Smokler Dies at 48, Leaving ‘Perfectionism Sniper’ Who Made Moms Worldwide Cry

‘Scary Mommy’ Founder Jill Smokler Dies at 48, Leaving ‘Perfectionism Sniper’ Who Made Moms Worldwide Cry

After exposing the raw reality of parenting with the legendary parenting platform ‘Scary Mommy,’ Smokler passed away this morning following a two-year fight against a malignant brain tumor (glioblastoma)… A New York Times best-selling author and a pioneer who saved millions of lonely mothers
Jill Smokler, the founder of the digital parenting platform ‘Scary Mommy,’ has died after a cancer battle, leaving behind a legacy of a once-in-a-generation blogger who changed the landscape of modern online parenting communities by telling millions of mothers worldwide, “It’s okay not to be...
| Yangsimoh
Cannes Film Festival Two Wins: “Secret Agent” Brings the Stench of Authoritarianism Into 1970s Brazil’s Everyday Life

Cannes Film Festival Two Wins: “Secret Agent” Brings the Stench of Authoritarianism Into 1970s Brazil’s Everyday Life

A political thriller that swept 102 festival awards worldwide. It exposes the absurdity of military dictatorship through an ordinary citizen’s attempt to flee.
When brutality reigns, being ordinary becomes a crime Brazil under the hard-edged blade of a military dictatorship in 1977. The reality facing ‘Marcelo’ (played by Wagner Moura) is pure, surreal terror. A rotting corpse sprawled on a gas station floor, and the ugly face of state power—geared more...
| James choi
IVE Jang Wonyoung Targets Malicious Commenters to the End, Starship Says It Will Identify the Authors Through “International Joint Investigation”

IVE Jang Wonyoung Targets Malicious Commenters to the End, Starship Says It Will Identify the Authors Through “International Joint Investigation”

Online tracking will extend through international cooperation, from domestic communities to overseas platforms, to demand strong legal accountability.
A modern societal ailment in which people hide behind the chilling mask of anonymity and slash at others’ character. The idol standing at the center of that violence often becomes a modern-day scapegoat, reflecting the public’s warped cravings and sense of deprivation.
| James choi
[Photo &] Netflix No. 1 “Chamgyoyuk” director Hong Jong-chan interview: “Violence is fantasy—here’s hoping for an open public forum”

[Photo &] Netflix No. 1 “Chamgyoyuk” director Hong Jong-chan interview: “Violence is fantasy—here’s hoping for an open public forum”

On the third day after its release, Netflix’s “Chamgyoyuk” hits No. 1 globally. Director Hong Jong-chan draws a line amid controversy over glorifying corporal punishment, and lays out the real message the work is trying to send.
The global sensation sparked by daring retribution—handing the classroom a rod after it crossed the line ‘Netflix’ original series ‘Chamgyoyuk’ has swept through media markets worldwide. In just three days after release, it notched a staggering feat: No.
| James choi
[Seong Chan-eol's Comics] The extreme realism of 'Soohee0 (tngmlek0),' the webtoon that had readers saying, 'This author is clearly obsessed with streaming'

[Seong Chan-eol's Comics] The extreme realism of 'Soohee0 (tngmlek0),' the webtoon that had readers saying, 'This author is clearly obsessed with streaming'

I'm obsessed with subculture. I check out anything with fresh stories, settings, or characters — movies, webtoons, games, comics, animation. Having discovered fandom through comics, I became what I call an "e-adult" — an adult who reads printed comics via e-books and webtoons on my phone. But it's less fun alone. In this recurring column, Seong Chan-eol's Comics, I highlight works that are more enjoyable together from the perspective of a jack-of-all-fandoms — a fan with broad, eclectic tastes.
We live in an era where influencers rise and fall every day. The dramatic advancement of social media and live-streaming platforms has brought us to a point where audiences can choose the stars they want, rather than being handed manufactured celebrities.
| Seongchan Eol
Korean Novelists Association Continues the Literary Spirit of the Late Kim Munsu…Author Lee Won-kyu Receives the 1st Kim Munsu Literary Award

Korean Novelists Association Continues the Literary Spirit of the Late Kim Munsu…Author Lee Won-kyu Receives the 1st Kim Munsu Literary Award

Author Lee Won-kyu, known for delving into national spirit, selected as the inaugural honoree Kim Munsu’s novella “Jeungmyo” was adapted into the film “Myunyeo (猫女)” starring Sun Woo-yong-yeo in 1974
A new chapter for the Korean literary world has finally been opened with the long-awaited establishment of the “Kim Munsu Literary Award.” The Korean Novelists Association held its historic first awards ceremony at Incheon Harbor Park Hotel on the 18th, selecting the novelist “Lee Won-kyu”, who has...
| James choi