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'Real Voices' Behind PLAVE and IsegyeIdol… Why the Korea Music Performers Association Is Signing Up One After Another

'Real Voices' Behind PLAVE and IsegyeIdol… Why the Korea Music Performers Association Is Signing Up One After Another

With newcomers such as Vident joining as actual vocal performers, the Korea Music Performers Association plans to further strengthen protections for virtual performers' rights
A Rebellion by 'Real Main Characters' Beyond the Shadow… Vocalists Push for Their Rights in Full Swing As virtual reality acts—virtual idols—have taken root as mainstream in the world of popular music, the actual vocal performers who had been hidden behind the avatars are stepping forward to secure...
‘AI Performer’ Takes the Lead Role… Controversial AI Tilly Norwood Makes World’s First Feature-Length Debut With ‘Misaligned’

‘AI Performer’ Takes the Lead Role… Controversial AI Tilly Norwood Makes World’s First Feature-Length Debut With ‘Misaligned’

A leading casting for the first feature film of a virtual performer AI media studio Particle 6 starts production with a hybrid production model “Taking human actors’ jobs” follows last year’s reports of Hollywood agency contract talks—and more backlash is expected
Amid fierce opposition from Hollywood performers’ union (SAG-AFTRA) and creators, the world’s first AI actor at the center of the controversy, Tilly Norwood , is finally cast as the solo lead in a feature film—signaling what could be the most unconventional screen debut in Hollywood history.
MMA 2026 sets first-ever two-day event; Rescene, ILLIT and Hearts2Hearts to perform at Gocheok Dome

MMA 2026 sets first-ever two-day event; Rescene, ILLIT and Hearts2Hearts to perform at Gocheok Dome

K-pop “connection” performances set for Nov. 14-15 at Gocheok Sky Dome; Choi Yena, ILLIT and others join the first lineup
Massive popular-music festival evolves to unprecedented scale, sets sights on global fandom The spotlight of the popular-music industry will once again turn to Seoul this year. Melon, the event organizer, announced the second lineup of performers on the 21st for “MMA 2026” , which will be held over...

"A three-page note from my mother was the original concept": Yeon Sang-ho brings 500 million-won film 'Lost Paradise' to screens, confronting AI dilemma

Opening Oct. 21, the film follows a mother who reunites with a son recreated by AI after nine years, showcasing Kim Hyun-joo's 30 years of acting experience and Bae Hyun-sung's dramatic transformation
The hottest human dilemma forged by the coldest technology Director 'Yeon Sang-ho', who established a distinctive universe with this year's film 'Colony', returns with 'Lost Paradise', a low-budget film made for around 500 million won. Set for release Oct.
AI actress Tilly Norwood tells CNN: “I’m not humanity’s enemy”

AI actress Tilly Norwood tells CNN: “I’m not humanity’s enemy”

In a video interview with the press on Nov. 8, she used British humor and was cast as the lead in the comedy film “Misaligned”
Virtual performer's provocative debut shakes up Hollywood conventions — and exposes its limits The “AI actress” “Tilly Norwood”, a rising flashpoint in Hollywood, has finally appeared before the media. In a video interview with CNN in the United States on Nov.
aespa sweeps six awards as K-pop takes over Tencent’s 50,000-seat ceremony

aespa sweeps six awards as K-pop takes over Tencent’s 50,000-seat ceremony

Stray Kids, IVE and Super Junior among major winners; industry praises awards as chance to strengthen foothold in Chinese-speaking markets
aespa sweeps six awards as K-pop dominates 2026 TIMA before 50,000 fans Eight SM acts win awards, joined by Stray Kids and IVE in securing a key foothold for expansion across China aespa swept six awards at a ceremony hosted by China’s largest music-streaming platform, “Tencent Music”, completely...
A New Box-Office Benchmark? Actors With Multiple $1 Billion Films in the 2020s

A New Box-Office Benchmark? Actors With Multiple $1 Billion Films in the 2020s

Are new movie stars being born. As of Aug. 14, 〈Spider-Man: Brand New Day〉 and 〈Odyssey〉, both now playing worldwide, have surpassed US$1,722,310,000 and US$1,127,010,000 at the global box office, respectively, riding a strong summer run.
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

A year after its worldwide release on June 20, 2025, Netflix's 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 continues to set major streaming and music-chart records. The film was released worldwide on June 20, 2025, and more than a year later remains a frequent topic of conversation.
Where You’ve Seen the ‘My Flavor Boys’ Cast From 〈The Legend of Kitchen Soldier〉 Before, Including a ‘Squid Game’ Actor

Where You’ve Seen the ‘My Flavor Boys’ Cast From 〈The Legend of Kitchen Soldier〉 Before, Including a ‘Squid Game’ Actor

The fictional boy band My Flavor Boys has become one of the breakout gags of TVING’s 〈The Recruit Cook Becomes a Legend〉 — popular enough to land on 〈M COUNTDOWN〉 and send viewers searching for the actors behind the group.
Talk Variety Show 'But Really, Seriously' with Tak Jae-hoon, Lee Sang-min, Lee Soo-ji, and EXO's Kai to Premiere on SBS in February

Talk Variety Show 'But Really, Seriously' with Tak Jae-hoon, Lee Sang-min, Lee Soo-ji, and EXO's Kai to Premiere on SBS in February

Breaking the mold of traditional talk shows, a new genre called 'Character Talk Show' will be born, incorporating a worldview and characters into the talk.
A new concept talk show is coming. On the 26th, SBS announced that the new talk variety show 〈But Really, Seriously〉 (hereafter 〈But Really〉) is set to premiere on February 2nd at 10:10 PM. 〈But Really〉 will boldly break the typical mold of existing talk shows and introduce a new genre called...