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From ‘Shiri’ to ‘Parasite,’ Korean films came a long way
Film
Aug 13, 2022
“Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae said he could not enjoy drinks with fellow actors and directors after the VIP screening event of his directorial debut film“Hunt” held on Aug. 2. He explained that it was because he had a Zoom meeting to promote the film to foreign fans the next morning. Lee’s film has been sold to 144 countries including France, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, Russia and Brazil, even before its local release on Aug. 11. “Tomorrow morning, I also
[Today’s K-pop] Astro’s Cha Eunwoo to host 1st solo fan meet event in Seoul
K-pop
Aug 12, 2022
Cha Eunwoo of Astro will greet fans on his own for the first time in Seoul on Sept. 3, according to agency Fantagio on Friday. It will be the finale of his solo fan meet tour “Starry Caravan” that started in Indonesia last month. The meet and greet event also were held in Thailand and Philippines. Cha debuted in 2016 as a member of Astro and branched into acting in 2017 with drama “Hit The Top.” His first acting gig was a role in 2014 drama “
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival returns in full force with in-person events
Music
Aug 12, 2022
“La La Land” composer Justin Hurwitz to hold special concert on Saturday
Cannes-winning ‘Decision to Leave’ selected for Oscar entry
Film
Aug 12, 2022
Park Chan-wook’s romance-thriller “Decision to Leave” will represent South Korea at the Academy Awards next year, the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) announced Thursday. The council said it selected the Cannes-winning film as the country’s entry for best international feature film for the 95th Academy Awards, which is scheduled for March next year. The jury of five experts in the film industry explained that they considered many factors, including directorial recognition, c
Hyperound K-Fest 2022 to be held in Abu Dhabi next month
Music
Aug 11, 2022
A Korean music festival in Abu Dhabi, dubbed “Hyperound K-Fest 2022,” will be held on Sept. 10 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, the largest indoor entertainment venue in the Middle East. Jointly hosted with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism and Yas Island, the one-day festival aims to bring artists who continue to spread K-music around the globe. The star-studded list of artists slated to perform in the UAE are up-and-coming K-pop rookie boy band P1harmony, South
[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink unveils teaser for upcoming pre-release
K-pop
Aug 11, 2022
Blackpink floated two sets of teaser photographs for “Pink Venom,” a pre-release single from its second studio album, on Thursday. The four members each struck a pose for the camera in the second batch of photographs, a darker version of the chic first set. “Pink Venom” will drop on Aug. 19 in advance to the full release of LP “Born Pink” slated for Sept. 16. From October, the quartet will tour the world starting from Seoul hopping over to North Americ
Independent thriller movie ‘Drown’ to compete with big budget films this summer
Film
Aug 11, 2022
While local theaters are packed with big-budget Korean films like “Hansan: Rising Dragon,” “Emergency Declaration” and “Alienoid,” director Lim Sang-su hopes his independent film “Drown” will attract moviegoers with its own charm. “There are many good movies in theaters now. But I would like to emphasize the importance of the diversity of movies. We have a unique mysterious story and I think audiences will enjoy this,” actor Lee Jong
[Herald Interview] Babylon sings eternal beauty of classics, originals in ‘Ego 90’s’
K-pop
Aug 11, 2022
From Lee Hyo-ri to Park Jin-young and Uhm Jung-hwa, throwback album features a string of veteran musicians
Former Le Ssserafim member Kim Ga-ram breaks silence, denies bullying
K-pop
Aug 11, 2022
Kim Ga-ram, a former member of rookie girl group Le Ssserafim, spoke out about the bullying rumors against her that eventually led to her departure from the band. Kim on Wednesday posted a letter on her friend’s Instagram account, explaining her side of the unsolved bullying controversy. The statement begins with an apology for coming forward so late. Kim continued, claiming that she has “never” used violence or bullying against others. She broke her silence 21 days after her
[Video] From K-pop to Boys’ Love drama: meet this idol changing the K-drama scene
K-pop
Aug 11, 2022
DKZ’s Jaechan dropped out of high school to become a K-pop idol, but not everything went as he imagined. Then “Semantic Error,” Korean streaming platform Watcha’s first original “BL” (Boys’ Love) series, changed his life. Playing the lead role, he won the popularity award at the very first Blue Dragon Series Award. Learn more about the sensational series that topped the platform for 8 weeks straight and how this K-pop idol made a big step forward for LG
[Today’s K-pop] NCT Dream reschedules concert for September
K-pop
Aug 10, 2022
NCT Dream will host a standalone concert in Seoul on Sept. 8-9, announced label SM Entertainment on Wednesday. The seven-piece act was slated to perform in Seoul for three days last month, but the concerts were canceled at the last minute as two members – Mark and Renjun – tested positive for COVID-19. Some fans were not happy that the band’s second concert was canceled, not postponed, but the fact that the new venue is Olympic Stadium, the largest concert venue in Seoul
Blackpink to drop 2nd LP ‘Born Pink’ next month, begin world tour
K-pop
Aug 10, 2022
Group to release single “Pink Venom” on Aug. 19, ahead of new album
DMZ fantasy musical “Wonder Ticket” to be staged outdoors near N. Korea
Theater
Aug 10, 2022
What if a rusty train that had stopped its operation between the two Koreas for over 70 years can move back in time through a wish that transcends generations? The musical “Wonder Ticket” centers around such plot, with a young girl listening to her grandfather’s love story and reminiscing on his days before the division of the Korean Peninsula. The musical, which debuted in 2020 during the pandemic, is making its third run outdoors at the Pyeonghwa-Nuri Park in the Imjingak
Korean actioner 'Carter' debuts at No. 1 on Netflix's weekly chart
Television
Aug 10, 2022
The Korean action thriller "Carter" has debuted at No. 1 on Netflix's latest weekly viewership chart of non-English films. Released last Friday, the Netflix Korean-language original marked 27.3 million hours of viewing for the week of Aug. 1-7 to lead the official top 10 list for non-English films available on the service, according to Netflix on Tuesday (US time). It became the first Korean-language film to top the streamer's chart for the category since Netflix released the
[Today’s K-pop] SHINee’s Key to return with 2nd solo LP
K-pop
Aug 9, 2022
Key of SHINee will release his second solo studio album on Aug. 30, his label SM Entertainment announced on Tuesday. It has been about 11 months since his first solo EP “Bad Love” topped iTunes top albums charts in 32 regions. The song “Hate That...” from the EP topped the iTunes top songs charts in 11 regions. The new album “Gasoline” will consist of 11 tracks. The veteran idol put out his first full solo album “Face” in November 2
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