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Busan International Film Festival aims to connect Asia’s film industry
Film
Feb 2, 2022
Busan International Film Festival announced its vision and goals to expand its presence in Asia on Tuesday. Established in 1996, BIFF is the first international film festival in Korea, held annually in the local theaters of Busan. According to the BIFF secretariat, it held the first general meeting of 2022 on Jan. 27 at BIFF Hill of the Busan Cinema Center. Following the meeting, it announced its new vision to hold an event to link filmmakers and moviegoers in Asia. BIFF‘s previous visi
[Herald Interview] Love hurts, love heals, and ‘So Life Goes On’
Music
Jan 31, 2022
Singer-songwriter Heo Hoy-kyung on sailing through the weather of life
Films produced by actors you should check out over Seollal
Film
Jan 30, 2022
The Seollal holiday is usually one of the busiest times of the year at movie theaters with many new works being released. It is also the time when local broadcasters present special films for viewers who are staying home during the holidays. Despite the plethora of options on offer, there are times when it feels like there is nothing to watch. For those people, it might be a good idea to check out some of the films produced by familiar stars. These vary from series on streaming platforms to s
Culture minister vows to support pandemic-hit movie theaters
Theater
Jan 29, 2022
Hwang Hee, the minister of culture, sports and tourism, met with six executives of the top three local multiplex operators -- CGV, Lotte Cinema and Megabox -- at CGV Yongsan in central Seoul on Saturday, on the first day of the five-day Lunar New Year holiday. After a thorough quarantine inspection at the theater, he listened to the difficulties the movie operators are experiencing while doing business under the government’s stringent measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “S
[Today’s K-pop] NCT launches music project led by Mark
K-pop
Jan 28, 2022
NCT will kick-start “NCT Lab,” a project to release a series of new songs written by its members, the group’s label SM Entertainment announced Friday. Songs by the bandmates that have not been included in the band’s official albums will be put out through SM Station, the label’s digital music channel. Mark will be the first to be featured, with a solo song titled “Child” on Feb. 4. It will be his first solo song and the musician co-wrote both the ly
Mnet’s ‘I Can See Your Voice’ aims to become long-running music show
Television
Jan 28, 2022
The ninth season of “I Can See Your Voice,” a mystery music game show from South Korean cable music network Mnet, is set to premiere Saturday at 10:40 p.m. In line with the program’s global popularity, it hopes to become a long-running music show. “I wonder how long ‘I Can See Your Voice’ can last. I wish it to become a long-running program like ‘Show Me the Money’ and ‘National Singing Contest,’” Super Junior’s Leeteuk, on
‘The Beatles’ Get Back: The Rooftop Concert’ to hit local IMAX theaters
Film
Jan 28, 2022
A documentary film on the Beatles featuring the group’s final performance will hit local theaters next month. “The Beatles’ Get Back: The Rooftop Concert” will be screened Feb. 11-13 at IMAX theaters, according to Walt Disney Company Korea on Friday, The one-hour movie is the edited highlights of Peter Jackson’s documentary series “The Beatles: Get Back,” which was released on Disney+ last month. Jackson completed the documentary series based on 60
'Squid Game' nominated for best TV drama series at US producers guild awards
Television
Jan 28, 2022
South Korean global phenomenon "Squid Game" has been nominated for the annual Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards. The PGA on Thursday (US time) announced nominations for this year's awards show, honoring excellence in film and TV productions. The 33rd edition will take place on March 19. "Squid Game," a Korean-language Netflix original, was listed as a contender for the category of Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television - Drama. It will vie
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week
Film
Jan 28, 2022
The Pirates: Goblin Flag (Korea) Opened Jan. 26 Action, Comedy Directed by Kim Jung-hoon Set in the Joseon era, pirate captain Hye-rang (Han Hyo-joo) and her crew members go on a journey to look for hidden treasures of the Goryeo Kingdom that no longer exist. Trouble-making swordsman Muchi (Kang Ha-neul) and his followers also decide to join the pirates. However, on their way, they are met with all sorts of adversities. Kingmaker (Korea) Opened Jan. 26 Drama Directed by Byun Sung-hyun O
BTS wins eight prizes at 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards
K-pop
Jan 27, 2022
K-pop boy group BTS swept the 11th Gaon Chart Music Awards with eight trophies for its successful album and songs released last year, along with the act’s immense popularity. At the annual music awards ceremony held at Jamsil Arena in eastern Seoul on Thursday, the seven-piece act won the most awards this year among all singers, including three trophies in the artist of the year -- digital music category and one in artist of the year -- physical album category. The awards are give
[Today’s K-pop] NCT Dream will be back in March
K-pop
Jan 27, 2022
NCT Dream is gearing for its return in March, according to its label SM Entertainment Thursday. The company said that the band is working on a new album, corroborating media reports. The NCT subunit was formed in August 2016 with the debut release “Chewing Gum,” which was followed by “We Go Up,” “We Boom,” and “Reload.” Last year, Mark, who “graduated” from the subunit upon turning 20, rejoined to help the gr
Director Jang Cheol-soo returns after nine years with provocative romance film
Film
Jan 27, 2022
Director Jang Cheol-soo has returned after nine years with a provocative romance film titled “Serve the People.” Jang is known for creating “Bedevilled,” which was invited to the 63rd Cannes International Film Festival, and hit film “Secretly, Greatly” which drew over 6.9 million moviegoers. “Every director’s dream is to create a movie that can be screened in front of an audience. But it was not easy. I think I grew up a lot during the last nine
Netflix's 'All of Us Are Dead' brings a different class of zombie
Film
Jan 27, 2022
For 51-year-old director Lee Jae-kyoo of Netflix’s “All of Us Are Dead,” adapting a classic zombie webtoon was a high-pressure project, but he was certain that the thriller would entertain viewers with its fascinating storyline and heart-pounding action sequences. “I would be lying if I said I felt no pressure in reproducing the legendary webtoon into a 12-part Netflix series. However, I consulted with author Joo Dong-geun numerous times to create the series and I am ex
[Today's K-pop] Pentagon tops iTunes chart in 30 regions
K-pop
Jan 26, 2022
Pentagon’s new EP swept the charts at home and abroad, topping the iTunes top albums chart in 30 regions as well as a series of music charts in Korea. The band’s 12th EP “In:vite U” came out on Monday, approximately 10 months since the previous album “Love or Take.” Title track “Feelin’ Like” landed atop the iTunes top songs chart in 11 regions and the accompanying music video surpassed 10 million views on YouTube on Wednesday, only 33
Bringing KBS Symphony Orchestra to world stage: Pietari Inkinen shares his vision
Music
Jan 26, 2022
New music director lays out plans for next three years
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