Key Takeaways Lee Chang-dong's film Possible Love has moved from a limited theatrical run to a global Netflix release after winning a top prize at the Venice Film Festival. The director says the film reflects his own effort to work with major ca…
Key Takeaways A 20-second short video about Jokcheon Salon, a public hair salon in Gangjin County, won a special prize at the third Small Film Festival. The clip highlighted volunteer hair services and everyday care for older residents, showing how …
Key Takeaways Lee Know of Stray Kids is set to begin mandatory military service in the first quarter of 2027. JYP Entertainment says the group will meet fans through content and solo activities before he leaves. Because this is the first enlistment …
Key Takeaways Jazz saxophonist Nam Yuseon released his fourth full-length album, The Moments of Life, on Oct. 27 after a five-year gap. He wrote and performed all eight tracks himself, shaping the album around different moments and moods of life. He…
Key Takeaways The Ulsan Ulju Cultural Foundation has launched the fourth term of its "Vibrant and Exciting Gayo Stage" program at the Onyang Culture and Welfare Center, a community venue in Ulju County, Ulsan. The course blends a song clas…
Key Takeaways Kwon Jin-ah will hold her Save Me concert from Nov. 6 to 8 at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Seoul. It is her first standing concert since her debut, blending ballads with rock to create a more physical live experience. After Seoul, she will m…
Key Takeaways KATSEYE postponed its Detroit concert on the day of the show after member Megan developed a health issue. The notice came just 30 minutes before showtime, underscoring how fragile a major world tour can be. The incident also highlights…
Key Takeaways Convenience store chain CU ran a National Armed Forces Day campaign that drew about 20,000 participants and put the 2nd Marine Division in first place with 33,329 votes, including repeat votes. Singer Jung Dong-won's fan base helpe…
Key Takeaways The film "Side by Side, It Is Fine to Just Breathe" follows a cohabiting young couple whose future is upended by a lease scam that costs them their deposit. Lead actor Kim Hyang-gi calls it a "youth survival romance,&quo…
Key Takeaways Hybe posted operating profit of 188.5 billion won in the third quarter, swinging back to black and setting a new quarterly record for sales and profit. The biggest driver was BTS, whose world tour boosted concert revenue and also lifte…
Key Takeaways MBC's long-running music competition show The Masked Singer is returning after an 11-month break. The new season, called The Masked Singer: Golden Mask, is set to begin airing in December. Its success will depend on whether a refre…
Key Takeaways The Korea Virtual Human Industry Association will hold the first Virtual Icon Awards on February 27 and 28 at KINTEX in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul. The ceremony will cover four categories: virtual idols, virtual streamers, virtual…