Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another asks what an unending struggle does to people and communities. Winner of six BAFTAs including Best Film and Best Director, the movie traces the cracks of its era. The film interweaves revolution an…
Jeong Dong-won, born in 2007, enlisted in the South Korean Marines on February 23, 2026. His voluntary decision to begin service immediately after graduating high school drew attention. His agency described the choice as "a long-held intention …
Since the Lunar New Year holiday, the film "The King and the Commoner" has held the number‑one spot at the weekend box office for three consecutive weeks. Its cumulative audience has topped 5.8 million, a milestone that matters cultural…
The Yellow Letter is both Berlin's choice and a signal to the international community. Its Golden Bear win honored a film that translates political dismissal and disputes over free expression into cinematic language. Directed by Ilker Catak, the…
BLACKPINK became the first global artist to surpass 100 million YouTube subscribers. The milestone came about 9 years and 8 months after the channel launched. YouTube marked the occasion by awarding the Red Diamond Creator Award. This number sits at…
The duet "APT." by Rose and Bruno Mars delivered a striking performance on the UK charts. After topping South Korean streaming charts immediately on release, the song debuted at number four on the UK Official Singles Chart (the United Ki…
Actress Jo Bo-ah welcomed a healthy baby boy on February 20, 2026. Her first child since marriage is a private joy that also drew public attention. The agency said both mother and child are stable and asked for warm congratulations and understanding…
Ryu Seung-wan's new film "HUMINT" opened on February 11, 2026. The movie centers on the espionage concept of HUMINT (Human Intelligence) and digs into the density of human relationships. It rebuilds the purpose of action around feeli…
Daejeon’s "Yeon (連) In Daejeon" is a city-run program that helps young adults meet one another. In 2025 it ran 19 sessions and—by the city’s count—led to three marriages. In 2026 the program will operate from March through December with no…
Park Ki-young has been appointed a full-time professor in the Department of Practical Music at Dongduk Women's University. Her hire is drawing attention because she was appointed from an associate degree (a two-year diploma) rather than a maste…
BTS returns to sing about their Korean roots under the name Arirang. The title of their fifth studio album signals a collision between tradition and modern pop. Before and after the announcement, fans and foreign media reinterpreted its cultural mea…