Three Korean industry groups signed a pact on September 8, 2026. The focus is digital conversion, new ad models, and policy cooperation. The goal is to strengthen advertising for mid-sized PP operators. Three industry groups in Korea signed a joint …
Uiryeong County unveiled the main stage lineup for the 2026 Uiryeong Rich Rich Festival on September 8. The fifth edition runs from October 2 to 5. A nightly EDM party is set for October 2 to 4 at 9 p.m. Uiryeong County revealed the main performers …
Jeon Ho-seok now frames diaspora as a way of living, not a place of origin. He is making a new documentary about a Korean American doctor couple and disability families in North and South Korea. The project follows earlier films on Cuba and U.S. pol…
BTS has finished the North American leg of ARIRANG with sold-out shows in 12 regions. BigHit Music said the run drew about 1.92 million fans. The final dates at SoFi Stadium added a clear record for the venue. BTS has wrapped the North American leg…
President Lee Jae Myung chaired a film and video roundtable at the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, on September 7. He said local identity can become global strength and called for practical cooperation with the international indust…
Lee Jae-myung met film figures in France during the Lumiere Summit. He called for support for films that do not have strong commercial backing. He said Korea’s film scene must keep growing with “small trees.” During his state visit to France, Lee Ja…
The Korean Bar Association is turning the Tving leak into a legal reform case. It says victim relief must come with stronger tools, not just damage control. It also argues that privacy protection now needs a structural reset. The Korean Bar Associat…
Key Takeaways A small film festival program is now running in Yeongyang, North Gyeongsang Province. The Yeongyang Festival and Tourism Foundation is hosting the event at Yeongyang Cultural Center. The program titled "Come Out for a …
Key Takeaways The film Odyssey drew more than 10 million viewers in Korea. Related books sold strongly in August and reached 31 times last year’s level for the same month. The case shows how a hit film can quickly lift demand in the publishing marke…
Key Takeaways SHINee member Minho is set to release his second mini album, Make it hot , on the 7th at 6 p.m. The release continues his solo music path alongside his group career, making the date itself part of the story. With only the title and sch…
Key Takeaways Polyphemus and the Sirens are helping bring the Odyssey back into view on screen. The attraction is not only nostalgia: these figures still carry immediate visual force and timeless ideas about temptation, danger, and return. What matt…
Key Takeaways MC Mong apologized about four months after raising allegations tied to illegal gambling concerns involving singer-actor Kim Min-jong. The moment stands out less for drama than for the weight of publicly attaching an unverified…