The Youth Cultural Arts Pass helps cover ticket costs for performances, exhibitions, and films for 19–20 year olds in South Korea (and in some Seoul programs, for people aged 20–23). The subsidy amount varies by locality, typically up t…
Goyang has signed a partnership with a global music media brand. This memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a strategic choice aimed at raising the citys brand value. The collaboration will focus on concerts, cultural exchanges, and events tied to…
Pope Leo XIV officially welcomed figures from Hollywood to the Vatican. At the meeting he revealed four classic films he personally loves. Observers see the event as an attempt to expand the meeting points between religion and popular culture. The p…
The Ulsan Ulju World Mountain Film Festival (UMFF) is South Korea's only international mountain film festival. Its 10th edition was held in Ulju County, Ulsan, as a forum connecting mountains, people, and the environment. Beyond screenings, the …
This is a decisive signal of change. CJ CGV will close its final Los Angeles location in 2025 and withdraw from direct theater operations in the United States. The company says it acknowledges the structural shift brought by the pandemic and the …
Season 2 of the Namdo Film Festival will take place in Gwangyang from October 23 to 27, 2025. The theme is “Dyed in Light and Steel,” aiming to blend industry and culture. The program includes free screenings of 81 films from 12 countries, a large s…
A plagiarism allegation has been raised about a song that many Koreans hold dear. The focus is “Sanbo,” released in September 2025 by Japanese indie band Superdungsanbu. The band says it did not know the older song, but online reactions are mixed.…
Why BNK Busan Bank’s Sponsorship Matters The atmosphere was electric. On August 18, 2025, BNK Busan Bank announced it would support the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) with 500 million won in cash and about 400 million won worth of com…
Anupam Tripathi's First Korean Movie Role Stirs Debate Indian-born actor Anupam Tripathi is set to make his debut as a lead in a Korean commercial film titled Black Ling , and it’s causing a stir in the local entertainment industry. K…
Lim Chang-jung and Seo Ha-yan’s Remind Wedding: Celebration or Show-off? Korean singer Lim Chang-jung and his wife Seo Ha-yan recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with a so-called "remind wedding" — a recreated wed…
Seo Jung-hee Joins Daughter's Honeymoon—and Sparks Debate South Korean TV personality Seo Jung-hee recently joined her daughter’s honeymoon trip to Bali, only to suffer a burn injury from ironing. She shared the news on social media, …
Cannes Tightens Dress Code, Critics Push Back This year’s Cannes Film Festival sparked intense debate by introducing a stricter dress code. The updated guidelines aim to limit overly revealing outfits and oversized gowns, with organizers …