A film shoot in South Chungcheong Province left a clearer economic trail than many people expect. The crew's spending on hotels and meals quickly gave local businesses a boost. However, if a city courts productions without a plan for what comes …
Gangjin County has teamed up with the Jeonnam Film Commission to attract film and TV shoots. When a movie or drama leaves its mark on a place, tourists often follow in those same footsteps. It is a strategy that tries to combine local branding with…
Las Vegas turned red after dark. Sixty thousand ARMY members transformed one city into a concert ground. BTS's presence rippled far beyond the stage. The scene captured both where K-pop stands now and how far it has spread. A fandom does not jus…
BTS' fifth studio album Arirang has become the centerpiece of a monthlong city festival in Seoul. From March 20 to April 19, neighborhoods from Gwanghwamun to Namsan and the Han River will host performances, installations, and hands-on experienc…
The runaway success of the film "The Man Who Lives with the King" triggered a sudden rush of visitors to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol county, Gangwon Province (Cheongnyeongpo is the historical exile site of Danjong, a 15th‑century Korean mon…
BTS returns to the stage as a full group with their new fifth studio album, ARIRANG. This world tour spans 34 cities with 79 performances, a schedule likely to shift dynamics in the global music business. Choosing the traditional folk song title &qu…
Cheonan's "K-Music Special Live" was selected for a support program run by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization. The selection secured 200 million won in national funding, strengthening the pro…
Meanwhile, BTS will open a new world tour called ARIRANG at Goyang Sports Complex on April 9, 2026. Moreover, the schedule covers an unprecedented scale: 34 cities and 79 shows worldwide. At the same time, choosing Arirang as the theme signals an ef…
SEVENTEEN completed shows at Japan's four major domes and drew roughly 420,000 spectators. This figure is more than a headcount; it signals real market influence. Filling domes is itself a local mark of being a "major" act (Japan's…
The Jecheon International Music & Film Festival grew from a simple idea: combine film and music into a local cultural celebration. Each autumn, Jecheon’s streets and stages fill with screenings, concerts and conversations about soundtrack and sc…
Netflix's new series "Cashhero" is a South Korean drama scheduled to premiere in December 2025 on Netflix. An ordinary local community service center employee, Kang Sang-woong, gains a power that grows in strength in proportion to the …