Sangsangbiz Academy is opening applications for its fourth cohort in early 2026. It offers fully funded, professional training focused on webtoons, web novels, and animation. Participants develop real-world creative skills under close mentorship fro…
A short film focuses on the speed-reading craze that began in a Seoul neighborhood in 1989. The screen is dominated by a nine-year-old boy whose smile and fear make his eyes look as if they might pop out. The film treats the "bbali-bbali" …
The five-century choral tradition arrives again for Korean audiences. The Vienna Boys Choir bridges generations with a clear, pure sound. This visit offers a vivid display of the choir's history and musical value. Voices shaped by dormitory…
Romanticism marks a cultural shift that centers feeling and imagination. It arose as a reaction to the Enlightenment (the 18th-century faith in reason) and the unchecked idea of industrial progress. It helped restore the idea of individual autonomy …
Zootopia 2 hit the box office hard right after opening. The sequel keeps the first film's fable-like form but pushes issues of erased history and minority rights to the foreground. Critics and audiences praise the expanded themes while others w…
Ariana Grande has long faced public scrutiny over her looks since childhood. She has publicly called out how lasting and painful that scrutiny can be. Her recent social media post warned people not to judge others by appearance. This column follows …
The Gangwon Global Y-Creator Academy runs in Chuncheon. It teaches international students practical video production to promote the province abroad. Student-made videos are shared through the provincial government's social channels and local bro…
The 2025 Seoul Jazz Festa is reshaping Korea's jazz landscape with a world-class lineup. International stars such as Kamasi Washington and emerging domestic players will share the same stage. The event sparks both hope for wider public interest …
The fusion of K-culture and survival TV opens a new channel for cultural export. Different traditions and contemporary practices meet and clash on competitive stages. Global viewers get entertainment and a form of cultural learning at the same time.…