The Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival (UMFF) is South Korea’s only festival that sits at the intersection of mountains, film, and culture. Now in its 10th year, the festival is growing into an event that embraces both local identity and internatio…
Collaboration between popular music performances and the tourism sector boosts both local economies and cultural value. It goes beyond short‑term ticket revenue to help form a lasting regional brand. The meeting point of tourism and live music produ…
Chloé Zhao's Hamnet won the People's Choice Award at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film, which centers on William Shakespeare and his wife's private grief after losing a son, struck a wide emotional chord. Park…
Sound Planet Festival will take place on September 13–14, 2025, at Paradise City on Yeongjong Island in Incheon. Rolling Hall’s 30th-anniversary celebration connects the club’s indie roots with a wider audience. About 70 domestic and international a…
Key points Park Chan-wook's new film 'Eojjeolsuga eopda' (roughly 'It Can't Be Helped') was invited to the competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. Lee Byung-hun stars, supported by top Korean actors Son Ye…
“The audience-built stage welcomed Cecilia Kang” Applause in Locarno did not die down that night. On August 16, 2025, the air in Locarno, Switzerland, felt taut with tradition and discovery. At one screening session of the Locarno Film Festival, the…
2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer: A Bold Evolution of K-pop? Since its beginning, the SBS Gayo Daejeon has been a year-end tradition in South Korea — a televised celebration of the country's biggest music acts, wrapping up the year with l…
2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer: A Global K-POP Fest or Too Much Hype? The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer is set to return as Korea’s bold attempt to create the summer K-POP festival of the year. Hosted at KINTEX Convention Center in Goyang (…
Kwon Eunbi’s 'Waterbomb Goddess' Debate: Celebration or Concern? Every summer, one K-pop star emerges as the talk of the season—and for the past two years, that spotlight has often landed on Kwon Eunbi, former member of the girl g…
BCM 2025: A Star-Studded Global Platform or a Missed Opportunity? The upcoming "CANNESERIES X BUSAN" special showcase, part of the Busan Content Market (BCM) 2025, is gaining attention as it brings the prestigious CANNESERIES fe…
Golden Child Joins 'Soundwave' Festival Lineup Set to Captivate Audiences with Fresh Performances Golden Child has been added to the lineup of the upcoming 'Soundwave' festival, scheduled for September. This festival brings togethe…