The 2026 Korea International Streaming Festival is built to connect investment and content. The government stepped in to strengthen the competitiveness of K-OTT, or Korean streaming platforms. The global market keeps expanding, but the bar for capit…
This year, the Seoul International Drama Awards drew 352 entries from 46 countries. The record says more than just who showed up. Drama is no longer a trend inside one country. It is a global contest. The more works that gather, the clearer it becom…
840,000 copies on day one. aespa's second full-length album, LEMONADE, announced itself with numbers before anyone had time to argue about the music. Number one on iTunes in 19 countries was more than a home-market win. It showed that the album …
Kim Jaejoong's label Incode will debut a five-member boy group, Keyvitup, on April 8, 2026. The group's first EP, 'KEYVITUP', has raised expectations after a teaser schedule and tracklist were released. All five members present thems…
Zootopia 2 finished 2025 as the world's top box office title at year-end. The film's opening wave, reinforced by the holiday stretch, pulled audiences from many markets. It also set rapid attendance and revenue records in South Korea. This c…
South Korea's leap in storytelling quality has knocked on Hollywood's door again. Korean actors are getting more global casting opportunities at a faster pace. Industry shifts and individual career changes are happening at the same time. Thi…
Korean-Japanese joint dramas are drawing attention in global markets. When both countries combine production strengths, a new storytelling grammar can emerge. Expanding fandoms plus the mixing of capital and creativity can grow the market. However,…
Korean webtoons met fans face to face at New York Comic Con. Naver Webtoon returned for a second straight year at NYCC, expanding its presence on the show floor. Creator signings and limited-edition merchandise helped strengthen fandom bonds. This e…
NewJeans Hanni's Hip Fashion Sense NewJeans member Hanni has recently been making waves with her unique and trendy fashion sense. On the 18th, several photos released through the group's official SNS account showcased Hanni's dist…