A Netflix animated film OST has dominated the U.K. charts. The lead single, "Golden," stayed near the top for an extended run. Three or more songs entering the charts at the same time is an unusual record. This result stems from the combin…
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…
Cho Yong-pil's 1985 song "The Leopard of Kilimanjaro" changed how many Koreans pictured a distant land with a single line. The lyrics fixed Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti in the Korean public imagination. Before Tanzania opened …
All eyes are on whether Korean cinema can stage a comeback in 2026. Structural weaknesses — fewer moviegoers and a smaller slate of releases — remain entrenched. However, a lineup that includes a new film from director Na Hong-jin offers a possible …
The 2026 drama slate leans heavily on proven source material and serial seasons. Broadcasters learned from big-budget misses in 2025 and now aim to cut risk and raise investment efficiency. Adaptations from web novels, webtoons (online comics), and …
Disney announced a roughly $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI and a plan to license about 200 characters for use by AI platforms. This marks a turning point where Hollywood flagship intellectual property (IP) can become raw material for AI-drive…
Disney and OpenAI's three-year license deal could reshape the entertainment business. Around 200 Disney-owned characters will be legally available on OpenAI's Sora platform for AI image and short-video creation. The deal includes a $1 billio…
Netflix’s animated feature "K‑Pop Demon Hunters" is a global experiment that blends K‑POP with Korean shamanism (traditional Korean shamanic practice). Huntr/x is presented as a chart-topping idol group that also belongs to a family line o…
The original soundtrack (OST) for a Netflix animated film delivered an unprecedented showing on the Billboard charts. The album-style OST reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and drew wide attention. Multiple songs entered the singles charts at the sa…
The Namhaean Development Special Act is a joint proposal from Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla), Gyeongsangnam-do (South Gyeongsang) and Busan (a major port city). The bill aims to revive local economies by loosening regulations and attracting private and…
Korean creative musicals began as translated and replica productions and have since evolved into homegrown works. Recently, international recognition—most notably a Tony Award—has changed how the world looks at Korean musicals. Behind that success, …