The Choi In-ho Youth Culture Award calls 1970s–80s youth culture into the present. The third winner, Jang Kiha, proved that link through music. His conversational lyrics and experimental approach reinterpret the era’s spirit. Creating this prize is …
A JTBC retro youth melodrama set in 1980s Seoul has arrived. It follows two bus conductresses who build a quiet friendship while watching each other’s lives unfold from the top of the bus. The chemistry of rising actors and carefully chosen vintage …
The Korea Food Industry Cluster Promotion Institute has named YouTuber Hamji as its official promotional ambassador. Hamji, who has 13.8 million subscribers, could help connect K‑Food (Korean food) to global audiences. The appointment ceremony took …
In 2025, the digital content market reaches an inflection point. Streaming platforms (over-the-top streaming services) are maturing and hybrid ad models are redefining revenue. AI-driven personalization is moving beyond simple recommendations into…
ZEROBASEONE began as a survival show victory, but it is more than that narrative. However, they charged to the front of 5th‑generation K‑pop by breaking debut records. Meanwhile, rapid growth reflected both fan mobilization and agency design. This p…
Crafton has announced a global collaboration between its flagship title PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and the global artist G‑DRAGON. The teaser revealed during G‑DRAGON’s concert amplified expectations among both fans and players. The collaboration will roll…
Netflix's animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" premiered in June 2025 and immediately sparked global conversation. This film fuses Korean myth with contemporary K-pop culture to present a layered national identity. Its songs and soundtr…
Key points Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) and Chainsaw Man (2022) are being exhibited side by side in Hongdae, Seoul (a neighborhood known for indie art and youth culture). Meanwhile, the two franchises differ greatly in era, tone, a…