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Disney's 'Frozen 2' becomes biggest animation hit in S. Korea

FilmDec 9, 2019

Walt Disney's "Frozen 2" continued its bullish mode in the South Korea box office over the weekend to become the most successful animated film in the country's history, data showed Monday. Released ...
[Herald Review] ‘Killed My Wife’ shows why webcomic-based films rarely work

FilmDec 8, 2019

After watching the thoroughly boring “Killed My Wife,” I checked out the webcomic on which it is based. Surprisingly, it was pretty good. The story was intriguing, the style was tasteful and the pres...
Married actresses returning to small screen after childbirth

TelevisionDec 8, 2019

In local entertainment circles, big-time actresses used to disappear from the public eye after marriage in the past. Lately, however, a number of married actresses are returning to the small screen a...
Disney's 'Frozen 2' tops 10m admissions in S. Korea

FilmDec 7, 2019

Walt Disney’s sensational film “Frozen 2” surpassed 10 million admissions in South Korean theaters on Saturday. The animated flick set the record by 2:40 p.m., according to Walt Disney Company Korea...
[Photo news] BTS performs at 2019 Jingle Ball

K-popDec 7, 2019

K-pop supergroup BTS on Friday wowed the audience of the 102.7 KIIS FM‘s Jingle Ball concert in Inglewood, California, US, with its performances of "Boy With Luv", "Mic Drop," and other hit songs.
BTS' Suga releases collaboration with Halsey

K-popDec 6, 2019

Suga, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, released a song in collaboration with American singer-songwriter Halsey on Friday. The song, "SUGA's Interlude," featuring the BTS member is one of the tracks ...
BTS' 'Boy with Luv' most-viewed YouTube music video in S. Korea in 2019

MusicDec 6, 2019

The music video of K-pop boy band BTS' latest single "Boy With Luv" was the most viewed music video on YouTube in South Korea this year, the company said Friday. The music video has topped the miles...
S. Korean cinemas expected to hit record attendance in 2019

FilmDec 6, 2019

South Korean movie theaters are expected to attract the largest-ever number of viewers this year on the back of a number of smash-hit series in the first half of the year, data showed Friday. More t...
[Weekender] Experimental musicians bring Korean instruments to global audience

MusicDec 6, 2019

K-pop has become synonymous with the idea of Korean music on a global scale recently, but genres extend much wider here. One of the most fascinating and experimental musical genres that is gaining t...
[Weekender] Hot to trot

MusicDec 6, 2019

Oldest style of Korean pop undergoing resurgence
What went wrong at MAMA 2019

K-popDec 5, 2019

Mnet’s year-end music awards show met with many viewers’ disappointment
BLACKPINK cheered by 55,000 fans at Tokyo Dome concert

MusicDec 5, 2019

South Korean girl group BLACKPINK successfully held its first Tokyo Dome concert this week, with the attendance reaching about 55,000 fans, its management agency said Thursday. According to YG Enter...
Playlist: 10 relaxing IU songs to keep you warm this winter

K-popDec 5, 2019

The nippy winter is in full swing -- time to take out the cozy essentials like a fuzzy blanket, padded coat and, most importantly, a renewed winter playlist. And just in time, K-pop fans have recent...
'House of Hummingbird' picked as Best Film of Year by KFPA

FilmDec 5, 2019

South Korean film producers chose "House of Hummingbird" as the Best Film of the Year on Thursday. The Korean Film Producers Association said it has decided to give the honor of the 2019 KFPA Awards...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

FilmDec 5, 2019

Frozen 2 (US) Opened Nov. 27 Animation, Adventure, Comedy Directed by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee Anna (Kristen Bell), Elsa (Idina Menzel), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), Olaf (Josh Gad) and Sven leave...