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KAIST team uses data to show Beethoven’s influence, Rachmaninoff’s novelty

MusicFeb 9, 2020

Rachmaninoff, the famous Romantic era composer, was shown to be the most novel of the 19 composers, continuously trying distinct styles not only from past conventions but also from his previous works...
Will 'Parasite' end with stellar finale at Oscars?

FilmFeb 9, 2020

When Bong Joon-ho's tragic comedy thriller "Parasite" debuted at Cannes and won the Palme d'Or in May last year, nobody anticipated that the South Korean film would contend for best picture and five ...
Actor Kim Soo-hyun to star in tvN drama ‘Psycho but It’s Okay’

TelevisionFeb 7, 2020

Actor Kim Soo-hyun will star in the tvN drama “Psycho but It’s Okay,” which is scheduled to air before July, according to his agency, Gold Medalist Entertainment. This will be his first drama since h...
[Video] Why does ‘Parasite’ mix pricey beef into instant noodles?

FilmFeb 7, 2020

The food featured in director Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” is not just nourishment for the characters but also serves up symbolism and social satire, hinting at social stratification in Korean society. ...
'Parasite' has collected 55 awards at 57 film fests

FilmFeb 7, 2020

Bong Joon-ho's sensational black comedy "Parasite," nominated in six categories, including best picture, at the upcoming Oscars, has been invited to 57 film festivals and award events across the worl...
Cliffhangers, slam dunks and dark horses at Sunday's Oscars

FilmFeb 7, 2020

Joaquin Phoenix has dominated best actor prizes for his terrifying portrayal of an isolated loner in "Joker," while Renee Zellweger seems to have locked up best actress for playing an aging Judy Garl...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

FilmFeb 7, 2020

The Closet (Korea) Opened Feb. 5 Horror, Thriller Directed by Kim Kwang-bin After losing his wife in a tragic accident, Sang-won moves to the countryside with his daughter Ina. A busy architect,...
iKON returns as six-member group

K-popFeb 6, 2020

K-pop boy band iKON dropped its third EP “i DECIDE” Thursday, returning to the music scene after a yearlong hiatus. The title of the five-track album shows the sextet’s determination to choose their...
Kim Yong-min steps down from TV show after over 11,000 people sign online petition

TelevisionFeb 6, 2020

Political pundit Kim Yong-min posted on Facebook on Thursday afternoon that he is stepping down as host of the second season of “Road Dinner,” which was to air its first episode Feb. 16. KBS’ announ...
Translation, wings that helped ‘Parasite’ soar free and high

FilmFeb 6, 2020

“I often find myself toning down complex English phrases, idioms and slangs that all North American English speakers say on a daily basis because not all audience who will read my subtitles are from ...
LA Phil to highlight Seoul with 10-day festival

MusicFeb 6, 2020

Composer Chin Un-suk to invite leading Korean artists to ‘Seoul Festival’
Returning IZ*ONE's new album tops pre-order charts in S. Korea, Japan

K-popFeb 6, 2020

"Bloom*Iz," an upcoming full-length album by K-pop girl band IZ*ONE, topped major album pre-order charts in South Korea and Japan this week in the run-up to the band's official return this month. Th...
Key takeaways from Big Hit’s corporate briefing

K-popFeb 5, 2020

Big Hit delivers record-breaking revenue, hints at TXT’s first world tour and reveals plans for new talent
Final leg of BTS CONNECT art project lands in New York

K-popFeb 5, 2020

A massive network of shining aluminium hoops was set up by New York's East River against the backdrop of the city's famous skyline Tuesday (US time). The art installation, "New York Clearing," by Br...
Coronavirus delays film openings

FilmFeb 4, 2020

The distributor of “Beasts Clawing at Straws” on Tuesday announced the decision to tentatively postpone the movie’s release, originally scheduled for Feb. 12, due to the spread of a novel coronavirus...