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State film council under fire for shoddy probe into film industry blacklist

FilmApr 2, 2021

The Korean Film Council’s investigation into blacklisting of film industry figures has come under fire for failing to reflect victims’ voices and not dealing with all major cases. Filmmakers immedia...
[Today’s K-pop] Stray Kids rocks stage on “Kingdom: Legendary War”

K-popApr 2, 2021

Hoshi of Seventeen discussed his first solo mixtape on the day of its release. “I poured myself into it so that I could show the performance befitting [the role of] Seventeen’s performance team l...
TV series studio seeks W3b in damages for replacing lead actor after bullying scandal

TelevisionApr 2, 2021

The production studio of KBS' historical romance "River Where the Moon Rises" said Friday that it has filed a claim for damages against the agency of a lead actor who dropped out of the project after...
K-pop boy band Seventeen shines in 1st performance on Ellen DeGeneres show

K-popApr 2, 2021

K-pop boy band Seventeen made its first appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Thursday (US time), giving a performance of its 2019 smash song "Hit." The 13-member group, in black leather outfi...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

FilmApr 2, 2021

Godzilla vs. Kong (US) Opened March 25 Action Directed by Adam Wingard Godzilla and Kong are the last known active titans on Earth‘s surface. One day, Godzilla suddenly attacks secret lab Apex C...
Mnet’s ‘Kingdom: Legendary War’ to be a global K-pop festival amid COVID-19

K-popApr 1, 2021

Six boy bands vie for trophy in competition without elimination
[Today’s K-pop] Rose to unveil video for “Gone”

K-popApr 1, 2021

Lee Jinhyuk will be hosting an online showcase for his third EP, “[Scene 26],” April 5. It will be more than an online event that introduces new music, however, according to management company TO...
Will upcoming homegrown blockbusters bring audience back to cinemas?

FilmApr 1, 2021

Local movie theaters, which have been in the doldrums amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, are expected to get a fresh boost from several upcoming releases of homegrown blockbusters. The black-and-w...
BTS becomes 1st Korean artist to be nominated for Brit Awards

K-popApr 1, 2021

K-pop sensation BTS has added another feat to its long list of accolades, becoming the first Korean artist to be nominated for the annual Brit Awards. The seven-piece act was nominated for the inter...
[Today’s K-pop] Shinee to unveil repackaged 7th LP

K-popMar 31, 2021

Jessi’s music video for “What Type of X” notched 20 million views on YouTube on Wednesday. Her digital single came out on March 17 and shot straight to the top of YouTube’s trending worldwide cha...
S. Korean series 'Vincenzo' to remove controversial ad scene from overseas streaming services

TelevisionMar 31, 2021

Producers of the popular Korean TV series "Vincenzo" said Wednesday that they will remove the controversial scene featuring a Chinese product from overseas streaming services amid rising domestic ang...
'Dynamite' ties 'Gangnam Style' for longest charting K-pop song on Billboard Hot 100

K-popMar 31, 2021

The megahit BTS single "Dynamite" has tied the 2012 viral sensation "Gangnam Style" for the longest charting song by a South Korean act on Billboard's main singles chart. The disco-pop number, relea...
Music returns to live clubs in Hongdae

MusicMar 31, 2021

Live clubs in the Hongdae area will now be able to hold performances under the current social distancing scheme, as details of the infectious disease prevention and control measures have been changed...
Ballerino Kim Ki-min’s performance in Seoul canceled

TheaterMar 31, 2021

Ballerino Kim Ki-min will not perform at the staging of “La Bayadere” in Seoul in April, as the organizer said on Wednesday he was not granted an exemption from a mandatory two-week, self-quarantine ...
JTBC doubles down on denial of history distortion

TelevisionMar 31, 2021

Broadcaster JTBC on Tuesday hit back at criticisms of history distortion by releasing part of its plot for their upcoming drama “Snowdrop.” “Snowdrop,” a romance drama featuring actor Jung Hae-in an...