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Two webtoons to catch up on before watching drama series during Chuseok holiday

TelevisionSept 19, 2021

The upcoming Netflix series “Hellbound” is also based on a webtoon of the same title written by Yeon Sang-ho and drawn by Choi Kyu-seok. The original webtoon tells a unique story of supernatural eve...
Lisa's 'Lalisa' tops global YouTube music chart

MusicSept 19, 2021

The debut solo release “Lalisa” from K-pop girl group Blackpink member Lisa was ranked No. 1 on global YouTube music charts in its first week, the singer‘s agency YG Entertainment said Sunday. “Lali...
BIFF plans to go back to normal

FilmSept 18, 2021

Huh explained that all invited features will be shown in six selected theaters in Busan and will not be screened online. Only short films will be made available for online screening on platforms YouT...
MBC’s ‘The Wild Idol’ aims to open up new horizons for survival audition shows

TelevisionSept 17, 2021

Kim Jong-kook, who is the main host and also on the panel, appeared at the online press conference and shared how he believes the show is breaking barriers. “As you all could guess, the auditions we...
NCT 127 gifts fans a boxful of joy with ‘Sticker’

K-popSept 17, 2021

From the 11-track album, most of the band picked the last track and fan song “Promise You” as their favorite. With the song’s Korean title “When We Meet Again,” Doyoung explained, “It conveys the lo...
[Today’s K-pop] NCT127 poised to show another side with 3rd LP

K-popSept 17, 2021

Youngjae of GOT7 announced on Friday that he will come out with his first solo album on Oct. 5. He uploaded a short teaser trailer that gave a glimpse of him working on his music, writing and era...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

FilmSept 17, 2021

Miracle: Letters to the President (Korea) Opened Sept. 15 Drama Directed by Lee Jang-hoon In a small remote village in North Gyeongsang Province, there were no stations or pedestrian roads. Peop...
[Today’s K-pop] NCT127’s 3rd LP sells over 2 million in preorders

K-popSept 16, 2021

Woodz, also known as Cho Seungyeon, will return with new music on Oct. 5, announced agency Yue Hua Entertainment on Thursday. The company uploaded a black poster with a mysterious white logo rese...
[Herald Interview] T1 Teddy ready to compete at Worlds 2021

esportsSept 16, 2021

Park, who participated in his first international event at the Mid-Season Invitational 2019, the second-biggest LoL annual event, said he is excited and focused for the upcoming Worlds 2021. “After ...
tvN ‘Hometown’ to present orchestrated mystery with unique storyline

TelevisionSept 16, 2021

Han said she felt no pressure when choosing her next project. “Some of my friends and colleagues were worried about my next step after Oscar-winning film ‘Minari.’ I was fully aware that the success...
Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ turns childhood games into bloody survival battles

FilmSept 16, 2021

Asked why he chose Squid Game for the title of his upcoming series, Hwang said it is the most physical game and his personal favorite among many childhood games. “I thought the game was a perfect me...
[Photo News] BTS, Seventeen invite fans to find respite in nature

K-popSept 15, 2021

The event, which kicked off on Sept. 3, runs until Oct. 31 at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, western Seoul.
Idol bands pop-up in Seoul to put fans at ease amid pandemic

K-popSept 15, 2021

Entertainment companies branch out to offline pop-up stores to garner fans and customers, department stores catch on with agencies to collaborate
[Today’s K-pop] BTS to host online concert next month

K-popSept 15, 2021

Jo Yuri of now-disbanded IZ*ONE announced on Wednesday that she will be teaming up with Lee Seokhoon of SG Wannabe. She uploaded a black poster that simply stated “Jo Yuri With Lee Seok Hoon” in ...
KBS Symphony Orchestra set for 4th season

MusicSept 15, 2021

Orchestra to wrap up 2021 with Beethoven’s ‘Choral’