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South Korean sci-fi bestseller inks six-figure film deal with Warner Bros
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K-pop, K-drama ― and K-housing?
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French authorities set to investigate harassment of South Korean livestreamer in Toulouse
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South Korea's first deaf news anchor joins KBS newsroom
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Four K-pop stars adorn Met Gala
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Trump's film tariffs might actually help South Korea
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'Yumi's Cells' to return for season 3
Tving’s hit original series "Yumi's Cells" is returning for a third season. Set to premiere in the first half of 2026, the upcoming installment arrives three years after the second season wrapped, reuniting fans with actor Kim Go-eun as the series' main lead, Yumi. Director Lee Sang-yeob and writers Song Jae-jung and Kim Kyung-ran, the creative team behind the first two seasons, are also confirmed to return. Season 3 will pick up with Yumi having realized her longtime dream of becoming a writer,
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'Yadang' becomes most-viewed 2025 film in S. Korea
"Yadang: The Snitch" has become the most-watched theatrical release of the year in South Korea, surpassing Bong Joon-ho's Hollywood film "Mickey 17," the Korean movie's distributor said Tuesday. Starring Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Hae-jin and Park Hae-joon, the crime thriller had reached 3,015,000 admissions as of Tuesday morning, edging past "Mickey 17," which drew 3,013,000, according to Plus M Entertainment. Directed by Hwang Byeong-guk, "Yadang" centers on the intertwined ambitions of a cunning crimi
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Designing contemporary hanok inspired by 'madangjip'
From the street level, the building looks like one of many cafes in the city with glass walls on three sides. Perhaps its pillars hint at an unusual structure. It is only once more of the building comes into view as you approach it, that you are struck by its unique appearance. Jinkwansa Korean Cultural Experience Center is a contemporary hanok building located at the entrance of Jinkwansa, a Buddhist temple nestled in the foot of Bukhansan. Its traditional tiled roof and wooden lattice windows
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Comic action 'Hi-Five' readies for release amid star's absence
The press conference for the upcoming superhero comedy "Hi-Five" convened Monday at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Seoul, with director Kang Hyung-cheol and his cast in attendance. Conspicuously absent was Yoo Ah-in, who has vanished entirely from public view following his drug conviction in September. "I wanted to make a fun, entertaining film — the kind you'd find in video rental shops back in the day," said Kang, explaining his vision. "I've been fortunate enough to direct several films, a
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Matthew Bourne’s all-male ‘Swan Lake’ returns to Korea for 30th anniversary
Matthew Bourne’s groundbreaking "Swan Lake" — the ballet that catapulted the British choreographer to international fame — is returning to Korea for the first time in six years to mark its 30th anniversary. Reimagined with a menacing and powerful male ensemble of swans in place of the traditional female corps de ballet, the production has garnered both critical acclaim and popular attention worldwide. Since its Korean debut in 2005, the production has been staged four times in the country, drawi
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French authorities set to investigate harassment of South Korean livestreamer in Toulouse
Prosecutors in Toulouse, France, have requested a police investigation into the harassment of a South Korean livestreamer who was verbally abused while broadcasting in the city last week, an incident that has drawn widespread criticism in both South Korea and France. According to French news outlet Le Figaro on Sunday, Toulouse prosecutor David Charmatz said he has referred the case to the regional police department for investigation as a possible assault, which could involve racist and sexist m
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Trump's film tariffs might actually help South Korea
On May 4, US President Donald Trump declared 100 percent tariffs on all foreign-made films, arguing that aggressive incentives from other countries were driving productions abroad and threatening the survival of the US film industry. No additional information has since been provided on how the tariffs will be imposed and the lack of details in the announcement has drawn backlash from governments and entertainment industries around the world. France’s culture minister has since pledged to defend
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T1 to host weekend of gaming, entertainment at Inspire Arena in July
South Korean esports powerhouse T1, home to global icon Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, is set to bring fans a weekend of gaming and entertainment with the 2025 LCK Road Show T1 Homeground this July. Presented by T1 Entertainment & Sports, the operator of the esports team, the three-day festival will take place July 25-27 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, offering fans access to live matches, fan activations and live performances. The event kicks off July 25 with T1’s League of Legends Championship Korea mat
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Can multistory hanok be defined as traditional Korean housing?
Hanok, the architectural style of traditional Korean homes, is of a premodern time since when the way people live has changed drastically, which means hanok must evolve to continue to house those living in the 21st century. Hwang Doo-jin, the director of Doojin Hwang Architects who has won two grand prizes in the National Hanok Competition held by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, for Mokgyeongheon and the L residence, told The Korea Herald that he believes that hanok's evoluti
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Yewol invites viewers to discover spirit of craftsmanship
In the world of craft, the "craftsman spirit," scored by dedication, attention to detail and skill, has long been a central value, playing an essential role in cultivating talent, innovation and creativity. Yet, as trend-driven and visually striking works take center stage, the core spirit has slowly slipped from view. Aiming to bring back authentic craftsmanship, the Yeol Korean Heritage Preservation Society is running an exhibition titled "The Heart of Craft" at Yeol Bukchonga, a cultural comp
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South Korean sci-fi bestseller inks six-figure film deal with Warner Bros
Cheon Seon-ran’s heartwarming science fiction novel "A Thousand Blues" is headed for the big screen in the US. Hubble, the literary imprint of Seoul-based East-Asia Publishing, said Saturday that it had signed a film adaptation deal with Warner Bros. Pictures, and that the novel is "now on track to meet a global audience on screen." The Hollywood studio behind blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter and Dune, is said to have been drawn to the novel’s "original and compelling" storytelling. D
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In pursuit of wellness
PYEONGTAEK, Gyeonggi Province — Tucked away from the usual tourist trails, a three-story building stands steeped in mountain greenery and calm. Overlooking the mountains and the meandering river is the Meditation Room, where a handful of guests sit on legless floor chairs, their eyes closed. The only sound in the silent room is the sound of deep breathing at regular intervals. “It’s liberating,” says Kim Mi-hye, one of the six guests meditating at Trivium, a wellness center that primarily offers
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'Cheong:' The hidden secret behind Korean food
Syrup is a common pantry staple in many countries, typically drizzled over foods like pancakes, waffles, crepes and other baked goods, or even on top of ice cream. The sweet liquid is also used in other culinary applications, such as glazes and desserts. But in Korean cuisine, syrup plays an essential role. Though often used as a replacement for sugar, adding a sweet and fruity flavour, it can also add acidity or umami to dishes depending on the ingredients used. 'Cheong:' Next big thing in culi
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Interview: Bella Kim and poetry of identity
Rarely does an actor encounter a role that mirrors their own life experience with uncanny precision, especially for a debut performance. For Bella Kim, who plays the lead role in the French-Korean film "Winter in Sokcho" that recently made its Korean premiere at the Jeonju International Film Festival, the boundary between character and self proved remarkably thin. When Kim arrives at a cafe in Jeonju, having navigated through a sudden downpour, she carries herself with the effortless poise you'd
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Interview: Jerome Yoo's dreamlike vision
Jerome Yoo bends precisely at 90 degrees, utters a greeting of "annyeong haseyo," then straightens up with a mischievous grin. Dressed in matching blue denim with a statement watch glinting on his wrist, he looks more like a college student on cultural exchange than a filmmaker on the festival circuit. A promising voice in Canadian independent cinema for some time, the 31-year-old's artistic footprint extends well beyond his casual appearance. "Mongrels," Yoo's feature debut, had already collect
May 10, 2025