Korean War and postwar situation have spawned films across genres but critics question whether this is sustainable long term

Twice members showed support from the very early stage of the album’s making, Nayeon said, bringing food and gifts to her music video shooting and giving advice on all the productions, from album jacket options to music videos and dance practices. “It was really encouraging when the members advised me on parts that I found handling alone. There were many setbacks as I had to do what nine people ...

V of BTS left for Paris on Friday to attend spring-summer 2023 menswear shows. He has been invited by Celine, whose menswear show will be held on June 26. V and close friend and actor Park Bogum are to sit in the front row as special guests. The French house’s director of couture and events started following the artist recently, raising expectations from fans for a collaboration. Utz post...

The musical features actors that are not only talented in singing and dancing, but also with taekwondo abilities of a competitive level. Twenty-two actors went through six months of training to prepare for their roles. Among the actors, five are professionally trained taekwondo athletes. For former taekwondo national athlete Um Ji-min, in particular, who is a part of the World Taekwondo Demonstr...

The KNIGA, fully funded by the government, was officially founded in 2008, after being operated as a preliminary school for Korea National University of Arts for several years. With three campuses across the country, the KNIGA currently has nearly 100 young students of classical music. Another pillar that supports young musicians is the Kumho Cultural Foundation’s programs for musical prodigies...

Lightyear (US) Opened June 15 Drama Directed by Angus MacLane While spending years attempting to return home, legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg, who aims to steal his fuel source. To fight against Zurg, Buzz Lightyear embarks on an adventure alongside ambitious recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby and his robot companion Sox. The Witch: Part 2...

Billlie will put out new music through a new project whipped up by Yoon Jongshin, head producer of agency Mystic Story, in mid-July. The seven bandmates of the girl group have finished shooting a music video and are in the final stages of preparing to officially return, the company said Thursday. Yoon participated in producing the group’s song, offering a new perspective on its unique narrati...

“I thought it would be a tough journey because it was the first time penning all five songs at the same time, but the experience itself was fresh rather than being tough. The only difference I felt was making a physical album and coming up with new activities,” he said. Leading the five-track album is “Reference,” which the singer described as “a song dedicated to didactic people.” “The words t...

Though the broadcast format remains the same, the location will change from Seoul to Seogwipo, Jeju Island. A new group of seniors will star in the show. In addition to the cast’s daily life, “Oops! We Forgot Your Order 2” will also feature the beautiful nature and scenery of the island. As the upcoming documentary is jointly produced by KBS and global media brand A+E Networks, the series will b...

American pop star Billie Eilish will hold a one-day concert in Seoul in August, the concert's organizer said Thursday. The show will take place at 8 p.m. at Gocheok Sky Dome on Korean Liberation Day on Aug. 15, a holiday that commemorates the Korean liberation from Japanese colonial rule 77 years ago, Hyundai Card said. It will be her second concert in South Korea since the first one held on Au...

Singer-turned-actor Ivy will hold a solo concert for the first time in 15 years in August, her management agency, Creative i, said on Thursday. The upcoming concert, titled “Next Page,” will take place at Nodeul Live House on Nodeul Island, central Seoul, on Aug. 13-14, the agency said in a statement. “Ivy will deliver a heartfelt performance on stage with her beloved fans for the first time in...

Girl group VIVIZ will put out its second EP next month, the group's management agency said Thursday. The EP titled "Summer Vibe" will hit various music services at 6 p.m. on July 6, Big Planet Made said. It will be the first release from the band since its first EP, "Beam of Prism," in February. The trio aims to become the new summer queen of the K-pop scene with the new EP after returning wit...

Rookie girl group Kep1er sold more than 153,000 copies of its second EP on the first day of its release, a record for the six-month-old group. The EP “Doublast” consists of five songs that span across genres from pop dance to R&B. Main track “Up!” is full of energy and freshness, inviting listeners to enjoy summer on “Kep1er Island.” The nine members admitted that they hoped to win first ...

Co-ed quartet Kard on Wednesday made its full group comeback after nearly two years with the new album “Re:,” through which the group hopes to embark on a new start of their musical journey. The four bandmates, consisting of two female members Minseo and Jiwoo alongside male members BM and J. Seph -- said they felt like they were redebuting in preparing the new album, so named the album “Re:.” ...

The PyeongChang International Peace Film Festival is to begin its six-day run on Thursday in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province. It is the fourth iteration of the annual film festival since being founded in 2019, based on the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics’ primary aim of building world peace. “Olga,” by French director Elie Grappe, will open the film festival. The story revolves around a Ukrainia...