Busan Fireworks Festival The Busan Fireworks Festival is scheduled to run from Dec. 24-31 in areas around Gwangalli Beach in Busan. The annual festival, which usually takes place in the fall, features high-tech laser light shows and a myriad of colorful fireworks. While most people flock to the beach for a closer view of the fireworks, some people choose to enjoy the festival from nearby mount...

“Before that happens, I wanted to give my children a memorable winter experience. They have not been able to enjoy proper outdoor activities since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Kim said. The waiting lines were long everywhere -- rental shops, cable lifts, restaurants and parking lots. “I am a beginner skier, so the level of the slopes did not really matter to me. But I did not expect ...

The 16-part series “Be Melodramatic” marked the highly anticipated small-screen drama return of director Lee Byoung-heon, the creator behind megahit film “Extreme Job,” one of the two domestic films to have reached 16 million tickets sold, along with “The Admiral: Roaring Currents.” The comedy series enjoyed a global viewership via Netflix after its last episode aired in September 2019. JTBC’s ...

“I didn’t want to achieve or gain something by becoming involved in reality programs. I created my YouTube channel to actively communicate and learn what my fans want to see from Rain and return their love and support. Joining ‘The Hungry and the Hairy’ was no different,” Rain added. The 10-part series will arrive on Netflix on Dec. 11. By Lee Si-jin ( sj_lee@heraldcorp.com )

Among the winners in other categories were Loopy, a pink character in “Pororo the Little Penguin,” created by Iconix; Pinkfong by Smartstudy; Naver Webtoon’s “The Whale Star”; and Kakao Page’s “Solo Leveling.” “I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to the individuals who have worked hard to develop and promote the Korean contents on a world stage. The creative contents in broadcast, films, ...

Bucheon International Comics Festival also featured a webtoon OST concert as one of its major programs, inviting musicians to give live performances. “I entered the world of webtoon after listening to Sandeul’s ‘Slightly Tipsy,’” a Sogang University student and a webtoon fan surnamed Lee, 25, told The Korea Herald on Tuesday. “After listening to such an amazing song, I became curious about webt...

A contemporary reimagining of Greek mythology, “Lore Olympus” has notched the No. 1 slot on the New York Times’ bestseller list. Naver Webtoon announced the listing in the graphic books and manga category on Tuesday. “Lore Olympus,” originally a romance webtoon created by New Zealand artist Rachel Smythe, was published in book form last month. The online comic was first released in 2018, when ...

As an increasing number of web comics make the jump from online to both local television channels and global over-the-top platforms, the rich storylines of the original works are once again enjoying the spotlight. While the web comics brought local broadcasters smash hit dramas, the success of the adaptations have also played an essential part in growing the popularity of webtoons. Web comics, ...

“I was about to shout out the word, ‘encore,’ after Lee Luli ended her last song,” a university graduate surnamed Park, 26, told The Korea Herald Friday. “It’s really disappointing that artists and fans are not able to talk to each other, but offline stages, like Live Club Day, certainly give artists and fans an opportunity to build a special bond amid the COVID-19 pandemic era.” Proving the fa...

The Seoul exhibition has the original wooden sign for his store, his early paintings, sculptures, prints, and a signature mural. The pop-up exhibition continues until Dec. 25, and is open from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Sundays. ( sj_lee@heraldcorp.com ) ( yunapark@heraldcorp.com ) ( hykim@heraldcorp.com )

While he jokingly said he was happy to exit the series early, leaving him less work to do, Yoo also revealed his desire to make a reappearance in the second season. “Don’t you guys think the series will become more interesting after I come back from hell?” the actor questioned the reporters. Toward the end of the interview, Yoo also shared his thoughts about the growing popularity of Korean con...

Incheon Romance Market Festival The Incheon Romance Market Festival is running through Dec. 26 at the north square at the Dongincheon Station and at the nearby market district. The fourth edition of the event provides various programs, including a free black and white photo studio and classic movies -- “Dr. No,” (1962) “The Magnificent Seven,” (1960) and “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” (1957) -- ...

“A lot of surprising events are happening with Korean content. As a comedian, I will do my best to create television and variety shows that can win both local and foreign viewers’ hearts,” a CJ ENM press release quoted comedian Yoo as saying. With the emergence of the omicron variant and the extended COVID-19 pandemic, the awards ceremony was held in private. BTS and Hwang were unable to attend...

Toward the end of the interview, the actor shared his thoughts about the last scene, in which Young-jae and his wife So-hyun protecting their child. “I recognize that many viewers debate over whether the scene represented God’s mistake or humans defeating God. Unlike the way that the series depicts the supernatural events as God’s punishment, I personally believed they are more like natural disa...

“Illegal distribution is a serious issue that hampers the growing webtoon market. We will put our utmost effort to protect the local webtoon platforms and encourage the creativity of the authors with various activities, including this campaign,” Kakao Entertainment said in a press release on Tuesday.