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K-pop
Jeong Eun-ji, Young K, Mimi… Solo Idols’ “Songwriting Showdown”
One of the key themes of this summer’s idol solo battle is “songwriting.” Artists such as Apink’s Jung Eun-ji, DAY6’s Young K, and Oh My Girl’s Mimi are leading this trend with solo releases in which …
K-pop
Former BB Girls Member Nam Yoo-jung Remakes Jewelry’s “I Really Like You”
Nam Yoo-jung, a former member of the girl group BB Girls, has covered Jewelry’s “I Really Like You.”
(Photo courtesy of R&D Company)
(Photo courtesy of R&D Company)
According to her agency,…
Movie Industry
Reading, Lectures, All-Night Screenings… Movie Theaters Also Ride the 'Heat Wave Boom'
Amid the ongoing heatwave, movie theaters are evolving beyond mere venues for watching films into “Guk-cance” (a portmanteau of “theater” and “vacation”) hotspots where people can enjoy both a summer …
K-pop
Following Up on the Mega-Hit “404”… Kiki: “We Want to Be a Group People Look Forward to Seeing Next”
The group KiiiKiii has unveiled a new direction to follow up on the mega-hit success of their previous album, “404” (New Era). Having rapidly established their presence since their debut, the group is…
K-pop
RBW Restructures Labels… WM Entertainment Becomes Strange Lab; Oh My Girl to Be Managed by DSP
RBW is restructuring its in-house label operations. WM Entertainment will change its name to “StrangeLab,” and DSP Media will take over the production and management of the group Oh My Girl, which has…
Broadcasting News
Ha Young Cancels Interview the Day Before Liberation Day Amid Controversy Over Her Great-Grandfather’s Pro-Japanese Activities
Actress Ha Young canceled her interview for the Netflix series "Such a Shitty Love" after allegations surfaced that her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, had collaborated with the Japanese during the co…
Broadcasting News
"Tony Award"-winning playwright Park Cheon-hyu joins forces with Ryu Seung-ryong and Oh Jung-se… Signs exclusive contract with Prain TPC
Six-time Tony Award-winning musical writer Park Cheon-hyu has joined Prain TPC.
Park Cheon-hyu (Photo courtesy of Prain TPC)
On the 11th, Prain TPC announced, “We have signed an exclusive contra…
Movie Industry
"The Assassin(s)" Stars Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho Confirmed to Attend the 51st Toronto International Film Festival
Director Hur Jin-ho’s new film, *The Assassin(s)*, will have its world premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.
Poster for the film “Assassins” (Photo courtesy of Hive Media Corp.)…
Broadcasting News
Historian Shim Yong-hwan: "Ha Young's Great-Grandfather Is Not Someone to Be Respected, but Labeling Him a Pro-Japanese Collaborator Is Dangerous"
Historian Shim Yong-hwan, director of the History N Education Research Institute, shared his thoughts on the criticism actress Ha Young is facing over allegations that her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-…
Broadcasting News
Lee Seung-gi's Camp Clarifies Controversy Over Construction Costs for Jangchung-dong Building: "Payment Has Already Been Made to the Contractor"
The representatives of singer and actor Lee Seung-gi have refuted claims by a subcontractor involved in the construction of a new building in Jangchung-dong, Seoul, alleging unpaid construction fees, …