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'Odyssey' Tickets Cost 100,000 Won… Korean Film Council Crackdowns on Scalpers at Special Screening Theaters
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) is taking steps to investigate the state of illegal ticket trading (scalping) at special screening venues in domestic movie theaters—such as IMAX, 4XD, and Dolby Cinema…
Movie Industry
Argos, Who Moved ‘Odyssey’ Audiences to Tears… Turns Out He’s a 15-Year Veteran “Veteran” Actor
In director Christopher Nolan’s new film *The Martian*, it’s not Matt Damon or Tom Holland, but an unexpected actor who is tugging at the heartstrings of audiences. It’s Argos, the loyal dog who waite…
Movie Industry
‘Hachuping’ Kicks Things Off, Followed by ‘Nanolist’ and ‘Ghost Band’… K-Anime’s Counterattack
The momentum of Korean animation is nothing short of remarkable. Following “Hatchuping,” which set the box office ablaze, a string of new releases are drawing audiences, including the sci-fi animation…
K-pop
Lisenne Donates 50 Million Won to Support Recovery Efforts Following Heavy Rainfall in Geoje City
The girl group Lisenne, who serve as promotional ambassadors for Geoje City, recently donated 50 million won to Geoje, which was recently hit by torrential rains.
Lissenne (Photo courtesy of The Mu…
K-pop
After Being Fined for Prostitution Charges, Gina Resumes Activities in Canada… Selected as MC for K-Pop Event
Singer Gina, who had suspended her activities after being fined for prostitution charges, is set to resume her career.
Gina (Photo: Gina’s social media)
On the 19th, the organizers of the “Kimch…
Movie Industry
Hollywood Also Chooses to Coexist with AI… Motion Picture Association of America Reaches First Copyright Agreement with ByteDance
The Hollywood film industry has reached its first-ever agreement with an artificial intelligence (AI) company regarding copyright protection.
A screenshot of an AI-generated video released by Direc…
K-pop
"Mr. Trot" Stars Return… Lim Young-woong, Young Tak, and Kim Hee-jae to Release New Albums Side by Side Next Month
Singers Lim Young-woong, Young Tak, and Kim Hee-jae are set to make their comebacks next month with new albums. It is drawing attention as an unusual scene unfolds, with singers who rose to stardom th…
Broadcasting News
Actor Hong Min-ki Categorically Denies Dating Violence and Insulting Fans: "I Will Press Charges for Stalking"
Actor Hong Min-gi has refuted the allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, Ms. A.
Hong Min-ki (Photo: News1)
Hong Min-ki’s agency, Fable Company, issued a statement on the 19th, saying, “We sincer…
Broadcasting News
"To You" Lee Yeol-eum: "A Valuable Experience… I’ll Greet You with My Best Self"
Actress Lee Yeol-eum shared her thoughts on the finale of “A Gift for You.”
On the 19th, through her agency, Namoo Actors, Lee Yeol-eum expressed her affection for the show, saying, “‘A Gift fo…
Broadcasting News
Yang Se-jong of "Chilling Romance" Shines Across Genres
Actor Yang Se-jong is showcasing a wide range of genres—from youth romances to crime dramas and even occult rom-coms—in *Chilling Romance*.
In tvN’s Saturday-Sunday drama *Creepy Romance*, Yang…