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Bong Joon-ho: "Where else can you see a movie like this?"… A Flurry of Praise for 'Hope'
Director Bong Joon-ho continued to praise the film “Hope.” During a post-screening Q&A session with Director Na Hong-jin on the film’s opening day, he repeatedly lauded the film’s direction, action se…
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"A Night Without an Umbrella" Instead of "Umbrella"... New "Monsoon Song" Tops the Charts [Star in Focus]
New songs unrelated to the rainy season are appearing one after another in the top ranks of major music charts. As the rainy season sets in, songs produced as so-called “rainy season songs” are gainin…
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"We Will Usher in the Era of K-Trot, Building on K-Pop’s Success"... Korea Trot Producers Association Officially Launched
“As the association representing Korea’s trot music producers, we will forge a new future.”
Shi Seong-woong, chairman of the Korea Trot Producers Association, is vigorously waving the association’s…
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Ki-an 84 Releases Duet with Gangnam Titled "Chicken and Her"
Webtoon artist and TV personality Ki-an 84 is set to release a duet song with singer and TV personality Gangnam.
(Photo: SHGOLD COMPANY, Ki-an84)
According to their agency, AOMG, on the 16th at …
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Roy Kim to Perform at K-Sport Dome… November Year-End Concert Confirmed
Singer-songwriter Roy Kim is set to perform at the KSPO DOME (Gymnastics Arena).
(Photo courtesy of DEUL)
According to his agency, DEUL, on the 16th, Roy Kim will hold a two-day solo year-end co…
Movie Industry
Park Chan-wook’s “There’s Nothing We Can Do,” 19-Minute Extended Cut Released Today
Director Park Chan-wook’s film “I Can’t Help It” is returning to theaters in an extended cut that is 19 minutes longer than the theatrical version.
Poster for the film “I Can’t Help It.” (Photo = C…
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JYP Unveils First Three Members of New Girl Group "Our Birthday"
JYP Entertainment (JYP) unveiled three members of its new girl group, OURBIRTHDAY, on the 16th.
(Photo courtesy of Init Entertainment)
On the same day, JYP released an introductory video for OUR…
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BB Girls Make a Comeback Today with Their Refreshing New Song "Body Wave"
The group BBGIRLS (Min-young, Eun-ji, Yuna) is set to make a comeback on the 16th with a single featuring their new song “Body Wave.”
(Photo = GLG)
(Photo = GLG)
“Body Wave” is BBGIRLS’ fir…
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Park Jin-young Releases New Summer Song 'Wet'… Also Teases 'Waterbomb' Performance
Singer and music producer Park Jin-young is making a comeback with his new song “WET.”
(Photo = Waterbomb)
According to his agency, JYP Entertainment, on the 16th, Park Jin-young will release a …
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Adults Love 'Hope,' Kids Love 'Minions'… Summer Box Office Sees a Double Hit
The summer box office is seeing distinct trends emerge among different audience segments. Adult audiences are flocking to the Korean blockbuster “Hope,” while families are heading to see the animated …