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Thu, October 6, 2022 | 13:50

Biopic of Korea's first Catholic priest to hit local theaters next month

A biopic centering on the life of Korea's first Catholic priest, Andrew Kim Dae-geon (1821-46), is set for theatrical release next month. Produced in celebration of the bicentenary of Kim's birth and UNESCO's recognition of him last year, “A Birth” charts the pilgrimage taken by the country's iconic religious leader in the early 19th-century Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910).

Park Han-sol | 2022-10-06 08:49

Korean immersive art exhibition to be held in HK

HONG KONG - D'strict, one of Korea's leading commercial design companies famous for its site-specific media art installations, will present its first overseas exhibition in Hong Kong on Oct. 7.

Park Ji-won | 2022-10-06 08:41

27th Busan Int'l Film Festival kicks off attracting stars, huge crowds of fans

BUSAN - The 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicked off Wednesday for a 10-day run, with thousands of actors, directors, other film industry members and fans packing the Busan Cinema Center for the opening ceremony. After two years of scaled-down events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this edition promises to be fully normalized for the first time in three years. A...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-10-05 21:14

Culture minister says will make decision on BTS' military service issue by December

Culture Minister Park Bo-gyoon said Wednesday his ministry will determine whether to give K-pop superstar BTS exemptions from active military service by December, after which the band's oldest member has to join the Army.

2022-10-05 17:11

World-famous orchestras to perform in Korea through December

As the most recent COVID-19 resurgence in Korea is slowing down, a number of internationally acclaimed orchestras are planning to visit the country and catch the ears of music lovers here. The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), one of the top 10 orchestras in the world, will perform in Seoul on Oct. 13 in celebration of the relocation of the LG Arts Center Seoul from Gangnam Di...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-10-05 17:09

[INTERVIEW] Singaporean producers help create stunning visual scenes for 'Little Women'

Korean dramas have been increasingly spotlighted by international audiences and the entertainment industry, with many of the programs becoming hugely successful, such as Netflix's biggest hit, “Squid Game,” last year. More and more Korean series are expanding their reach to overseas audiences, and their production is increasingly utilizing global locations as their stage to m...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-10-05 16:58

AKMU's Lee Chan-hyuk to debut as a soloist this month

Lee Chan-hyuk of the brother-sister K-pop duo AKMU will release his first solo album this month, the duo's agency said Wednesday.

2022-10-05 11:29

NCT 127 to showcase new single on ABC's 'Good Morning America'

K-pop boy group NCT 127 will appear on U.S. broadcaster ABC's "Good Morning America" next week to showcase its new single, the band's agency said Wednesday.

2022-10-05 11:28

Don Spike referred to prosecution on drug charges

Police referred Don Spike, a well-known K-pop composer and TV celebrity, to the prosecution on Wednesday on charges of purchasing and using methamphetamine on multiple occasions this year, officials said.

Entertainment & Arts | 2022-10-05 10:49

Red Velvet's Seulgi goes back and forth from good to evil in debut solo EP '28 Reasons'

“SG” are the initials for K-pop singer Seulgi's first name. But they also stand for “Snow White and Grimhilde” in her debut solo EP, “28 Reasons,” which hit store shelves Tuesday afternoon. By playing the dual role of a sweet princess and a wicked queen, the Red Velvet member juggles between her good and evil sides in her mini-album, revealing two contrasting aspects of herse...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-10-05 08:26

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