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Thu, October 29, 2020 | 05:46

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] K-culture becomes global cultural leader

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] K-culture becomes global cultural leader

The year was 2004. I was walking down a street in New York, where I served as the director of the local Korean Culture Center. A familiar tune from a shop caught my attention, and it did not take long for me to realize that it was from the soundtrack of the hit Korean TV show “Winter Sonata.”

Entertainment | 2020-10-28 17:27

30 models out of 77 survive 1st round of FACE of ASIA 2020

30 models out of 77 survive 1st round of FACE of ASIA 2020

For the past four weeks, 77 models from 24 Asian countries have been fiercely competing at the 'Untact Face of Asia 2020' - the world's very first virtual modeling festival hosted by the Asia Model Festival Organizing Committee (AMFOC) based in Seoul.

2020-10-28 17:21

Netflix vows to expand animation lineup

Netflix vows to expand animation lineup

Netflix has hinted at the possibility of joining hands with additional Korean animation production companies, its chief animation producer said Tuesday, while aiming to provide all kinds of such content to meet various audiences' preferences.

2020-10-28 16:41

ENHYPEN to debut on Nov. 30

ENHYPEN to debut on Nov. 30

K-pop boy band ENHYPEN - formed through Mnet's audition program I-LAND - is set to make its official debut next month, its management agency said Wednesday.

2020-10-28 13:20

TWICE explores boundaries between good and bad in new album

TWICE explores boundaries between good and bad in new album

TWICE, a popular K-pop group known for its catchy lyrics and colorful aesthetics, has released its second full album, a collection that invites listeners into the band's more daring side. ``Eyes Wide Open,'' released Monday, features 13 songs, including the lead single ``I Can't Stop Me.`` The all-female group, which debuted in 2015 and has achieved success in both Japan and ...

2020-10-28 09:27

Comedy film 'Samjin Company' floats to top of box office

Comedy film 'Samjin Company' floats to top of box office

The comedy film “Samjin Company English Class” has topped the local box office for six consecutive days since its release on Oct. 21. The film garnered about 400,000 ticket sales as of Monday, accumulating 3.4 billion won ($3 million). It landed on top with about 37,000 ticket sales on its opening day, taking 353 million won ($313,000).

2020-10-27 16:58

Refund Sisters: Latest K-pop sensation that fans are raving about

Refund Sisters: Latest K-pop sensation that fans are raving about

It depends on what you define K-pop as, but the Refund Sisters are probably not your typical K-pop stars. Brimming with confidence and bad girl vibes, nothing seems to daunt the group's four divas - soloists Uhm Jung-hwa and Lee Hyori, rapper Jessi and Hwasa of girl group MAMAMOO - who seem to get along pretty well despite their age gap and different backgrounds. In fact, the...

2020-10-27 15:53

Gong Yoo, Park Bo-gum's 'Seobok' is road movie of secret agent, human clone

Gong Yoo, Park Bo-gum's 'Seobok' is road movie of secret agent, human clone

The sci-fi action film “Seobok,” featuring Gong Yoo and Park Bo-gum, is the story of a growing relationship between a former intelligence agent who is terminally ill and the world's first human clone who possesses the secret to eternal life.

2020-10-27 15:31

SM unveils first member of soon-to-debut girl group

SM unveils first member of soon-to-debut girl group

SM Entertainment, which houses K-pop superstars including TVXQ and EXO, has unveiled the first member of its new girl group aespa. On Tuesday it disclosed on its Twitter several photos of Winter, 19, who has immediately generated buzz among K-pop followers.

2020-10-27 13:20

BTS' 2014 album lands on Billboard main albums chart

BTS' 2014 album lands on Billboard main albums chart

A 2014 EP album by K-pop megastar BTS has made a surprise debut on the Billboard main chart. "BTS' 'Skool Luv Affair' debuts at No. 12 on this week's Billboard 200. It's the group's 12th career entry on the chart," the U.S. music publisher said in a Twitter post updated Monday (U.S. time).

2020-10-27 10:11

BTS nominated for American Music Awards for 3rd year

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