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Thu, June 27, 2019 | 11:04

Blockbuster 'Arthdal Chronicles' under fire for similarity with famous dramas, films

The blockbuster fantasy series "Arthdal Chronicles" has been struggling not only with its lower-than-expected viewership ratings but with a ballooning controversy over its apparent resemblance to famous TV dramas and movies.

Entertainment | 2019-06-11 14:53

[INTERVIEW] Actors want their cut from YouTube reruns

The Korea Broadcasting Actors Union (KBAU), the labor union of about 5,000 actors, comedians, and broadcasters, has been striving to claim the entertainers' rights since the union's establishment in 1988. Appearance fees are one of the most crucial issues it deals with.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-06-11 14:30

Violinist Lim Ji-young says music is her destiny

Violinist Lim Ji-young surprised the world when she won the first prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2015, one of the most prestigious competitions, when she was only 20. At the time she was studying in Korea at the Korea National University of Arts under the supervision of professor Kim Nam-yun.

Anna J. Park | 2019-06-10 17:09

Song Joong-ki cast for blockbuster space movie

Actor Song Joong-ki returns to the big screen after a two-year hiatus since the 2017 film “Battleship Island.”

2019-06-10 16:51

GFriend to release album on July 1

K-pop girl band GFriend is set to release its seventh mini-album “FEVER SEASON” on July 1. “The members will display their passion in the sweltering summer,” a spokesperson for agency Source Music said Monday. “They have spent long time tuning up for the new release.”

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-06-10 16:39

Park Hyung-sik starts mandatory military service

Singer and actor Park Hyung-sik joined an army boot camp to start his mandatory military service, Monday, United Artists Agency said. Park, 29, will serve in the Capital Defense Command after completing four-weeks of basic army training.

Entertainment | Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-06-10 16:26

Actor Kim Soo-hyun to be discharged July 1

Actor Kim Soo-hyun, 31, will return to civilian life on July 1 after finishing 21 months of mandatory military duty. “Kim has been reviewing a range of works ahead of the discharge,” a spokesperson for his agency KEYEAST said in a press release Monday. “He has already clinched a contract with a beauty brand.”

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-06-10 16:22

Universal Ballet to perform 'Swan Lake' in France

The Universal Ballet Company (UBC) will perform “Swan Lake” at the Palais des Congres in Paris, France, from June 21-23, on the occasion of its 35th anniversary. The tour is organized by Valery Colin and the production company Val Prod invited the UBC on their expense for the four performances.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-06-10 15:44

Kang Daniel poised for solo debut

Kang Daniel, a former member of the disbanded boyband WannaOne, said he will soon unveil a schedule for his solo debut, giving a sneak peek into his project for his fans. Kang, who recently won a legal dispute with his former agency LM Entertainment, announced his forthcoming return to music through Instagram live. Although the live broadcast aired only for four minutes, it a...

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-06-10 15:17

'Parasite' likely to be remade into US drama series

Following the previous globally acclaimed film "Snowpiercer," director Bong Joon-ho's latest, Cannes-winning "Parasite" is presumed to become his second flick to be dramatized in the United States. Winning the top Palme d'Or prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the film was sold to film distributors in 192 foreign countries, becoming the most exported South Korean film ...

2019-06-09 17:56

Palme d'Or-winning 'Parasite' on its way to topping 7 million admissions

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