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Thu, April 19, 2018 | 22:53

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Queer film makes splash in Korea

An Italian “queer film,” “Call Me By Your Name,” is making a meaningful feat in local theaters. The coming-of-age film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, secured less than 200 screens across the country, but succeeded in attracting over 90,000 viewers in a week. The film, which tells the story of two young men falling in love, is playing at 155 screens. It has drawn 93,058 people since its March 22 release, becoming the sixth most-viewed film here as of Thursday.

Movies | 2018-03-31 11:40

Musicals sell themselves on shopping channels

Musical tickets are on sale on TV shopping channels to reach out to potential theatergoers. With the growing competition among theaters, Korea's musical theater productions are taking their promotions to a new level. They see home shopping channels as an effective marketing tool so they team up with the channels to sell tickets and gain popularity.

Entertainment | 2018-03-30 16:09

So Ji-sub applauded for charity, tax report

The South Korean tax authority recognized actor So Ji-sub Thursday for faithfully paying his taxes and for his charity work.

Entertainment | 2018-03-30 14:53

Rise of K-pop singers: from low culture 'ttanttara' to artists

Amid the glitz and glamour of show business, people there have long lived in their own shadow. Actors, actresses and singers were characterized as “ttanttara,” a derogatory term referring to people involved in low culture. The term originated in show business in the 1960s.

Entertainment | 2018-03-29 16:32

Actress Choi stuns fans with surprise secret wedding

In a shock announcement, Choi, 43, wrote on her official website: “March 29. This is the first day I start a new beginning with my life partner.”

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-03-29 15:24

Photos released: Choi Ji-woo's secret wedding [PHOTOS]

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Movies | 2018-03-29 14:27

Actress Oh Yeon-seo, actor Kim Beom 'in early blush of romance'

Their agencies confirmed their romance on Thursday, saying: “They are in the early blush of romance.”

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-03-29 13:58

Ready Player One; Seven Years of Night; The Bachelors; Be With You; Pacific Rim Uprising

Movies | 2018-03-29 11:11

Classical Concerts; Big Tickets; Pop & Jazz; Plays & Musicals; Dance; Clubs

Performances | 2018-03-29 11:08

Traditional; Museums; Art Exhibitions; Kids; Sports Games; Horseracing

Exhibitions | 2018-03-29 11:06

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