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Sun, April 2, 2023 | 05:33

'In the Name of God' documentary roils entertainment industry

'In the Name of God' documentary roils entertainment industry

“In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal,” a Netflix documentary about heinous crimes committed by Korean cult leaders, is rocking the country's entertainment industry.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-03-12 16:08

BLACKPINK sets Guinness world record for most-streamed girl group on Spotify

BLACKPINK sets Guinness world record for most-streamed girl group on Spotify

K-pop girl group BLACKPINK was inscribed on the Guinness World Records as the most-streamed girl group on Spotify in the world, the group's agency said Saturday.

Entertainment & Arts | 2023-03-11 13:54

Film to be made about pioneering sculptor Kwon Jin-kyu

Film to be made about pioneering sculptor Kwon Jin-kyu

A documentary film examining the life and works of the pioneering realist sculptor Kwon Jin-kyu (1922-73) will go into production, according to film studio Myung Films.

Park Han-sol | 2023-03-10 16:51

BTS wins four medals at Japan Golden Disc Awards

BTS wins four medals at Japan Golden Disc Awards

K-pop supergroup BTS has won four trophies at the 37th Japan Golden Disc Awards, BigHit Music, the group's agency, said Friday.

2023-03-10 10:48

From Hyeri to Chaewon: New reality show captures K-pop stars' unique chemistry

From Hyeri to Chaewon: New reality show captures K-pop stars' unique chemistry

Local network ENA's new reality show, “HyeMiLeeYeChaePa,” will bring together K-pop stars and TV personalities in a unique high-energy way. The reality show, set to go on air this Sunday, will star four K-pop singers, Hyeri of Girl's Day, Miyeon of (G)I-DLE, Yena of IZ*ONE, and Chaewon of Le Sserafim, along with two TV personalities, Patricia Yiombi, and choreographer Leejung.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-10 08:30

Creator of 'Physical 100' reveals footage to refute rigging allegations

Creator of 'Physical 100' reveals footage to refute rigging allegations

In response to weeks of rumors that the final challenge of Netflix's survival show "Physical: 100" was rigged, the show's producers said the claims are “untrue.” The production team held a press conference on Thursday, where raw footage of the final match was revealed. This comes after Jung Hae-min, the runner-up of “Physical: 100” accused the production team of intervening i...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-09 17:17

BTS' RM featured in new song from Se So Neon leader

BTS' RM featured in new song from Se So Neon leader

K-pop superstar RM participated in "Smoke Sprite," a new solo single from indie rock duo Se So Neon's leader So!YoOn!, as the featured artist, the band's agency said Thursday.

2023-03-09 13:28

NewJeans songs surpass 1 bil. streams on Spotify

NewJeans songs surpass 1 bil. streams on Spotify

K-pop rookie NewJeans' songs have exceeded more than 1 billion combined streams on Spotify, its management agency said Thursday.

2023-03-09 10:05

Lee Ji-ah to show hardcore action in 'Pandora: Beneath the Paradise'

Lee Ji-ah to show hardcore action in 'Pandora: Beneath the Paradise'

Actress Lee Ji-ah will be playing the character of an assassin, showcasing hardcore action in tvN's new thriller series, “Pandora: Beneath the Paradise.” Created by star writer Kim Soon-ok, who scripted the hit series, "The Penthouse: War in Life" (2021), the upcoming series follows the revenge plot of a woman named Hong Tae-ra (Lee Ji-ah).

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-03-09 08:24

'Cultural commonalities between Japan, Korea led to anime boom in Korea'

'Cultural commonalities between Japan, Korea led to anime boom in Korea'

Makoto Shinkai, the filmmaker behind fantasy-adventure anime films such as “Your Name” (2016) and “Weathering with You” (2019), said Japan and Korea share cultural commonalities and that is why Japanese animated films are huge in Korea.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-08 17:47

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