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Fri, February 26, 2021 | 14:05

Netflix shows confidence in streaming war, unveils must-watch original series

The streaming giant Netflix is showing confidence about its prospects in the Korean entertainment market in 2021, despite fierce competition expected among over-the-top (OTT) service providers as several global payers, including Disney Plus, are gearing up to enter the market.

Entertainment | 2021-02-26 09:04

KOCCA to invest 22.4 bil. won this year in developing game content

The government will invest a total of 22.4 billion won ($20 million) this year to support the game industry, the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) announced Wednesday.

Trend | 2021-02-24 15:34

Review: Coming-of-age book untangles protagonist's inner self

Making up the book's title as well as the protagonist's first name, the term “dok-dae” is a Korean word that can also mean a one-on-one meeting. Kim Dong-ha's novel candidly follows Dok-dae's own “private consultation” with his inner self, as the boy sees his mother leave him and witnesses the incompetence of his father, highlighted by his domineering grandmother.

Books | 2021-02-23 16:50

Eco-friendly boom reaches entertainment industry

Sustainability has already emerged as a trendy theme in today's corporate practices. But its significance has been made especially apparent amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The standstill in tourism and reduced carbon emissions due to lockdowns and travel bans have resulted in reduced air pollution, albeit temporarily, and wildlife filling the vacuum of human presence in...

Trend | 2021-02-23 09:03

Kimchi feud: Korea rallies support from foreign envoys

With regard to cultural diplomacy to strengthen their claim on the fermented dish kimchi, China is overt, whereas South Korea is discreet. On Jan. 3, Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun raised the eyebrow of Koreans with his “odd” social media post. He uploaded photos featuring himself making kimchi.

Trend | 2021-02-21 16:32

Exploring pandemic psyche in art: When you breathe out, people are frightened

In normal times, breathing is recognized as a central force of life. But in the seemingly endless days of the COVID-19 pandemic, that same process of delivering air into and out of our lungs has transformed into a threatening source of anxiety and conflict. The possibility of very real danger lurks in every breath let out.

Arts | 2021-02-17 17:00

K-pop stars to walk on digital runway for Korean designers at New York Fashion Week

Boy bands TXT's Yeonjun and WayV's YangYang will walk in the digital runway show Concept Korea F/W 2021, part of the official program for New York Fashion Week (NYFW), showing creations by Korean designers hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fashion | 2021-02-16 15:36

Why K-pop girl groups resort to 'feminine' appeal ― can they escape it?

How does the camera typically gaze at K-pop female idols? What are some of the archetypal adjectives associated with girl groups? Why is it rarer for female idol members to produce their own songs? And is being called 'elf' and 'goddess' really a compliment for girl groups?.

Books | 2021-02-16 09:05

How Malaysian musicians localized K-pop lyrics with Islamic twist

As K-pop continues to cultivate its worldwide appeal among diverse racial, cultural and age groups, the genre's artistic expressions have frequently clashed with local cultural values, especially in socially conservative Islamic nations. Although K-pop has its own conservative elements, there's certainly a more explicit side to it as well: lyrics laced with sexual innuendos, ...

K-pop | 2021-02-15 09:02

'Space Sweepers' webtoon premieres in 4 countries

After Korea's first sci-fi blockbuster set in space, “Space Sweepers,” conquered Netflix's global Top Movies chart just a day after its debut, Daum and Kakaopage launched the international premiere of a webtoon based on the film's premise, with the same title and characters, in North America, Japan, Indonesia and France, Feb. 8.

Movies | 2021-02-09 16:11

[INTERVIEW] Song Joong-ki says filming 'Space Sweepers' was learning experience

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