K-POP
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'Parasite' star Lee Sun-kyun's posthumous film conjures Korea's political upheaval
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) -Director Choo Chang-min's latest film takes a fresh approach to the watershed moments of political upheaval in Korea's modern history. "Land of Happiness," released last week, is set against the backdrop of the assassination of former strongman Park Chung-hee in the late 1970s. The courtroom drama intertwines fiction and history to explore how hegemonic power can distort truth. By examining the assassination through a legal lens, th
August 22, 2024 -
BTS member Suga to face music for alleged drunk driving
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Suga, a member of K-pop boy band BTS, is set to be summoned for questioning over allegations of drunk driving, police said Monday. The 31-year-old star was caught driving an electric scooter last week, sparking global debate about his future with the seven-member group. Suga, currently serving his mandatory military service in a public-sector desk job, issued an apology on Aug. 13, admitting that he drove the scooter after having dinner and drinks. T
August 20, 2024 -
Kim Min-hee wins best performance award at Locarno Film Festival
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - Actress Kim Min-hee won the best performance award at the Locarno International Film Festival which wrapped up over the weekend in Switzerland. She received the award for her role in "By the Stream," also known as "Suyoocheon" in Korean. Directed by Hong Sang-soo, the film deals with the story of a university lecturer asking her unemployed uncle to direct a skit. In her acceptance speech last Saturday, Kim expressed her gratit
August 19, 2024 -
Culture Ministry teams up with Interpol to combat illegal distribution of Korean content
SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday it will crack down on websites and platforms illegally distributing Korean content such as K-pop, Korean dramas and webtoons. To enforce this crackdown, it has collaborated with the National Police Agency and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). A Statista report revealed that the K-pop industry generated approximately 11 trillion won ($8.1 billion) in sales in 2022, while
August 19, 2024 -
BTS' 'Spring Day' garners 1 billion streams on Melon
SEOUL, August 14 (AJU PRESS) - BTS' hit song "Spring Day" has garnered 1 billion views on Melon, Korea's largest online music streaming site, the seven-member boy band's agency Big Hit Music said on Tuesday. Released in February 2017, the song carries a message of hope while waiting to reunite with a distant friend. The lyrics are known to be based on the autobiographical stories of members RM and Suga. The song was an instant hit at the time of its
August 14, 2024 -
Cannes-acclaimed director Park Chan-wook to reunite with Lee Byung-hun for new film
SEOUL, August 13 (AJU PRESS) - Director Park Chan-wook is set to begin shooting his new film later this week, the film's distributor CJ ENM said on Tuesday. The film, tentatively called "No Other Choice," is based on American writer Donald E. Westlake's novel "The Ax." Its story revolves around an office worker, played by actor Lee Byung-hun, who struggles to support his family as a breadwinner after suddenly losing his job. The film marks Park's r
August 13, 2024 -
Song by K-pop band with hearing impairment released to cheer for athletes at Paris Paralympics
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - Three-member boy band Big Ocean released their new song on Sunday, to coincide with the Summer Paralympics in Paris later this month. Released on Aug. 11, "Slow," an upbeat track with acoustic guitar and drums featuring sign language, aims to "convey hopeful messages to youngsters including athletes participating in the upcoming Paralympics," according to their agency. The first K-pop band with all three members having hearing im
August 12, 2024 -
Monks make debut as K-pop group to spread Buddhism
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - Some 10 monks and nuns have teamed up to promote Buddhism, starting their activities with a debut stage in the southern port city of Busan on Thursday, according to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The Korea's largest Buddhist organization said BTENS will help people find peace and solace through the religious method of meditation. "Korea topped the suicide rate among OECD countries. We pondered what we can do about this as religious peo
August 8, 2024 -
BTS' Suga apologizes for riding electric scooter under influence
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - Suga of K-pop boy band BTS apologized on Wednesday after his driver's license was revoked for riding an electric scooter under the influence. The 31-year-old, who is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service with a public-sector desk job, admitted he did not realize that riding a scooter after drinking was against the relevant laws. Suga explained that after having dinner and drinks the previous day, he rode the scooter for about 500 meter
August 7, 2024 -
Jeon Do-yeon shines in restrained revenge noir
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) -Actress Jeon Do-yeon demonstrated her versatility once again with her new film "Revolver," which hit local theaters this week. The revenge film revolves around a former cop, played by Jeon, who becomes embroiled in a corruption scandal and serves two years in prison instead of villains, lured by a hefty payout. Upon her release, she discovers that she has been betrayed and her promised rewards have vanished, leading her on a desperate chase to
August 7, 2024
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'Small gestures can make difference': Social entrepreneur helps isolated youth reconnect
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British Embassy in Seoul hosts investment blitz
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PHOTOS: World Gimbap Festival opens at Hangang Park
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South Korea grapples with rising number of discouraged youths
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OPINION: Anniversary year shows importance of NATO
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8,000 North Korean troops expected in combat 'in coming days,' UN envoy says
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Gang Dong-won embraces maturity after action-packed Netflix film
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South Korea condemns North Korea's ICBM test as violation of UN sanctions
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Flamboyant influencers mingle at Halloween party in Seoul
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PHOTOS: AI Content Festival opens at COEX in Seoul