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Miky Lee Honored with Asian Hall of Fame’s Centennial Medal for Pioneering Global K-Culture

LOS ANGELES — CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Miky Lee was honored with the prestigious Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement at the 2026 Asian Hall of Fame gala, held in Los Angeles on November 5.
The Harsh Reality of K-Pop: Why Small Agency Idols Struggle to Survive Beyond Three Years

While South Korea's K-pop wave continues to conquer global charts, a recent academic study highlights a stark disparity in the industry: nearly nine out of ten idol groups originate from small and

K-Pop Giants Unite: Joint Venture Formed to Organize Mega-Festival 'Phenomenon'

SEOUL — South Korea’s entertainment powerhouses—HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment—have officially teamed up to establish a dedicated corporate ent

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Ulsan Jung-gu Youth Arts Festival to Kick Off with 'Last Vacance' Theme: The 2025 Ulsan Jung-gu Youth Arts Festival is set to be held on Saturday, September 13, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Youth Street in S ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.13

Lee Ju-ran's 'Winter Garden' Wins 19th Kim Yu-jeong Literary Award: SEOUL - Novelist Lee Ju-ran (41) has been named the recipient of the 19th Kim Yu-jeong Literary Award. According to the Kim Yu-je ...; Shin Yeju 2025.09.12

Billboard Charts Dominated by K-Pop and 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Soundtrack: LOS ANGELES — The soundtrack for Netflix's animated hit series 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' continues its historic run, with eight ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.10

Lim Young-woong's Seoul Concert Sells Out, Proving His Immense Ticket Power: Singer Lim Young-woong's Seoul concert has completely sold out. According to his agency, Mulgogi Music, tickets for Lim Young-woo ...; Shin Yeju 2025.09.10

The 16th Asan National Fringe Festival: Asan, South Chungcheong Province – The city of Asan will host the 16th annual Asan National Fringe Festival, a vibrant celeb ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.09

The Guarania, a traditional Paraguayan music style, in guitars: A special exhibition was held at El Cabildo Cultural Center in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. The exhibition celebrates ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.09.08

Teletuturo Aims to Expand Overseas with Self-Produced Dramas: Paraguayan broadcaster Telefuturo is seeking to enter the overseas market with its self-produced dramas (ficción nacional). ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.08

The 10th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival: A Festival for the Entire Family: ULSAN, South Korea – The 10th Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival (UMFF), scheduled to run from September 26th to 30th, is poi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.05

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Türkiye Hosts 4th Ankara Korean Film Festival: ANKARA – The Korean Cultural Center in Türkiye hosted the 4th Ankara Korean Film Festival at the Cepra Paribus Cinevers ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.05

Immerse Yourself in African Culture at the 8th Seoul Africa Festival: SEOUL — As the cool autumn breeze sweeps through the city, Seoul is set to host a vibrant celebration of African culture. Th ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.09.05

'Cheonan Heungtaryeong Dance Festival 2025' Connects the World Through Dance, Held for 5 Days Starting on the 24th: The representative dance festival of South Korea, the 'Cheonan Heungtaryeong Dance Festival 2025,' where you can experience dances ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.04

The Great Hollywood Exodus: 20+ Celebrities Who Swapped LA for a Slower Life: HOLLYWOOD, CA — The glitz and glamour of Hollywood have long been the siren call for aspiring stars and industry veterans al ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.04

Daejeon to Host Largest-Ever Short Film Festival: DAEJEON — The city of Daejeon is set to become the epicenter of global short cinema this weekend as the 4th Daejeon Internat ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.03

Autumn, filled with the melodies of the ukulele, arrives in Seoul! The 20th Seoul International Aloha Ukulele Festival opens.: Aloha! The romance and peaceful melodies of Hawaii are about to fill the heart of Seoul. The 20th Seoul International Aloha Ukulel ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.01

"K-Pop Demon Hunters" OST "Golden" tops UK Singles Chart for 4th total week: "Golden," the hit song from the animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters, continues its historic run, dominating international music char ...; Shin Yeju 2025.08.31

Park Chan-wook’s 'Can't Be Helped' Receives 9-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice Film Festival: VENICE, Italy – A wave of acclaim swept through the Lido as a cinematic titan reclaimed the spotlight. Visionary director Pa ...; Shin Yeju 2025.08.31

Ancient Grain Farro Emerges as a Modern Health Staple: Farro, an ancient grain with a lineage stretching back over 12,000 years, is making a significant comeback, not just as a culinary ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.26

The 34th Korean Dance Festival Opens a New Chapter for Daejeon with Dance: The 34th Korean Dance Festival will be held for 11 days from September 5th to the 15th across Daejeon under the slogan, "Daejeon, ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.23

"K-Pop Demon Hunters" Takes the World by Storm: A Cultural Phenomenon and Oscar Contender: HOLLYWOOD, CA – What began as a quiet Netflix release has exploded into a global sensation, as the animated film "K-Pop Demo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.22

Venezuela to Host ‘Carlos Cruz-Diez 100th Birth Anniversary Exhibition’ in South Korea: The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the Latin American Cultural Ce ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.21