Why filmmakers keep returning to the inter-Korean border Eight movies show how the demilitarized zone’s isolation and military tension have shaped stories across genres.
JX member Kim Jae-joong hopes for 'warm families' in video of Adoption Day ceremony speech The singer, who was adopted at 3 years old, said he was happy to be part of something so significant and conveyed his wish that more children find good homes. 2026.7.19
BTS draws record crowd in Paris, with French President Macron in attendance Closing out the European leg of its "Arirang" tour, the septet thanked ARMY in France at a show even the French president couldn't stay away from. 2026.7.19
BTS releases Korean-language versions, music video for 'Normal' The group released Korean and instrumental editions of the track and debuted the song's music video on Spotify ahead of their performance at Sunday's World Cup final halftime show. 2026.7.17
Boy band &TEAM to perform at Grammy Museum's Global Spin Live The nine-member Japanese boy band will appear on the museum’s spotlight series in Los Angeles on Aug. 12 ahead of its second Korean EP release. 2026.7.17
Will the voluntary cap on actor fees actually help the local film industry? Some industry insiders question whether the government initiative to introduce a voluntary pay cap for actors in midbudget movies will actually help revitalize the domestic film industry. 2026.7.17
Will 'Teach You a Lesson' be the next 'Squid Game'? Despite only debuting in June, the Netflix original ranked sixth worldwide in first-half viewing, fueling expectations it could become the platform’s next breakout Korean hit. 2026.7.17
K-pop album exports hit record high of $257.48 million in first half of year K-pop album exports reached $257.48 million from January to June, up 125 percent from a year earlier, driven in part by BTS's fifth studio album, "Arirang." 2026.7.17
Seventeen's Wonwoo to unveil solo track 'Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter' on Friday The release, which will drop on his birthday, will come while the singer is still serving his mandatory military duty. 2026.7.17
BTS's V tops fan poll for K-pop's best 'scene stealer' Picnic poll recognizes his influence across music, fashion, advertising and global brand partnerships 2026.7.17
Who is IU? From a little-known solo singer to one of Korea's most celebrated entertainers, IU has built a career spanning chart-topping music, acclaimed acting and award-winning songwriting. 2026.7.17
