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Why can't Korea make a decent space movie?
20+ hour, 36+ min ago (1159+ words) Published: April 16, 2026 - 15: 08: 46 As 'Project Hail Mary' slowly climbs the Korean box office, a look back at a decade of home-grown space operas that missed their mark "Project Hail Mary," the $250 million Amazon MGM space adventure starring Ryan Gosling, isn't exactly…...
Lee Dong-wook leads new Netflix romance 'The Facade of Love'
20+ hour, 16+ min ago (409+ words) Life&Culture Lee Dong-wook leads new Netflix romance 'The Facade of Love' Published: April 16, 2026 - 15: 27: 55 From "The World of the Married" creator, the new star-studded series to explore desire, guilt Netflix has confirmed production of "The Facade of Love," assembling a…...
[Photo News] Gucci unveils new chapter of "The Art of Silk" project
21+ hour, 56+ min ago (426+ words) Published: April 16, 2026 - 13: 48: 11 Updated: April 16, 2026 - 13: 50: 23 Italian luxury house Gucci has unveiled a new chapter of its "The Art of Silk" project, expanding its exploration of the brand's silk heritage through contemporary reinterpretation and artistic collaboration. Led by artistic director Demna, the…...
Danny Koo celebrates 10 years of Korea debut with recital
22+ hour, 5+ min ago (351+ words) Life&Culture Danny Koo celebrates 10 years of Korea debut with recital Published: April 16, 2026 - 13: 39: 05 Violinist Danny Koo, known for his wide-ranging work across classical, jazz and pop, will mark the 10th anniversary of his Korean debut with a special recital in Seoul…...
Kiss of Life defends 'neck strangling' choreography in new song as artistic expression
21+ hour, 42+ min ago (463+ words) K-pop Kiss of Life defends 'neck strangling' choreography in new song as artistic expression Published: April 16, 2026 - 14: 02: 12 Updated: April 16, 2026 - 14: 03: 04 I ask the hard questions, so you don't have to " K-pop girl group Kiss of Life defended its latest choreography featuring a…...
Riize powers through festival run across Japan, Korea, Thailand
22+ hour, 19+ min ago (431+ words) K-pop Riize powers through festival run across Japan, Korea, Thailand Published: April 16, 2026 - 13: 25: 38 Group draws strong crowd response at major events in Yokohama, Seoul and Bangkok, with Japan promotions ahead Riize wrapped a busy run of festival appearances across Japan, Korea…...
Joseon Dynasty royal rite set for May 3
22+ hour, 35+ min ago (601+ words) Life&Culture Joseon Dynasty royal rite set for May 3 Published: April 16, 2026 - 13: 08: 56 South Korea's most solemn royal rite, the Jongmyo Daeje, will be held May 3 at Jongmyo Shrine, with expanded seating and live broadcasts aimed at bringing the centuries-old ceremony closer…...
BTS glides past 100m views with "Swim" music video
1+ day, 55+ min ago (334+ words) K-pop BTS glides past 100m views with "Swim" music video Published: April 16, 2026 - 10: 49: 33 BTS' music video for "Swim" garnered 100 million views on You Tube as of Wednesday. The video, filmed in Lisbon, features the seven members navigating the sea. "Swim," which RM…...
Park Jihoon to host fan concerts in Seoul, Tokyo
1+ day, 25+ min ago (346+ words) K-pop Park Jihoon to host fan concerts in Seoul, Tokyo Published: April 16, 2026 - 11: 19: 20 Park Jihoon is planning to hold shows in Seoul and Tokyo next month, announced agency YY Entertainment Thursday. He will go live in Tokyo on May 23 and in…...
What's behind K-pop and Korean beauty? New books decode Korean culture
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (328+ words) Life&Culture What's behind K-pop and Korean beauty? New books decode Korean culture Published: April 16, 2026 - 13: 26: 28 Ever wondered what connects K-pop to centuries-old traditions, or what lies behind Korea's sense of beauty? A new series of English-language books sets out to…...