South Korea’s H&U Company announced on April 8 that the outfit's exhibition of painter Kim Heungsou in Seoul had attracted so many art fans over the past month.In consideration of such positive feedback, H&U Company said that it would extend the exhibition by almost a month to May 3. It started midw
Member countries will decide host of 2030 event this monthAs Saudi Arabia is most likely to host the 2034 men’s World Cup, concerns surface about the Gulf nation’s controversial human rights record.Australia dropped out on Nov. 1 from the competition for the 2034 World Cup, practically making the on
Doona!, Strong Girl Nam-soon gain popularityTwo South Korean drama involving unique female characters were included in the Netflix global charts as of Oct. 26, according to FlixPatrol, which tracks streaming data.They are Doona!, which ranked No. 6 after its debut last week, and Strong Girl Nam-soon
‘Mask Girl’ joins the global charts on its premiereA South Korean drama, dubbed “Mask Girl,” ranked No. 4 on the Netflix global charts on Aug. 22, according to Flixpatrol, which tracks streaming data across the world.The seven-episode webtoon adaptation, which was directed by Kim Yong-hoon, premiere
Idol group member loves Korean ginseng productsPopular K-pop stars would be required to face a demanding schedule and a hectic workload both at home and abroad. Then, how can they keep their health?For girl group Blackpink member Lisa, her knack is a product made of six-year-grown red ginsengs provi
Part 2 outperforms Part 1 despite rumors about directorSouth Korean drama “The Glory” topped the podium in the Netflix global charts on March 13, according to data streaming tracking company Flixpatrol.The second part of the 16-episode thriller ranked No. 3 on its debut Saturday, before climbing a n
‘Unlocked’ topping the podium in a dozen of countriesSouth Korean movie “Unlocked” joined the top three rank of the global Netflix charts, according to FlixPatrol that tracks streaming data on Feb. 23.The thriller joined the global charts on its debut last week and remained in third place Thursday,
Korean investment firm helps create long-overdue projectSouth Korean investment company Fandom announced on Feb. 20 that it would support the recording of a tribute album to Michael Jackson by the late U.S. pop star’s friends and Korean artists.Fandom noted that Ireland’s Grouse Lodge Studio founder
HYBE continues to gain weightHYBE, the music label of South Korean boy group BTS, announced on Feb. 10 that the K-pop powerhouse would purchase its local rival SM Entertainment.The Seoul-based agency plans to spend $334 million to snap up a 14.8 percent stake from SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-ma
GUNG_E soars to highest spot on releaseAs soon as its release on Jan. 20, South Korean scientific-fiction movie “JUNG_E” topped the podium in the global Netflix charts, according to FlixPatrol on Jan. 23.FlixPatrol, which tracks streaming data across the globe, noted that the Korean show reached the
Overcoming slump by painting picturesSouth Korea’s professional golfer Chun In-gee started a joint art exhibition in downtown Seoul on Dec. 17 together with the country's painter Park Sun-mi.Both collaborative works and individual paintings are on display at the exhibition, which will continue throu
‘Money Heist’ ranked No. 10 on global listSouth Korean series “Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area Part 2” joined the Netflix top 10 list on its release on Dec. 9, according to Flixpatrol that tracks streaming data.The crime drama, which is directed by Kim Hong-sun, ranked No. 10 on the Netflix
Korean drama top the chart in 6 countriesSouth Korean television series “Shuroop” made it to the top 10 list of Netflix for the first time since its release midway through last month, according to Flixpatrol that tracks streaming data on Nov. 15.The historical drama, otherwise known as Under “the Qu
BTS label comes up with detailed statementsJin, the oldest member of South Korean boy group BTS, will join the military to fulfill his mandatory service, according to the act’s label Big Hit Music on Oct 17.The Seoul-based agency said in a statement that all the other six members would also go to th
Other members will follow suit of JinThe eldest member of the South Korean boy group BTS, named Jin, will join the military in the near future, according to the act’s agency HYBE on Oct. 17.The Seoul-based entertainment company noted in a regulatory filing that other members of the seven-piece idol
Director Hwang and actor Lee making historySouth Korean Netflix original drama “Squid Game” has become the first non-English language series to be nominated for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards.And the eight-part show went down in history on Sept. 13 by becoming the first non-English language serie
Korean boy group will perform in OctoberIt typically costs less than 200,000 won ($150) to stay at a Busan hotel for two days. But the charge is up to 5 million won ($3,700) for Oct. 15 this year.The reason is a concert of K-pop superstar BTS that is scheduled to perform in the South Korean port cit
Carter ranks at No. 3 on its first premiereSouth Korean Netflix original movie “Carter” got off to a solid start as the action film ranked No. 3 on the streaming giant’s chart on its first premiere on Aug. 6.Flixpatrol, which tracks streaming data, showed that the show topped the list in a total of
‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ attracts global fansSouth Korean drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” ranked No. 3 in the global Netflix charts on July 28, according to Flixpatrol that tracks streaming data.Since its first premiere on June 29, the series joined the global top 10 charts. But it marks the
A Netflix drama wins the hearts and minds of viewersKim In-soon, a 40-something salaried man in Seoul, heard his coworkers and customers raise the same topic of a drama on global streaming giant Netflix over the past week.Its title was “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” which is about a 27-year-old woman