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‘Evil Does Not Exist,’ ‘12.12: The Day’ Lead Asian Film Awards Nominations - variety.com - China - Japan - North Korea - Hong Kong - Sri Lanka - city Hong Kong
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12.01.2024

‘Evil Does Not Exist,’ ‘12.12: The Day’ Lead Asian Film Awards Nominations

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s “Evil Does Not Exist” and Korean blockbuster “12.12: The Day” dominated the nominations for the 17th edition of the Asian Film Awards. Both picked up six nominations, including those in the best film category. The nominations were announced on Friday afternoon in Hong Kong, ahead of a ceremony on March 10, that will return to the city’s West Kowloon Cultural District and the Qiyu Centre.

Asian Film Awards: Korean Historical Drama ‘12.12: The Day’ & Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ Lead Nominations - deadline.com - South Korea - Japan - Tokyo - North Korea
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12.01.2024

Asian Film Awards: Korean Historical Drama ‘12.12: The Day’ & Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ Lead Nominations

Japanese filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s latest feature, Evil Does Not Exist, and the period action pic 12.12: The Day, from Korea, lead the nominations at this year’s Asian Film Awards. 

Bong Joon-ho Leads Protest Against Korean Police and Media Following Suicide of Actor Lee Sun-kyun - variety.com - city Seoul - North Korea
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12.01.2024

Bong Joon-ho Leads Protest Against Korean Police and Media Following Suicide of Actor Lee Sun-kyun

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Parasite” director Boon Joon-ho led a press conference in Seoul on Friday, following the death by suicide of actor Lee Sun-kyun at the end of December. Lee had been investigated by police in Incheon for possible recreational use of drugs and was at the center of a maelstrom of media and social media commentary for the two months prior to his death.

ABC retires ‘The Good Doctor’ after 7 seasons - nypost.com - North Korea - city San Jose
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11.01.2024

ABC retires ‘The Good Doctor’ after 7 seasons

Dr. Shaun Murphy is canceling his appointments and retiring from San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital.ABC said its veteran hospital drama “The Good Doctor,” starring Freddie Highmore, will end after its upcoming seventh season, which premieres Feb.

K-Pop Convention KCON Sets Five Editions in 2024, Adding Hong Kong - variety.com - Australia - France - Los Angeles - Mexico - Thailand - Japan - Saudi Arabia - North Korea - Uae - county Patrick - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
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11.01.2024

K-Pop Convention KCON Sets Five Editions in 2024, Adding Hong Kong

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief KCON, the Korean pop music and culture convention operated by CJ ENM, will hold five editions in 2024, organizers said on Thursday. The first of the year will be Hong Kong, a new destination for the convention series, before moving on to KCON Japan in May 10-12 and KCON LA July 26-28. Other editions will be held in Saudi Arabia and Europe at unspecified dates in the second half of the year. The Hong Kong edition will be held at March 30-31 at the AsiaWorld Expo, a 10,000 seater venue adjacent to the airport.

Bong Joon-Ho Among Korean Artists Calling For Probe Into ‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-Kyun’s Death - deadline.com - South Korea - city Seoul - North Korea - city Busan
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11.01.2024

Bong Joon-Ho Among Korean Artists Calling For Probe Into ‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-Kyun’s Death

South Korean arts and culture organizations, artists and filmmakers, including Bong Joon-ho, have joined together to call for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun. Lee, whose credits include Bong’s Oscar winning Parasite, died last month in an apparent suicide at the age of 48.

‘Single’s Inferno’ season four is reportedly “still under discussion” - www.nme.com - North Korea
nme.com
11.01.2024

‘Single’s Inferno’ season four is reportedly “still under discussion”

Single’s Inferno is reportedly “still under discussion”, according to its producers.On Tuesday (January 9), Netflix premiered the final two episodes for season three of the Korean reality dating show. The series’ inaugural season first premiered in December 2021.In a new interview with Korea JoongAng Daily, Single’s Inferno producers Kim Jae-won and Kim Jung-hyun revealed that season four of the show is not set in stone and is “still under discussion”.While the duo did not give specific details of what aspects of the fourth season are still under discussion, they hinted that if the reality dating series does return, it would “change drastically from the third season”.“There are so many dating reality shows out there these days, but I think that Single’s Inferno has made a mark on the genre, and it could continue for many more seasons if we keep on striving to differentiate it and attempt new themes and tones,” Kim Jung-hyun said.“What the next season would look like would be decided if and once it’s greenlit,” she added.

FIFTY FIFTY’s Keena teases new music from the girl group - www.nme.com - city Seoul - North Korea
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10.01.2024

FIFTY FIFTY’s Keena teases new music from the girl group

K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY has expressed her plans to continue releasing music through the group.In a press release earlier this week per The Korea Times, Keena shared that she is “gearing up to share more love, hoping we can walk this path together in the future.” The rapper is currently the only remaining member of the group following a dispute between its former members and label Attrakt last year.The label previously announced in November 2023 that it plans to add new members to FIFTY FIFTY, and for the group to continue as a four-member act. Keena echoed this sentiment in her statement, saying: “Once again, I’m preparing to entertain and demonstrate my hard work with FIFTY FIFTY’s songs.”Attrakt also reportedly expressed its intention once again to search for new members for FIFTY FIFTY, adding that “this opportunity has been made possible by Keena’s return [to the agency].”The rapper had notably co-written some of the group’s past songs, including their debut single ‘Higher’ and the Korean version of their Tiktok viral hit ‘Cupid’.The girl group first debuted in November 2022 with the line-up of members Saena, Sio, Keena and Aran.

Watch aespa try to assemble a drum kit for Anderson .Paak - www.nme.com - Britain - New York - Los Angeles - North Korea
nme.com
10.01.2024

Watch aespa try to assemble a drum kit for Anderson .Paak

K-pop girl group aespa made a recent appearance on an episode of Anderson .Paak’s Apple Music series, .Paak’s House.In a new promotional clip released by Apple Music, the girl group were tasked by Paak’s son, Soul, with putting together a drum set. “I’ll give you five minutes,” he instructed in Korean, as the members commented that it was too short a time.After struggling for some time, the .Paak joined them in the studio.

IVE tease upcoming collaboration with Saweetie, ‘All Night’ - www.nme.com - USA - Japan - North Korea
nme.com
09.01.2024

IVE tease upcoming collaboration with Saweetie, ‘All Night’

IVE have announced their upcoming new single ‘All Night’, a collaboration with American rapper Saweetie.Today (January 9), IVE dropped the first teaser for ‘All Night’, their upcoming collaboration with Saweetie. The song will be released next Thursday (January 18) at 7pm ET / Friday (January 19) at 9am KST, and is available for pre-save now via Apple Music, Spotify and iTunes.Notably, ‘All Night’ appears to sample or be a remake of Icona Pop‘s hit 2013 single of the same title, with IVE singing the chorus of the latter in their new snippet: “With the love this deep, we don’t need no sleep / And it feels like we could do this all night”.A post shared by IVE 아이브 (@ivestarship)IVE recently won big during the Korean awards season, bringing home an Album Bonsang at the 38th Golden Disc Awards, a Best Artist at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards and Album of the Year at the 2023 Melon Music Awards, among others.The girl group also previously announced the stops and dates for their 2024 ‘Show What I Have’ world tour, featuring legs in Japan, Southeast Asia, North America and Europe.In related news, Icona Pop released ‘Club Romantech’, their first album in 10 years, in September 2023.

Min Hee-jin says she did not want NewJeans’ image to be “driven by business” - www.nme.com - Japan - North Korea
nme.com
08.01.2024

Min Hee-jin says she did not want NewJeans’ image to be “driven by business”

ADOR CEO, creative director and producer Min Hee-jin has spoken about her vision and goal for K-pop girl group NewJeans.In an interview for Japanese broadcasting corporation NHK’s documentary Songs that resonate around the world~ A new era of Korean and Japanese pop music (literal translation), Min discussed her motivations behind the creation of the five-member group, per Newsis.Min shared that she had wanted to showcase concepts and styles that had not been seen and proven to succeed in the mainstream. She went on to point out an “intangible value” of sincerity that “cannot be seen, but is felt by everyone”.“Rather than [having NewJeans’ image] being driven by business, I wanted them to look like their age.

‘Gyeongseong Creature’ season two will premiere this year, Netflix confirms - www.nme.com - city Seoul - North Korea - city Busan
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08.01.2024

‘Gyeongseong Creature’ season two will premiere this year, Netflix confirms

Gyeongseong Creature starring Han So-hee and Park Seo-joon, will air this year.Today (January 8), Netflix announced that season two of Gyeongseong Creature will premiere sometime in 2024. It comes just days after the streaming service release part two of the first season on January 5.According to a press release, the second season of Gyeongseong Creature will be set in modern-day Seoul, 78 years after the events first season.

Korea Box Office: ‘Wish’ Wins Opening Weekend as ‘Noryang: Deadly Sea’ Passes $30 Million - variety.com - South Korea - North Korea
variety.com
08.01.2024

Korea Box Office: ‘Wish’ Wins Opening Weekend as ‘Noryang: Deadly Sea’ Passes $30 Million

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Disney animation film, “Wish” topped the South Korean box office on its opening weekend. It toppled local epic “Noryang: Deadly Sea,” which had dominated over Christmas and New Year. “Wish,” which has slowly been rolling out worldwide since a late November start in North America, made a respectable $3.29 million debut between Friday and Sunday according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (KOFIC). After five days on release in Korea, it has garnered $4.57 million. “Noryang,” which released on Dec.

Will Social Issue Docs Like ‘Beyond Utopia’ and ‘Four Daughters’ Snag Oscar Noms This Year? - variety.com - USA - India - North Korea - city Dark - city Mariupol, county Day
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05.01.2024

Will Social Issue Docs Like ‘Beyond Utopia’ and ‘Four Daughters’ Snag Oscar Noms This Year?

Addie Morfoot Contributor This year’s Oscar feature documentary shortlist is made up of a group of 15 films that, by and large, big streamers aren’t interested in sharing with subscribers. Six films that made it to the shortlist — Lea Glob’s “Apolonia, Apolonia,” Nancy Buirski’s “Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy,” Kaouther Ben Hania’s “Four Daughters,” Maciek Hamela’s “In the Rearview,” Luke Lorentzen’s “A Still Small Voice” and Sam Green’s “32 Sounds” — have theatrical distribution, but were not picked up by a major streaming company such as Netflix, Amazon or Apple TV+.

‘Oldboy’ Star Choi Min-sik Heads ‘Exhuma’ Cast, Drops Trailer (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Los Angeles - North Korea
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05.01.2024

‘Oldboy’ Star Choi Min-sik Heads ‘Exhuma’ Cast, Drops Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Choi Min-sik, the veteran Korean actor who previously starred in “Oldboy” and Korea’s all-time box office record breaker “Roaring Currents,” heads the cast of upcoming mystery-thriller film “Exhuma.” The title, which will debut in Korean theaters in February, also released its first-look images and an atmospheric trailer. Choi appears as an exorcist who unleashes unexpected supernatural forces. According to a synopsis supplied by Showbox, “A wealthy family living in Los Angeles calls on a pair of young shaman, played by Kim Go-eun and Lee Do-hyun, to save their newborn child after they are visited by a series of paranormal events. [The shaman duo] senses that the dark shadow of an ancestor has latched on the family, a so-called ‘Grave’s Calling’.

Korean Director Kim Hong-sun Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - North Korea
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04.01.2024

Korean Director Kim Hong-sun Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Korean film and TV director Kim Hong-sun has signed with U.S. talent agency Creative Arts Agency (CAA) for representation. A prolific director and producer, Kim specializes in genre television, including action, thrillers and horror.

The new shows, films and documentaries coming to Disney+ this January - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - North Korea
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
03.01.2024

The new shows, films and documentaries coming to Disney+ this January

A whole selection of new TV shows and documentaries are dropping on Disney+ this January. From fascinating nature documentaries to action-packed fantasy, there's something for everyone to get stuck into as the longest-seeming month of the new year rolls out.

Pledis Entertainment introduces new boyband TWS with ‘OH MYMY : 7S’ - www.nme.com - North Korea
nme.com
03.01.2024

Pledis Entertainment introduces new boyband TWS with ‘OH MYMY : 7S’

Pledis Entertainment‘s latest boyband, TWS, have dropped their first pre-release single, titled ‘OH MYMY : 7S’.The song and its accompanying visual were released yesterday (January 2). It features the band’s six members – Shinyu, Dohoon, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon and Kyungmin – speaking about the anxiety they feel as they prepare for debut, intercut with footage of the group practicing choreographies and recording songs.The group then launch into what looks like a monthly evaluation, with a panel featuring the likes of SEVENTEEN, HYBE founder and chairman Bang Si-hyuk, SEVENTEEN producer BUMZU and more.

Korea Box Office in 2023 Finishes 44% Below Pre-Pandemic Levels - variety.com - South Korea - North Korea
variety.com
03.01.2024

Korea Box Office in 2023 Finishes 44% Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief A strong December for local films helped make up for an otherwise miserable 2023 at the South Korean box office – previously the fifth largest cinema territory worldwide. And while theatrical markets in other major territories have recovered to reach at or near pre-pandemic levels, Korea finished 44% below 2019. Data from the Korean Film Council’s Kobis tracking service showed annual gross revenues of KRW1.261 trillion ($964 million at Jan 2024 rates of exchange) in 2023. That represented a gain of 9% on 2022, but it was far below the KRW1.91 trillion ($1.46 billion) recorded in 2019, the last pre-COVID year. The bleak trend was mirrored in terms of attendance or ticket sales, which remains the country’s preferred performance measure.

Korean Action Drama ‘12.12: The Day’ Grosses $90M At Local Box Office To Become Biggest Film Of 2023 - deadline.com - South Korea - North Korea
deadline.com
03.01.2024

Korean Action Drama ‘12.12: The Day’ Grosses $90M At Local Box Office To Become Biggest Film Of 2023

Korean historical action drama 12.12: The Day has grossed $90.5M and sailed past the 12 million admissions mark at the Korean box office over the Christmas holiday period to become the highest grossing film of 2023. 

Stray Kids tease plans for two new albums and a world tour in 2024 - www.nme.com - North Korea
nme.com
02.01.2024

Stray Kids tease plans for two new albums and a world tour in 2024

Stray Kids have teased plans to release new music and embark on a world tour in 2024.On New Year’s Day (January 1), Stray Kids released the 2024 edition of their annual ‘Step Out’ video series, where the K-pop boyband looked back on their achievements in 2023 and their plans for the new year.In the clip, the eight-member boyband teased plans for a world tour in 2024, alongside two music releases – one album and one special album – as well as a fanmeeting event.In additional the group will also be putting out more video content, including eight ‘SKZ-PLAYER’ releases, as well as new episodes of ‘2 Kids Show’ and ‘1 Kid’s Room’. Check out the boyband’s ‘Step Out 2024’ video here:In 2023, Stray Kids scored their first Billboard Hot 100 entry with ‘LALALALA’, a single from their November mini-album, ‘ROCK-STAR’.

The best places to eat in Manchester for Veganuary 2024 - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester - North Korea - city Victoria
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
02.01.2024

The best places to eat in Manchester for Veganuary 2024

Following the eating and drinking marathon of Christmas and New Year, many will be looking forward to a break from the buffets and booze. Some will embrace the start of 2024 by signing up to a new gym or cutting back on alcohol, others may be thinking about going plant-based for Veganuary.

Funeral held for ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun - www.nme.com - South Korea - North Korea - city Seoul, South Korea
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29.12.2023

Funeral held for ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun

Parasite and A Hard Day.The service took place today (December 29) and was attended by the late actor’s family, close friends and colleagues, with the Korean media shut out of the event. His family had appealed to the media to stop making “painful and abrupt” visits to Lee’s home and agency as well as the service following months of intrusion into his personal life while he was under investigation for drugs use.The media had also been criticised for publishing his alleged last note to his wife.Lee is said to have been found dead in a car located in the Jongno District of Seoul, South Korea on Wednesday with a “charcoal briquette” in the passenger seat in what is believed to have been a suicide.

Blackpink Members Decline Signing Solo Contracts With YG Entertainment - variety.com - Britain - North Korea
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29.12.2023

Blackpink Members Decline Signing Solo Contracts With YG Entertainment

Thania Garcia Blackpink — the four-piece K-pop act comprised of Jisoo, Lisa, Jennie and Rose – are no longer working with YG Entertainment for their solo endeavors, the company announced in a press release on Friday. The group will remain signed to YG Entertainment as an entity but the four women will pursue their solo careers outside of the agency.

Lee Sun-Kyun Dies: ‘Parasite’ Actor Was 48 - deadline.com - South Korea - North Korea - city Seoul, South Korea
deadline.com
27.12.2023

Lee Sun-Kyun Dies: ‘Parasite’ Actor Was 48

Lee Sun-kyun, who starred in the Best Picture-winning film Parasite, has died according to multiple wire reports after going missing in Seoul, South Korea. He was 48.

Lee Sun-kyun, ‘Parasite’ Star and South Korean Actor, Dies at 48 - variety.com - South Korea - Jordan - city Seoul - North Korea - county Lee
variety.com
27.12.2023

Lee Sun-kyun, ‘Parasite’ Star and South Korean Actor, Dies at 48

Jordan Moreau Lee Sun-kyun, a South Korean actor who starred in the Oscars’ 2020 best picture winner “Parasite,” died Wednesday morning, according to the Associated Press and the South Korean news agency Yonhap. He was 48. He was found dead in a car in a park in central Seoul, according to the AP.

‘Past Lives’ Star Greta Lee On Her “Slow-Release” Breakthrough In Celine Song’s Critically Acclaimed Long-Distance Romance - deadline.com - New York - New York - city Seoul - North Korea
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26.12.2023

‘Past Lives’ Star Greta Lee On Her “Slow-Release” Breakthrough In Celine Song’s Critically Acclaimed Long-Distance Romance

The standout movie at Sundance this year, Celine Song’s indie hit Past Lives has touched the parts of the human heart not reached since Richard Linklater’s Before trilogy. Starring Greta Lee, it tells the story of Nora, a Korean-born playwright on the brink of breakout success in New York, who is taken by surprise when, out of the blue, her childhood sweetheart from Seoul, Hae Sung (Teo Yoo), makes contact on social media. Will it lead to some light nostalgic fun? Or is there something deeper — Koreans call it inyeon, the idea that some things are meant to be — that makes them soulmates?

The weirdest and wildest reality TV of 2023 — yes, ‘Naked Attraction’ included - nypost.com - Britain - North Korea
nypost.com
26.12.2023

The weirdest and wildest reality TV of 2023 — yes, ‘Naked Attraction’ included

during the now-resolved writers and actors strikes, the year offered up a slew of reality TV. Some of it, such as ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor,” was buzzy, but otherwise not too strange. But other shows were so bonkers, they had to be seen to be believed.

Clever hack for using up leftover cranberry sauce from Christmas dinner - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - North Korea - Beyond
dailyrecord.co.uk
26.12.2023

Clever hack for using up leftover cranberry sauce from Christmas dinner

Christmas is now over, and you may be wondering what to do about all the leftovers from the festive dinner.

Prabhas’ ‘Salaar,’ Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ in the Charts as ‘Aquaman,’ ‘Wonka’ Lead International Pre-Christmas Box Office - variety.com - China - India - North Korea
variety.com
25.12.2023

Prabhas’ ‘Salaar,’ Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ in the Charts as ‘Aquaman,’ ‘Wonka’ Lead International Pre-Christmas Box Office

Naman Ramachandran “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” led the worldwide box office with a $108 million debut weekend, according to numbers released by Comscore. Warner Bros. and DC Studio’s “Aquaman 2” also topped the U.S.

Emmanuel Macron Defends Gérard Depardieu As Third Woman Makes Official Sexual Assault Complaint Against Actor - deadline.com - France - North Korea
deadline.com
21.12.2023

Emmanuel Macron Defends Gérard Depardieu As Third Woman Makes Official Sexual Assault Complaint Against Actor

French President Emmanuel Macron has come out in support of Gérard Depardieu whose star has fallen in France in recent days following the airing of a documentary investigating multiple allegations of sexual assault against the actor.

IU to guest star on new episode of BTS Suga’s talk show ‘Suchwita’ - www.nme.com - North Korea
nme.com
20.12.2023

IU to guest star on new episode of BTS Suga’s talk show ‘Suchwita’

IU has been teased as the next guest of Suga’s Suchwita, a talk show hosted by the BTS rapper.Yesterday (December 19), the preview for the 24th episode of Suchwita was released, teasing IU’s upcoming appearance on the show. The preview teases the new guest as one of Suga’s “same-age friends”, as both musicians were born in 1993.While IU’s face is obscured in the preview, the singer references the pair’s first collaboration single ‘Eight’ as she waves in the camera, saying that she had meant to come on the show sooner.Suga then references a previous conversation between the pair on IU’s Palette, where he complained that IU did not invite him to her headlining ‘Golden Hour’ concert earlier this year.“Not this again… You’ll still be talking about this when we are 40,” she replied.

Watch BTS’ Jungkook eat kimbap off his Spotify Billions Club plaque - www.nme.com - South Korea - Japan - North Korea
nme.com
19.12.2023

Watch BTS’ Jungkook eat kimbap off his Spotify Billions Club plaque

BTS‘ Jungkook has received a plaque from Spotify after achieving a billion streams of his solo track ‘Seven’, and used it to eat a Korean dish called Kimbap.Back in October 2023, BTS’ Jungkook broke the record for the fastest song to reach 1billion streams on Spotify with his debut solo single, ‘Seven (feat. Latto)’.

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