‘Minari’ Trailer: Steven Yeun Leads His Korean Family to a Fresh Start in Arkansas (Video)

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe theatrical cinema market in South Korea is just about strong enough to sustain a trickle of new release titles, but its continuing weakness points to growing problems in store. Ticket prices are set to be raised to help ease operators’ losses.New-release crime drama, “Voice of Silence” topped the Korean box office with a quiet $1.47 million score over the weekend, according to data from the Korean Film Council’s KOBIS system.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSecuring Endeavor Content to represent a second season of a cross-cultural fantasy rom-com four years after the show’s debut was good news for “Dramaworld” and its producer, Korean-American company Third Culture Content.So, too, was the attachment of major talent, including Daniel Dae Kim, Henry Lau, and feted Korean actor Ha Ji-won (“Secret Garden,” “Duelist”).But, arguably, the greater triumph was managing to produce the show this spring.

Chinese nationalists erupted in anger at South Korean boy band BTS after its leader thanked Korean War veterans for their sacrifices. The singer, who goes by RM, made the remark in a recorded acceptance speech for an award from the Korea Society for promoting U.S.-Korean relations.

North Korean forces during their failed attempt to annex South Korea in the 1950-53 war. They accused RM of ignoring the role played by China in the war, which Chinese Communist Party propaganda blames on the United States, instead of North Korean leader Kim Il Sung's attack on South Korea.“Before, I thought some BTS songs were pretty good.

BTS have faced a widespread backlash in China following a comment they made regarding the Korean War.In a recent speech, band leader RM spoke of South Korea’s shared “history of pain” with the US that stems from the conflict.The war lasted from 1950-53 and saw the UN, with large support from the US, backing South Korea in their fight against the North – who were backed by China and the USSR.Accepting an award which recognised the relationship between the two countries, RM said: “We will always

Rebecca Davis editorK-pop supergroup BTS has risen to become one of the world’s most popular musical acts, but just three days before its company Big Hit Entertainment’s big IPO, it was hit with an unexpected stumbling block in the Chinese market: a single sentence about world history that has sent brands fleeing.In a speech to accept a prize earlier this week from the Korea Society, a New York-headquartered non-profit that seeks to build mutual understanding between the U.S.

BTS fans are calling for the K-Pop group to be exempt from mandatory military service in South Korea.All able-bodied males aged between 18 and 28 are legally required to serve in the military for around two years as part of the country’s defence policy against North Korea.The eldest BTS member, Jin, turned 27 last December and must therefore sign up for military service by the end of 2021.

BTS is truly on cloud nine thanks to their single Dynamite which has been nothing short of fireworks to the music industry. Upon release, Dynamite debuted at No.

MTV announced the nominations for MTV Europe Music Awards 2020 and Lady Gaga has topped the list. The international singer has bagged seven nominations including Best Artist, Best Pop, Biggest Fans and Best Act (Home Region).

Lady Gaga leads the way at the MTV Europe Music Awards with seven nominations, just ahead of BTS and Justin Bieber.

It’s really easy to forget, given it happened roughly 3 years ago —though I do mean in 2020 years— but earlier this year, before the second age of dark times, Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari” was the big winner at the Sundance Film Festival.

Clayton Davis The first official trailer for Lee Isaac Chung’s critically lauded Sundance hit, “Minari,” has landed.Chung, who also wrote the script inspired by his own childhood, tells the story of a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny farm in Arkansas in search of better opportunities.Split between the Korean and English language, the trailer highlights and emphasizes the beautiful ensemble of actors that Chung assembles.

Uncertainty looms over BTS members' compulsory military training. The group's member Jin is due to enlist for his service by the end of next year under the current rules.

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered has been rated, suggesting that the game’s launch is fast approaching.As discovered by Video Games Chronicle, the rating was made by Korea’s Games Rating and Administration Committee suggests the title could be getting an official announcement soon ahead of its release.The translated rating described Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered as a “PlayStation 4 racing game with the content of racing on the road.” It also stated that the game has “slight