Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBox office takings in South Korea retreated over the weekend, despite a local film taking the top spot. This year has seen a dearth of local movies releasing in cinemas, though that shortage may be reversed in the coming months.Local comedy drama film “Perhaps Love” was the biggest film of the weekend.
South Korea is getting a new arena dedicated to K-pop
02.11.2021 - 14:13 / nme.com
. The arena is slated to open its doors in 2024.The arena is designed to accommodate 20,000 indoor attendees, with the capacity to extend to another 40,000 outdoors, per Variety.
It will be equipped with “the most powerful live performance infrastructure in the world”, including stage facilities, sound and lighting systems, per a press release.Apart from the showcase area, it will have a dedicated rehearsal space to maximize the quality of stage production and performance. It is also fitted to
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deadline.com
19.11.2021 / 16:37
International Insider: South Korean Takeover; Netflix UK Studio Grab; Bullying And Harassment Spotlighted; Federation’s American Dream
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deadline.com
19.11.2021 / 03:23
Endeavor Nears Deal To Sell Content Business To South Korea’s CJ
Endeavor Group Holdings is close to a deal to sell a majority interest in its content unit to South Korea media company CJ ENM, according to people familiar with the pending transaction.
etonline.com
16.11.2021 / 05:41
Ed Sheeran to Perform at 2021 MAMA Awards, K-Pop Ceremony Eyeing U.S. Move
Ed Sheeran has been tapped to perform at this year's ceremony, to be held Saturday, Dec. 11 in Seoul, South Korea, it was announced during a global press conference.
variety.com
12.11.2021 / 14:45
Disney Plus Goes Live in Korea and Taiwan
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Disney Plus streaming services launches on Friday in South Korea and Taiwan, two developed markets in East Asia. The launches will be followed by the release of some new Asian-produced shows that were revealed last month.In Korea, the service joins a crowded and highly competitive market where Apple TV Plus launched only last week.Disney Plus will be sold at KRW9,900 ($8.40) per month or KRW99,000 ($84) a year.
nme.com
09.11.2021 / 12:35
ONF to release new music before enlisting in the military
ONF are set to release new music in the coming weeks before their upcoming military enlistment.Earlier today (November 9), the group’s agency WM Entertainment confirmed that the boyband would be making their return with a new album prior to their compulsory enlistment into the South Korean military in December.“ONF are planning to make a comeback with a new album in early December,” WM Entertainment told MK Sports, as translated by Soompi.
nme.com
09.11.2021 / 12:23
‘Squid Game”s Anupam Tripathi says he considered leaving South Korea for good
Squid Game star Anupam Tripathi has revealed that he initially planned to leave South Korea for good before his acting career took off.The Indian actor recently appeared on Breakfast With Tiffany, hosted by Girls’ Generation‘s Tiffany Young, where you spoke about how he had originally intended to leave South Korea following his graduation from the Korea National University Of Arts to explore acting opportunities in India“One day, it got me thinking while taking a walk, ‘Anupam, stay in Korea!
nme.com
08.11.2021 / 12:53
T-ARA to release new single this month after a four-year hiatus
T-ARA will be making their long-awaited return next week.On November 8, South Korean digital content brand Dingo announced that it will be releasing a new single by T-ARA, marking the girl group’s first original release as a group following a four year hiatus. The as-yet-unnamed track is set to drop on November 15 at 6pm KST.Dingo has also released concept images of the quartet for the forthcoming release.
variety.com
08.11.2021 / 07:07
‘Eternals’ Opening Gives Korea its Biggest Box Office Weekend of 2021
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMarvel movie “Eternals” enjoyed the biggest opening weekend of any film this year in South Korea.
nme.com
05.11.2021 / 12:57
K-drama producers on international recognition: “What sells in South Korea sells globally”
The New York Times, veteran members of the South Korean entertainment industry – such as Crash Landing On You executive producer Jang Young-woo and production house Studio Dragon CEO Kim Young-kyu – commented on the blossoming popularity of Korean content.Jang, who also co-directed or co-produced shows like Mr. Sunshine and Sweet Home, said that he and his team “didn’t have a global reaction in mind” when creating those shows.
variety.com
04.11.2021 / 16:28
Apple TV Plus Launches in Korea, Increasing Competition in Streaming Market Where Local Content Is King
Rebecca Souw Apple TV Plus launched in South Korea on Thursday with the premiere of its first original K-drama series, “Dr.
variety.com
04.11.2021 / 08:17
Netflix Under Pressure in Korea as ‘Squid Game’ Success Stirs Lawmakers and Internet Firms
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAmerican streaming firm Netflix faced up to a multi-faceted wave of pressure in South Korea, a country where it has achieved market dominance and which is a vital production hub, this week.The global success of Korean-made Netflix original series “Squid Game” has drawn new attention to the firm’s payments to creators.