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Mon, June 5, 2023 | 02:10

[INTERVIEW] 'No more part-time jobs': VANNER talks about life after winning 'Peak Time'

INTERVIEW'No more part-time jobs': VANNER talks about life after winning 'Peak Time'

For K-pop boy group VANNER, 2023 is undeniably a banner year. After four years of obscurity, the quintet has gone from zero to hero, rising to fame on cable channel jtbc's survival show, “Peak Time.”

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-05-26 08:24

Competing to get married? 'Physical:100' writer to roll out marriage survival show

Competing to get married? 'Physical:100' writer to roll out marriage survival show

The writer of Netflix's hit survival show, “Physical: 100,” Kang Sook-kyung, has joined hands with producer Lee Won-woong, who created the popular military competition show, “Steel Troops,” for a new couples survival show titled, “290 Million: Wedding War” (direct translation).

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-05-25 17:27

Venice Architecture Biennale and its long-overdue celebration of Africa

Venice Architecture Biennale and its long-overdue celebration of Africa

VENICE, Italy - Conventionally, architecture exhibitions are associated with imposing structures, polished conceptual models, sketches and prototypes that can offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes working methods of the architects. And the players who would steal the global spotlight have long and often been white men.

Park Han-sol | 2023-05-25 16:41

Renowned Japanese director's early films premiere at Seoul Eco Film Festival

Renowned Japanese director's early films premiere at Seoul Eco Film Festival

Now that his hair is turning white and his films are receiving global recognition from international awards, Hirokazu Kore-eda is looking back over his career, going back 30 years.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-05-25 08:25

Ma Dong-seok goes all out to create iconic action hero in 'The Outlaws' threequel

Ma Dong-seok goes all out to create iconic action hero in 'The Outlaws' threequel

Actor Ma Dong-seok said he has poured his heart and soul into making “The Roundup: No Way Out,” the third installment of “The Outlaws” series.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-05-25 08:24

All-female cast 'Siren: Survive the Island' to challenge prevailing biases

All-female cast 'Siren: Survive the Island' to challenge prevailing biases

Producer Lee Eun-kyung, who is known for co-creating Netflix's talk show “Paik's Spirit,” shared that her latest show on the platform, “Siren: Survive the Island,” will offer a new perspective on male-dominated professions.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-05-25 08:23

BTS' J-Hope completes basic training for military service

BTS' J-Hope completes basic training for military service

J-Hope, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, said Wednesday he has completed five weeks of basic training as part of his mandatory military service.

Entertainment & Arts | 2023-05-24 16:36

Super Junior becomes ambassador of Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority

Super Junior becomes ambassador of Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority

K-pop act Super Junior has been nominated as the ambassador of the Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority, becoming the first artist in the world to assume the role.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-05-24 16:02

Lee Hyo-ri finds new confidence as singer with 'Dancing Queens on the Road'

Lee Hyo-ri finds new confidence as singer with 'Dancing Queens on the Road'

Singer Lee Hyo-ri is set to revive the best days of her career along with four K-pop divas from across generations with tvN's new music variety show “Dancing Queens on the Road.”

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-05-24 14:15

NewJeans chosen as one of Time's Next Generation Leaders

NewJeans chosen as one of Time's Next Generation Leaders

K-pop girl group NewJeans has been selected as one of the Next Generation Leaders by the U.S. Time magazine for this year.

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