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#box officeLunar New Year's theater attendance plunges amid pandemic
SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Lingering concerns over COVID-19 kept South Korean people from going to cinemas during the Lunar New Year holiday, but recently eased social distancing is expected to bri... 10:51 Feb. 15 -
#Minari(LEAD) 'Minari' shortlisted for Oscars' two music categories
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The drama film "Minari" about a Korean American immigrant family was shortlisted for two music categories in the upcoming Academy A... 11:09 Feb. 10 -
#Minari'Minari' shortlisted for Oscars' two music categories
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The drama film "Minari" about a Korean American immigrant family was shortlisted for two music categories in the upcoming Academy Awards, organizers said Wednesday. Th... 10:21 Feb. 10 -
#Space Sweepers(Yonhap Interview) Song Joong-ki takes his first father role, attracted by freshness of 'Space Sweepers' related article
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- About one and a half years ago, South Korean heartthrob Song Joong-ki portrayed a mythical character in the blockbuster fantasy series, "Arthdal Chronicles," ... 18:02 Feb. 09 -
#MinariS. Korean Youn Yuh-jung of 'Minari' wins best supporting actress at U.S. film critics award related article
SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung has been awarded her 21st best supporting actress award from a U.S. film critics association for her performance in the immigration dram... 11:09 Feb. 09 -
#Paik Kun-wooPianist Paik Kun-woo denies claims he abandoned his wife suffering from Alzheimer's
SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean pianist Paik Kun-woo has denied recent claims that he abandoned his actress wife, Yun Jung-hee, long suffering from Alzheimer's disease in France. Yun is b... 10:59 Feb. 08 -
'Space Sweepers' tops Netflix movie chart
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- "Space Sweepers," an outer space sci-fi blockbuster directed by Jo Sung-hee of South Korea, ranked first among Netflix films a day after its release worldwide, a chart sho... 19:22 Feb. 07 -
#Space Sweepers(Movie Review) 'Space Sweepers': adventure of four misfits aboard spaceship Victory in 2092
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- What will Earth be like in 2092? Will everyone have fair access to cutting-edge technology that allows for a peaceful and pollution-free environment? Direc... 17:00 Feb. 05 -
#Mr. QueenHistorical comedy series 'Mr. Queen' on roll despite controversy
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- The period comedy series "Mr. Queen" on tvN has become the biggest cable TV hit over the past year despite criticism over its Chinese original and some histor... 14:05 Feb. 04 -
#K-pop platformSumi Jo, Rain to release music for NCSOFT's K-pop community platform related article
SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- Famed South Korean soprano Sumi Jo and male K-pop soloist Rain have come together to sing a theme song for a new K-pop fan community platform by NCSOFT Corp., the company ... 16:45 Feb. 02 -
#Space SweepersDirector wants to show Korean cinema's diversity through 'Space Sweepers'
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- The director of the upcoming space opera "Space Sweepers" said Tuesday that he wants to show the result of the South Korean cinematic scene's yearslong attemp... 16:43 Feb. 02 -
#BTSBTS ranks among 10 best pop bands of all time on list by Esquire related article
SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band BTS has been included in a list of the world's top 10 best pop bands in history selected by American men's magazine Esquire. Esquire announced Friday (U... 15:53 Feb. 01 -
#hallyu'Crash Landing on You,' BTS, 'Parasite' lead 'hallyu' popularity in 2020: report related article
SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- The Korean drama "Crash Landing on You," K-pop dynamite group BTS and the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" were among the top drivers of the Korean Wave, or "hallyu," last y... 10:58 Jan. 28 -
#Youn Yuh-jungYoun Yuh-jung wins her 20th best supporting actress title for 'Minari'
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- Youn Yuh-jung, a South Korean supporting actress in the immigration drama "Minari," continued her winning streak in the ongoing U.S. award season in the run-up to the Aca... 14:12 Jan. 27 -
#tvingCJ's Tving emerges as major threat in S. Korean streaming service market
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The fast-growing South Korean video streaming service market has entered a new phase as local over-the-top (OTT) service operator Tving pulled off a sharp increase in its... 11:34 Jan. 27 -
#rapper deathScandal-ridden rapper Iron found dead
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean rapper Iron, disgraced by a string of assault and other scandals, was found dead at an apartment in Seoul on Monday, police said. Iron, whose real name is... 17:57 Jan. 25 -
#red pepper pasteExports of red pepper paste surge 35.2 pct in 2020 on Korean Wave
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean exports of red pepper paste jumped more than 35 percent in 2020 from a year earlier thanks to the global popularity of Korean pop culture, known as the Korea... 08:45 Jan. 25 -
#vote-rigging scandal2 K-pop agency execs fined for rigging votes on audition show related article
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- Two talent management agency executives have been sentenced to fines on charges of rigging votes on a popular K-pop audition program in which their trainees were competin... 11:42 Jan. 22 -
#webtoonNetflix poised to roll out more original series based on Korean webtoons in 2021
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Riding on the burgeoning popularity of webtoon-based Korean TV series like "Sweet Home" and "The Uncanny Counter" at home and abroad, U.S. streaming service giant Netflix... 14:40 Jan. 18
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BLACKPINK's Rose sets 2 Guinness World Records with solo release
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(LEAD) Korean Youn Yuh-jung wins best supporting actress for 'Minari' at BAFTA
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BTS to stream concerts in weekend Bang Bang Con event
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Korean Youn Yuh-jung wins best supporting actress for 'Minari' at BAFTA
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Mamamoo to hold online concert on British streaming platform next month
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