Oscar winners Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone are facing criticism for allegedly neglecting Asian actors Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan during their acceptance speeches at the 2024 Oscars. This year, the 96th Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on March 10th. Durin
Usher took center stage at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl halftime show on February 11th, delivering a performance that captivated audiences worldwide. Seated on a throne, flanked by a marching band and a host of Vegas performers, Usher's presence affirmed his status as the quintess
In a surprising turn of events, the upcoming episode of the widely popular Korean variety show, “You Quiz on the Block,” is set to feature none other than Hollywood sensations Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet. Scheduled to air on February 28th, 2024, this celebrity-packed episode has sent shockwaves th
Consumers in South Korea are concerned about the rising theater ticket prices over the post-pandemic era, with an increase of 50%. According to the Korean Film Council (KOBIS), the total number of theater visitors from January to May was 11,631,935, or one-quarter of the same period in 2019 (46,933,
Kanye West, one of the most innovative yet controversial hip-hop artists of all time, has officially announced the release date for his new album, Vultures. The album, a collaborative piece between Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, was originally set to be released in December 2023 but was delayed multi
12-12, the day, or the ‘Seoul Spring’ in Korean has been released just 15 days earlier, but has been surprisingly successful at attracting a lot of attention from major political sides. However, the movie is not only being praised for its storyline, but also for the depiction of the tensions between
Mariah Carey has officially defrosted and global attention has returned to her hit Christmas classic, “All I Want for Christmas is You.” The song reached No. 1 on Spotify’s Billboard Hot 100 for the fifth year in a row, becoming the first U.S single to accomplish this feat. The popularity of this on
Kim Seong-su’s film “12.12: The Day” attracted 10 million moviegoers on December 24, marking the second film, after “The Outlaws 3,” to surpass the 10 million viewer milestone in 2023. PLUSM Entertainment officially announced that 10,060,533 people watched the film as of 12am on December 24, accordi
Street Woman Fighter 2 officially marked its end after the final episode on October 31st, but the dance wave created by the crews and its trends do not seem to cease.On August 24th, 2021, the first series, Street Woman Fighter, was broadcasted and drew much attention, with its highest viewership rat
South Korean K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN won the grand prize of “Album of the Year,” in the 2023 MAMA Awards with their album, “FML.” They achieved the MAMA grand prize for the first time in the team’s 9 year history. The MAMA Awards, also known as the Mnet Asian Music Awards, is one of the most famous
Taylor Swift’s concert film, “The Eras Tour,” broke the box office record, securing the top stop for the highest gross among concert films. The film premiered on October 13th, and during its three-day debut on October 16th, it earned a total of $123.5 million, including revenue from both the United
A few days ago, the Korean K-pop girl group ‘Le Sserafim’ graced the Grammy Museum with their performance. This eminent online performance series, a subsidiary of Grammy Awards, garnered immense popularity, with tickets selling out within a minute of its opening. The Grammy Awards’ global spin live
Recently, there have been several deaths of famous celebrities, including Matthew Perry and Michael Gambon. On October 29th, 2023, Matthew Perry, 54, famously known as Chandler Bing from Friends, sadly passed away. The exact cause of his death isn’t confirmed, but it’s reported that he appears to ha
On August 15 (July 23 in the U.S), the movie ‘Oppenheimer’ was released in theaters, and numerous people filled the theater. Moreover, the movie was an instant success, with critics praising the film with rave reviews. The film was directed by Christopher Nolan and is about the life of famed scienti
Renowned Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, "The Boy and the Heron (How Do You Live?)," opened in South Korea on October 25th, captivating movie enthusiast with over 255,000 attendees and a commanding 71.4% box office market share to secure the top spot. After creating beloved Studio Gh
Sometimes an idea is so great it becomes a phenomenon in the blink of an eye, and this was the case with Five Nights at Freddy's, the nerve-shredding horror game that has you checking security cameras to see the animatronics come to life at the Chuck E. Cheese-like restaurant. People overseeing it w
Taylor Swift’s latest success in remastering her albums following disputes with her record label sets a significant precedent that could reverberate through the entire entertainment industry. The buzz surrounding Taylor Swift’s concerts featuring her “new” remastered albums of her “old” albums has b
An all-foreign K-pop group “Blackswan” has come to change the definition of K-pop ever since their debut in 2020. Blackswan, which currently consists of 4 women from different cultures, has gained popularity over the last two years for their presence in the K-pop industry, in both South Korea and in
On July 5th, CEO Jun Hong Joon of ATTRAKT, a record label and entertainment company, faced legal and financial challenges in the K-pop industry due to a legal dispute with Fifty Fifty, a one-time sensational group. Controversy about the challenges erupted among netizens. The Givers, a production com
The recent and surprising ‘Swift Quake’ was compared to the ‘Beast Quake’ by many writers and journalists. According to seismologists, Taylor Swift’s live performance of “Shake It Off” caused a magnitude 2.3 earthquake. The Swift Quake occurred on both July 22 and 23, while the Beast Quake was an ev