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Luxury AI Hanbok Draws Massive Attention — But Sparks Debate Over “Lack of Tradition”
AI generated images of hanbok blended with global luxury brands are attracting huge attention on social media. The designs are colorful, striking and immediately recognizable. They are also prompting debate among experts and viewers who say some creations no longer resemble traditional Korean clothi
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“Not in Keeping with Christian Values?”… Church of England School Faces Backlash over Ban on Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters Song
A Church of England school in Dorset, southern England, has sparked controversy after banning a song from the Netflix animation K-Pop Demon Hunters, known informally as K-DeHun, on the grounds that it is not compatible with Christian principles.According to the BBC on the 17th (local time), the scho
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Final Drone Show of the Year “KDH”: A Technological Finale in the Sky
On November 15, the night sky over Yeouido once again transformed into a massive floating screen for the final Hangang Drone Light Show of the year.The Seoul Metropolitan Government brought back its most popular production of the season—K-Hop Demon Hunters (KDH)—as the encore performance, drawing an
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NewJeans Is Back- But Can the Brand Survive Without Min Heejin?
With the return of all five NewJeans members, the months-long controversy appears, at least on the surface, to have reached a stopping point. Yet the core questions this turmoil has raised have only become clearer. Who truly owns the NewJeans brand IP? And why was HYBE unable to manage this conflict
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Ultra-Competitive Fandom Platform Market: Weverse Dominates with Record-High Quarterly MAU
HYBE’s fandom platform Weverse has surpassed a record-breaking 11.6 million monthly active users (MAU) this quarter, solidifying its unmatched growth trajectory in the entertainment technology market.As the entertainment industry rapidly evolves into an ICT-driven “EnterTech” sector, Weverse has est
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"You’ll Have to Wait 4 Years for ‘K-POP Demon Hunters’ Sequel”… Netflix and Sony Pictures Aim for 2029 Release
Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have begun developing a sequel to the global hit K-POP Demon Hunters. According to major foreign media outlets including Bloomberg and Variety, the two companies have signed a production deal and are targeting a 2029 release. However, as the project has not been o
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“KPop Demon Hunters” Kicks Off Global Pop-Up Tour in Seoul, Announces Asian City Stops
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” (abbreviated as KDH) is kicking off a global pop-up tour for fans around the world.The tour begins in Seoul, before moving on to major Asian cities including Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Taipei.■ First Pop-Up in Seoul - Early Access for Membership FansT
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[MICE NOW] “2nd Gourmet Eat Gangnam” – A Feast of Flavors in the Heart of the City
From November 4 to 16, COEX Square in Seoul will transform into a lively culinary playground for the “2nd Gourmet Eat Gangnam (Gourmet Eat Gangnam #2)”, a city-centered food and beverage (F&B) festival blending gastronomy and lifestyle.A City-Centered Global Food Festival: From Chef Shows to Wine Pa
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BTS’s RM to Deliver Keynote at APEC CEO Summit...Showcasing K-Culture’s Soft Power on the World Stage
For the first time in APEC history, a K-pop artist will take the podium at one of the world’s most influential economic forums.BTS leader RM (Kim Nam-joon) is set to deliver a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on October 29.Scheduled for 3:05 p.m. on Day 2 of the summit
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Korean AI Movie Heads to 'London East Asia Film Festival'
SEOUL, South Korea — The Korean AI short film Mongsaengjeon, produced with support from the Korea Racing Authority (KRA), has been officially invited to the London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF).According to the KRA on October 24, Mongsaengjeon was produced by Studio Freewillusion with financial ba
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Korean AI Cinema Heads to Japan for TIFFCOM Screening Event
Korean AI-Generated Films to Be Screened at Japan’s Major Content MarketTOKYO, Japan — The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) will host a special screening event titled “Next Drama & Film: AIが創るスクリーン (Next Drama & Film: AI Creates the Screen)
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The Pinkfong Company Leads Korea’s Biggest AI Content Project
SEOUL, South Korea — The Pinkfong Company, creator of family entertainment content including Pinkfong and Baby Shark, announced on October 23 that it has been selected as the lead organization for the “2025 K-Content AI Innovation Leading Project,” hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Touri
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One Million People Can Join JTBC’s New Interactive Dating Game Show
SEOUL, South Korea — Korean broadcaster JTBC will air an interactive dating psychology quiz show capable of hosting up to one million participants in real time. The program, titled “Average Lovers” (평균남녀, Pyeonggyun Namnyeo), will premiere on October 25.The show’s technical production is handled by
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[Born 2 Rock ] QWER’s Second Anniversary Pop-up in Seongsu
How a digital band turned a pop-up into a shared concert space - and a testament to fandomAt the entrance of Daelim Warehouse in Seongsu, a red neon sign flickers through the glass door.“Born 2 Rock.”Even before stepping inside, the air hums with energy - the kind only music and memory can create.Th
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QWER、デビュー2周年ポップアップストア「Born 2 Rock」で描いたファンダムの軌跡
ソウル・城東区の聖水洞。赤いネオンが荒削りな金属の表面に反射して光る。ガラス扉を押し開けると、バンドサウンドのように空間全体がうねり出す。2023年10月18日にデビューしたQWERが、2周年を記念して2025年10月17日から29日までの13日間にわたり開催した「Born 2 Rock」ポップアップストアは、単なるイベントではなく、バンドの成長ストーリーをファンと共に体感する舞台だった。オンラインクリエイターからバンドへQWERは特異な出発点を持つグループだ。メンバーの「チョダン」と「マゼンタ」はストリーマー出身、「ヒナ」はTikTokで活躍するコスプレイヤー、そして「シヨン」は日本のアイド
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When Generative AI Revives Korean Tradition: Woori Card’s ‘The Opus Silver’ Redefines Financial Advertising
With a brushstroke born of algorithms, Woori Card has brought an ancient Korean motif back to life.Its new premium card campaign, “The Opus Silver,” merges generative AI technology with the classical artistry of the Tiger and Magpie painting (Hojakdo, 虎鵲圖) - a symbolic image of courage and good fort
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South Koreans Are the Most Optimistic About AI Among 25 Countries, Pew Survey Finds
SEOUL, South Korea — A new global survey has found that South Koreans are more optimistic about the development of artificial intelligence (AI) than respondents in any of the other 24 countries surveyed.The Pew Research Center, a U.S.-based polling organization, released the results of its global at
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Mofac Studio, ‘King of Kings’ Producer, Raises ₩6 Billion from Altos Ventures
SEOUL, South Korea — Mofac Studio, the animation company behind the film King of Kings, announced on October 13 that it has secured an investment worth ₩6 billion (approx. US$4.4 million). The funding round was led solely by Altos Ventures.Mofac Studio was founded by Director Jang Seong-ho, a first-
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AI to Judge Korean Speaking Contest for Foreign Learners
SEOUL, South Korea — A Korean speaking contest for foreign learners will be held in South Korea, and AI will serve as one of the judges.On October 13, Korean education company Visang Education announced that it will host the “AI Korean Speaking Contest (AI SPEAK 2.0 Battle)” on its Korean-language l
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‘Squid Game’ Producer Firstman Studio Invests in AI Video Startup Twelve Labs
SEOUL, South Korea — Firstman Studio, best known as the producer of the Netflix original series Squid Game, has made a strategic investment in Twelve Labs, an AI company specializing in video understanding and production technology.Twelve Labs’ core technology analyzes visuals, audio, and context si