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Mon, September 25, 2023 | 02:22

[INTERVIEW] Yim Si-wan went extra mile to portray legendary athlete in 'Road to Boston'

INTERVIEWYim Si-wan went extra mile to portray legendary athlete in 'Road to Boston'

That was what actor Yim Si-wan faced in his latest role as legendary marathoner, Suh Yun-bok, in the period drama film, “Road to Boston,” propelling him to dedicate himself physically and mentally to portray the figure.

2023-09-24 18:52

TEMPEST gears up to showcase fiery passion

TEMPEST gears up to showcase fiery passion

K-pop act TEMPEST is back with a bang, releasing their fifth single "Into the Tempest," Wednesday, just five months after their previous work. The seven-member group - comprising Hanbin, Hyungseob, Hyuk, Eunchan, LEW, Hwarang and Taerae - has been on a creative spree since its debut last year.

2023-09-24 15:06

[INTERVIEW] Sotheby's returns as Korea's art market regains luster

INTERVIEWSotheby's returns as Korea's art market regains luster

Sotheby’s, one of the world’s largest auction houses along with Christie’s, made a comeback to Korea this week with the opening of a new space in Seoul nearly three decades after its initial withdrawal.

2023-09-22 17:20

BLACKPINK's contract renewal still in limbo

BLACKPINK's contract renewal still in limbo

Nothing has been confirmed about K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s contract renewal, according to the quartet’s management company, YG Entertainment, Thursday.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-09-22 15:24

Disney+ aims to expand investment in original Korean content

Disney+ aims to expand investment in original Korean content

Streaming platform Disney+ aims to capitalize on the breakout hit of the Korean original series "Moving" and expand investment in production of local content to reach a wider audience, the chief of its Korean branch said Friday.

2023-09-22 14:44

Hebrew University students travel to Korea to explore musical landscape

Hebrew University students travel to Korea to explore musical landscape

Sixteen students from Hebrew University's Korean studies program embarked on a journey in late August to build a cultural bridge between the two countries while experiencing the sounds of Korea - from the pulsating beats of K-pop to the unique sounds of the country's traditional music - emboldened by a passion for cultural understanding and innovation.

2023-09-22 10:06

[INTERVIEW] 'Cobweb' director questions meaning of cinema

INTERVIEW'Cobweb' director questions meaning of cinema

“I feel this is the time to redefine and reestablish what movies mean to us. And I came across this film 'Cobweb’ when I, too, was ruminating on this issue,” the director said during an interview with The Korea Times at a cafe in Jongro District, Thursday.

2023-09-22 10:05

[INTERVIEW] Virtual K-pop group MAVE: is more than just pretty pixels

INTERVIEWVirtual K-pop group MAVE: is more than just pretty pixels

In a fusion of music, technology, and imagination, MAVE:, a four-member K-pop girl group, is rewriting the rules of entertainment. But what truly distinguishes MAVE: from the rest of the industry is not just its futuristic concept - it's the mind-blowing fact that its members are virtual beings.

Pyo Kyung-min | 2023-09-22 10:03

VIDEOMeet creators behind Korea's most popular virtual idol

BTS member Suga begins mandatory military service

BTS member Suga begins mandatory military service

Suga, a member of the K-pop sensation BTS, on Friday began his mandatory military service as a social service agent.

2023-09-22 09:12

BTS defies K-pop's 'seven-year curse'

BTS defies K-pop's 'seven-year curse'

K-pop sensation BTS has once again renewed its contract with HYBE, the management company that has been representing the septet since its debut in 2013, marking a significant milestone not just for the band but also for the K-pop industry overall.

2023-09-21 19:38

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