BTS performing at the beginning of their career, about 10 years ago. SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The remaining four members of K-pop megastar BTS — RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook — will begin their mandatory military service next month, music industry sources said Wednesday. According to the sources well informed of the matter, [...]
NEW DELHI & SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A three-day Korean film festival is set to unfold in the Indian capital, New Delhi, commencing this Tuesday, as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and India this year. The Korean Cultural Center India (KCCI) has announced that the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Director Ryoo Seung-wan’s crime action thriller “Smugglers” won best picture Friday at the Blue Dragon Awards, one of the most prestigious film awards in South Korea. Set in the 1970s in a peaceful seaside village, “Smugglers” revolves around two female divers, played by Kim Hye-soo and Yum Jung-ah, who [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Esports star ‘Faker’ (Lee Sang-hyeok), who clinched victory last weekend in the League of Legends (LoL) World Championship, commonly referred to as the ‘LoLdcup,’ revealed the secret behind his triumph, stating, “I can learn a lot when I make it a goal to focus on the process regardless of the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Rookie girl group NewJeans has emerged as the inaugural winner of the Top Global K-Pop Artist award at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), outperforming BTS’ Jimin, Stray Kids, Tomorrow X Together and TWICE. Top Global K-pop Artist was one of the four K-pop category awards newly established this year. [...]
HONGKONG, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The inaugural “K-Drama OST Concert,” showcasing the soundtracks of beloved Hallyu dramas, made its international debut in Hong Kong last Saturday, captivating Hallyu enthusiasts in the region. Presented by the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong and generously sponsored by the Hong Kong government, the event unfolded at the [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – According to a recent survey by the Modern Language Association (MLA), there has been an overall decline in the number of students studying foreign languages at U.S. colleges and universities. However, amid this trend, Korean is experiencing a surge in popularity, attributed to the Hallyu craze, which includes the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Novelist Han Kang received a prestigious literary award in France last week for her book “I Do Not Bid Farewell.” “The Vegetarian” author, for which she won the International Booker Prize in 2016, said she would much like to “bid farewell” now to stories about South Korea’s tragic history, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Dramas based on popular webtoons have taken center stage in the South Korean TV drama market. In a country where novelty is key, these adaptations draw viewers with their fresh settings, imaginative characters, and recognizable titles. One of the most buzzed-about webtoon-based dramas in the latter half of this year [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A special event featuring a variety of performances including K-pop concerts and media art exhibitions will be held in the U.K. to celebrate and promote the beauty and vibrancy of Korea’s cultural heritage. The Korea Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced on Monday that as part of the ‘Visit Korean Heritage [...]