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Youn Yuh-jung, Jung Ho-yeon Chosen as Influential Women in Global Entertainment by U.S. Magazine

SEOUL, March 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean actresses Youn Yuh-jung of American immigration film “Minari” and Jung Ho-yeon of hit Netflix drama “Squid Game” have been chosen as among the most influential women in the global entertainment industry by a U.S. entertainment magazine. Youn and Jung were among the six South Koreans listed as [...]

BTS Agency Chief, ‘Parasite’ Executive Producer Among 500 Most Influential Entertainment Figures Chosen by Variety

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Two South Korean entertainment gurus — Bang Si-hyuk and Lee Mie-kyung, widely known as Miky Lee — have been named by U.S. magazine Variety as among the 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry in 2020. Big Hit Entertainment said Tuesday that Bang, the 48-year-old CEO [...]