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Global K-Wave
JUNKY CREAM Draws Co-production Offers at Annecy MIFA 2026, Sets August UK Collaboration Release
Hybrid animation studio JUNKY CREAM received co-production proposals from global studios at MIFA 2026 in Annecy. The company will unveil a one-take animation co-produced with the UK's Wonder Studios in August.
K-Movie
Zo In-sung Trained Three Months on Horseback for Na Hong-jin's Hope
Zo In-sung revealed how he trained with horses for three months for the final action sequence in Na Hong-jin's new film Hope. The film, starring Hwang Jung-min, Jung Ho-yeon and an international cast, opens in Korea on July 15.
Celebrity & Issues
Lee Ha-nee Narrates Gugak Story Concert for Families of Children with Disabilities
Lee Ha-nee joined the concert “Story of Sky, Wind and Sunshine” at C-SQUARE, lending her voice to a music reading play for families of children with disabilities. Habahae also held a special performance for 11 families of children with severe disabilities.
K-Movie
Jang Hang-jun’s The Man Who Lives with the King Drives Korean Box Office Rebound
Jang Hang-jun’s The Man Who Lives with the King drew 16.9 million viewers and helped lift first-half Korean film revenue to 370.2 billion won. The second-half slate is led by Na Hong-jin’s HOPE and major Hollywood releases.
K-Drama
New Employee Chairman Kang Ends at 13.6% as 32-Track OST Featuring Kang Seung-yoon and THE VANE Is Released
JTBC’s New Employee Chairman Kang wrapped its 12-episode run with a peak rating of 13.6%. SLL released a 32-track OST compilation featuring Kang Seung-yoon, THE VANE and CLOSE YOUR EYES.
K-Drama
Yoon Kyung-ho Turns Frying Pan Action Into Comedy in SBS Drama Kim Bu-jang
Yoon Kyung-ho is drawing attention as Park Jin-cheol in SBS drama Kim Bu-jang, moving from wild frying pan action to a sudden comic surrender. Viewers are praising his action scenes, rocker look and unpredictable humor.
Celebrity & Issues
Yoon Si-yoon says he nearly lost Bread, Love and Dreams lead role before Park Sung-woong helped him with tearful scenes
Yoon Si-yoon recalled on MBC's Radio Star how he almost lost the lead role in Bread, Love and Dreams before the director chose to trust him. He also shared how Park Sung-woong helped him overcome early struggles with tearful acting.
K-Movie
BTS Fan So-hee Sells Father's North Korean Medal in Son Myeong-a's 'Trophy'
'Trophy,' the feature debut by Zainichi Korean director Son Myeong-a, follows 14-year-old So-hee as she navigates BTS fandom, Chosun school life and North Korean imagery. The film opens in Japan after its world premiere at the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.
Celebrity & Issues
Song Hye-kyo and Seo Kyung-duk Donate 10,000 Independence Movement Guides in Washington, D.C.
Song Hye-kyo and Professor Seo Kyung-duk donated 10,000 Korean-English guidebooks to the Old Korean Legation in Washington, D.C. The 15-year project has supported more than 40 overseas sites tied to Korea's independence movement.
K-Pop
Hyeon Suk, Kim Yong-im and 30 Trot Singers to Perform Free Senior Festival at Jangchung Arena
The 28th Senior Hanmaeum Festival is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at Jangchung Arena in Seoul. Hosted by the Korea Entertainers Hanmaeum Association with support from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Hana Bank, it will invite thousands of seniors for performances, meals and gifts.
K-Drama
Fantagio to Co-Produce Obedient Killer as Kim Da-mi Reviews Lead Role
Fantagio has signed a co-production deal with Gline and KT Studio Genie for the 1970s-80s noir drama Obedient Killer. Kim Da-mi is reviewing the lead role, with Lee Jung-heum directing and Joo Hwa-mi writing.
Celebrity & Issues
Uhm Jung-hwa Shares Family Vacation for Mother’s Birthday Ahead of Okay Madam 2 Release
Uhm Jung-hwa shared photos from a family trip for her mother’s belated birthday. Her starring film Okay Madam 2 is set to open on August 12 with Park Sung-woong, Lee Sang-yoon, Ryeoun and Choi Soo-young joining the cast.
Celebrity & Issues
Seo Beom-june Throws Ceremonial First Pitch for Doosan Bears Baseball Day at Jamsil
Actor Seo Beom-june delivered a message of sharing at Jamsil Baseball Stadium during the 2026 Babo Nanum X Doosan Bears Baseball Day. The event invited 200 people, including migrants, support activists and young people with developmental disabilities.
Celebrity & Issues
Kim Ki-hae Discharged from Navy, Plans Acting Return After The Witch and Duty After School
Actor Kim Ki-hae completed his active-duty Navy service on June 27, 2026. Known for The Witch: Part 2. The Other One and Duty After School, he thanked fans and said he will return with strong projects.
Celebrity & Issues
Choi Kang Hee's First Love: Falling in Love in Busan but Losing Him to a Language Barrier
Actress Choi Kang Hee shares a humorous anecdote about falling in love at first sight in Busan, only to be thwarted by a language barrier involving Korean taffy.
K-Drama
Suzy and Kim Seon-ho in Talks for Han Jae-rim’s Disney+ Series Delusion
Suzy and Kim Seon-ho are being discussed as the new lead pairing for Han Jae-rim’s mystery series Delusion, based on a popular Naver webtoon. If confirmed, it would mark their first reunion since tvN’s Start-Up.
JUNKY CREAM Draws Co-production Offers at Annecy MIFA 2026, Sets August UK Collaboration Release
Hybrid animation studio JUNKY CREAM received co-production proposals from global studios at MIFA 2026 in Annecy. The company will unveil a one-take animation co-produced with the UK's Wonder Studios in August.
Zo In-sung Trained Three Months on Horseback for Na Hong-jin's Hope
Zo In-sung revealed how he trained with horses for three months for the final action sequence in Na Hong-jin's new film Hope. The film, starring Hwang Jung-min, Jung Ho-yeon and an international cast, opens in Korea on July 15.
Lee Ha-nee Narrates Gugak Story Concert for Families of Children with Disabilities
Lee Ha-nee joined the concert “Story of Sky, Wind and Sunshine” at C-SQUARE, lending her voice to a music reading play for families of children with disabilities. Habahae also held a special performance for 11 families of children with severe disabilities.
Jang Hang-jun’s The Man Who Lives with the King Drives Korean Box Office Rebound
Jang Hang-jun’s The Man Who Lives with the King drew 16.9 million viewers and helped lift first-half Korean film revenue to 370.2 billion won. The second-half slate is led by Na Hong-jin’s HOPE and major Hollywood releases.
New Employee Chairman Kang Ends at 13.6% as 32-Track OST Featuring Kang Seung-yoon and THE VANE Is Released
JTBC’s New Employee Chairman Kang wrapped its 12-episode run with a peak rating of 13.6%. SLL released a 32-track OST compilation featuring Kang Seung-yoon, THE VANE and CLOSE YOUR EYES.
Yoon Kyung-ho Turns Frying Pan Action Into Comedy in SBS Drama Kim Bu-jang
Yoon Kyung-ho is drawing attention as Park Jin-cheol in SBS drama Kim Bu-jang, moving from wild frying pan action to a sudden comic surrender. Viewers are praising his action scenes, rocker look and unpredictable humor.
Yoon Si-yoon says he nearly lost Bread, Love and Dreams lead role before Park Sung-woong helped him with tearful scenes
Yoon Si-yoon recalled on MBC's Radio Star how he almost lost the lead role in Bread, Love and Dreams before the director chose to trust him. He also shared how Park Sung-woong helped him overcome early struggles with tearful acting.
BTS Fan So-hee Sells Father's North Korean Medal in Son Myeong-a's 'Trophy'
'Trophy,' the feature debut by Zainichi Korean director Son Myeong-a, follows 14-year-old So-hee as she navigates BTS fandom, Chosun school life and North Korean imagery. The film opens in Japan after its world premiere at the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.
Song Hye-kyo and Seo Kyung-duk Donate 10,000 Independence Movement Guides in Washington, D.C.
Song Hye-kyo and Professor Seo Kyung-duk donated 10,000 Korean-English guidebooks to the Old Korean Legation in Washington, D.C. The 15-year project has supported more than 40 overseas sites tied to Korea's independence movement.
Hyeon Suk, Kim Yong-im and 30 Trot Singers to Perform Free Senior Festival at Jangchung Arena
The 28th Senior Hanmaeum Festival is scheduled for June 30, 2026, at Jangchung Arena in Seoul. Hosted by the Korea Entertainers Hanmaeum Association with support from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Hana Bank, it will invite thousands of seniors for performances, meals and gifts.
Fantagio to Co-Produce Obedient Killer as Kim Da-mi Reviews Lead Role
Fantagio has signed a co-production deal with Gline and KT Studio Genie for the 1970s-80s noir drama Obedient Killer. Kim Da-mi is reviewing the lead role, with Lee Jung-heum directing and Joo Hwa-mi writing.
Uhm Jung-hwa Shares Family Vacation for Mother’s Birthday Ahead of Okay Madam 2 Release
Uhm Jung-hwa shared photos from a family trip for her mother’s belated birthday. Her starring film Okay Madam 2 is set to open on August 12 with Park Sung-woong, Lee Sang-yoon, Ryeoun and Choi Soo-young joining the cast.
Seo Beom-june Throws Ceremonial First Pitch for Doosan Bears Baseball Day at Jamsil
Actor Seo Beom-june delivered a message of sharing at Jamsil Baseball Stadium during the 2026 Babo Nanum X Doosan Bears Baseball Day. The event invited 200 people, including migrants, support activists and young people with developmental disabilities.
Kim Ki-hae Discharged from Navy, Plans Acting Return After The Witch and Duty After School
Actor Kim Ki-hae completed his active-duty Navy service on June 27, 2026. Known for The Witch: Part 2. The Other One and Duty After School, he thanked fans and said he will return with strong projects.
Choi Kang Hee's First Love: Falling in Love in Busan but Losing Him to a Language Barrier
Actress Choi Kang Hee shares a humorous anecdote about falling in love at first sight in Busan, only to be thwarted by a language barrier involving Korean taffy.
Suzy and Kim Seon-ho in Talks for Han Jae-rim’s Disney+ Series Delusion
Suzy and Kim Seon-ho are being discussed as the new lead pairing for Han Jae-rim’s mystery series Delusion, based on a popular Naver webtoon. If confirmed, it would mark their first reunion since tvN’s Start-Up.