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Korean films absent from Cannes' official selection for first time in 12 years
For the first time in 12 years, no South Korean films have been included in the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. According to the festival’s organizing committee, which announced the lineup for the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday evening, no Korean films were named among the invited works. Korean films were not only excluded from the main competition section, where the Palme d’Or and other top honors are awarded, but also from out of competition categories and sidebars such
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'What Korea lacked became its creative engine': Lee Jung-jae
Actor Lee Jung-jae stated that “a sense of lacking” in the Korean entertainment industry’s capital and technological resources can be said to have been a fierce driving force behind the rapid growth of Korean content, with technological limitations “now a thing of the past.” At the Innovate Korea 2025 event held at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Daejeon on Wednesday, Lee, an actor, filmmaker and executive director of the agency Artist Company, took part in a panel disc
April 11, 2025 -
'Resident Playbook' finally to air as doctors' strike subsides
Creator says up to viewers to decide how they perceive drama series "Resident Playbook," the much-delayed and hotly debated medical drama series, is finally airing this week. The tvN series delves into the lives of rookie doctors working as obstetrics and gynecology residents at Yulje Medical Center. A spinoff of hit series "Hospital Playlist," “Resident Playbook” sees the return of producer Shin Won-ho, the creator of the beloved human drama. Originally slated to premiere in May 2024 as a follo
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Exhibition shows modern take on buncheong ceramics
The Korea Ceramic Foundation has launched an exhibition exploring modern adaptations of buncheong, a type of stoneware that originated in the 15th century during the Joseon era (1392-1910) and whose popularity lasted about 200 years. “Living Breathing Buncheong” brings together some 100 works by 27 Korean ceramicists aged between 20 and 70. “Inside Buncheong,” the first part of the three-part exhibition, looks at how people today view the stoneware and the philosophy behind it as well as its art
April 10, 2025 -
Loewe's tea is hot in Milan
At 'Loewe Teapots,' 25 artists present their unique approach to the teapot Spanish fashion house Loewe asked 25 architects, artists and designers from around the world to reimagine the traditions of teapot making, presenting each sculptural take on the humble vessel at this year's Milan Design Week. The commissioned works are on display at the Palazzo Citterio in Milan through sunday. The six-day presentation includes a hand-made teapot by Korean architect Cho Min-suk, created in collaboration w
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Jeonju film fest announces ticket sales timeline
Festival offers priority booking for Jeonju locals and accessibility options ahead of April 30 opening The 26th Jeonju International Film Festival has announced a timeline for ticket sales ahead of its April 30 opening. The festival, running through May 9 under the slogan "Beyond the Frame," will screen 224 films from 57 countries across Jeonju's cinema district. Tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies will go on sale April 16 at 2 p.m. via the festival's official website. General screeni
April 10, 2025 -
KOFA presents nature-focused film series for Earth Day
Program features documentary, art films that examine humanity's relationship with natural world The Korean Film Archive, a state-run institution dedicated to preserving and researching film heritage, will present "Perspectives on Nature," a lineup of documentary and experimental films focused on the natural world, from April 22 to May 8 at its Mapo-gu, Seoul headquarters. Timed for Earth Day, the program features works by contemporary filmmakers who explore landscapes and environments through di
April 10, 2025 -
'Sin will always circle back to you'
Netflix’s 'Karma' delivers ancient message through tightly woven thriller Have you ever watched a thriller so full of twists and secrets that even revealing a character’s name would count as a spoiler? “Karma” is exactly that kind of breakneck thriller — a series so sated with shocking turns that describing the plot in any detail would risk spoiling the entire experience. Broadly, “Karma” centers on a web of evil characters, including a man, played by Lee Hee-jun, who instructs a colleague to mu
April 10, 2025 -
Lee Seung-yoon ready for overseas stages
Iconic singer-songwriter to perform in Taipei, Czech Republic Singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon, loved for his electrifying stage presence and philosophical, poetic lyrics, is now venturing beyond Korea to reach a global audience. Having earned a steady following performances at a variety of music festivals, Lee kicked off the 2025 festival season late last month at The Glow 2025 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Lee is set to appear at several major domestic festivals in the coming months, including
April 10, 2025 -
No signs of forced entry in Park Na-rae's home: reports
Police investigating the theft of property, reportedly worth tens of thousands of dollars, from comedian Park Na-rae’s residence in Seoul have found no signs of forced entry so far, local media reported Thursday. Park filed a police report Tuesday after discovering that certain valuables were missing from her home in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the day before. According to her agency, the amount of the stolen property has not yet been determined. Investigators are looking into the possibility th
April 10, 2025 -
Taste of sogokju in Seocheon
SEOCHEON, South Chungcheong Province -- Nestled in the heart of South Chungcheong Province, Seocheon is a charming destination where natural beauty and unique experiences come together. From the ages-old brewing techniques of Hansan Sogokju to the tranquil beauty of the Seocheon Maryang-ri Camellia Forest, this region offers a wealth of opportunities for adventure, relaxation and cultural immersion. Hansan, a small town in Seocheon, is renowned for its brewing tradition. For over 1,500 years, lo
April 10, 2025 -
April in Seoul a time for classical music
Two leading spring festivals -- Orchestra Festival and Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music -- shine in the capital Classical music takes center stage in Seoul this month with two standout festivals: the Seoul Arts Center’s Orchestra Festival and the Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music. The Orchestra Festival brings together 18 symphony orchestras from across the country in one place while the Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music celebrates its 20th anniversary. Seoul Arts Center's Orches
April 9, 2025 -
Palace guards to reenact royal patrol to tune of K-pop
An annual reenactment of royal gatekeepers who patrolled the Gyeongbokgung neighborhood in central Seoul will take place to the tune of K-pop this year. The reenactment, taking place at 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays throughout the year starting Saturday, will commence at the Gwanghwamun entrance to Gyeongbokgung, the main Joseon-era (1392-1910) palace, moving through Songhyeon Green Plaza and the Insa-dong areas. Playing K-pop along the way would make the ceremony even more interesting to thos
April 9, 2025 -
Biannual palace festival tickets now on sale
Tickets are on sale for a nine-day palace festival in Seoul that includes interactive programs and performances across the city’s five Joseon-era (1392-1910) palaces and Jongmyo, the royal shrine. Twenty-four programs, including royal scene reenactments, will be available during the K-Royal Culture Festival — many of them taking place at Gyeongbokgung, the main palace, and others at Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Changdeokgung, Gyeonghuigung and Jongmyo. “Time Travel: Sejong,” a series of nighttim
April 9, 2025 -
James Blake to perform in Korea in July
Singer-songwriter unlimited by genre to thrill Korean music fans James Blake, the British producer and singer-songwriter known for mastering diverse genres ranging from electronica to hip-hop, is returning to Korea for the first time in six years. Concert promoter Private Curve announced that James Blake will perform July 24 at Yes 24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. This marks his first performance in Korea since 2019's Holiday Land Festival, and his first solo concert in the country in 11 year
April 9, 2025