Korean actor Joo Won is returning with new Netflix action film “Carter” directed by Jung Byung-gil. “I can confidently say that ‘Carter’ is a new kind of action film. I hope that through this film, we can spread Korean action films to the world,” the actor said during a press conference held at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul on Tuesday. “When I first read the script, I thought, ‘Is it poss...

Boy band Enhypen uploaded a poster for its forthcoming international tour Tuesday. It showed each of the seven members and the timetable for their first world tour that starts in Seoul on Sept. 17. After two concerts in Seoul, the band will head to the US in October, visiting fans in six cities, including Houston, Atlanta and New York. The following month, it will put on six shows in three...

The four movies selected for talk programs are: an Ecuadorian documentary “Time of Women,” directed by Frida Muenala, which features indigenous women making their mark in various fields in modern Ecuadorian society; “Impossible Things,” directed by Mexican filmmaker Ernesto Contreras, which revolves around a woman who becomes friends with a boy next door who sells drugs; Colombian documentary “Je...

J-Hope marks smooth start to BTS’ second chapter with solo EP, Lollapalooza debut

K-pop boy group BTS has announced the return of its own variety show, titled "Run BTS," after 10 months. "'Run BTS' will finally make a return after a 10-month break," the band said in a teaser video it shared on social media Monday. "Please look forward to the release, because the show would be more fun after being recharged." "Run BTS" is a South Korean web-based series starring the septet, w...

Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup has said there could be a way to allow members of K-pop supergroup BTS to perform overseas while carrying out their mandatory military service. Lee made the remark during a parliamentary defense committee meeting Monday, saying the issue can be handled without breaching the principle of "fairness and equity." "I believe there is a way to give BTS an opportunity to ...

The veteran actor said the giant gimbal used for filming the in-flight scenes encouraged him to empathize with Jae-hyuk’s situation. To create a realistic-looking set and dynamic aircraft turbulence, director Han Jae-rim employed a gimbal to rotate the mock plane 360 degrees with people inside. “While filming inside the gimbal, all the actors and staff were nervous, although we were strapped so...

The film has been highly anticipated with two Cannes-winning actors -- Song and Jeon Do-yeon -- starring in it. Song won the best actor for “Broker” at Cannes Film Festival this May. The two were the leads in the drama film “Secret Sunshine” (2007), for which Jeon won her best actress award. Screening in the noncompetition section, the film premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival but its t...

In the two years away from the music business, Zico has used his time to take stock and recalibrate his mind. “I think I reflected a lot on myself. I deleted all the data within me during the two years, and I was able to reset myself as a musician. Now, I’m at a place where I can compose music in the best condition,” he said. Going back to “Freak,” the musician hopes he would come to music list...

NCT Dream will hold an exhibit in Seoul from Aug. 20 to Oct. 18, said Live Connect that organized the event Monday. The show “Dream Vibe” marks the band’s milestones while cherishing the memories it built with fans. A space inspired by “Life Is Still Going On,” from the repackaged version of first LP, will be created as part of the exhibit. A range of merchandise exclusive to the event will b...

The band’s third track “Cookie” is a dance-pop song based on hip-hop beats with unique lyrics. “We made this album with the same sincere heart we have when we bake cookies. In the same way people can’t think of any other food once they indulge in a delicious cookie, we want to put out music that people keep looking out for,” the band said in a press release about the new song. Ahead of its offi...

SIDance Festival will also feature rising and established local and foreign dancers. Local dancers making an appearance at the festival include Ubomanli, Kim Yun-jung, Blue Elephant Dance Company and Kim Paik Bong Fan Dance Preservation Society. Performances by overseas participants include German dance troupe Mouvori’s “Hello to Emptiness,” “To come (extended)” by Denmark’s Mette Ingvartsen an...

K-pop group Stray Kids put out its new digital single, titled "Mixtape: Time Out," on Monday, the group's agency said. "Aug. 1 is a meaningful day, when the name of the band's fandom 'Stay' was made, so the band prepared a surprise present to celebrate the fandom's birthday," JYP Entertainment said. "Mixtape: Time Out," released at midnight, is a rock genre song written by the members based on ...

The latest repackage album from Seventeen has come in fourth on the US Billboard's main albums chart, becoming the band's highest-charting album. "Sector 17" was fourth on the Billboard 200, selling 34,000 equivalent album units, Billboard said Sunday (US time) in a preview of the upcoming chart. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States, measured by equiv...

The UKiss leader says “Count On Me” to members and fans with his first EP