Entertainment
- Multilingual singer-songwriter Stella Jang to hold solo concert on Seoul's artificial island SEOUL -- South Korean singer-songwriter Stella Jang is set to hold a solo concert on Nodeul Island, an artificial island known as a cultural space in Seoul. The 32-year-old, who has spent 11 years in France, has previously mesmerized fans with her performance in six different languages -- English, Korean, French, Chinese, German, and Spanish. Debuting in 2014, Jang specializes in a range of genres, including indie music, ballad, and jazz. She garnered widespread attention in 201 15 March 2024
- Boy band Seventeen to headline music festival 'Lollapalooza' in Berlin SEOUL -- Multinational boy band Seventeen is set to engage with global fans in Berlin through Lollapalooza, a renowned international music event, as its headliner. The 13-member band will participate in the annual music festival along with English singer-songwriter Sam Smith and Martin Garrix, a Dutch DJ and record producer. According to Pledis Entertainment, the group's agency, Seventeen will headline the Lollapalooza Berlin, a two-day event scheduled to take place starting 14 March 2024
- Virtual artist 'iaaa' performs debut song 'Our Season' at SXSW event in Texas SEOUL -- iaaa, a virtual artist created by South Korean content startup Studio Meta-K, was showcased at the South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin. The virtual human performed her debut song titled "Our Season" at the event designed to celebrate the fusion of various fields, including technology, film, music, and education. iaaa is a member of Studio Meta-K's virtual artist group "Season." She made her debut in February 2024 as a special host on "R 13 March 2024
- Webtoon app service Kakao Piccoma ranked world's 35th highest-grossing app publisher SEOUL -- Data released by a global web service market analyst firm revealed that Kakao Piccoma, the Japanese webtoon subsidiary of South Korea's web service giant Kakao, secured the 35th spot among the world's highest-grossing app publishers. Webtoons, initially known as webcomics, are digital comic books optimized for viewing on smartphones and other digital devices like tablets. Originating in South Korea in the mid-2000s on web portals like Daum (operated by Kakao) and 13 March 2024
- S. Korea's iconic football stadium becomes main stage for K-pop concerts SEOUL -- Seoul World Cup Stadium, an iconic football stadium in western Seoul, has become the primary stage for K-pop artists following the remodeling project on Jamsil Sports Complex in southern Seoul. With a capacity of about 45,000 people, this World Cup stadium is regarded as a "dream stage" among South Korean artists, requiring substantial ticket sales potential and immense popularity to host concerts. Seoul World Cup Stadium, constructed in the western district of 13 March 2024
- WeMade to drop global version of popular mobile MMORPG 'Night Crows' SEOUL -- WeMade, a South Korean game developer, is set to release the international version of its popular mobile massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) "Night Crows," targeting the global market. The original version of the game was launched in South Korea in April 2023. Upon its initial release, Night Crows quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the top 10 popular games on both Google and Apple app stores. By May, it had claimed the number one spot 11 March 2024
- [PHOTO] Top K-pop girl bands highlight Paris Fashion Week Members of K-pop girl bands received the spotlight at the Paris Fashion Week. The global fashion event, designed to promote luxury brands and promising designers, took place from February 26 to March 5. 7 March 2024
- Action-comedy film 'The Roundup: Punishment' to hit theaters in April SEOUL -- Action-comedy film "The Roundup: Punishment," directed by Heo Myung-haeng, is about to be released in South Korea. This action film serves as the fourth installment of the detective series that began in 2017 with the hit movie "The Outlaws." Starring Ma Dong-seok, also known by his English name Don Lee, the film depicts the story of a tough detective who tackles an illegal online gambling organization. According to South Korean film production company 6 March 2024