SEOUL– Youn Yuh-jung, who became the first South Korean to hoist an acting Oscar on Monday, said she has no big plans for the future but hopes to continue acting throughout her life.”I have no plan. I’ll continue to live (on as I have). It’s not that …
SEOUL– About a year ago, few South Koreans likely imagined they would see their compatriots receive awards at the Oscars, one of the world’s most prestigious cinema award shows, for two years in a row.But it really happened in 2020 and 2021.At the 93r…
SEOUL– The music video for the 2018 BTS hit “Idol” has surpassed 900 million views on YouTube in the latest feat for the K-pop dynamo.”Idol,” the main track of the seven-piece act’s repackaged album “Love Yourself: Answer,” hit the milestone at 5:59 a…
U.S. recession drama “Nomadland,” about a community of van dwellers, was the big winner at Britain’s BAFTA awards on Sunday, scooping best film and prizes for its Chinese-born director Chloe Zhao and leading actress Frances McDormand.The British Acade…
ULSAN– This year’s Ulju Mountain Film Festival (UMFF) kicked off Friday for an 11-day run in the southeastern county of Ulju, with 146 movies from 43 countries set to be screened.Under the slogan of “My Green Mountain,” the sixth edition of South Kore…
SEOUL– YouTube Music ranked as the second-most popular music streaming platform among South Korean Android users last month, with listeners on the platform more than doubling from the previous year, data showed Wednesday.The music streaming service fr…
ULSAN– This year’s Ulju Mountain Film Festival (UMFF) will kick off this week for an 11-day run in the southeastern county of Ulju, with 146 movies from 43 countries set to be screened, organizers said Tuesday.Under the slogan of “My Green Mountain,” …
SEOUL, The music video for K-pop band BTS’ “Life Goes On” passed 300 million views on YouTube on Saturday, its management agency said.”Life Goes On” is the main track on its album “ME” released on Nov. 20, 2020.The video hit 300 million views on YouTub…
SEOUL– South Korean star actress Lee Young-ae will return to the small screen after four years off, with a new comedy thriller, the drama’s studio said Wednesday.Lee, who rose to global stardom for her role in the smash-hit historical drama “Daejangge…
SEOUL– Behind the original soundtrack of the drama film “Minari,” nominated for best score at the upcoming Oscars and five other awards including best picture, is South Korean actress Han Yeri.”Minari” is Korean American director Lee Isaac Chung’s sem…
SEOUL– Youn Yuh-jung was nominated for best supporting actress at this year’s Academy Awards for her role in “Minari,” becoming the first South Korean actress to achieve the feat.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday unveiled its f…
SEOUL– Youn Yuh-jung has a career that spans over half a century, with a number of hit films and TV series under her belt.At the age of 73, the veteran actress has made South Korean film history by being nominated for best supporting actress at the 93…