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Forbes
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
6 Highlights From K-Culture Night At The Academy Museum with KCON
Korean culture has experienced a surge in Western media, particularly in the entertainment sector, over the past decade. There have been a few cultural staples that have made an impact on American media, including the Academy Award-winning film Parasite and Netflix's Squid Game. K-pop has also experienced a boost in the music industry, with acts like BTS and BLACKPINK dominating the airwaves, as well as many more Korean-based groups entering the scene. On Thursday evening at the David Geffen Theater, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures partnered with Korean entertainment giant CJ Entertainment to host K-Culture Night to mark CJ's 30th anniversary and the 13th edition of the KCON fan festival in downtown Los Angeles. Kicking off the weekend of KCON, the annual convention for all things Korean culture and entertainment, featured a wide range of Korean celebrities, performances, and creatives, alongside many fans of K-pop and K-dramas. Korean American singer/actor Eric Nam was the MC for the evening's event. Korean actor and singer Yim Si-wan (Squid Game) did a special Q&A, with performances by professional dancer and Stage Fighter winner CHOIHOJONG, J-Pop's IS:SUE, Korean rapper Lee Young Ji, and K-pop sensations P1Harmony. There were many memorable moments from the event, and we highlighted the ones that stood out the most! Highlights from K-Culture Night At The Academy Museum With KCON Professional dancer CHOIHOJONG opened the show with a moving stage performance interpreting the story of Bong Joon Ho's award-winning film, Parasite. He beautifully interpreted the anger and desperation that the film's characters exude and the eventual fall from grace. CHOIHOJONG told the audience, '.The original piece draws inspiration from the villain from Parasite, where I take on the law of an underclass character. Since we are here at the Academy Museum, surrounded by so many parents of the film industry, this world [seemed like]During the performance, it was as if CHOIHOJONG had no bones and flowed on the stage like water. It was breathtaking. Nam commented that he felt his body in pain watching the dancer easily contort his body effortlessly to tell the story. The event felt so warm and casual that when the bilingual host began conversing with the J-pop group (who were trained under the K-Pop training system) in Korean, he forgot that not everyone in the audience understood Korean. The audience laughed as he realized it and began interpreting their answers. After performing the Korean version of their song, 'Shining,' the trio – Nano, Yuuki, and Rino– wanted to celebrate and pay tribute to their beloved seniors, BLACKPINK, with their song, 'Pink Venom.' The girls, who debuted last year, were so talented and lively that the audience began singing along, giving the group even more energy and excitement to perform at KCON on Saturday and Sunday. Many fans of Korean entertainment will recognize Lee Young Ji as more than just her music – she's a charismatic entertainer with her own popular YouTube series, Not Much Prepared, and collaborations with famous K-pop idols. She is always surprised when people call her an idol, which she doesn't identify with, but willingly accepts because she loves the idea of being idolized. Her interactions with Nam, the audience, and even her reaction to seeing actor Lee Byung-hun in the audience were so authentic and endearing. It's no wonder she was chosen for this performance, as she is part of the next generation of beloved Korean entertainers being introduced to a Western audience. She thanked the audience for their support and expressed her interest in someday running for president of South Korea one day, and we wouldn't be surprised as her charms have worked on us. Dressed subtly in his Squid Game character's white tuxedo, Yim was having fun with his intimate interview with Nam and Academy Associate Director of Film Programs, Hyesung ii. The Korean singer-turned-actor has been a rising star in Korea since his acting debut in 2012, and received numerous awards for his role in 2014's Misaeng: Incomplete Life. The director for Misaeng, Kim Won-seok, was in the audience, which prompted Yim to praise and convince Kim to have another sequel throughout the night. The conversation also led to Yim's dinner experience with fellow Squid Game costar Lee Byung-hun, who was present in the audience. Yim said he politely told Lee that he would visit his home one day – and then showed up. 'He first thought I was being polite, saying I would visit his home SOME DAY, but I showed up,' says Yim. '[Lee] was totally baffled. After that, no one invites me over – even as a joke.' The night concluded with a powerful performance by the K-pop powerhouse group P1Harmony – Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob. Dressed in their finest dressy attire, the group opened with their hit song, 'DUH!,' followed by an exceptional performance of BTS's 'Fire', which they performed at last year's KCON Special Stage. Nam, who is friends with the group, welcomed them to the stage of the Academy Museum as they represented the next generation of K-pop groups. Jiung expressed his excitement about being there and worked hard on their performance. As the group performed their last song, 'Last Call,' they went into the audience, causing an uproar of cheers and many dancing in their seats. The group completed fans' heart hands and took many photos and videos with fans during their set. The energy from their performance was palpable and was the perfect way to end the night. K-Culture at the Academy Museum was the perfect opening for the fun and busy KCON weekend. KCON is taking place this weekend, from Friday to Sunday, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. For more information, click here.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oscars 2026: ‘The Killers', ‘Mimang', ‘Hi-Five' and more, 19 movies submitted for International Film Feature category
The Oscars are one of the most prestigious film awards in the world. For the 98th Academy Awards this year, a total of 19 films have been officially submitted for consideration by the Korea Film Council . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One of the recent releases, ' Omniscient Reader: The Prophet ', has also managed to make the list! 19 films submitted for this year's Oscars As per CJ Entertainment, 19 films have been submitted to the award show for consideration under the International Feature Film category. The films feature across various genres, including fantasy, romantic comedy, and even horror. The official list of the 19 films submitted for the category is: Omniscient Reader: The Prophet The Old Woman With The Knife Spring Night About Family The Killers The Ugly Yadang: The Snitch Love in the Big City Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning Mimang Secret: Untold Melody Harbin When This Summer is Over A Normal Family Somebody My Daughter Is a Zombie No Other Choice Hi-Five Dark Nuns Korean films at the Oscars 's ' Parasite ' was one of the first Korean films to make a major breakthrough at the Academy Awards. The film won the Best Picture award category in 2019, making it one of the first films from South Korea to win one of the most prestigious awards of the night. Not only that, it was also the first time that a non-English film had won the award in that category. Joon Ho's film also won the award for International Feature Film, making it one of the first South Korean films to do so as well. The next big success with the Oscars came with the film ' Minari ', where it was nominated for the Best Picture Award. Not only that, , who was one of the major cast members on the film, ended up scoring her first Best Supporting Actress award for the night, making it another major milestone.
Pink Villa
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Pretty Crazy release date out: YoonA and Ahn Bo Hyun's devil-human romance film confirms August premiere
Pretty Crazy is an upcoming South Korean movie, featuring sweet romance, laughter pangs, as well as fantasy elements. YoonA and Ahn Bo Hyun star as the leads in this CJ Entertainment creation, which is a highly anticipated project of the year. On June 12, the production company unveiled the official poster of the film and announced its premiere period. Here's a look at the characters, plot summary, and cast of the exciting movie. Pretty Crazy: Poster reveal The official poster of Pretty Crazy features YoonA and Ahn Bo Hyun in an unusual setting. YoonA, playing Seon Ji, holds Ahn Bo Hyun's (Gil Goo) shoulders and looks at him in an intriguing way. Her gaze indicates her concealed quirky intentions about to come out to the forefront. The horns drawn on her head display a devil-like horror, but in a cartoonish way. Gil Goo's expression conveys his discomfort and confusion at the unfolding event. The night sky setting also hints at an impending ominous event, perhaps something dramatic involving the female lead and the male lead. Pretty Crazy: Release The mystery rom-com movie is set to hit the theatres in August 2025. This 1 hour and 55 minute-long film is directed by Lee Sang Geun, who has previously worked with YoonA on the 2019 box office smash, Exit. Pretty Crazy: Plot and character details The film focuses on Seon Ji, an aspiring patissier who has a secret– she transforms into a wild she-devil every night due to a curse. During the daytime, Seon Ji has no recollection of her nighttime self. One night, her nighttime counterpart encounters Gil Goo, an awkward, jobless neighbor, as Seon Ji's family hires him to watch over her at night. Gil Goo, who is smitten with daytime Seon Ji, becomes determined to break the curse and help both versions of her find their futures. Although he will know her secret, it will not stop him from engaging with her. He does that while navigating his strange late-night dates with the nighttime Seon Ji. Will he complete his mission, or will the she-devil get the best of him? Watch Pretty Crazy to find out!
