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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
KPop Demon Hunters' Ji Young Yoo to join Eric Nam for K-pop themed film with HYBE America, know plot details
HYBE America is officially stepping into Hollywood with its first major K-pop-centric film project. In collaboration with Paramount Pictures, the company has kicked off production on an upcoming feature film. It will spotlight the vibrant and competitive world of K-pop. While the title is still under wraps, the cast has already drawn attention with Ji Young Yoo and Eric Nam set to lead. The film marks a historic move for both industries, becoming the first major American studio film to be shot entirely in South Korea. Production is slated to begin in mid-September 2025, with a theatrical release scheduled for February 2027. At the helm of the project is Benson Lee, known for his 2016 coming-of-age comedy Seoul Searching. His return to Korean-American storytelling is expected to bring a heartfelt and authentic perspective to the film's story. K-pop film follows Korean-American girl chasing idol dreams The story centers on a young Korean-American woman who defies her family's expectations to chase a dream in the K-pop industry. She enters a televised competition aiming to become a member of the next global girl group sensation. It promises to explore themes of identity, generational conflict, and ambition The film is set against the backdrop of South Korea's glittering and high-pressure entertainment world. The latest version of the script has been written by Eileen Shim. It builds on earlier drafts contributed by prominent writers, including Adele Lim, the screenwriter behind Crazy Rich Asians and Joy Ride. Ji Young Yoo leads K-pop film with Eric Nam Ji Young Yoo takes on the lead role in the upcoming film. She recently voiced Zoey in the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters and starred in Amazon Prime Video's Expats alongside Nicole Kidman. Known for her versatile acting, Yoo is expected to bring complexity to a character torn between duty and passion. Joining her is Eric Nam, a global K-pop star expanding his resume in acting. He debuted on the big screen with 2024's Transplant. Nam is also set to voice Aang in the upcoming animated film The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. His casting brings added credibility and authenticity to the project, especially given his first-hand experience in the music industry. More updates, including the film's official title, supporting cast, and soundtrack details, are expected as production gears up later this year.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Eric Nam and Yoo Ji Young to star in new K-pop film; first American movie to be shot in South Korea - Deets inside!
Singer and actor , along with Ji Young from 'Kpop Demon Hunters', have officially been cast in the first of its kind, K-Pop movie ! has been confirmed to take on the role of director for the upcoming project. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While no title for the film has been shared publicly, it is slated for a February 2027 release! K-pop film in the works As per reports from Deadline, this K-pop film is going to follow the life of a Korean-American woman, who, against her family's wishes, ends up joining a show to become the next big K-pop idol! The film's director revealed more information about the upcoming American film in depth. Labelling the film as his 'love letter' to K-pop, the director revealed 'its energy, passion, magic, and the incredible community behind it. I'm deeply grateful to Paramount Pictures for championing the project, to our producers for their unwavering dedication, to our talented and dynamic cast, and the legends of the genre, helping us bring this story to life. This one's for the dreamers'. Eileen Shim will be taking on writing the script for the role and has expressed her gratitude and excitement over the movie. This project is also going to be one of the first American films to be completely shot in South Korea, making this a major milestone in the entertainment industry. About the cast of the film Not much information about the film has been shared with the public; however, the main cast members have already been confirmed! Eric Nam, who is well known for his soulful vocals as well as for his acting prowess, is going to be taking on one of the lead roles in the film. Nam recently debuted on the big screen with ' Transplant ', where he starred alongside ! He will also be featured on the upcoming 'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender' as the voice artist for Aang too! Yoo Ji Young , on the other hand, will be playing one of the female leads of the show! She has most recently gone viral for her voiceover acting in the hit OTT film 'Kpop Demon Hunters' as Zoey. She is known for various other projects such as ' Expats ', 'Smoking Tigers', The Yinyang Master', and 'The Sky Is Everywhere'.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Business
- Pink Villa
Dane Dunning's net worth in 2025: From salary to trade bonuses, all about new Atlanta Braves pitcher
Dane Dunning may not be on every baseball fan's radar, but his bank account says he should be. As of today, the 30-year-old pitcher holds an estimated net worth of millions. The figure combines a steady MLB salary, postseason bonuses, and modest endorsement deals. After making his debut in 2020 and winning a World Series with Texas in 2023, Dunning now finds himself in Atlanta following a midseason trade. While his ERA and role have fluctuated, one thing hasn't: his ability to keep earning through every team change and innings milestone. Contract structure and incentive payouts According to Spotrac, Dunning signed a one-year, USD 2.66 million arbitration deal for the 2025 season (approx. INR 22.9 crore). The contract includes built-in performance bonuses: USD 50,000 (approx. INR 43,07,960) for hitting key inning benchmarks between 30 and 60. It then jumps to USD 75,000 and 80,000 payouts (approx. INR 64,61,940 and 68,92,736) as he climbs from 70 to 90 and 100 to 150 innings respectively. With 2025 already including multiple appearances across the majors and Triple-A, those figures are now within reach. The Korean-American is expected to re-enter arbitration in 2026 before becoming a free agent in 2027. Trades, career highlights, and personal income growth Dunning has bounced across four MLB organizations— Washington, Chicago, Texas, and now Atlanta. But it was his time in Arlington that gave him the biggest bump: a key role in the Rangers' 2023 World Series run and a 12-win season that year raised his profile and income. He's also taken on endorsement work and public appearances, further padding his earnings. Add in postseason bonuses, a 2023 career peak, and a 2025 deal with Atlanta—Dunning's finances are steady and growing, even if his jersey keeps changing. Per Mabumbe, his net worth is between USD 4 and 5 million (approx. between INR 34.46 and 43.08 crore), as of July 2025. Disclaimer: All amounts mentioned in the article are sourced from public platforms, including MLB, Spotrac and mabumbe. In some cases, celebrities or their teams give their input too, which we incorporate if provided by them. We take all efforts to share possible accurate numbers, however unless otherwise mentioned they are all approximates. We are open to feedback and suggestions on editorial@
Scotsman
16-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Who is the richest golf players 2025? Here are the 15 wealthiest golfers in the world - Rory McIlroy net worth
The Open Tournament 2025 is less than 24 hours away from beginning, with some of the world's best golfers ready compete for the right to be crowned as this year's champion. Beginning on Thursday 17 July, the Open takes place at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, with the 153rd of the tournament running through until Sunday July 20. One of the most lucrative events in the sporting calendar, it is reported that the purse for The Open Championship currently stands at $17 million, with the winner receiving $3.1 million. With such huge riches, many golfers have morphed into some of the richest sportsmen on the planet - even before their multi-million pound endorsements and business ventures. But who is the richest golf player ever? Here are the top 15 richest golf players of all time in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth. 1 . Wyndham Clark - $6 million The 2023 US Open champion is first on the list with the Colorado born golfer having a reported $6 million net worth. | Ross Kinnaird Photo: Ross Kinnaird Photo Sales 2 . Anthony Kim - $10 million The Korean-American golfer has a reported net worth of $10 million and just sneaks into this list. | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Xander Schauffele - $14 million The San Diego born golfer won The Open in 2024, and has a reported net worth of $14 million. | Jared C. Tilton Photo: Jared C. Tilton Photo Sales 4 . David Duval - $20 million The former world number one has a reported net worth of $20 million. | Getty Images Photo Sales
Scotsman
16-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Who is the richest golf player in the world 2025? Top 15 richest golfers ever - Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy net worth
The Open Tournament 2025 is less than 24 hours away from beginning, with some of the world's best golfers ready compete for the right to be crowned as this year's champion. Beginning on Thursday 17 July, the Open takes place at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, with the 153rd of the tournament running through until Sunday July 20. One of the most lucrative events in the sporting calendar, it is reported that the purse for The Open Championship currently stands at $17 million, with the winner receiving $3.1 million. With such huge riches, many golfers have morphed into some of the richest sportsmen on the planet - even before their multi-million pound endorsements and business ventures. But who is the richest golf player ever? Here are the top 15 richest golf players of all time in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth. 1 . Wyndham Clark - $6 million The 2023 US Open champion is first on the list with the Colorado born golfer having a reported $6 million net worth. | Ross Kinnaird Photo: Ross Kinnaird Photo Sales 2 . Anthony Kim - $10 million The Korean-American golfer has a reported net worth of $10 million and just sneaks into this list. | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Xander Schauffele - $14 million The San Diego born golfer won The Open in 2024, and has a reported net worth of $14 million. | Jared C. Tilton Photo: Jared C. Tilton Photo Sales 4 . David Duval - $20 million The former world number one has a reported net worth of $20 million. | Getty Images Photo Sales
