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Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
CGV AI film contest showcases amateur filmmakers breaking ground
Theater chain's inaugural contest demonstrates how artificial intelligence tools lower creative barriers for newcomers Mutiplex chain CGV's AI-generated film contest concluded Friday with an awards ceremony at CGV Yongsan in Seoul, showcasing how AI tools can enable creators to create sophisticated cinematic works previously beyond their reach. The theater chain's inaugural event drew submissions from amateur and first-time filmmakers who leveraged generative AI to produce short films that would have previously required massive budgets. "The Wrong Visitor" by Hyun Hae-ri claimed the grand prize among five winners selected from 15 finalists. "I think AI filmmaking isn't 'film by AI' but 'film with AI,'" Hyun said in her acceptance speech. Her 11-minute short film centers on a character with a wolf's head and the body of a human who guides fellow animals through death. The contest particularly highlighted AI's democratizing potential through entries like "Galaxy Cat Express," which earned third place alongside a college student's production, "Pinocchio: Begins." Kim Young-hyun, creator of "Galaxy Cat Express," quit his previous job to pursue filmmaking after AI tools became available. "I used to dream about making those imaginative stories I loved watching as a kid with my parents — 'Terminator' and 'Predator,'" Kim said during his acceptance speech. "When AI tech started developing, I thought 'I can actually do this now' and quit my job to give it a shot." College students from Sogang and Yonsei universities created "Pinocchio: Begins," a cyberpunk reimagining featuring an android programmed to eliminate liars. Screenwriter Kang Da-bin, in accepting the award on behalf of director Ahn Ye-eun, highlighted their amateur status: "We weren't film experts or AI specialists, but we pulled all-nighters and made this movie with just 200,000 won ($145) in our hands. We hope this shows other young people that you can make it happen." The panel of judges included "Concrete Utopia" director Um Tae-hwa, author Kim Jung-hyuk, science YouTuber Kim Jae-hyeok and CJ ENM's AI production director Jung Chang-ik. Evaluation criteria weighted storytelling at 40 percent, creativity at 30 percent and technical execution at 30 percent. The screened works proved AI excels at generating convincing imagery for wild concepts — from the half-human, half-animal characters with intricate fur textures in "The Wrong Visitor" and the dark cyberpunk cityscapes of second-place winner "0KB," to the sweeping galactic vistas with floating spaceships in "Galaxy Cat Express." These sequences would typically require expensive video effects teams to create, but AI has enabled solo creators to achieve comparable results on minimal budgets. It may be one thing to create high-concept short videos resembling on-demand commercials, but it is quite another to craft coherent narrative films, however short. The technology's limitations showed clearly in the editing, where constant hard cuts between scenes prevented narratives from gaining momentum. Visual consistency also proved problematic, with characters' facial features and physical detail shifting between shots, resulting in jarring discontinuities. Notably, most entries relied heavily on English dialogue, suggesting AI's translation capabilities may help creators overcome language barriers. For now, the technology appears positioned to complement rather than replace human creativity — potentially threatening video effects roles while helping screenwriters and directors expand their creative possibilities.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
CIX Joins tvN's "Hashtag Travelog in Taoyuan" to Showcase the City's Unique Charm
Taoyuan Daxi Old Street Taoyuan Yongan Conch Cultural Experience Park Korean group CIX savors the charms of Taoyuan tourism TAOYUAN, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 May 2025 - To strengthen international tourism—particularly from South Korea, a key source of visitors to Taiwan—the Taoyuan Department of Tourism has teamed up with South Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM and its popular channel tvN to create Hashtag Travelog in Taoyuan. This episode featuring K-pop sensationtakes viewers on an exciting journey through Taoyuan's culinary delights, rich culture, and scenic Travelog is tvN's flagship travel series, known for uncovering eye-catching destinations worldwide through the lens of trending social media hashtags. In a first for the program, the show heads to Taoyuan in Taiwan, with CIX membersbringing new perspectives to their adventure. Since debuting in 2019 with their album HELLO, CIX has captivated a global fan base with their musical talent and charm, and amassed overTheir visit to Taoyuan exceeded expectations, with the group praising the city's diversity and finding delightful surprises at each stop. The group was eager to share their excitement at this memorable trip with fans around the the Taoyuan edition of Hashtag Travelog, which has the theme ofviewers will follow CIX as theyand, with each stop certain to delight all the senses. Adding to the excitement, CIX shares their journey through Instagram Reels, providing a real-time window into Taoyuan's charm for fans across the globe. Acting Tourism Director-Generalemphasizes the appeal of the region: "Taoyuan brings together culinary delights, cultural depth, and natural beauty—making it a must-visit destination for global travelers. We're thrilled to collaborate with CJ ENM, tvN, and CIX to present Taoyuan's brilliance and charm to the world through their unique lens."The official teaser can now be viewed on ), offering an early look at some of the program's most captivating moments. It will also be shown at majorto promote Taoyuan's distinctive appeal to travelers. The full episode premieres onaton thein Korea, and will air ononat, reaching viewers in—inviting everyone to explore Taoyuan with will follow on the tvN SHOW (Korea) on May 29 at 1:00 PM KST, and on tvN Asia (Southeast Asia) on June 1 at 11:50 PM, June 2 at 4:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 2:10 PM, and 8:00 PM TWT, with a final rebroadcast on June 5 at 11:50 #Taoyuan The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Zawya
CIX Joins tvN's "Hashtag Travelog in Taoyuan" to Showcase the City's Unique Charm
TAOYUAN, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 May 2025 - To strengthen international tourism—particularly from South Korea, a key source of visitors to Taiwan—the Taoyuan Department of Tourism has teamed up with South Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM and its popular channel tvN to create Hashtag Travelog in Taoyuan. This episode featuring K-pop sensation CIX takes viewers on an exciting journey through Taoyuan's culinary delights, rich culture, and scenic highlights. Hashtag Travelog is tvN's flagship travel series, known for uncovering eye-catching destinations worldwide through the lens of trending social media hashtags. In a first for the program, the show heads to Taoyuan in Taiwan, with CIX members BX, Seung Hun, Yong Hee, and Hyun Suk bringing new perspectives to their adventure. Since debuting in 2019 with their album HELLO, CIX has captivated a global fan base with their musical talent and charm, and amassed over 1.22 million Instagram followers. Their visit to Taoyuan exceeded expectations, with the group praising the city's diversity and finding delightful surprises at each stop. The group was eager to share their excitement at this memorable trip with fans around the world. In the Taoyuan edition of Hashtag Travelog, which has the theme of "healing," viewers will follow CIX as they stroll along the nostalgic Daxi Old Street, explore the Taoyuan Tea Museum, discover marine wonders at the local aquarium, and savor a wide array of local street snacks and authentic Hakka cuisine, with each stop certain to delight all the senses. Adding to the excitement, CIX shares their journey through Instagram Reels, providing a real-time window into Taoyuan's charm for fans across the globe. Acting Tourism Director-General Wang Li-chuan emphasizes the appeal of the region: "Taoyuan brings together culinary delights, cultural depth, and natural beauty—making it a must-visit destination for global travelers. We're thrilled to collaborate with CJ ENM, tvN, and CIX to present Taoyuan's brilliance and charm to the world through their unique lens." The official teaser can now be viewed on YouTube ( offering an early look at some of the program's most captivating moments. It will also be shown at major international travel expos in Korea to promote Taoyuan's distinctive appeal to travelers. The full episode premieres on May 28, 2025 (Wednesday) at 9:00 PM KST on the tvN SHOW (Channel 74) in Korea, and will air on tvN Asia on June 1 (Sunday) at 6:50 PM TWT, reaching viewers in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines —inviting everyone to explore Taoyuan with CIX. Rebroadcasts will follow on the tvN SHOW (Korea) on May 29 at 1:00 PM KST, and on tvN Asia (Southeast Asia) on June 1 at 11:50 PM, June 2 at 4:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 2:10 PM, and 8:00 PM TWT, with a final rebroadcast on June 5 at 11:50 AM. Hashtag: #Taoyuan The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Taoyuan City Government Tourism Bureau
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
CIX Joins tvN's 'Hashtag Travelog in Taoyuan' to Showcase the City's Unique Charm
TAOYUAN, TAIWAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 May 2025 - To strengthen international tourism—particularly from South Korea, a key source of visitors to Taiwan—the Taoyuan Department of Tourism has teamed up with South Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM and its popular channel tvN to create Hashtag Travelog in Taoyuan. This episode featuring K-pop sensation CIX takes viewers on an exciting journey through Taoyuan's culinary delights, rich culture, and scenic highlights. Hashtag Travelog is tvN's flagship travel series, known for uncovering eye-catching destinations worldwide through the lens of trending social media hashtags. In a first for the program, the show heads to Taoyuan in Taiwan, with CIX members BX, Seung Hun, Yong Hee, and Hyun Suk bringing new perspectives to their adventure. Since debuting in 2019 with their album HELLO, CIX has captivated a global fan base with their musical talent and charm, and amassed over 1.22 million Instagram followers. Their visit to Taoyuan exceeded expectations, with the group praising the city's diversity and finding delightful surprises at each stop. The group was eager to share their excitement at this memorable trip with fans around the world. In the Taoyuan edition of Hashtag Travelog, which has the theme of 'healing,' viewers will follow CIX as they stroll along the nostalgic Daxi Old Street, explore the Taoyuan Tea Museum, discover marine wonders at the local aquarium, and savor a wide array of local street snacks and authentic Hakka cuisine, with each stop certain to delight all the senses. Adding to the excitement, CIX shares their journey through Instagram Reels, providing a real-time window into Taoyuan's charm for fans across the globe. Acting Tourism Director-General Wang Li-chuan emphasizes the appeal of the region: 'Taoyuan brings together culinary delights, cultural depth, and natural beauty—making it a must-visit destination for global travelers. We're thrilled to collaborate with CJ ENM, tvN, and CIX to present Taoyuan's brilliance and charm to the world through their unique lens.' The official teaser can now be viewed on YouTube ( offering an early look at some of the program's most captivating moments. It will also be shown at major international travel expos in Korea to promote Taoyuan's distinctive appeal to travelers. The full episode premieres on May 28, 2025 (Wednesday) at 9:00 PM KST on the tvN SHOW (Channel 74) in Korea, and will air on tvN Asia on June 1 (Sunday) at 6:50 PM TWT, reaching viewers in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines—inviting everyone to explore Taoyuan with CIX. Rebroadcasts will follow on the tvN SHOW (Korea) on May 29 at 1:00 PM KST, and on tvN Asia (Southeast Asia) on June 1 at 11:50 PM, June 2 at 4:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 2:10 PM, and 8:00 PM TWT, with a final rebroadcast on June 5 at 11:50 AM.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
2025 MAMA Awards to be held in in November
This year's Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony will be held in Hong Kong on Nov. 28-29, organizer CJ ENM announced Thursday. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of music channel Mnet, the award show will return to the city that has hosted MAMA Awards the most times — from 2012 to 2018. Mnet launched the K-pop awards in 1999. Known then as the Mnet Music Video Festival, MAMA has since grown to be one of the most prestigious annual music awards shows in the K-pop industry. The upcoming ceremony will be the largest ever and will take over Kai Tak Stadium, which opened in March and can accommodate up to 50,000 in audience. Last year, the ceremony was held in Los Angeles, a first for a K-pop award show, before heading to Osaka, Japan, drawing a total audience of about 93,000. G Dragon marked his solo comeback at the awards ceremony while Rose and Bruno Mars performed 'APT.' for the first time on stage. Last year's biggest winner was Seventeen which nabbed seven trophies, including the grand prize and album of the year. Aespa took home six trophies, including song of the year for 'Supernova.'
