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  'Disney 100: The Exhibition' Premieres in Asia with Special Exhibit in Seoul

  SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The "Disney 100: The Exhibition," a celebration of the 100-year legacy of The Walt Disney Company, has made its debut in Asia, arriving in Seoul. Exhibition Hub
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  Actress Nam Bo-ra, Eldest of 13 Siblings, Announces Marriage

  SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Actress Nam Bo-ra, widely known as the eldest of 13 siblings, has shared the news of her upcoming marriage to her non-celebrity boyfriend. According to the entertainment i
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  Shin Hye-sun's Dual-Personality Performance in 'Dear Hyeri' Buoys Viewership Ratings

  SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The ENA romance drama "Dear Hyeri," which features a protagonist with dissociative identity disorder (DID) and dual personalities, has seen a rise in viewership
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  Will U.S. 'Season-Based Drama Format' Take Root in Korea?

  SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Just a few years ago, even if a drama in Korea achieved great success, it was difficult to get a clear answer about plans for a second season when the series ended. Produc
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  Lee Soon-jae Announces 3-Month Break from Acting Activities Due to Health Issues

  SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Veteran actor Lee Soon-jae (89) has canceled his ongoing theater performances and will take a three-month break due to health concerns. The production company, Park Compan
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  Roh Yoon-seo Calls 'Hear Me: Our Summer' 'Refreshing, Fresh, Heart-Fluttering Film'

  SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- A new Korean film that captures the essence of a sweet first love is set to hit theaters after a long wait. Premiering on November 6, the youth romance film Hear Me: Our Su
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  Korean films shatter yearly sales records in Sept., driven by blockbuster success

  SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- Korean films hit a yearly record in sales and audience numbers last month, driven largely by the success of the crime action blockbuster "I, the Executioner," data showed Thursday.The total sales of Korean films
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  (Movie Review) Relatable villains shine in crime-action 'Dirty Money'

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- In "Dirty Money," bad men abound, ranging from bad to worse to downright despicable. In this murky world, audiences might find themselves rooting for the less-bad characters -- those whose morally
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  Actor Ha Jung-woo rises as serious art force to be reckoned with

  By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Ha Jung-woo turned to painting as a way to live and cope with "an uncertain future," describing it as a constant in his life since his e
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  Comedian Jo Se-ho to Marry on Oct. 20

  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Comedian Jo Se-ho is set to tie the knot on October 20. His agency, A2Z Entertainment, announced on the 16th, "Jo Se-ho will be holding his wedding ceremony with his
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  'Exhuma' Wins Jury's Special Award at Sitges Film Festival; 'Handsome Guys' Takes Audience Award

  SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Director Jang Jae-hyun's film Exhuma, which surpassed 10 million admissions earlier this year, has won the Jury's Special Award at the 57th Sitges International Fan
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  Netflix Confirms Production of 'Culinary Class Wars' Season 2 to Launch 2nd Half of 2025

  SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- Netflix has announced the production of Season 2 of the culinary survival show "Culinary Class Wars," which is regarded as the most successful variety program p
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  Director Kim Sang-man of 'Uprising': "Audiences Will Be Satisfied Just with the Actors' Performances"

  SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- The film Uprising, directed by Kim Sang-man, which premiered on Netflix on the 11th, captivates viewers with a vibrant ensemble of characters. Set during the Imjin War in
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  2 films based on Han Kang's novels return to spotlight after Nobel Prize triumph

  SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- Two films based on the works of Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang will receive special screening sections later this week, CJ CGV said Monday. The films, "The Veg
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  Lee Hanee Wins Grand Prize at 2024 Korea Drama Awards for 'Knight Flower'

  SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- Lee Hanee, known for her comedic performance as a warrior in MBC's drama Knight Flower, took home the Grand Prize at the Korea Drama Awards. The Korea Drama Festival O
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  Minister Yoo In-chon: 'Han Kang's Nobel Win, a National Triumph for Korean Literature'

  SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- Yoo In-chon, the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, extended his congratulations and encouragement to author Han Kang, the first Korean to win the Nobel Prize in Lit
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  BIFF wraps up with record audience turnout

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) concludes its 10-day run later in the day, setting a new record for audience turnout, the organizing committee said Friday.Asia's biggest annual film festival,
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  Im Yoon-ah Donates 100 Mln Won to Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation

  SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- Actress Im Yoon-ah has donated 100 million won to the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation, her agency SM Entertainment announced on the 11th. The donation comprises all pro
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  Novelist Han Seung-won 'stunned' by daughter's Nobel Prize win

  SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean novelist Han Seung-won, father of the country's first Nobel laureate in literature, on Friday expressed astonishment at his daughter Han Kang's win, say
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  Literary World Celebrates Han Kang's Nobel Prize: 'From Periphery to Center of World Literature'

  SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- As novelist Han Kang was named the first South Korean writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature on the 10th, the literary world celebrated, describing the achievement as