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The agency Tamago Production announced, "QWER (Chodan, Magenta, Hina, Siyeon) will make a comeback early next month. We ask for a lot of anticipation and interest as QWER is expected to prove their musical growth with their unique narrative." QWER is making a comeback about 9 months after the release of their 2nd mini album 'Algorithm's Blossom' in September last year. Known for their cheerful and refreshing band sound that has been responsible for listeners' playlists with each album, there is anticipation for what kind of music QWER will bring to refresh the 'Trust and Keep Playlist' this time. QWER has achieved consecutive success with songs like 'Discord,' 'Obsessed,' and 'My Name is Clear,' sweeping the top spots on major domestic music charts. Among them, 'Obsessed' climbed to the t...

'**Born to Travel the World**' has returned for its fourth season. Following Season 1 in South America, Season 2 in India, and Season 3 in Madagascar, this time the journey takes place in **Chamagodo**. On the 8th, the production presentation for MBC's '**Born to Travel the World 4**' (hereinafter 'BTW4') was held at the MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. At the event, **PD Kim Jiwoo** and MC **Lee Seunghoon** were joined by **Gian84**, **Pannibottle**, and **Lee Si-eon** to share stories. 'BTW4' is a program where **Gian84**, known as 'the man born to live on the edge,' embarks on an expedition to the highest and most rugged mountain path in the world, **Chamagodo**. Reuniting the popular duo from Seasons 1-3, **Gian84** and **Pannibottle** **Lee Si-eon**, the show promise...

The fantasy duo from the drama 'Reply 1988,' Ra Mi-ran and Ahn Jae-hong, reunite after 9 years in the comedic action film 'High Five,' which has moved up its release date to May 30th (Friday). 'High Five' tells the story of five individuals who coincidentally gain different superpowers through organ transplants and encounter those who seek to exploit their abilities. Directed by Kang Hyoung-chul, known for works like 'Speed Scandal' and 'Sunny,' the film has garnered attention in the film industry with its unique premise of ordinary people gaining superpowers through organ transplants. With a cast including Lee Jae-in, Ahn Jae-hong, Ra Mi-ran, Kim Hee-won, Oh Jung-se, and Park Jin-young, 'High Five' is anticipated to showcase a powerful team dynamic with talented and charismatic hexagon...

Big Bang member G-Dragon (GD) expressed his excitement ahead of the world tour. Photos capturing G-Dragon's daily life were posted on an account known to be managed by his representative on May 9th. In the revealed photos, G-Dragon is seen taking a rest at a luxurious hotel overlooking the skyline of Tokyo. Especially noteworthy is G-Dragon wearing only underwear, a shower gown, and massage slippers, attracting attention. G-Dragon alternates between bright smiles and relaxing poses on the bed, exuding the charm of a free spirit. Meanwhile, G-Dragon received much love for his 3rd full-length album 'Übermensch,' released in February after a 5-year and 5-month hiatus. Starting from Tokyo, Japan on the 10th and 11th, he will hold a two-day world tour. Furthermore, in June of last year, G-...

Netflix announced on the 9th that it will raise its domestic subscription fees by introducing two new plans. As a result, the ad-supported Standard plan will increase from 5,500 won to 7,000 won, a 27% hike. The Basic plan, launched in 2016, will rise by 26% from 9,500 won to 12,000 won. Netflix plans to support customers in choosing a subscription plan that suits their lifestyle through partnerships with Naver Plus Membership, telecommunication companies, and other affiliated products. The company explained, "We are changing our subscription plans to provide a variety of high-quality entertainment experiences, which will lead to reinvestment to offer our members better value."

935 Entertainment officially stated on the 9th, "Recently, there have been fraudulent acts attempting to impersonate our employees for financial gain. We ask for special attention to be paid to this matter." The agency revealed that cases have been confirmed where individuals impersonating managers of their artists approached small businesses, placed large orders at various restaurants and wine companies under the pretext of a gathering, and then caused damages by not showing up. The agency emphasized, "Our employees and staff will never request money transfers or purchases of goods from external parties under any circumstances. If you receive similar requests, do not send money or respond, and report to the police immediately if any damage occurs." Furthermore, they added, "We are aware ...

Hollywood production company Imagine Entertainment and South Korea's Desert Bloom Pictures have confirmed the casting of actors Won Ji-an and Jamila Jamil in the joint US-Korean feature film "Pyongyang Home Video" (감독 윤성현). Directed by Yoon Sung-hyun, known for films like "The Watchman," the Netflix original movie "Time to Hunt," and the Coupang Play series "Newtopia," the film is inspired by true events. "Pyongyang Home Video" follows two sisters who grew up watching illegally distributed Hollywood VHS tapes in North Korea, using their imagination to navigate life and eventually reunite dramatically. In the film, the characters Nari (played by Won Ji-an) and Hana grow up secretly watching Hollywood movies, but their father's underground video smuggling operation is exposed by a neighbor'...

According to Samsung Electronics Newsroom on the 9th, this collaboration is a special project commemorating the 30th anniversary of SM Entertainment, and will take place on the 11th at 9 p.m. (local time) at Dignity Health Sports Park in LA, USA. The performance will feature artists representing SM Entertainment, including aespa, NCT 127, Red Velvet (Irene, Seulgi, Joy), NCT Dream, NCT U, and more. A new stage by NCT U and Kai is also scheduled. Samsung TV Plus will exclusively live broadcast the performance in 18 countries and provide a replay service in 14 countries for 6 months. Through this, Samsung Electronics plans to strengthen its position as a global K-content provider. Last month, Samsung Electronics partnered with SM Entertainment and launched the SM Town channel, a first in ...

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, who has crossed the age of 60 in Korean age, has returned once again with his 'Mission: Impossible' series armed with extreme action. From hanging on to an airplane crossing a canyon to dangerous underwater filming and jumping into the rough sea bare-bodied, he once again pulled off seemingly 'impossible' action scenes. To safely film these action scenes, he mentioned that he developed superior 'spatial awareness' compared to others, enabling him to detect the positions of cameras and obstacles to avoid getting hurt. At a press conference for 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' held at Lotte Cinema World Tower branch on the 8th, Tom Cruise stated, "I filmed a scene approaching a submarine sunk in the depths of the sea from a rotating tank. To avoid gett...

On the 8th, Netmarble F&C announced that their subsidiary, MetaVerse Entertainment's project unit 'Priz-V', revealed the first live video of the title track 'We! (with you)' performed at the fan concert 'Hi-Five' on the 3rd. This video captures the first official stage of the 5 members of Priz-V, implementing real-life movements through real-time tracking and motion capture technology. The dynamic direction and camera work added to the immersive experience, enhancing the fans' engagement. 'We! (with you)' is a digital single released on the 24th of last month, expressing the encounter after a long wait as a 'miracle'. With a bright and cheerful rhythm, it conveys a hopeful message of 'we can go anywhere together', showcasing Priz-V's unique pure and positive worldview. The fan concert f...