Tag: “Itaewon Class,” a musical produced by Kakao Entertainment

StayC has released a new song ‘Bebe’ and the music video for ‘Wonderkillpo (1theKILLPO)’ has been revealed.
K-pop, Music

StayC has released a new song ‘Bebe’ and the music video for ‘Wonderkillpo (1theKILLPO)’ has been revealed.

K-pop group STAYC released the music video for the title track "BEBE" from their fifth single album 'S' through 1theK, the global K-pop representative media of Kakao Entertainment, on the 19th. In this video, STAYC showcased a strong mood with black leather styling, captivating global fans with their transformed visuals and glamorous performance. They revealed bold transformations such as short haircuts, platinum blonde hair, and completed the stage with a fresh charm in denim outfits at the key points. Moreover, their diverse choreography and poses like the 'Burnout Dance,' 'Raider Dance,' and 'Stage Dance' also drew attention. "BEBE" is a track that perfectly captures STAYC's transformation, expressing the desire to break free from showing only the desired image to reveal the 'real me' h...
Kim Soo-yeon, Lands Main Dubbing Role for ‘Snow White’ Following ‘Moana’

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Celebrity, Entertainment

Kim Soo-yeon, Lands Main Dubbing Role for ‘Snow White’ Following ‘Moana’ Important: Please use the accepted notation for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, etc. in the respective language.

Korean musical actress Kim Soo-yeon has been chosen as the lead voice actor for Disney's 'Snow White' in Korean. Kim Soo-yeon has previously participated in the dubbing of Disney's animations 'Moana' and 'Moana 2', and her clear and strong vocals are expected to perfectly embody the character of Snow White. Additionally, veteran actress Choi Hyun-sun, who has appeared in numerous productions such as 'The Bodyguard', 'Dreamgirls', 'Baekbeom', 'Gone with the Wind', and 'Man of La Mancha', has been selected for the role of the Queen. They are scheduled to meet with local audiences through a stage greeting at the dubbed version's fan screening event at Yongsan CGV on the 18th. 'Snow White' is set to be released in Korea on the 19th. After receiving rave reviews at the LA premiere, anticipation...
Kakao Webtoon ‘Secret Relationship’ is gaining worldwide popularity thanks to the success of the drama! Both views and revenue have soared.
Celebrity, Entertainment

Kakao Webtoon ‘Secret Relationship’ is gaining worldwide popularity thanks to the success of the drama! Both views and revenue have soared.

The Kakao webtoon 'Secret Between Us' has been adapted into a drama and is gaining huge popularity worldwide, leading to increased viewership and revenue in both South Korea and North America. The synergy effect between the webtoon and the drama is growing, and the web novel 'Secret Between Us' is also gaining popularity. As a result of these achievements, Kakao Entertainment's strategic collaboration expertise in the 'IP Value Chain' is receiving attention, and various video adaptation lineups are expected to be announced in the future.
Emotional ballad singer Jung Seung-hwan opens official global fan community! “US, gather here!”
Celebrity, Entertainment

Emotional ballad singer Jung Seung-hwan opens official global fan community! “US, gather here!”

Kakao Entertainment has opened an official global fan community for Jung Seung Hwan. Through the fan platform called 'Verries,' they will provide a customized fan community for Antenna's artist Jung Seung Hwan and the fandom 'US (Earth).' Jung Seung Hwan plans to offer live streaming and various contents for close communication with fans, and it is expected that he will be able to communicate with fans worldwide with multilingual translation support. In addition, Jung Seung Hwan, known for his active communication in the past, plans to communicate with fans through various contents, not just music. This global fan platform is expected to introduce community services specialized for various IPs in the future.
Kakao Webtoon’s original drama “Secret Affair” to be simultaneously released worldwide today!
Celebrity, Entertainment

Kakao Webtoon’s original drama “Secret Affair” to be simultaneously released worldwide today!

Kakao Entertainment's drama based on the webtoon 'Secret Between Us,' which has recorded 170 million views, was simultaneously released worldwide today. This work has achieved success globally, not only in Korea but also in 6 countries including North America's Tapas and Japan's Piccoma, gaining high popularity. 'Secret Between Us' has successfully expanded beyond the original webtoon to web novels and OST, and it is expected to further increase IP synergy with the broadcast of the drama. Kakao Entertainment expects its IP power to grow even stronger through this, and collaborations with competitive production companies domestically and internationally are increasing.
Kakao Entertainment to target global market with spectacular well-made lineup in 2025.
Celebrity, Entertainment

Kakao Entertainment to target global market with spectacular well-made lineup in 2025.

Kakao Entertainment plans to strengthen its global market presence by unveiling a spectacular well-made lineup in 2025. The goal is to increase its influence in both domestic and global markets. Accordingly, they are announcing a well-made lineup of super IP original works featuring global star actors, and are establishing a multi-studio system through collaboration with outstanding creative studios, subsidiary actor management labels, and actors. Additionally, they plan to produce popular story IPs through drama and film crossover projects, as well as highly anticipated works by trusted leading actors from South Korea. Furthermore, they are preparing movies featuring anticipated works by 'trust and watch' actors, as well as fresh entertainment content.
Celebrating the drama adaptation of the webtoon “Witch” by author Kang Full, the events “Moving” and “Lighting Store” continue to gain popularity.
Celebrity, Entertainment

Celebrating the drama adaptation of the webtoon “Witch” by author Kang Full, the events “Moving” and “Lighting Store” continue to gain popularity.

Kakao Entertainment has announced that they will be holding various events to celebrate the drama adaptation of the webtoon 'Witch'. 'Witch' is a famous work by Kang Full, serialized in 2013, which combines mystery and romance and has attracted great popularity with 1.3 billion views. The drama adaptation of this work is set to premiere on Channel A on February 15th, generating high expectations. In connection with this, Kakao Webtoon is hosting various events including the 'Witch's Law' concept event. Anticipation is high for the success of this drama, with attention also being paid to the synergy between the original work and the drama.
Kakao Entertainment unveils new webtoons in the spotlight for February!
Celebrity, Entertainment

Kakao Entertainment unveils new webtoons in the spotlight for February!

Kakao Entertainment unveiled four new webtoons that have been the talk of the town in February. The new releases include a variety of works such as 'The Strongest Brother Has Lost His Memory,' 'We're Planning to Erase This Country,' 'Thirty-One Gosh, She,' and 'Plum Blossom Shade,' spanning genres like romance, action, fantasy, and historical drama. Particularly, 'The Strongest Brother Has Lost His Memory' has been making waves by claiming the top spot in the webtoon romance weekly rankings. 'We're Planning to Erase This Country' and 'Thirty-One Gosh, She' each feature a twisty story complemented by vibrant artwork and humor, portraying tales of urban life. Additionally, 'Plum Blossom Shade' ranks high in the Thursday webtoon rankings with its exquisite historical drama artwork by Baekha.
The 220 million views hit IP ‘Siren’ to be reborn as a musical shownote! Grand opening of the worldwide premiere in April 2026.
Celebrity, Entertainment

The 220 million views hit IP ‘Siren’ to be reborn as a musical shownote! Grand opening of the worldwide premiere in April 2026.

Kakao Entertainment is producing the popular webtoon 'Siren,' which has recorded 220 million views, into a musical. Scheduled to grand open at the Chungmu Art Center Daeguk Theater in April 2026, the stage, combining the best domestic creative team and Show Note's performance planning and production expertise, is highly anticipated. 'Siren' tells the story of Valentine Dukong, who inherits the power of the devil, and the only key to breaking his curse, Siren. With a combined total of 220 million views from the webtoon and web novel, it has gained high popularity. The musical will feature professional creators such as writer Kim Solji, composer Lee Sungjun, director Park Soyoung, and choreographer Lee Hyunjung. This musical is also drawing attention as a case study of Kakao Entertainment's ...
2025 will be a busy year for leading actors, with Kakao Entertainment leading the way with a bright smile.
Celebrity, Entertainment

2025 will be a busy year for leading actors, with Kakao Entertainment leading the way with a bright smile.

In 2025, the leading actors are expected to continue their active careers with various works, and the performances of actors from Kakao Entertainment such as Choo Young-woo, Joo Jong-hyuk, Shin Seung-ho, and Park Ji-hoo are receiving attention. Choo Young-woo is anticipated to shine in 'Perfect Man', while Joo Jong-hyuk is predicted to garner attention in 'Trigger' and 'Polaris'. Shin Seung-ho is showcasing his versatile charm through news of diverse movie appearances and activities in entertainment programs, and Park Ji-hoo is set to take on the lead role in the new SBS drama 'Spring of Four Seasons'. Note: Please use the commonly used transliterations for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.