Shim Sun-ah

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(LEAD) Joseon Tongsinsa ship welcomed as 'Korea Day' kicks off at Osaka Expo

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with welcoming ceremony for replica ship; ADDS photos) SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched its official "Korea Day" celebrations at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo on Tuesday with a ceremony to celebrate the arrival of a replica ship reenacting the historic Joseon Tongsinsa diplomatic mission. The Joseon Tongsinsa were official diplomatic envoys sent by the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) to Japan between 1607 and 1811.
Seventeen to hold various events to mark 10th anniv.

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Seventeen will hold a variety of events to celebrate its 10th debut anniversary in Seoul, the group's agency said Tuesday. According to Pledis Entertainment, the "B-Day Party" will take place at the Banpo Hangang Park, a riverside park in southern Seoul, including the Some Sevit floating islets and Jamsu Bridge, from May 23 to 25. The event precedes the band's 10th anniversary and the release of its fifth studio album, titled "Happy Burstday," on May 26.
(LEAD) 'Yadang' becomes most-viewed 2025 film in S. Korea

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with 'Yadang' becoming most-viewed 2025 film; ADDS photo) SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- "Yadang: The Snitch" has become the most-watched theatrical release of the year in South Korea, surpassing Bong Joon-ho's Hollywood film "Mickey 17," the Korean movie's distributor said Tuesday.
'Hallyu' takes center stage at Osaka Expo as 'Korea Day' celebrated

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is leveraging the global popularity of its pop culture, known as "hallyu," to raise its international profile at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo, with a series of high-profile events celebrating "Korea Day" on Tuesday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism kicked off the program with a reenactment ceremony at the Osaka Asia-Pacific Trade Center, celebrating the arrival of a ship carrying a historic diplomatic mission from the Joseon Dynasty.
'Yadang' becomes 1st R-rated Korean film to top 3 mln admissions in 6 years

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- "Yadang: The Snitch" has become the first R-rated Korean film in six years to surpass 3 million admissions nationwide. The crime thriller starring Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Hae-jin and Park Hae-joon hit the milestone Tuesday, 26 days after its release on April 16, according to its distributor, Plus M Entertainment.
Boynextdoor refuses to be boxed in with 'No Genre'

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Boynextdoor is back with its fourth EP, "No Genre," aiming to demonstrate its ability to perform across a wide range of musical styles. Unlike its previous albums, which were woven together by a single theme or narrative, the album set for release Tuesday at 6 p.m. brings together tracks with a wide range of genres and topics, unified by the group's distinct energy and performance style.
K-pop rookie Meovv aims high with 1st album

3 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Rookie girl group Meovv has already made a mark on the K-pop scene with its unique identity that channels the "chic and lovely" characteristics of cats. The group is now hoping to step boldly into a new era with its first physical album, "My Eyes Open Vvide," set to be released Monday evening.
BLACKPINK's Rose releases original soundtrack for Brad Pitt's new movie

6 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Rose of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK released "Messy," an original soundtrack for the new Hollywood sports action drama film "F1," on Friday, aiming for another success following her global hit single "APT." Scheduled for release next month, "F1" tells the story of veteran driver Sonny Hayes (played by Brad Pitt) who teams up with rookie racer Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris) in a bid to lead a struggling F1 team to victory.
(LEAD) S. Korea's religious groups congratulate Pope Leo XIV

6 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

(ATTN: UPDATES with statement from the Korean Catholic Church in paras 2-6; ADDS photo) SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's religious circle congratulated Pope Leo XIV on Friday, following his election as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. "All bishops and faithful of the Korean Catholic Church extend our heartfelt congratulations to Pope Leo XIV," Bishop Mathias Lee Yong-hoon, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea, said in a statement.
Kim Soo-hyun files more defamation complaints against YouTuber, late actress's family

6 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Actor Kim Soo-hyun has filed additional defamation complaints against a YouTuber and the family of late actress Kim Sae-ron over their allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with the late actress when she was still a minor, the actor said Friday. Kim Soo-hyun and his agency, Gold Medalist, said they brought defamation and stalking charges against Kim Se-ui, operator of the YouTube channel Hoverlab for defamation.