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Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Actors Moon Choi and Sukku Son are set to star in the indie feature “Bedford Park,” which will mark the directorial debut of writer and editor Stephanie Ahn. The film revolves around an accident that “brings together the lives of a Korean American woman, struggling between her loyalty to her family and the pull towards her passions, and a forsaken ex-wrestler, trying to right the wrongs of his fractured past.” The project hails from producers Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff for Krasnoff/Foster Productions, Chris S. Lee of B&C Content banner and Nina Yang Bongiovi, who is the producing partner of Forest Whitaker through the Significant Productions banner.

Chris Martin has thanked Coldplay fans in Mumbai, India, for “forgiving” British colonialism.At Coldplay’s show at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, which was part of their Music of Spheres world tour, frontman Martin shared his gratitude for how welcoming fans were – especially because of Britain’s colonial past.“This is our fourth visit to India, and the second time to play. First time we played a long show and we could not have asked for a better audience.

Bong Joon Ho and Robert Pattinson kicked off the long-awaited launch of Mickey 17 with the first official press event for the movie in the Korean capital of Seoul on Monday.

GOT7 have released a new single titled ‘Python’, alongside their 17th mini-album ‘Winter Heptagon’.Today (January 20), GOT7 and Kakao Entertainment unveiled the new record alongside an accompanying music video for lead single ‘Python’ at 6pm KST. The septet’s new music comes just a few days shy of their 11th anniversary on January 16.“I know I’m an icon /Watch me with the lights on / But she got a hold on me like a Python / I don’t wanna lose her / ‘Cause she was my future / Shot through the chest / I was fallin’ for the shooter,” they sing on the chorus.

Virgin River enthusiasts have discovered a romantic drama on Netflix with an eerily alike plotline, originating from far across the globe.

For all the brand-new chaos Kitty brings to KISS in the sophomore season of Netflix’s XO, Kitty, things ended in a more mellow way compared to the finale of Season 1. Showrunner Jessica O’Toole, who also worked with Jenny Han on Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, chalked it up to timing.

XO, Kitty season two is here and fans are loving the new episodes!

Coldplay have announced their forthcoming ‘Music Of The Spheres’ concert in India will be streamed live.The Republic Day performance from Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium which goes out on January 26, will be available to viewers across the country on Disney+ Hotstar, and will include exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the band.Ahead of the show, frontman Chris Martin said: “Namaste to all our friends in India. We’re thrilled to share that on the 26th of January, our show from Ahmedabad will be streaming live on Disney+ Hotstar, so you can watch it from anywhere in India.

K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER have released a new music video for their ‘Really Like You’.Today (January 17), the septet unveiled the wholesome visual for their song ‘Really Like You’, taken from their November 2024 studio album ‘Drip’. The track was notably co-written by YG labelmate Mino of the boy band WINNER.Set in a high school, the clip follows the BABYMONSTER members as they daydream, share knowing looks and pen diary entries about a crush.

SPOILER ALERT: This piece lightly spoils XO, Kitty Episode 6.

Ben Croll South Korea’s Green Narae Media won the inaugural Unifrance Distribution Prize at this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris, claiming $10,290 in prize money honoring the distributor’s innovative local rollout of Trần Anh Hùng’s “The Taste of Things.” Released in South Korea this past June, the Cannes prizewinner turned French Oscar submission went on to bank more than 45,000 local admissions, making the romantic drama a boutique success story for 2024. After buying the title off script, the Korean distributor put together a robust social media campaign that targeted young audiences while emphasizing the film’s mouth-watering content.

Naman Ramachandran J-hope of K-pop phenomenon BTS is set to make history as the first South Korean solo artist to headline a U.S. stadium show with his upcoming North American tour. The run, part of his “Hope on the Stage” world tour, will hit six cities starting March 13 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

Naman Ramachandran South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained Wednesday morning following a tense standoff at his presidential compound, marking the first time a sitting president has been apprehended in the nation’s history, per the Associated Press. The political drama unfolded like a blockbuster production, with black SUVs, police escorts, and a five-hour siege of the presidential residence that saw law enforcement scaling buses and snipping barbed wire to reach the defiant leader.

Lego Flowers).Sure, there’s traditional fare like “Romeo and Juliet” with Rachel Zegler and Kit O’Connor and the new comedy about love “All In” starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Annaleigh Ashford, Tim Meadows and Hank Azaria that check off all the Valentine’s Day date requirement boxes neatly.Yet, for the more adventurous theatergoers, there are expectation-defying alternatives aplenty.Couples hoping to laugh together might appreciate Cole Escola’s ribald “Oh, Mary” aka “the funniest play in years” or Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s gut-busting “The Book of Mormon” aka “the biggest, boldest, funniest musical” (that predates “Oh, Mary”).Then, there’s “Hamilton” and “Harry Potter” for pairs that love spellbinding entertainment, inherently romantic or not.Really you can’t go wrong with a night on Broadway. You’re seeing the world’s greatest thespians live with someone you care about (or going solo).And to us, that sounds like a perfect New York City Valentine’s Day.To find the show that suits your — or your significant other’s — sensibility best, here are your 16 best Broadway Valentine’s Day options.A tragedy about two young, star-crossed lovers from warring families.Starring Rachel Zegler, Kit Connor, Gabby BeansBarrymore TheaterA collection of Simon Rich’s short stories about dating, heartbreak, marriage and more.Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Annaleigh Ashford, Tim MeadowsHudson TheatreA new musical where a robot in future Seoul falls in love with a fellow bot.Starring Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Dez DuronBelasco TheatreA musical mashup about a young composer falling in love with a cabaret star in 1900s Paris.Starring Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza, Austin DurantAl Hirschfeld TheatreAn alternate ending sequel to “Romeo and

Coldplay have announced a visual accompaniment to their latest album ‘Moon Music‘, entitled A Film For The Future.The film, which was created by over 150 different visual artists from 45 countries, has been described by the project’s executive producer Ben Mor as “a kaleidoscopic patchwork quilt – a 44-minute multimedia tapestry.” You can watch a trailer below.Each artist was given a handful of music snippets from ‘Moon Music’ and asked to create corresponding visuals, according to a press release. There were no rules or guidelines, and no knowledge of other artists’ creations.The film will premiere worldwide on YouTube on January 22, with special 360-degree screenings also taking place at Lightroom venues in London, Manchester and Seoul – tickets can purchased here.

K-pop agency SM Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of a compilation album to celebrate its 30th anniversaryOn January 13, SM Entertainment unveiled a teaser clip announcing the release of its upcoming compilation album. Titled ‘2025 SMTown: The Culture, The Future’, the album, which celebrates the agency’s 30th anniversary, arrives on February 14.“Through this album, we will once again prove the power of SM music that transcends generations,” said SM Entertainment per Yonhap News Agency.The record will include a total of 17 tracks, including lead single ‘Thank You’, which will be performed by all artists under the agency.

Almost five years after the release of Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018) film, main character Lara Jean’s (Lana Condor) younger sister Katherine “Kitty” Song Covey  (Anna Cathcart) embarked on an adventure and spinoff show of her own, XO, Kitty.

SM Entertainment have announced the upcoming debut of a new girl group, called Hearts2Hearts, next month.The South Korean music label, home to top K-pop acts such as aespa, NCT, Red Velvet and EXO, provided a first look at the upcoming girl group during the SMTOWN Live 2025 concerts in Seoul on January 11 and 12.The shows, held at the Gocheok Sky Dome, marked SM Entertainment’s 30th anniversary and featured performances from the label’s roster of artists. The company showcased a video teaser before formally announcing Hearts2Hearts’ Upcoming debut.Hearts2Hearts will have eight members and will release their first music on February 24.

Fresh off his mandatory military enlistment, J-Hope will be the next BTS member to be going on tour. The singer, rapper, and dancer announced his first solo tour run called Hope On Stage, which will kick off in late February with a three-night residency in Seoul.

Naman Ramachandran South Korean pop sensation J-Hope, best known as a member of BTS, has revealed plans for his inaugural solo world tour. The tour, titled “Hope on the Stage,” is set to commence in February and will span continents, with stops scheduled in major cities across Asia and North America. The announcement was made on fan platform Weverse on Friday.

Naman Ramachandran Bong Joon-ho‘s upcoming science fiction film, “Mickey 17,” is scheduled to debut in South Korean theaters on Feb. 28, preceding its global release by a week, Warner Bros. Korea said on Friday.