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Morricone's Score and "Gabriel's Oboe" Return to Cinemas as Palme d'Or Winner "The Mission" Turns 40

"The Mission," the Palme d'Or-winning film by Roland Joffé, is returning to cinemas in a 4K digital remaster for its 40th anniversary. Ennio Morricone's score and "Gabriel's Oboe" can be heard on the big screen again.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.18

K-drama

Actor Kim Dong-hee Signs With Neos Entertainment and Posts On-Set Selfies Four Years After School Bullying Row

Actor Kim Dong-hee, who signed with Neos Entertainment in January, shared on-set selfies on his SNS on October 17, 2026. It is his first update in about four years since the 2021 school bullying allegations, though no project has been announced.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

K-pop

TWICE to launch amusement park themed pop-up store in Seoul

TWICE will host the 'TWICE 11TH ANNIVERSARY POP-UP STORE 'TWICE THE THRILL'' at Platz 2 in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, from the 17th to the 25th.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

K-pop

EVNNE releases highlight medley for 6th mini album; all members participated in title track lyrics

Group EVNNE has released a highlight medley for their 6th mini album, "on: our noise," featuring the title track "LOOK AT MA," for which all five members contributed to the lyrics. The group is scheduled to release the album on the 19th, followed by a fan listening party, a Seoul fan concert, and a global tour.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

K-Variety

Oh Sang-uk shares injury struggles and comeback victory on television

Two-time Asian Games gold medalist Oh Sang-uk will appear on MBC's 'Omniscient Interfering View' to share details of his intense training and the dramatic comeback during the team saber event.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

K-Variety

Will the identity of 'Stop in Your Tracks' be revealed during the 95 Seoul Song Festival second auditions?

The MBC variety show 'Hangout with Yoo' will feature the second auditions for the 95 Seoul Song Festival and a special round for contestants who received a "pending" verdict in the first round.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

Culture

Actress Jin Ji-hee shares summer travel photos from Japan

Actress Jin Ji-hee has shared a collection of photos from her recent summer travels in Japan via Instagram.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

K-movie

'The Assassin(s)' maintains top Korean film spot for 18 consecutive days

The film 'The Assassin(s)' has maintained its position as the top Korean film for 18 consecutive days, reaching a cumulative audience of 3,139,218 as of October 17. The production, which investigates the 1974 assassination attempt on the First Lady, has faced historical interpretation controversies and threats against its cast.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

Culture

Seocho Smart Youth Center hosts AI and rural volunteer camp in Yeoncheon County

20 teenagers used digital skills to connect with seniors and assisted at an apple farm

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

Culture

Municipal Mullae Youth Center holds book concert to celebrate publication of essay collection by 16 youths

The Municipal Mullae Youth Center held a book concert at Dalchon Performance Hall to celebrate the publication of "Stories We Grew Together," an essay collection written by 16 youths. The project was part of the "Reading Hearts, Connecting Hearts" program, which helps adolescents explore their emotions through plant care.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

K-Variety

Actress Lee Hyo-jung to appear as 'Golden Hand' on Lotto Round 1246... conveying the value of sharing

Actress Lee Hyo-jung will appear as the "Golden Hand" on the 1246th episode of MBC's <Live Happy Dream Lotto 6/45>. She has been actively involved in various volunteer activities, including donating to her alma mater, Dongguk University.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

Culture

A husband who stayed by his wife's side even after her liver transplant... EBS ‘Sharing 0700’

EBS's social contribution program ‘Sharing 0700’ will broadcast the story of Gyeong-mi, who fought illness through liver transplantation, dialysis, and pressure sore surgery, and her husband Byeong-jo, who stayed by her side. The program highlights the heavy medical expenses and the emotional burden left behind after Gyeong-mi passed away following the filming.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

Culture

Noh Hee-chan and Choi Mi-so Announce Marriage, Creating a Musical Actor Couple

Musical actors Noh Hee-chan and Choi Mi-so have announced their marriage. Noh Hee-chan shared the news through a handwritten letter to his official fan cafe on October 16, 2026.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

K-movie

Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island Surpasses 1.5 Million Viewers Just 17 Days After Release

The animated film "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island" has surpassed 1.5 million cumulative viewers 17 days after its release. The film's box office performance is outpacing "The First Slam Dunk," which reached the same milestone in 21 days.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.17

K-pop

Kim Yong-bin's 'Only You' Ranks 1st in October Mid-term Count for STARDOM Trot League

Kim Yong-bin's song 'Only You' took first place in the first cumulative voting period for the October popular song chart of the STARDOM Trot League. Park Seo-jin's 'The One I Fell for at First Sight (Dance Version)' ranked second, while Hwang Young-woong's 'If You Love' ranked third.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.16

Culture

Han Da-gam shares SNS update after childbirth... expressing determination for her son

Actress Han Da-gam shared photos and a heartfelt message on social media, expressing her commitment to raising her son, Ju-won, healthily.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.16

K-pop

AKMU provides restricted view seats to persons with a visual impairment... Inviting 300 people from culturally vulnerable groups

AKMU held three solo concerts at the KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul, inviting 300 people from culturally vulnerable groups, including persons with a visual impairment, to attend for free. The group has a history of continuous cultural sharing, including donating 141 million won to various institutions in 2024.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.16

Culture

Sim Jin-hwa reveals home where yard party was held... So Yoo-jin also leaves a comment

Comedian Sim Jin-hwa shared photos of her home on social media, featuring a yard party attended by her husband Kim Won-hyo and actress So Yoo-jin. She reflected on her past hardships while showcasing the residence she has lived in for five years.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.16

K-drama

Lee Sang-yeob reveals selfies on SNS on October 16... The beauty of his wife, who married him in 2024, also becomes a hot topic

Actor Lee Sang-yeob shared several photos on his social media on October 16, prompting renewed interest in his wife, whom he married in 2024.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.16

K-pop

cosmosy to appear at LA ‘82WORLD’ on the 17th… Returning to the US stage in two months

The group cosmosy will perform at the outdoor music festival ‘82WORLD: LA’ held at Los Angeles State Historic Park on the 17th. This marks their return to LA approximately two months after participating in ‘KCON LA 2026’ in August.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.16

Culture

Oh Eui-sik delivers passionate performance as elderly Nam-won in musical ‘Let Me Fly’

Actor Oh Eui-sik is meeting audiences as the elderly Nam-won in the musical ‘Let Me Fly,’ a story about a man reflecting on his memories and life through a time-travel fantasy. Having performed the role since the 2020 tryout, the actor brings depth and energy to the character's journey.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.16

K-pop

14 NJZ trademarks rejected... remaining 40 could face same fate

The Intellectual Property Office has rejected 14 of the NJZ trademarks filed by the NewJeans members as a new group name. This marks the first rejection among the total 54 applications.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.16

K-movie

Kang Seung-ho wins Actor of the Year Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival

Actor Kang Seung-ho has been named the recipient of the Actor of the Year Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. He received the honor for his performance as the character Ji-hyeon in the film Cosmic Trace.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.16

K-pop

NEXZ to launch first Asia tour with Olympic Hall concerts

NEXZ will open its first Asia tour, SAUCIN' THE WORLD, with concerts at Olympic Hall in Seoul on the 17th and 18th, according to JYP Entertainment. The shows mark the group’s return to the venue about a year after its special concert ONE BEAT.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.16