(BERNIE)
Q1. A series of documentaries that depict K-pop from various angles have been released on global streaming platforms, drawing much attention. Made in Korea, which is airing on the BBC, and Popstar Academy on Netflix, are some examples. What aspects of the K-pop scene are they focusing on?
Q2. Despite K-pop’s undying global popularity, the stock prices of the Big 4 entertainment companies have dropped by 30-50% since the start of the year. Why are K-entertainment stocks underperforming?
Q3. K-pop powerhouses are venturing into new genres and styles. SM Entertainment is set to introduce a trot idol group, while the band-style group Day6 has brought diversity to a somewhat standardized K-pop landscape. How do you view these developments?
Q4. Meanwhile, we saw quite disturbing reports about deepfakes. According to recent reports citing security firms, eight out of ten individuals featured in deepfake pornography were K-pop celebrities. What’s your take on this? What measures should be prioritized to address this issue?
(PIERCE)
Q1. ‘Hatching of Love’ has risen to the top 3 of the highest-grossing Korean animations. Not only children’s animations but also documentaries and concert films, once considered “niche,” are now emerging as unexpected hits at the box office. What’s driving this shift?
Q2. The sequel to the film Veteran, which drew 13.4 million viewers, was released today. Will it live up to the series’ reputation after nine years?
Q3. The Chuseok holiday season, typically a peak time for theaters, starts tomorrow, but aside from the Veteran sequel, no Korean films are being released. This is a sharp contrast to previous years, when several highly anticipated titles would hit the theaters. What’s behind this?
Q4. In contrast, competition among streaming platforms is fierce to grab viewers during the long Chuseok holiday. Disney+ has released the comedy ‘Seoul Busters’ starring Kim Dong-wook, while Netflix has unveiled ‘Officer Black Belt’ starring Kim Woo-bin. What are you most excited about, and which upcoming releases should we keep an eye on?
source : https://www.arirang.com/news/view?id=276084
