[Hallyu Power] Korean webtoons make big strides in global comics market

A young college student stranded in a rocky mountain on the outskirts of Seoul grabs a rope to go down a rugged cliff. His friend tries to stop him as the rope is not long enough, but he is too late and ends up looking at a length of rope swinging helplessly in a fierce wind. This introductory scene of the Korean comic series “Peak” might be made into a film as its provider Rolling Story signed a film production deal with a US entertainment agency in October last year. “Peak” revolves around fiv

CultureAug. 16, 2016

Big Bang partners with UNICEF

To commemorate its 10th debut anniversary, iconic K-pop group Big Bang partnered with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund for the organization’s Special Days Campaign, according to the group’s management agency YG Entertainment on Tuesday. 　“Big Bang has been doing its part in various charity campaigns to celebrate its anniversary every year,” said YG Entertainment in a press release. “This project with UNICEF is a way to show appreciation for all of the support from fans over the past

Aug. 16, 2016