Leading entertainment company CJ ENM announced today this year’s plan for the world’s No.1 K-POP and K-culture festival KCON, including its first ever stop at Hong Kong. The kick-off event of this year’s festival series, KCON HONG KONG 2024 will take place at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on Saturday, March 30th and Sunday, March 31st. Hong Kong ranks 6th in K-pop album sales and is emerging as a key location for K-pop stars to perform. This year is the first time KCON will be held in Hong Kong … [Read more...] about KCON Expands to Worldwide Mega K-POP Festival for 2024, Filled With Newness and New Regions
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ZED hires Charlotte Fuga and Lucille Ract as international sales managers
In January 2024, leading French documentary producer and distributor ZED (Manuel Catteau) has hired Lucille Ract and Charlotte Fuga to join its international distribution team as new sales managers. Lucille Ract has over 10 years of experience within the audiovisual distribution sector. After nearly 8 years at France TV Distribution as International Sales Manager, she joined ZED’s sales team on January 2. A Franco-Italian, Charlotte Fuga has almost 8 years’ experience within the field. She … [Read more...] about ZED hires Charlotte Fuga and Lucille Ract as international sales managers
Parasite star Song Kangho to lead upcoming Disney+ period drama Uncle Samsik
During a period of upheaval and unrest in Korea, one man will operate in the shadows, manipulating the system and its key players for the advancement of the country in Uncle Samsik – an upcoming fictional drama set to debut in 2024, exclusively on Disney+. Set in 1960s Korea, Uncle Samsik follows Kim San, an ambitious idealist who is driven to turn his country’s fortunes around. A recipient of an Albright Scholarship, San wants nothing more than to transform his country into an industrial … [Read more...] about Parasite star Song Kangho to lead upcoming Disney+ period drama Uncle Samsik
CJ ENM Announces Seven Honorees of “2024 Visionary” Spearheading the Entertainment Industry”
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM announced today the honorees of “2024 Visionary,” awarded to the visionaries who spearhead trends and innovations in the entertainment industry. The seven honorees of “2024 Visionary” are as follows (in alphabetical order): KANG FULL, Kim Yong-hoon, Monika, Ryu Seung-ryong, Song Hye-kyo, Stray Kids, and UHM JUNG HWA. Actress Song Hye-kyo and director Kim Yong-hoon inspired the entertainment industry and creators by expressing hyperrealistic stories … [Read more...] about CJ ENM Announces Seven Honorees of “2024 Visionary” Spearheading the Entertainment Industry”
The Future of Thai Content Shines Brightly with Thai Soft Power Enabling it to Travel the World
Over 150 industry leaders gathered in Bangkok for the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) Thailand in View conference, for a day of discussions centered around the State of Video in Thailand, the Supremacy of Content and Boosting Advertising Revenue, before closing off with a keynote address on the Big Picture. There was much optimism on the future of video and content, with many speakers agreeing that it was indeed Thailand’s time on the world stage. In his welcome address, Sompan … [Read more...] about The Future of Thai Content Shines Brightly with Thai Soft Power Enabling it to Travel the World
ROCK Entertainment to air 2024 Circle Chart Music Awards, 29th Critics Choice Awards and 49th People’s Choice Awards LIVE and Exclusively in Asia
As the entertainment world eagerly steps into a new year, ROCK Entertainment is set to captivate audiences with an exceptional lineup of three highly anticipated prestigious award ceremonies. Kicking off the celebration is the 2024 Circle Chart Music Awards. It was formerly known as the Gaon Music Awards and is one of the most significant K-pop awards that celebrate the most popular songs and artists of the previous year. Hosted by Leeteuk (Super Junior), Sieun (STAYC), and Seok Matthew (ZB1), … [Read more...] about ROCK Entertainment to air 2024 Circle Chart Music Awards, 29th Critics Choice Awards and 49th People’s Choice Awards LIVE and Exclusively in Asia