Up next we share with you some of the K-pop plans for the music stage this year as well as the K-productions to hit the big and small screens in 2025.
Our culture correspondent Song Yoo-jin has more.
If you’re curious about some of the K-culture events and content coming up this year, this is your guide.
Starting with K-pop, several big names will be back in the spotlight.
The long wait for BTS fans is almost over.
“With all members set to complete their military service by June, I think BTS-related topics will once again be heavily in the spotlight this year.”
And BLACKPINK is ready to be “in your area” once again.
YG Entertainment’s Chief Producer Yang Hyun-suk confirmed last July that new music and a world tour are on the way.
Meanwhile, a new generation of stars is ready to shine.
Three of the “Big Four” K-pop agencies: JYP, SM, and YG are planning to debut new groups this year.
JYP will kick things off with the debut of its seven-member boy group, Kickflip, this month.
SM is gearing up to introduce its first girl group in five years, following aespa, while YG will also unveil its new group which Chief Producer Yang calls the “NEXT MONSTER.”
Turning to cinema, two of Korea’s most celebrated directors are making their much-anticipated returns.
“Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17,’ which explores the world of cloned humans, and Park Chan-wook’s latest film, ‘No Other Choice’ are in the lineup.
There’s excitement about how these works from master directors will shape and inspire new cultural trends.”
Bong’s sci-fi film “Mickey 17,” starring Robert Pattinson and Steven Yeun, will hit North American theaters on March 7th, with its Korean release earlier that month.
Meanwhile, Park’s new thriller “No Other Choice,” featuring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin, is keeping its release date under wraps.
Streaming platforms are also ready for some major releases.
“Squid Game” fans won’t have to wait long for the next installment.
Following the recent release of Season 2, the Netflix original will conclude with its third and final season as early as this summer.
“I shot this season two and three at the same time continuously as I’m now working on the post (production) of season three. It’s almost done. We’re working on the music and CGI right now.”
The streaming giant is also bringing back another favorite.
Its 2024 hit “Culinary Class Wars” will return with a second season in the latter half of the year, promising more intense and thrilling cooking competitions.
From music to film and streaming, that was your 2025 culture preview.
Song Yoo-jin, Arirang News.
Source : Arirang TV, https://www.arirang.com/news/view?id=279588
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