AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSeoul Fireworks Festival: The Seoul International Fireworks Festival returned to Yeouido Hangang Park with crowds filling the riverside early and main shows running 8 p.m. to 9:10 p.m., marking its 22nd edition. Media Art in Daily Life: John Gerrard’s “Western Flag (2017) for Seoul” began looping on the COEX “K-POP SQUARE MEDIA” giant screen, bringing MoMA/Guggenheim/Tate-level media art into a high-traffic advertising space. Gwangju Biennale Tension: The “Taiwan Pavilion” opened at the Gwangju Biennale amid a naming dispute, after which Chinese artists withdrew and protests spilled into the opening. AI Deepfake Crackdown Spotlight: A viral Jennie clip is testing South Korea’s AI deepfake rules, with her agency saying it’s pursuing action over online misconduct. Classical Music Return: BBC Philharmonic comes to Seoul Arts Center for the first time in 11 years, featuring violinist Bomsori Kim and conductor John Storgårds on Dec. 12. K-Entertainment News: Kwak Si-yang and Lovelyz’s Yoo Jiae announced they’ll marry in a private Seoul ceremony on Nov. 28. K-Drama/Anime Watch: “Solo Leveling: Beyond the System” faces reports of a possible 2028 delay, while “Exhuma” gets a webtoon prequel spin-off, “Blind Faith.” Sports Culture Crossover: Hyun-jun Yang’s Celtic form is drawing attention as he heads to the Asian Games, and the FIBA Women’s World Cup continues to spotlight Korea-France match drama in Berlin.
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