AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoK-pop & Music: BTS’ V says his right-ear hearing dropped to about 30% during the ARIRANG world tour, while the group also hit a new YouTube landmark as “FAKE LOVE” surpassed 1.4 billion views. Entertainment & Film: Na Hong-jin’s monster epic “Hope” lands a UK/Irish cinema release on Sept. 25, and Yeon Sang-ho’s “Colony” shared an exclusive clip ahead of its Aug. 28 release. Animation & IP: WIT Studio teased a new “Attack on Titan” reveal tied to its 2013–2019 era, and Naver WEBTOON says it helped shut down three English piracy sites with INTERPOL and Korea’s culture ministry. Pop Culture & Sports Crossover: BIGBANG becomes the first honorary ambassadors of Korea’s Aerospace Administration, aiming to boost public interest in the space program. Business of Arts: Seoul’s Liberation Day and other culture items aside, the week’s biggest arts headline is the Busan Film Festival’s plan to honor founder Kim Dong-ho with a Korean Cinema Award. Gaming & Media Tech: A new report says iPhone users spend more on micro-dramas than Android users, and “Waste The Fallen” brings Lovecraftian survival to PC via Steam.
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