In the latest South Korean entertainment news, several significant events have made headlines. From legal repercussions for actor Yoo Ah-in to the departure of a key figure in the music industry, and collaborations between renowned artists, here’s a comprehensive look at the major developments in the past week.
Yoo Ah-in Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Drug Use
One of South Korea’s most renowned actors, Yoo Ah-in, has been sentenced to one year in prison for drug use. The actor, whose real name is Yang Hong-shik, was found guilty of injecting propofol 181 times at various hospitals in Seoul between September 2020 and March 2022. He also faces charges for obtaining approximately 1,100 sleeping pills fraudulently in his name and was suspected of smoking marijuana in the United States last year. The Seoul Central District Court’s Criminal Division 25 made the decision to sentence Yoo to one year in prison and a fine of 20 million KRW (about 160,000 RMB).
NewJeans Members Express Sadness over闵熙珍’s Resignation
The popular girl group NewJeans has expressed sadness over the resignation of their agency’s representative,闵熙珍. Members of the group, including Danielle and Minji, took to social media to share their feelings. They acknowledged the difficulty in adjusting to the change and expressed their concerns for the future. This comes just six days after闵熙珍 announced her resignation as the representative of ADOR, the agency that manages NewJeans.
LE SSERAFIM Collaborates with PinkPantheress
The South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM has released a remix version of their hit song CRAZY in collaboration with British singer PinkPantheress. The remix version, which has been well-received by fans, features a unique blend of electronic dance music and PinkPantheress’s signature sound. The collaboration marks the first time the two artists have worked together and has been described as a dream come true by PinkPantheress.
29th Busan International Film Festival Announces Opening and Closing Films
The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced the opening and closing films for the upcoming event. The opening film, War, Chaos, is a Netflix original film directed by Park Chan-wook and starring Kang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, and Cha Seung-won. The film marks the first time a streaming service has been chosen as the opening film for the festival. The closing film, Hereafter, directed by Singaporean filmmaker Kwan Jin-yang, features French actress Catherine Deneuve and Japanese actor Ken Watanabe. The festival is set to take place from October 2 to 11, 2024, with a total of 224 films invited for screening.
These events highlight the dynamic and diverse nature of South Korea’s entertainment industry, showcasing the country’s talent and creativity on the global stage.
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