K-Entertainment News Roundup: SEVENTEEN's BSS Comeback, "Harbin" Global Release, and "Leafie" Remastered Re-Release
This week in K-entertainment brings exciting news for music and film fans alike. From SEVENTEEN's unit BSS making a comeback to the global release of the historical film "Harbin" and the remastered re-release of the beloved animated film "Leafie," there's something for everyone. This blog post summarizes these key K-entertainment updates.
SEVENTEEN's BSS Returns with "TELEPARTY": A K-Pop Comeback:
SEVENTEEN's special unit, BSS (BooSeokSoon), has made a highly anticipated K-Pop comeback with their second single album, "TELEPARTY." The album's central message is about embracing youthfulness regardless of age. "TELEPARTY" features three new tracks: "CBZ (Prime Time)," "Happy Alone," and "Love Song." The title track, "CBZ," is an abbreviation for "Cheongbaji," which translates to "jeans" but carries the deeper meaning of "Cheongchuneun baro jigeum," meaning "this is your prime time" or "this is your time to shine." It's a popular Korean phrase used as a cheer during gatherings. All three BSS members—Seungkwan, Hoshi, and DK—participated in writing the lyrics for every song on the album. The "CBZ" music video boasts exciting cameos from singer Uhm Jung-hwa and actor Moon Sang-hoon. "TELEPARTY" is described as an energetic album, perfect for starting the new year with positivity. This K-Pop comeback is generating significant buzz among fans.
Korean Film "Harbin" Achieves Global Distribution:
The Korean historical film "Harbin" has secured distribution in an impressive 117 countries. Distributor CJ ENM announced this exciting news, emphasizing the significance of a film based on a Korean historical event reaching such a wide audience. "Harbin" has already premiered in several regions, including the United States, Singapore, and Indonesia, with releases scheduled for Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and other countries later this month. The film depicts the story of Ahn Jung-geun and fellow independence fighters as they journey to Harbin Station to assassinate Ito Hirobumi. The star-studded cast includes Hyun Bin, Park Jung-min, Jo Woo-jin, Jeon Yeo-bin, and Lee Dong-wook. Since its Korean release on December 24th, "Harbin" has dominated the box office for 16 consecutive days, attracting over 3.77 million viewers in Korea. This global release is a major milestone for Korean cinema.
"Leafie: A Hen into the Wild" Returns in 4K Remastered Version:
The beloved Korean animated film "Leafie: A Hen into the Wild" is set for a re-release in a 4K remastered version. The re-release will be exclusive to Megabox theaters starting January 22nd. Originally released in 2011, "Leafie" became the highest-grossing Korean animated film at the time, drawing over 2.2 million viewers. Based on the children's book of the same name by author Hwang Sun-mi, "Leafie" tells the heartwarming story of a hen who escapes her confined life in a chicken coop and embarks on a journey to find freedom. Along the way, she adopts a discarded duck egg and embraces motherhood. The film features the voice talents of Moon So-ri, Yoo Seung-ho, and Choi Min-sik. The remastered version utilizes AI Super-Scaler technology to enhance the video quality to the highest standards. The re-release of "Leafie" is generating excitement among animation fans and those who remember the film's initial success. This remastered version offers a chance to experience this classic Korean animation in a new light.
In short, this week’s K-entertainment news is filled with exciting updates. From BSS’s K-Pop comeback with "TELEPARTY" to the global release of the Korean film "Harbin" and the remastered re-release of the animated film "Leafie," there's plenty to celebrate in the world of Korean entertainment.