Culture Analysis Arirang Radio Podcasts
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Expert’s in-depth analysis on Korea’s current culture trend.
DJ: Lina Kwon
Guest: Isaac Kim
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TikTok Testing 60-Minute Video Uploads
Issac Kim will tell us about TikTok's pivot to allowing 60-minute videos, a trial feature that signals changes in the content environment.
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Nighttime Activities in Jeju
We dive into the enchanting world of nighttime activities in Jeju.
Let's find out what makes Jeju nights so special.
- Seogwipo Astronomical Science & Culture Center, Jejumok-Gwana Government Office 'Gyullim Yahang', Dongmun Night Market -
Burning Sun documentary, Cannes Film Festival
Issac Kim will tell us about the recent BBC documentary on the Burning Sun Scandal, revealing new details about the reporters and whistleblowers behind the story, and the 77th Cannes Film Festival currently underway in the French Riviera.
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OTT Service, The Roundup, Taylor Swift update
Issac Kim will tell us about the latest culture sector headlines, where Netflix maintains market dominance amidst Disney's profitable streaming services, now collaborating with Warner Bros on a streaming bundle strategy; meanwhile, a local box office controversy surrounds "The Roundup 범죄도시" franchise, and in the pop music scene, Taylor Swift's influence is recognized through the Taylor Swift bill in Minnesota, aimed at preventing unfair ticketing practices.
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Conflict between HYBE and ADOR
Issac Kim will tell us about the ongoing internal probe at HYBE regarding New Jeans label ADOR, suspected of seeking investors to facilitate its independence, despite ADOR executives refuting these claims as misrepresentative of their internal challenges.
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K-drama Industry Grapples with Scandal
Issac Kim will tell us about the recent allegations in the K-drama industry and their implications for the idea of scandal-proof AI talents, highlighting concerns about the costs, both financial and otherwise, of scheduling delays and the high expenses of creating TV dramas, films, or commercials.