Korean Pop Culture

10 underseen Asian horror films to watch on Halloween

Need some recommendations for Asian horror films? Here's 10 under seen horror gems.

D. Morris - October 30, 2026

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS joins The Criterion Collection in November

A big win today for fans of physical media as The Criterion Collection announced they will be releasing KPop Demon Hunters in 4K and...

Lisa de la Cruz - October 21, 2026

NYCC ’26: CRUNCHYROLL announces three WEBTOON adaptations

Three popular Webtoon series, The Boxer, Teenaged Mercenary, and The Remarried Empress, arrive on the streaming service next year.

October 9, 2026

Korean content makes a splash at Anime NYC licensing summit

The licensing summit at Anime NYC featured two presentations focused on Korean content: Bernie Cho on the popularity of K-pop, followed by a panel discussion with Young Park of...

August 21, 2026

OTAKON ’26 INTERVIEW: Moon Taeyeon on creating characters

KComicsBeat interviews Moon Taeyeon at Otakon 2026 about their artistic process and why characters should grow with the reader.

August 12, 2026

OTAKON ’26 INTERVIEW: Park Seulki Rhea on manhwa’s present

Adam Wescott - August 11, 2026

KComicsBeat interviews manhwa scholar Park Seulki Rhea about the state of modern manhwa and ongoing struggles to preserve the past.

“Hyung,” He Said and the nuances of localization for Korean BL

Viv P. - July 31, 2026

Publisher Publang demystifies the localization process, and focuses on words like "hyung," which seamlessly conveys emotion and personality.

Ize Press announces SOLO LEVELING x OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT NYC pop-up

Samantha Puc - July 17, 2026

In August, coinciding with Anime NYC, Ize Press will host a limited time Solo Leveling x Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint pop-up shop.

SDCC ’26: ENHYPHEN & DARK MOON unleash vampires on San Diego

Samantha Puc - July 9, 2026

Enhyphen and Dark Moon have announced a show floor booth, vampire fiction panel, and vampy after-hours experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

Lezhin’s SPAKLZ head out on U.S. leg of 2026 world tour

Kalai Chik - June 5, 2026

Lezhin's special project group, SPAKLZ, heads out on a world tour with stops coming up in U.S. cities such as NYC, Seattle, and Orlando.

KPop Demon Hunters x KAYOU Trading Cards

Imani Brooks - May 30, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters and trading card company KAYOU team up in this exciting collab! Fans can pre order two card packs and partake in the fun.