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NCT member Doe Jung broke his silence from military service regarding Mark's departure from the group, posting a heartfelt message during his evening personal time. The member, currently serving in the military until June 20-27, emphasized that Mark remains a beloved friend and that all members have chosen to understand and endlessly support his decision. Do Jung firmly addressed fans, stating that any suspicions or speculation about discord between Mark and the members would cause unbearable sadness and injustice, urging fans to preserve the beauty they've built together over ten years. He promised that NCT127 will continue as a team that remains proud and confident, delivering stages worthy of their legacy while leaving open the possibility of reuniting with Mark in the future.

Mark has officially departed from NCT after 10 years with SM Entertainment, ending his journey with both NCT-127 and NCT Dream on April 8th. In a handwritten letter, the artist explained that as his contract period concluded, he awakened all the senses in his heart and became curious about what the completed form of his dream would look like, wanting to dive in properly and focus entirely on that vision. The departure comes after NCT Dream's recent concert series, where members were seen crying uncontrollably during the final show on March 29th, a moment that now appears to have been their last performance as the complete seven-member lineup. Mark expressed gratitude to his members, revealing they all supported his decision without exception, and promised to work hard to present a good version of himself when he greets fans again with a new chapter.

EBS is launching Korea's first terrestrial AI drama series with Resurrection Class, which digitally resurrects historical figures using advanced technology. The premier episode on April 5th will feature independence activist An Juhan Goon recreating his final days in Lushen Prison on March 24, 1910, as he wrote his Theory of East Asian Peace. The production minimizes historical distortion by basing content on historical records, expert consultation, and human writers rather than relying solely on AI, with the An Juhan Gun Peace Research Institute and Memorial Association providing verification and materials. Future episodes will bring to life other iconic figures including Socrates, Yun Dongju, Virginia Woolf, Nightingale, and Beethoven, presenting the most decisive day in each person's life while exploring themes of humanity, justice, and mortality.

Hook Entertainment CEO Guan Jin Young received a two-year prison sentence with four years of probation for embezzling approximately 4 billion won from the company. The Seoul Southern District Court acknowledged that while using company dominance to misappropriate assets is socially unacceptable and not a light crime. The damage has been fully recovered through reimbursement and deposits, and the defendant admitted to the charges. The case originated from a 2022 dispatch investigation that revealed Guan had privately used about 2.6 billion won over six years through corporate credit cards for luxury shopping, family expenses, and personal travel. Guan is also facing separate trial proceedings for illegally obtaining sleeping pill prescriptions through an employee.

This vintage ballad beautifully captures the fading moments of a relationship with poignant lyrics and heartfelt melodies that showcase the band's songwriting depth. Here's a preview.

This marks Ives' return to the Japanese market after approximately 10 months following their third EP, Be All Right, which achieved number one on two Oricon weekly charts last July. The full album, set for release on May 27th, will include four tracks total, and the group will continue their world tour with performances at Kyosera Dome Osaka on May 18th and 19th.

Christopher Nolan returns with his most ambitious project yet, bringing Homer's Odyssey to the big screen with a release date of August 5th in Korea. The epic film which marks Nolan's first project three years after his seven-time Academy Award-winning Oppenheimer features an all-star cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyongo, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. The production represents a technical achievement as well, utilising newly developed IMAX filming technology with 140mm film compared to the standard 65mm format. Filming took place across multiple continents, including the Sahara Desert in Africa, Vavignana Island in Italy, and Moray Firth in Scotland, making it the most expansive project in Nolan's distinguished filmography.

Director Bong Junho is venturing into feature-length animation for the first time with Ali, a large-scale global project about deep-sea creatures set for completion in the first half of 2027. The film, which began development in 2019 with director Yu J-soon of 19 with Director Yu J- Soon of Sleep as co-writer, tells the story of baby dumbo octopuses and their friends living in an ocean canyon who become curious about the human world and get swept into an unexpected adventure. The production brings together top-tier talent from 12 countries, including VCFX Studio DNEG, which worked on Inception and Dune, animation supervisor Kim J. Hyung, production designer Marcin Jakubowski from Netflix's Klaus, and David Lippmann from Shrek. Investment and distribution are equally global, with CJENM and Venture Invest handling Korea, Vietnam, and Turkey, while France's historic pate films manages France and Switzerland.

Super Junior's YunHuk celebrated his birthday by donating a total of 300 million one to multiple charitable causes, continuing his tradition of meaningful philanthropy. He contributed 100 million one to Samsung Soul Hospital for rare lung disease research and development, 100 million one to support firefighters and families of fallen firefighters through the 2026 Firefighter Hero Support project, addressing PTSD and disaster response, and 100 million won to Green Umbrella Children's Foundation for Playground and Library Construction. This marks his fourth consecutive year supporting firefighters with annual donations of 100 million one since 2023 and his cumulative donations of 300 million one or more have earned him membership in Green Umbrella's Green Noble Club Goldmember, High Value Donor Group. The generous acts coincide with Super Junior's 20th debut anniversary tour, Super Show 10 Encore Performances, at KSPO Dome starting the same day.

Mamma Moo is launching a massive world tour to celebrate their 12th debut anniversary, with a full group comeback planned for early June. The tour kicks off in Seoul on June 19th, their actual debut date, and will span Asia and North America with stops in Kaohsiung, Macau, Singapore, Manila, New York, Chicago, Fort Worth, Cedar Park, Los Angeles, San Jose, Tacoma, and Hong Kong, with additional cities hinted at through an N-More notation on the announcement poster. The tour coincides with their complete group comeback in early June, promising new music stages alongside a comprehensive showcase of their career-defining performances. Mama Moo plans to prove once again why they're known as Trust and Listen Mama Moo through powerful live vocals and performances that encapsulate their entire musical narrative.

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