Published on: 2025/06/12 14:00
But actually Bella, K-enter also starts with a story on Jeju. What do we have?
SEVENTEEN member SEUNGKWAN has shown his warm heart by making a donation to Jeju Island. On Wednesday, his agency, PLEDIS Entertainment announced that SEUNGKWAN donated 20 million won, that's about 15-thousand U.S. dollars, to the Korea Heritage Service and the National Trust for Cultural Heritage to help preserve and protect the cultural heritage of Jeju Island, especially for the preservation of the Jeju 4.3 archives.
SEUNGKWAN is well-known for his exceptional love for his home island of Jeju. He was appointed as an ambassador for Jeju last November, and also contributed to the protection of the endangered Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins through the Jeju Provincial Office. Additionally, at the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum held back in 2023, SEUNGKWAN shared that Jeju is the first region in the world to be designated by UNESCO in three categories of natural environment simultaneously.
I remember how we reported on his appointment as ambassador back then. Great to see his continuous gestures of love for Jeju.
Our next story is on an exciting announcement for fans of a girl group. Fill us in.
LE SSERAFIM will tour North America for the very first time since their debut. According to their agency, Source Music, the group will embark on a North American tour starting in September, as part of their "Easy Crazy Hot" world tour.
LE SSERAFIM will start in Newark on September 3rd, followed by concerts in places such as Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Mexico City.
"Easy Crazy Hot" is the group's first world tour since their debut in May 2022. The tour kicked off in Korea in April, followed by concerts in Japan. After they wrap up the Japan leg of the tour this week, they will head over to Taipei, Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok and Singapore in July.
Let's end off today's K-enter with a story on the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and a showcase on one of Korea's renowned actors.
Actor Lee Byung-hun has been chosen as the focus of this year's Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival's special actor showcase, titled "The Master: Lee Byung-hun." The showcase will offer a variety of programs to share his acting journey, including screenings of his signature films, 그의 대표작 상영, 기자회견, 메가토크, 무대인사 등 다양한 프로그램을 통해 그의 연기 인생을 공유할 예정입니다. The showcase will offer a variety of programs to share his acting journey, including screenings of his signature films, press conferences, mega talks, and stage greetings. Anticipation is also high for Lee Byung-hun's appearance on the red carpet at the festival's opening ceremony on July 3rd.
Since 2017, BIFAN has been selecting leading contemporary actors to feature in its special actor showcases, previously highlighting stars such as Jeon Do-yeon, Jung Woo-sung, and Kim Hye-soo.
The 29th edition of the film festival, set to run from July 3rd to 13th, will screen 217 films from 41 countries.
Lee Byung-hun has worked on so many amazing films.. I'm sure many fans are looking forward to his showcase.
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