K-enter_TWS make Japan debut at no.1 on Oricon chart

Time for some K-entertainment news with Bella Kim. Let's kick off with a boy group that made their debut in Japan.

The first encounters are not hard for TWS as their first single in Japan headed straight to the top of Oricon's "Daily Single Ranking."

According to the latest chart published on Wednesday, the group's debut single in Japan, "Nice to see you again," sold close to 120-thousand copies on the day of its release, which was Tuesday.

Along with the title track "Nice to see you again," the new album also features "BLOOM" and "plot twist" Japanese version.

The six members greeted fans at their debut showcase held on Wednesday in Tokyo, where they performed all three songs from the album.

TWS will now embark on a tour of six cities in Japan, starting on July 11th.

Congrats on their " " or first encounter with their fans in Japan.

Our next story is on a movie that most of us are very familiar with --"Parasite."

Director Bong Joon-ho's film "Parasite" has been selected as the "Best Movie of the 21st Century" by New York Times readers.

According to the newspaper "Parasite" ranked first in this survey in which over 200-thousand readers participated.

Earlier on Monday, Walter reported on the film ranking first on "The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century," surveyed by 500 renowned directors, actors, and producers.

Along with "Parasite," Director Bong's "Memories of Murder" also made the readers' list at No.49.

So, basically the movie has satisfied both NYT readers, so the public, AND the experts.

We will end off on another story related to films.

The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, also called BIFAN, has officially opened its doors on Thursday.

The opening film was "Finding Her," directed by Piotr Winiewicz, a Polish filmmaker based in Denmark. It explores the ethical and creative implications of AI in the world of art.

Along with the opening film, this year's lineup features 217 films in total from across 41 countries.

BIFAN will also host its special actor showcase focused on the actor Lee Byung-hun this year, 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, press conferences, mega talks, and stage greetings.

The festival will run until July 13th, so make sure to check it out if you're in the area.

We're going to have an in-depth look at the film festival with an expert next week.

Thank you Bella for today's stories.

Our AI anchor Ari also has an exciting festival to report on, among other culture issues. Ari, over to you!