KOCCA launches mentoring program for artists
Posted : 2021-05-03 19:43
Updated : 2021-05-03 21:13 The Korea Creative Content Agency has opened the application process for its annual creative content training program. gettyimagesbank
By Lee Gyu-lee
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), designed to promote and strengthen Korea s cultural content, is kicking off its annual program to nurture artists.
The state-run agency under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced, Monday, that it has opened the application process for the program, which will run through 11 a.m., May 14 ― 440 applicants will be accepted. I m proud to say that this year s program, which marks its 10th anniversary, is our main project that discovers talented creators who will lead Korea s content industry, said Park Kyung-ja, the director of the creative human resources development team.
Premiere Date: May 7
Broadcast Details: Fridays at 11:20 p.m. KST on KBS2
Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, “Imitation” will follow the lives of idols Tea Party, SHAX, Sparkling, and LA LIMA. Tea Party includes members Lee Ma Ha (Jung Ji So), Shim Hyun Ji (Lim Nayoung), and Yoo Ri Ah (Minseo). SHAX is a top boy group with members Kwon Ryoc (Lee Jun Young), Hyuk (Jongho), Lee Hyun (Hwiyoung), Do Jin (Yuri), and Jae Woo (Ahn Jung Hoon), while Chani will play former member Lee Eun Jo. Sparkling is a rival boy group consisting of Lee Yoo Jin (Yunho), Se Young (Seonghwa), Min Soo (San), and Hyun Oh (Suwoong). Jiyeon plays solo artist LA LIMA.
In addition to advancing to the global market, these two entertainment companies also plan to launch a new strategic business based on IP (Intellectual Property) to lead the Hallyu wave.
Concerning the merger, the CEO of RBW, Kim Jin Woo, said that WM Entertainment has grown swiftly both domestically and globally, owing to its excellence in discovering and fostering artists. We will create new synergies as each has different know-how, he added. What can you say about the merger of RBW and WM Entertainment?
About MAMAMOO s Agency, RBW, and OH MY GIRL s Label, WM Entertainment
Prior to acquiring OH MY GIRL s agency and making it its subsidiary, RBW has already established sub-labels, including Cloud R, All Right Music, RBW Vietnam, RBW Japan, and Modern RBW.
Club World Cup: Ulsan Hyundai can expect same level of safety in Qatar as during the Asian Champions League Goal 01/02/2021 Goal
South Korean outfit Ulsan Hyundai are back at the site of their 2020 AFC Champions League triumph, in Qatar, for the FIFA Club World Cup which is set to kick-off on February 4.
The bio-bubble they currently are in is nothing new to the side, as they had experienced the same during the AFC Champions League a couple of months back. The entire East Zone matches and the grand final was held in Doha, at four venues.
Qatar s ambassador to South Korea, Mohammed bin Ahmad Al-Hayki, believes that Ulsan can expect the same level of professional health and safety levels from the host nation for the Club World Cup as well. It must be noted that Ulsan s former coach Kim Do-hoon had praised the arrangements and safety protocols in Qatar, especially during a time when most of the continent was reeling due to the pandemic.