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Burned Out in Seocho: Disney+ Hotstar’s Law and The City Hits Too Close to Home

Thursday, June 12, 2025

More burned out than brilliant and more realistic than romantic, Law and The City is a smart, witty and compelling new legal drama about the lives of Seoul’s overworked and underappreciated legal professionals - coming July 5 to Disney+ Hotstar.

Tucked away from the bright lights of Gangnam and the party scene of Hongdae lies Seocho, a bustling legal district that’s home to countless lawyers struggling to reconcile their past ambitions with their present reality. In Law and The City we follow ninth-year associate Ahn Juhyeong, a competent lawyer who’s mastered his craft but who’s too comfortable to take the next step in his career. Jaded from fighting for clients who don’t always align with his moral principles, Juhyeong is shocked when Huiji, a bright and ambitious newly qualified lawyer joins a firm in the same building and reminds him of what he used to aspire to.

Produced by CJ ENM Studios, a subsidiary of Korea's leading entertainment company, CJ ENM, Law and The City stars Lee Jongsuk (Big Mouth, Romance is a Bonus Book) as brilliant and burned out lawyer Ahn Juhyeong; and Mun Kayoung (Link: Eat, Love, Kill, The Interest of Love) as Kang Huiji, an ambitious new lawyer not yet ground-down by the realities of the profession. The series is written by Lee Seunghyeon, a practicing lawyer, and is directed by Park Seungwoo (Adamas, Kairos).

Law and The City is the latest Current to be announced as part of an eagerly anticipated slate of upcoming Korean content set to arrive on Disney+ Hotstar. Fans of unmissable Korean storytelling can also look forward to the recently announced Original Delusion (working title), about a vampire in mourning, as well as Low Life about backstabbing degenerates desperate to recover a life-changing treasure; and Tempest about a diplomat and a special agent racing to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the stability of the Korean peninsula.

A twelve-part series, start streaming Law and The City from July 5 on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Feel Korea in a Heartbeat Brings the Best of Korean Culture to 1 Utama This June

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is turning up the volume on culture, flavor, beauty, and rhythm with Feel Korea in a Heartbeat, a four-day cultural takeover happening from 12 to 15 June 2025 at the LG Oval Concourse in 1 Utama Shopping Centre. Running daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and extended until 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, this immersive event promises a full spectrum of Korean experiences right in the heart of Malaysia.

"We are proud to present Feel Korea in a Heartbeat, a celebration of the diversity and depth of Korean culture. Through this event, we aim to bring Korea closer to the hearts of Malaysians and inspire their next journey to our beautiful country, Korea,” said Mr. Moon Sangho, Managing Director of Korea Tourism Organization Malaysia Office.

For those plotting their next Korean adventure, the event brings exclusive travel promotions and unbeatable packages via top travel agencies and airlines. Attendees can chat with Korean travel experts and get insider tips on off-the-radar destinations beyond Busan, Jeju, and Gangwon. Regional tourism booths will also be on-site with deeper insights and inspiration. Visitors who purchase travel packages or flight tickets to Korea during the event can redeem exclusive gifts, with additional rewards for on-site purchases.

Visitors who purchase Korea travel packages or airline tickets to Korea during the event can redeem exclusive gifts, with additional rewards available for on-site purchases.

Cultural enthusiasts can dive into hands-on activities including hanbok experiences, Korean calligraphy, personal color analysis, top loader decoration, and a Mini Busan DIY Workshop. The energy does not stop there. A K-pop Dance Competition on 12 and 15 June will spotlight Malaysia’s most promising dancers with cash prizes and an exclusive audition opportunity with a top K-pop agency in Korea, arranged by 1 Utama.Live performances will light up the concourse with headline acts including The Painters, 1MILLION’s fierce Street Woman Fighter crew, and the boundary-blending Ksycalli Calligraphy..

The beauty beat comes alive with K-beauty trend updates, live product demos, and expert guidance from StyleKorean Malaysia, PIXX Malaysia, and KOTRA. From skincare routines to cult-favorite products, fans of Korean beauty can get hands-on with the best.The K-Food zone brings flavor to the floor with food sampling by CU Malaysia, KyoChon Malaysia, and Halal Hanwoo. Think street food, premium bites, and authentic flavors that transport you straight to the alleys of Seoul.

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Fantasy, Flame, and "Bad Desire": Welcome to MAISON ENHYPEN

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

ENHYPEN and Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, have teamed up to open MAISON ENHYPEN in celebration of the K-Pop boy group’s sixth mini album, DESIRE : UNLEASH.

Inspired by ENHYPEN’s ever-evolving mythical universe, MAISON ENHYPEN brings to life the album’s core themes of passion, romance, and transformation, giving ENGENEs more ways to explore the group’s new music and artistic vision.

Inside, interactive zones inspired by the tracks from DESIRE : UNLEASH await fans. Other event highlights include displays of ENHYPEN’s Coachella performance outfits and props, as well as hidden easter eggs for fans to get a glimpse of each member’s Spotify playlist. ENGENEs can also get their hands on exclusive event merchandise, such as postcards featuring the members’ handwritten messages. Event merchandise will be available while supplies last, and terms and conditions for redemption apply.

On June 7, members JUNGWON, HEESEUNG, JAY, JAKE, SUNGHOON, SUNOO, and NI-KI took the time to experience MAISON ENHYPEN for themselves. During the visit, they also shared insights about their partnership with Spotify in bringing the MAISON ENHYPEN experience to life.

JUNGWON shared, “Even though we’ve just kicked off our promotions for the DESIRE : UNLEASH album, I can already feel the energy, excitement, and strong support from ENGENEs. I’m truly grateful.” HEESEUNG added, “We’ve been collaborating with Spotify on a variety of projects. So it’s such an honor and joy to be working with Spotify again for MAISON ENHYPEN in celebration of the release of DESIRE : UNLEASH. I hope many ENGENES enjoy the event - it will be in Tokyo and Jakarta too!”

On June 5 - the mini-album’s release day, the title track "Bad Desire (With or Without You)" debuted as the highest new entry on Spotify's Daily Top Songs Charts in both South Korea and globally. In fact, even before launch, DESIRE : UNLEASH had already started to make waves on the platform, having listed on Spotify’s top 10 Countdown Pages, which recognises upcoming launches with the most total pre-saves globally.

Jungjoo Park, Head of Music at Spotify Korea, said, “It’s been thrilling to witness ENHYPEN’s incredible growth, having supported their journey over the years. Their dedication to their fandom truly aligns with Spotify’s commitment to bringing fans closer to the artists they love, so we’re really happy to be celebrating the launch of their mini-album with them and their fans in such a special way.”

Fans can continue to visit MAISON ENHYPEN from 11 AM to 7 PM till June 14 at Yeouido Bunker, 76, Yeoui-daero underground, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The pop-up is also open in Tokyo till June 10, and is set to head to ENGENEs in Jakarta from June 12 to 16.

A special surprise from the group also awaits fans on Spotify. To unlock this, listeners just need to head to the This Is ENHYPEN playlist and take a quiz to receive a digital handwritten message from the ENHYPEN member destined to them. This on-platform experience will be available for a limited time only.