Cultural Insight

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K-pop artist PSY's has founded his own entertainment agency after leaving his former agency YG entertainment. This and more on today's cultural news.

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K-pop artist PSY's recent business moves are attracting fans' attention. Last year, the singer left his former agency YG Entertainment and founded his own entertainment agency "P Nation." He recently brought in rapper Jessi as the first artist of his company. On Sunday, PSY announced his contract with rappers Hyun-A and E'Dawn who are in a romantic relationship with each other. PSY made the announcement by posting on his social media channel a photo of the couple and their thumbs stained with red ink, which means the signing of a contract last year, Hyun-A and E'Dawn ended contracts with their previous agency after disclosing that they are dating. Two months later, they have joined PSY's new company together. It remains unclear, however, that they would form a duo or go solo. The K-pop industry is paying keen attention to who is going to join hands with PSY next. January 30 will mark the first Culture Day of 2019. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will hold more than 1,300 cultural events nationwide in time for Culture Day. The events include movies, performances and sports competitions. Free admission and discounted tickets will be provided to most of the events. A vast array of New Year concerts and exhibitions will also be held across the nation. On January 30, the action movie "Hit-and-Run Squad" and the animation film "How to Train Your Dragon 3" will open in theaters. Movie tickets will be sold for just 5,000 won. For more information on regional events and benefits visit the Culture Day Web site.