[K-Enter] Shim Eun-kyung receives prestigious accolade in Japan

Описание: 심은경, “여행과 나날”로 일본 키네마 준보 여우주연상 수상 한국 배우 최초

And now, from a celebrity Buddhist monk to other celebrity news, time for K-Enter with Walter Lee.
Starting off with a Korean actress achieving huge success in Japan.


Big news out of Japan, Shim Eun-kyung is once again making history. It was confirmed on Friday that the actress has won Best Actress at the 99th Kinema Junpo Awards, one of Japan’s most prestigious film honours, for her performance in the Japanese film “Two Seasons, Two Strangers” . The win marks a major milestone in Japanese cinema for Shim . Speaking to the media, she shared her heartfelt gratitude, saying she was deeply thankful to receive such a meaningful and respected award.

This latest achievement adds to an already groundbreaking career. Back in 2020, Shim made headlines as the first Korean actor to win Best Actress at the Japan Academy Prize for "The Journalist", while also taking home top honours from the Mainichi Film Awards and the Takasaki Film Festival.


Next up, you have some exciting news on the heads of major labels, behind BTS and Stray Kids?


Billboard revealed on Wednesday that HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk and JYP Entertainment founder Park Jin-young have been named on the 2026 Billboard Power 100, the annual list spotlighting the most influential figures in the global music industry.

Bang Si-hyuk landed at No. 30 in the “Leaders” category, joining HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang and HYBE America Chairman and CEO Isaac Lee among the top executives shaping today’s music business. And this isn’t Bang's first time on the list, as he has now earned a spot on the Billboard Power 100 for the sixth time, following previous selections in 2020 and every year from 2022 through to now.

Over at JYP, Park Jin-young also made his mark. He was jointly ranked No. 12 in the “Multi-Sector” category alongside JYP Entertainment CEO Jung Wook and JYP America CEO and Chief Strategy Officer Shin Hyun-guk , highlighting their wide-ranging impact across the music industry.


Lastly, BLACKPINK news, what's happening with them?


BLACKPINK have officially closed the chapter on their seven-month world tour, “DEADLINE,” ending the journey on a high note in Hong Kong. YG Entertainment confirmed on Wednesday that the group held the final shows of the tour from January 24 to 26 at Kai Tak Stadium. The world tour first kicked off in Goyang near Seoul last July, making the final moments of the tour especially emotional for both BLACKPINK and BLINKs around the world.

BLACKPINK staged an impressive 33 performances across 16 cities, along the way, they made history last August by becoming the first K-pop girl group to headline London’s iconic Wembley Stadium.
Now fresh off the tour, BLACKPINK are gearing up for their next chapter with the release of their third mini album, “DEADLINE,” scheduled for the 27th of next month. The upcoming release marks their long-awaited comeback, roughly three and a half years after “BORN PINK” dropped.


Thanks for the news Walter. Now let's turn to our AI anchor ARANG for more on the culture front. ARANG, over to you!


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2026-01-30, 14:00 (KST)