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Jang Wonyoung Shares Photos of Hannam-dong Home Featuring Dune Sofa

IVE member Jang Wonyoung shared photos of her home on Instagram, showing a Dune Sofa whose price can reach 200 million won depending on its configuration. The images also feature a Radiofonografo audio system and decorative objects.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

JENNIE Shares Bikini and Workout Photos, Appears as Guest at The Weeknd Concert

JENNIE posted several photos on social media with the caption “things that make me smile.” She was also reported to have made a surprise guest appearance with The Weeknd for a duet performance of “One Of The Girls” at his concert in Korea.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

MBLAQ’s Seung-ho and Mir Share Photo Marking 17th Debut Anniversary

Seung-ho posted a photo with Mir to mark MBLAQ’s 17th debut anniversary and said he would share an update on G.O soon. The group debuted in 2009 and was loved for songs including “Y” and “This Is War.”

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-movie

Kim Hye-ja shares handwritten appeal ahead of “Still Shining” release

Kim Hye-ja has shared a handwritten letter asking audiences to remember both the suffering and hopes of the two girls in “Still Shining,” opening October 21. The actor missed a scheduled stage greeting because of a cold; the press screening and press conference proceeded as planned.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-pop

FLO’s “Cheer On” streams top 1 million in a month; PLAVE, TAEMIN and BIGBANG to get subway ads

FLO’s “Cheer On” feature passed 1 million cheer-related plays and 250,000 cumulative participants within a month of launch, according to Dreamus Company. The top three acts in September’s rankings—PLAVE, TAEMIN and BIGBANG—will appear in subway advertising from the 12th for about a month.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-drama

Kim So-hyun Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photos from Between Steps Set

Kim So-hyun posted behind-the-scenes photos from the ENA drama Between Steps on Instagram, captioning them “Between Steps’ Yu-jin.” She appears in several outdoor and indoor settings in different outfits.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu Step In as Festivalgoers Leave Before Chungju Ji Clan Set

SBS’s My Genie Secretary follows Ji Suk-jin and Ji Ye-eun of the Chungju Ji Clan on their first visit to Chungju for a festival performance. The episode airs Friday the 16th at 11:10 p.m., featuring blunt criticism from their celebrity secretaries and an unexpected intervention onstage.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

Enoch and Huh Chan-mi to Duet on “You, Whom I Happened to Meet” on Miss Trot For You

The October 15 episode of TV CHOSUN’s Miss Trot For You features a special “War of Trot Stars” duet competition, with Enoch and Huh Chan-mi performing together. Son Bin-a will also take the stage with Yoon Yoon-seo; the show airs at 10 p.m.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

Yang Ji-eun Leads With Eight Stars as She Bids for Golden Friday’s Third Golden Cup

Yang Ji-eun will compete for the show’s third Golden Cup on TV CHOSUN’s “Golden Friday,” holding the sole lead with eight golden stars. The Oct. 16 episode features a trot showdown built around legendary singers’ songs, with two mystery challengers joining the competition.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-movie

Park Song-yeol's 'Beyond Love's Horizon' wins KBS Independent Film Award, 10 million won

“Beyond Love's Horizon,” directed by Park Song-yeol and produced by SARANGHAJA, won the KBS Independent Film Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. Three judges unanimously selected the film for the award, which carries a 10 million won prize.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

Shooting Stars: Saori and Kang Bo-ram Face Off for GIFA Cup Semifinal Place

FC World Class and FC Top Girl Movement meet on Wednesday, the 14th, for a place in the 3rd GIFA Cup semifinals and the tournament’s manager-selection rights benefit. The match airs on SBS at 9 p.m.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

KBS’s Walk Expedition explores Rajasthan’s five-color cities and the Thar Desert

The October 17 episode of Walk Expedition visits five cities in India’s Rajasthan region, from Jaipur and Udaipur to Jaisalmer and the Thar Desert. It airs at 9:40 a.m. on KBS 1TV.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

Lee Sun-bin recalls leaving home for Seoul to audition in 'Master Hang-jun' debut

Lee Sun-bin says she left a letter and traveled from Cheonan to Seoul to audition as a high school student hoping to debut. She is the first guest on SBS’s new variety show “Master Hang-jun,” premiering Oct. 15 at 9 p.m.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

Culture

KBS Highlights 45-Year License Fee Freeze as Global Public Broadcasters Gather in Seoul

The 2026 Public Broadcasters International (PBI) Seoul General Assembly opened on the 15th, drawing some 300 participants from about 40 countries. KBS President Park Jang-beom highlighted the broadcaster’s monthly TV license fee, frozen at 2,500 won for more than 45 years, as an example of the financial pressure facing public broadcasters.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

Lee Seung-gi, SUHO Join Seven-Artist Busking Lineup at Gwangyang’s Gubongsan Panorama Walk

SBS’s The Listen: The Season We Stayed visits Gwangyang for autumn-night performances by seven artists at Gubongsan Panorama Walk. The episode, airing at 10:50 p.m. on the 14th, includes new remake performances, special duets and a guest appearance by Kim Soo-ha.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

Kang Shin-il and Oh Su-mi to Reveal Marital Communication Struggles on SBS

Actor Kang Shin-il and his wife, Oh Su-mi, will reveal their married life for the first time in their 37th year of marriage on “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny.” A preview showed Oh expressing loneliness over her husband’s silence, while Kang described her as an angel sent by heaven.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

Shooting Stars Teams Deploy Attacking Tactics for GIFA Cup Semifinal Spot

FC Top Girl Movement will launch an all-out attack against FC World Class, which plans to move goalkeeper Kathy into the field, as the teams compete for a semifinal berth in the third GIFA Cup. The match airs on SBS’s Shooting Stars at 9 p.m. today (14th).

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

Jang Hang-jun unveils revenge screenplay in SBS’s Master Hang-jun premiere

SBS’s new variety show Master Hang-jun premieres on Thursday, October 15, at 9 p.m., with Jang Hang-jun revealing a revenge screenplay based on his life with his wife, writer Kim Eun-hee. Yoo Jae-myung’s performance reportedly makes him a strong candidate to play Jang.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

Culture

Steelcut wins grand prize as six AI startups receive 520 million won in support

SBS Foundation and Korea Investment Accelerator selected six winners of MediA'X' Challenge 2026, with AI security company Steelcut taking the grand prize. The winners will receive a combined 260 million won in prize money and 260 million won in NAVER Cloud credits.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-Variety

Students Guarded Kim Gwi-jeong’s Body as 1,500 Police Surrounded Hospital

SBS’s The story of the day when the tail was bitten will revisit the 1991 death of Sungkyunkwan University student Kim Gwi-jeong and the students who formed the Kim Gwi-jeong Defense Group to guard her body. The program, featuring guests Jo Jae-yoon, TEN and Park Sun-young, airs at 10:20 p.m. on October 15.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-pop

Epik High Releases Second Parody Poster for 2027 Concert

Epik High released a second parody poster for the 2027 Epik High Concert, featuring its members recreating the cover of PINK LOVE. The concert will take place Jan. 22–24, 2027, at KSPO DOME in Seoul’s Olympic Park.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-drama

Hahm Eun-jung Shares Summer Photos in Sky-Blue Long Dress

Hahm Eun-jung shared summer photos on SNS on the 14th, wearing a sky-blue long dress and white cardigan. The images show the actor posing outside a café and indoors.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

Culture

Chungkang College of Cultural Industries signs 5-year agreement with Japan's SORAJIMA; 13 webtoon students receive mentoring

Chungkang College of Cultural Industries School of Manhwa Contents has signed an industry-academic cooperation agreement with the Japanese manga publisher SORAJIMA to foster global webtoon talent and promote content industry exchange. The five-year agreement includes human resource exchange, knowledge sharing, and joint research and development.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-pop

A2O LITE’s ‘NEON’ hits No. 1 on Melon real-time chart just 26 hours after release

A2O LITE's debut song 'NEON' reached the top of the Melon real-time chart within 26 hours of its release. The multinational 9-member group, with an average age of approximately 15, is drawing attention alongside Lee Soo-man's resumption of domestic music activities.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15