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[2026 Asian Games] SBS Men's Basketball Korea vs. Saudi Arabia 2049 Ratings 0.3%, Leading MBC in 1st Place

SBS recorded a 0.3% 2049 viewership rating for the first men's basketball match of the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, surpassing MBC's 0.2% as South Korea defeated Saudi Arabia 82-66.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Search for 9 Missing Koreans in Nepal Floods... SBS Curious Story Y to Air on the 11th

SBS's "Curious Story Y" will investigate the disappearance of nine Koreans at a hydroelectric construction site following massive floods in Nepal and the suspicious behavior of a young man soliciting help through fabricated stories.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

Culture

Gabie Kook resumes activities after 3 months... reveals Korea travelogue with husband Josh and daughter

Chef and YouTuber Gabie Kook has returned to YouTube after a three-month hiatus, sharing a video of her trip to Korea with her husband Josh and daughter Julie.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Hwasa to grace the main stage of Brazil's 'Rock in Rio' as the first K-pop female solo artist

Singer Hwasa will perform on the main stage of the 'Rock in Rio 2026' festival in Rio de Janeiro, making her the first K-pop female solo artist to do so. She is set to perform hits such as 'TWIT' and 'Maria' alongside her recent release 'Good Goodbye'.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

Jewelry, a full group stage after 20 years... Recreating hit songs on 'Immortal Songs'

The girl group Jewelry will reunite as a full group to perform their hit songs like 'One More Time' on the 700th special episode of KBS2's 'Immortal Songs'.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-pop

BTS South America Tour Live Broadcast in 3,800 Theaters Worldwide

BTS will broadcast their 'BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’' South American performances live in approximately 3,800 theaters across 80 countries, including major multiplexes in South Korea.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-movie

Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee Display Transcendent Chemistry in 'Intern' Photoshoot

Actors Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee showcase their chemistry in a CINE21 cover photoshoot for the upcoming film 'Intern', portraying the relationship between a CEO and a senior intern.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-pop

IU spotted on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai, China, sparking buzz on the day of her new song release

Singer and actress IU was spotted by fans in the bustling Nanjing East Road area of Shanghai, China, on September 10. The sighting occurred on the same day she released her new digital single, "From This Star."

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Ryu Sujeong releases 4th mini album 'ALL THE COLORS I AM'... a Challenge in the hip-hop genre

Singer Ryu Sujeong has released her fourth mini album, 'ALL THE COLORS I AM', marking her first major musical shift toward alternative hip-hop. The album features six tracks composed by Hiss noise, showcasing her new vocal style and diverse artistic identity.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-movie

Director Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' Earns $1.1 Million on First Day of North American Release... 2nd in Box Office

Director Na Hong-jin's new film 'Hope' achieved the highest opening for a Korean film in North America, earning $1.1 million and ranking second at the box office despite being released in fewer theaters than 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-pop

KATSEYE to Appear as the First Musical Guest for Season 52 of US 'SNL'

The girl group KATSEYE will appear as the first musical guest for the 52nd season of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live,' performing on the live broadcast on the 27th.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

Culture

Movie and Animation IP Collaborations with Brands Emerge as Key Drivers of the Fashion Market

Collaborations between brands and intellectual properties (IP) from movies and animation are becoming a mainstream trend in the fashion market, driven by consumers expressing their fandom through clothing.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-pop

DAY6's Park Sung-jin and Yoon Do-woon Release Remake of No Brain's 'Heartstrings' to Commemorate 30th Anniversary

DAY6 members Park Sung-jin and Yoon Do-woon have participated in a project celebrating the 30th anniversary of punk rock band No Brain by releasing a rock remake of the song 'Heartstrings' on September 11.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

Culture

K.Will Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Stories with Musical 'Hell's Kitchen' Cast

The main cast of the musical 'Hell's Kitchen' appeared on singer K.Will's YouTube channel 'Knowing Sister-in-law' to share behind-the-scenes stories and discuss the challenges of the production.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Red Velvet's Joy Confesses Anxiety Over Potential Team Disbandment During Contract Renewal

Red Velvet's Joy will appear on KBS2's 'The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung's Ear-Pleasing Boyfriend' to share her feelings of anxiety regarding the group's future during their contract renewal period.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-Variety

'Love War' Lee Jin-woo apologized to his girlfriend's parents but was not forgiven

Lee Jin-woo, appearing on the JTBC reality program 'Love War', revealed that he met his girlfriend Lee Ha-jin's parents to apologize, but they did not accept his apology.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-pop

IU makes surprise release of digital single 'From This Star' overcoming health issues

IU has resumed musical activities with the release of her new digital single 'From This Star,' which includes tracks that preview her upcoming 6th full-length album. This release follows a delay in her previous concert and album schedules due to worsening symptoms of patulous Eustachian tube.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Lim Young-woong Reclaims 1st Place in Trot Category of K-Brand Index... Lee Chan-won Surges to 2nd

Lim Young-woong has reclaimed the top spot in the K-Brand Index for trot singers, while Lee Chan-won saw a significant rise to second place. The ranking was determined by analyzing 827.2 million pieces of online big data from the top 30 most searched singers on portal sites during August.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

Culture

Yano Shiho Reveals Model Debut Story… Mother Supported 10 Million Won Dental Braces Using Savings

During an appearance on KBS 2TV's 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant', model Yano Shiho shared how her mother used her savings to fund her dental braces to help her succeed in model auditions.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

K-pop

Singer Jang Minho moved by birthday party prepared by fans on his way home from work

Singer Jang Minho shared a heartwarming moment on his official social media, expressing gratitude to his fans after they surprised him with a birthday cake and celebration on his way home from work.

정시환 · 2026.09.11

Culture

Model Han Hye-jin reveals she debuted following her mother's suggestion after failing arts high school entrance exams

Model and entertainer Han Hye-jin shared that she changed her career path after failing entrance exams for an arts high school. Following her mother's encouragement, she eventually debuted through the 2nd Seoul International Fashion Collection in 1999.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-drama

Ahn Eun-jin and Seo Kang-joon Release Photoshoots Looking Like a Real Couple Ahead of Drama

Actress Ahn Eun-jin shared photos of herself with Seo Kang-joon on social media, showcasing romantic chemistry ahead of their upcoming KBS2 drama 'A Love Other Than Yours'.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-drama

Nana shares behind-the-scenes photos from Netflix 'Snow White's Revenge' production press conference with Son Ye Jin and Ji Chang Wook

Actress Nana shared behind-the-scenes photos from the production press conference for the Netflix series 'Snow White's Revenge' on her social media. The photos feature Nana alongside director Jung Ji-woo and co-stars Son Ye Jin and Ji Chang Wook.

정시환 · 2026.09.10

K-pop

Girl Group X:IN Confirms October Comeback... Intense Coming Soon Poster Released

Girl group X:IN has confirmed a comeback this October and released a coming soon poster via their official SNS channels.

정시환 · 2026.09.10