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Hwaseong City Cultural Foundation to open ticket sales October 27 for two December performances

The Hwaseong City Cultural Foundation will present two special year-end performances in December, featuring classical music with Kim Dae-jin and a show choir concert with Son Seung-yeon.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

K-movie

18th Seoul International Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival opens with AI focus

The 18th Seoul International Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival (SESIFF) concluded a six-day run after opening on October 23 at CGV Yeongdeungpo. The festival featured 119 competition films selected from 3,004 entries from 74 countries, with a focus on expanding cinematic boundaries through generative AI.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

K-pop

IVE to release Tiger JK remix of Looks Can Kill on the 30th

IVE will release a remix version of their new song "Looks Can Kill" featuring hip-hop musician Tiger JK on the 30th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

Culture

KBS documentary explores how football can revitalize local economies

The documentary "The 180-Minute Miracle, Kick Off" explores how the sports industry impacts local economies by tracking the stay and spending of football spectators in Kashima, Japan, and Gangjin County, South Korea.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

Culture

MBC health program to explore diabetes through 'Country Diaries'

The second season of the MBC health program 'Life Needs a Script Too' will feature the classic drama 'Country Diaries' to discuss diabetes, including blood sugar management and grip strength tests.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

K-Variety

Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu to perform duet on upcoming special

In the upcoming "Jewelry Box Special" of TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You,' Heo Chan-mi and Park Ji-hu will reunite for a dance performance, while Mr. Trot 3 alumnus Im Chan will showcase a new look and vocal style.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

Culture

National Gugak Center to release 12 research papers in new journal

The National Gugak Center is publishing the 54th volume of the National Gugak Center Journal, featuring 12 research papers covering topics from Gugak theory and history to modern applications.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

K-pop

BOYNEXTDOOR to begin 10-city North American tour in Dallas on the 30th

BOYNEXTDOOR is set to embark on their first North American tour, beginning with a performance in Dallas on the 30th. The tour will span 10 cities across North America, including stops in New York, Toronto, and Mexico City.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

K-pop

RIIZE hosts special 'Insomnia' event in Seongsu-dong for fans

RIIZE held a special event titled 'RIIZE into INSOMNIA' at Space S50 in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, to celebrate the release of their single 'Insomnia'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

K-pop

TWS to release second single 'TO US' on November 2

The group TWS will release their second single, 'TO US', on November 2, featuring a more introspective side of youth.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

K-pop

BLACKPINK becomes first K-pop girl group to receive Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit

BLACKPINK has been awarded the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit at the 17th Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards for their contributions to globalizing Korean popular music.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

K-pop

Hi-Fi Un!corn releases self-composed track Boy as tenth H!dden Color single

Hi-Fi Un!corn has released "Boy," a self-composed song that serves as the tenth release in their monthly digital single project, ‘H!dden Color’.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

Culture

'National Father' Choi Bool-am passes away at 87 after 60-year acting career

Veteran actor Choi Bool-am, widely known as the "National Father," passed away on the night of the 29th at a hospital in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, at the age of 87.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.30

K-pop

Choi Yena chosen as new model for acne treatment Azelia

Singer Choi Yena has been selected as the advertising model for the acne treatment Azelia.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

K-movie

Jinyoung and Kim Min-ho to star in youth crime action film Fighter

Actors Jinyoung, Kim Min-ho, Cha Woo-jin, and Lee Seol will star in the upcoming youth crime action film 'Fighter'. The film follows an unknown MMA fighter caught in a high-stakes conflict involving a cold wallet containing 60 billion won worth of cryptocurrency.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

K-pop

Sennok products sell out after ENHYPEN's SUNOO pictorial release

Lifestyle beauty brand Sennok reported that its perfume and hand cream sets sold out on the first day of release following a digital cover pictorial featuring ENHYPEN member SUNOO.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

Culture

Shin Ye-eun showcases chic winter mood in Osaka pictorial

Actress Shin Ye-eun reveals a sophisticated and chic side through a photoshoot for the November issue of DAZED Korea.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

Culture

Razer to release limited edition Evangelion gaming gear in mid-November

Razer, with official Korean importer S-Rise, has unveiled a limited edition "Razer │ EVANGELION (EVA-01)" collection inspired by the legendary anime series. The five-piece collection will be released exclusively in the Asia-Pacific region with an official launch in Korea scheduled for mid-November.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

K-pop

KEYVITUP to release second EP 'NA-GARI' with member-led songwriting

The group KEYVITUP is preparing for a comeback with their second EP, 'NA-GARI', which features title track 'NAGARI' and includes songwriting contributions from all members.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

K-pop

BOYNEXTDOOR, BTOB, The Wind, and Bae Jin-young to Perform at Year-End Joint Concert

BOYNEXTDOOR, BTOB, The Wind, and Bae Jin-young have confirmed their appearances at the '2026 WAVE of ECLIPSE' concert held on December 19.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

K-drama

Ji Chang-wook shares candid daily life photos on Instagram

Actor Ji Chang-wook shared a series of casual photos on his Instagram, showcasing his visuals while joking about being on cleaning duty.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

K-Variety

Cheon Rok-dam to move Kim Sang-bae to tears with ballad performance

On the upcoming episode of TV CHOSUN's Golden Friday, Cheon Rok-dam will deliver a ballad-style rendition of "You Are the Answer," moving the featured Golden Star Kim Sang-bae to tears.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

K-Variety

Principal Lee Chang-su seeks new students to save Sindong Elementary School

Principal Lee Chang-su is embarking on a special mission to save Sindong Elementary School in Samcheok, Gangwon Province, by finding classmates for its only two remaining students. The documentary "Run! Principal Lee Chang-su" will air on KBS 1TV.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29

K-Variety

Lee Seung-gi and Lee Young-hyun compete during Yangsan musical journey

The SBS program 'The Listen: The Season We Stayed' will feature Lee Young-hyun, Tei, Lee Seung-gi, SUHO (EXO), YUJU, Kim Hee-jae, and Lee Ye-ji on a musical journey through Yangsan City, Gyeongsangnam-do.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.29