Jeong Si-hwan · Articles (13)

K-pop

K-pop agencies transform albums into practical everyday goods

K-pop albums are evolving from traditional physical media into "MERCH albums" that combine music with practical everyday items like keyrings, earphones, and sneakers.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.22

K-pop

ATEEZ releases teaser for new pre-release track Drip

ATEEZ has released a music video teaser for their pre-release track "Drip," which is included in their upcoming 15th mini album, "GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6."

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

Culture

JBL to host 80th anniversary exhibition in Samseong-dong

JBL, a lifestyle audio brand under HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is hosting the JBL Playback Gallery exhibition in Seoul to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The event features a special logo artwork by artist DAWN and music sessions with DJ Soulscape.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-movie

Kim Do-yeon stars in main poster for 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival

Actress Kim Do-yeon has participated in the creation of the main poster for the 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival as its ambassador. The festival is scheduled to take place from November 25 to December 4.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-pop

Lee Eun-sang to release first solo EP 'Dream Garden' on October 21

Singer Lee Eun-sang is set to release his first solo EP, 'Dream Garden', on October 21 at 6:00 PM. The album showcases his growth as a singer-songwriter through songs he helped write and compose.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-pop

JYP Entertainment releases behind-the-scenes photos of Nmixx filming 'Long Wish' music video

Nmixx has released behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of their new music video for "Long Wish." The group's sixth mini-album, "Strange Muse," has already seen success on the Melon TOP100 and iTunes Top Albums charts in various regions.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-Variety

Mukbang creator Meoksna to make football debut on Shooting Stars tonight

Mukbang creator Meoksna, who commands a combined following of approximately 20 million, will make her debut for FC Streaming Fighter in tonight's broadcast of the SBS soccer variety show Shooting Stars.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-Variety

Actor Lee Chang-hoon discusses 16kg weight loss and marriage age gap

Actor Lee Chang-hoon will share the story of his romance with his wife, whom he met through Shim Hyung-tak, and his recent struggles with weight management and stock investments on the TV CHOSUN program "Perfect Life."

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-Variety

Ten Million Masters Show hits 3.5% peak viewership as Ssaulabi and Ssaulagi win

Ratings climb to 3.1% nationwide as stars and masters deliver high-energy performances

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

Culture

Traditional flavors follow the historic Auraji raft route

The KBS 1TV program "Korean Cuisine and Dining" explores the historical raft routes from Auraji to Mokgye Ferry Landing, tracing the traditional foods of raft drivers and river villagers.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-Variety

Heo Chan-mi to deliver emotional solo performance on Miss Trot For You

The TOP7 contestants of TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You' will face off in solo performances during the "War of the Stars" special airing October 22.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-Variety

The Listen draws record-breaking crowds for Hongseong busking performances

The SBS program 'The Listen: The Season We Stayed' will broadcast its special musical journey to Hongseong, Chungnam, on the night of the 21st, featuring record-breaking crowds at Hongye Park.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-Variety

Whenever Possible hits 10th consecutive week at number one

The Tuesday variety show recorded a peak viewership of 5.7% and maintained its top position in its time slot for 10 straight weeks.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-Variety

Jin Seon-kyu counters Jang Hang-jun's wild accusations on SBS variety show

Actor Jin Seon-kyu will appear as a guest on the second episode of the SBS variety show 'Master Jang Hang-jun', engaging in a comedic battle of wits with the host.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-movie

Film 'The Assassin(s)' to Open SGIFF Following Strong Domestic Box Office Performance

Director Hur Jin-ho's film 'The Assassin(s)' has reached over 3.28 million viewers in South Korea and has been selected as the opening film for the 37th SGIFF. Despite protests from some groups and requests from People Power Party lawmakers to withdraw the film, the festival confirmed it will proceed with the screening.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

Culture

Most single people desire dual-income households in early marriage

More than half of married households report one person manages finances, contrasting with single people's expectations

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-pop

FLO and b.stage to award 10,000 vouchers to winning artist

Music platform FLO and fandom platform b.stage are collaborating on a fan voting event where the winning artist will receive 10,000 support vouchers on FLO.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-pop

AmbiO reaches seventh on Oricon Chart with Japanese pre-debut single

The multinational five-member boy group AmbiO has reached 7th place on the Oricon Chart with their Japanese pre-debut single "好きになってもいいかな". Following the single's release, the group is scheduled to hold a showcase in Japan on October 21.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-pop

Bang Yongguk concludes 10-city world tour with final Hong Kong show

Bang Yongguk has completed the first part of his 2026 world tour, "HAEBANG(解方)" pt.1, following a final performance in Hong Kong. The tour featured unreleased tracks ahead of his upcoming new studio album.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

Culture

'Kill It' winner Kim Na-ra to marry partner of eight years

Kim Na-ra, the winner of the tvN fashion creator survival program 'Kill It', is set to marry her partner of eight years. The wedding is scheduled to take place in ten days.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-pop

IVE to host DDP collaboration promotion for new album with media facade and photo zones

IVE is conducting a collaboration promotion at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul to celebrate the upcoming release of their new mini-album, "Looks Can Kill." The event features media facade screenings, laser shows, and themed photo zones available until the 26th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-pop

BTS 'SWIM' music video named finalist for Golden Frog at Camerimage

The music video for BTS's 'SWIM' has been selected as a finalist for the Best Music Video category at the 34th Camerimage International Film Festival.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

Culture

DPK culture and arts committee to hold policy forum on 23rd

The Democratic Party of Korea Culture and Arts Special Committee will host its first policy forum on the 23rd to discuss the structural effectiveness of the 2027 culture and arts budget.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21

K-pop

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

Boy group TWS has released official photos and a concept film for the 'Beside' version of their upcoming second single, 'TO US'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.21