Jeong Si-hwan · Articles (23)

Culture

FOODOLOGY expands Japan retail network to more than 14,000 stores

ADAPT’s Korean inner beauty brand FOODOLOGY had products stocked in more than 14,000 Japanese stores as of June, extending its online sales momentum into physical retail. The company said it plans to expand both online and offline distribution in Japan.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN and JOSHUA count down to DREAMSCAPE as reservations and concert tickets sell out

SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN and JOSHUA are three days away from releasing their first mini album, DREAMSCAPE, according to their agency. All pop-up store reservation slots filled immediately after booking opened, while tickets for their Seoul performances sold out during fan club presales.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

Culture

4th Gwangmyeong Cave Light Festival brings drone shows and family activities on Oct. 16–17

The 4th Gwangmyeong Cave Light Festival will feature drone light shows, performances and hands-on activities around Gwangmyeong Cave on Oct. 16–17. One DSB’s original character Bo the Head Gardener will appear in media content at three locations along the visitor route.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

NEXZ to open first Asia tour in Seoul on the 17th and 18th

NEXZ will launch its first Asia tour at Olympic Hall in Seoul on the 17th and 18th. JYP Entertainment said the concerts will feature newly arranged songs and performances highlighting each member’s individuality.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

Culture

2026 Lalala On adds Broccoli, You Too? and Fromm for November shows and Jeju finale

2026 Lalala On has announced November 1–21 performances featuring around 50 acts, with Broccoli, You Too? and Fromm joining as special guests. The nationwide small-venue project will conclude at Namon and ED Hall on Jeju.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

ATEEZ to release 15th mini album GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6 on Nov. 13

ATEEZ will release GOLDEN HOUR : Part.6 on Nov. 13, following a rollout of a pre-release music video and teasers. The group’s agency also says its ZERO TO ALL world tour will begin with a concert in Incheon in January next year.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-movie

Lucky Geum-sun Seeks Busan Actors for Five Roles, With Applications Due October 21

Lucky Geum-sun is holding an open audition for five roles for actors who live and work in Busan. Applications close at 11 a.m. on October 21, ahead of auditions on October 22 at the Film Industry Center.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.16

K-pop

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