Jeong Si-hwan · Articles (25)

K-pop

YUHZ reveals tracklist for first EP 'B'... to be released on the 21st

Rookie boy group YUHZ released the tracklist for their first EP 'B' via official social media on the 15th. The album features five tracks, including the title song 'B.B.B'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-movie

Won Bin selected as first official model for Dr. Phyto… a gap in works since 2010

Actor Won Bin has been selected as the first official model for the health functional food brand Dr. Phyto. While he has not released a new acting project since the 2010 film The Man from Nowhere, he has continued to work steadily as an advertising model.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-pop

Nam Woo-hyun, 10th Solo Anniversary 2nd Full Album ‘2X8’ with 16 Songs... Three-Day Concert in November

Infinite member and solo singer Nam Woo-hyun is releasing his second full-length album, ‘2X8’, to celebrate his 10th anniversary since his solo debut. Following the album release, he will hold a three-day anniversary concert titled ‘Arbor DayVI - EVER GREEN’ at the KBS Arena in Seoul from November 6 to 8.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

K-pop

BIG Naughty announces marriage while serving as a social service agent... "Decided to be together for life"

Singer BIG Naughty (Seo Dong-hyun) announced his marriage through a post on a fan communication platform while currently serving as a social service agent. He shared that he has decided to spend his life with the person featured in his songs such as 'Vancouver' and 'Vancouver 2'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

K-pop

BTS ‘Hooligan’ MV Surpasses 100 Million Views… Third Record for ‘ARIRANG’

BIGHIT MUSIC announced that the music video for "Hooligan," a track from BTS's 5th full album ‘ARIRANG’, surpassed 100 million views on YouTube on the 14th. This marks the third music video from the album to reach this milestone, following "SWIM" and "2.0".

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

Culture

KBS Docu Insight to Track the Right-wing Radicalization of Japanese Youth on October 15 at 10 PM

The KBS Docu Insight program "The Generation Obsessed with Nippon" investigates the radicalization of Japan's younger generation into right-wing ideologies amidst economic stagnation and social anxiety. It explores the motivations of youth who justify colonial rule and the connection between historical wartime trauma and modern nationalist movements.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

Culture

my1pick September Settlement: YOUNITE Fan Event VVIP Concert Ticket Applications Open Until November 1

DoHub, a subsidiary of KOSDAQ-listed FSN, released the September monthly settlement for its global fandom platform my1pick, highlighting major partnership activities and commerce achievements. The report includes results from the KDA and JMA voting processes, as well as various chart rankings and fan events.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

K-drama

Song Kang to hold Seoul fan meeting on December 5… Pre-sale begins on the 28th

Actor Song Kang will hold his "2026 SONG KANG FANMEETING IN SEOUL: PLAY, SONG KANG" at the COEX Artium Woori Bank Hall on December 5. This marks his first domestic fan meeting in about a year following his "2025 SONG KANG FANMEETING in SEOUL".

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

K-Variety

TV CHOSUN Perfect Life on the 14th at 8 PM, Oh Ji-heon Challenges with a Foam Kiss to Oyote's Rap

Comedian Oh Ji-heon reveals his activities in the group 'Oyote' with Oh Na-mi and Oh Jung-Tae and attempts a romantic foam kiss reenactment of 'Secret Garden' with his wife on TV CHOSUN's Perfect Life.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

K-Variety

Miss Trot For You Episode 21: Jin Hae-seong, Enoch, and Mai Jin to Appear as Duet Partners

In the upcoming 21st episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You', seven talented singers from various trot audition programs will join the 'Miss Trot 4' TOP7 as duet partners for a special feature titled 'War of the Trot Stars'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

K-Variety

Ten Million Masters Show Episode 3 Records 2.7% Rating, Ssaulabi Scores 191 Points and Shin Soo-ji Returns After 15 Years

TV CHOSUN's 'Ten Million Masters Show' Episode 3 achieved a peak viewership rating of 2.7%. The episode featured a powerful Taekwondo performance by Ssaulabi, physical feats by legend Jung Dong-nam and his disciples, and the rhythmic gymnastics return of national representative Shin Soo-ji.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

Culture

Korean Cuisine and Dining Episode 774: Yeongam long-arm octopus, Geum River ginseng, and Haenam hairtail Autumn Hot Pot

This episode of Korean Cuisine and Dining explores the diverse world of "jeongol" (hot pot), featuring seasonal ingredients like long-arm octopus, ginseng, and hairtail. It follows the journey of these dishes from rustic field meals to royal banquets, highlighting the warmth and community found in sharing a single pot.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

K-Variety

TV CHOSUN ‘Speed Queen’ to premiere November 25 at 10 PM; Jeon I-gyeong and 6 short track athletes including Kim A-lang challenge for national team spots

TV CHOSUN is launching "Speed Queen," Korea's first short track sports reality show, where six elite athletes aim to rejoin the national team. The program features legendary coach Jeon I-gyeong, coach Kim A-lang, and actress Lee Yu-ri as a team manager.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

Culture

KBS Seoul General Assembly: Leaders from 40 Countries and 120 Institutions Gather to Discuss the Future of Public Media

The 2026 Public Broadcasters International Seoul General Assembly is being held for three days at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul and the National Museum of Korea, featuring discussions on the role of public media in cultural development. The event includes special lectures from singer PSY and National Museum of Korea Director Yu Hong-jun, as well as a special exhibition and live broadcast of Music Bank.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

K-pop

IVE Releases Concept Photos of Jang Won-young and An Yu-jin for ‘Looks Can Kill’

IVE has released "Hero Comics" version concept photos for their new mini-album ‘Looks Can Kill’, featuring members An Yu-jin and Jang Won-young. The title track is set to be pre-released on the 19th before the full album launch on the 26th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

K-movie

6th Seongbuk Invincible Youth Film Festival to Hold Free Screenings from November 5–11, Featuring 46 Short Films at Arirang Cine Center

The 6th Seongbuk Invincible Youth Film Festival will be held for seven days from November 5 to 11 at Arirang Indie Wave in the Arirang Cine Center. The festival features 46 selected short films and various participatory side events for citizens.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

Culture

Uhm Jeong-hwa reveals photos from Copenhagen... Winter style completed with a black long coat

Singer and actress Uhm Jeong-hwa shared photos of her daily life in Copenhagen, Denmark, on her Instagram, showcasing a sophisticated all-black winter look.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

Culture

Do Byeong-hun, from white shirts to black jackets in pictorial

J Wide Company has released a concept pictorial titled 'WIDE SCENE' featuring actor Do Byeong-hun. The pictorial showcases his diverse charms through various styles and moods.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

Culture

Taobao launches 11.11 campaign with Zhang Linghe... Live broadcasts in 11 countries and regions

Taobao announced on the 14th that it is conducting an 11.11 shopping campaign featuring actor Zhang Linghe, targeting consumers outside mainland China. The campaign includes themed app interfaces, live broadcasts, and various advertisements across multiple international locations.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

Culture

France's Malou Oex Wins Paris International Jazz Vocal Competition

French vocalist Malou Oex took first place at the 2026 Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocal Competition held at Fondation Louis Vuitton. This marks the first time in the competition's nearly 40-year history that the finals were held outside of the United States.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

K-pop

Seo Yun-kyung tags ‘INFJ Boyfriend’ account... hinting at public relationship via SNS

Former Rocket Punch member Seo Yun-kyung has hinted at a public relationship by tagging an account presumed to be her boyfriend in her social media posts. The account's profile suggests it is an account observed by her "INFJ boyfriend."

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

Culture

JUUN.J releases 26FW pictorial with Ahn Hyo-seop

Samsung C&T Corporation's designer brand JUUN.J has released its 26FW pictorial featuring global ambassador Ahn Hyo-seop. The pictorial is based on the season's theme, "Nostalgia," which combines novelty and nostalgia.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

Culture

Shakespearean Lines, Through Students' Voices... The First National Speech Competition

The Korean Shakespeare Association is recruiting participants for the first "Speak the Speech Korea," a competition where students recite lines from Shakespearean works in English. The event focuses on interpreting characters and humanities questions through a modern lens rather than just testing English pronunciation.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

K-pop

Alpha Drive One enters three Billboard charts... 5th on 'World Albums'

Alpha Drive One has entered three US Billboard charts in their first year since debut. Their second mini-album, 'Unbreakable: Boy Beast', reached 5th on the 'World Albums' chart.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14