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Culture

Baritone Ahn Dae-hyun to Perform Complete Schubert Song Cycle at Seoul Arts Center on September 17

Baritone Ahn Dae-hyun will perform Schubert's complete song cycle "Die schöne Müllerin" accompanied by pianist Kim Eun-jin at the Seoul Arts Center Recital Hall on September 17.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

Culture

Free performances by emerging artists to be held for two days starting September 19 at Olympic Park's 88 Lake Waterfront Stage

Korea Sports Promotion Foundation will host the 'KB Joy Olpark Festival 2026' at Olympic Park from September 19 to 20, featuring major artists like Zico and Epik High, alongside free performances by emerging artists.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

Culture

Hyundai Culture to Host Creative Chamber Music 'Yesterday's Folk Song, Today's Portrait' on September 6

Hyundai Culture and Piano On will present 'Reborn Folk: Heritage & Creation' on September 6 at the Dream Forest Art Center, featuring contemporary reinterpretations of traditional Korean folk songs.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-Variety

Gold-Blooming Friday: Chun-gil hits 100 points but gets '꽝' on 'Roulette of Fate'... Nam Seungmin earns Golden Star after 6 weeks

TV CHOSUN's 'Gold-Blooming Friday' reached the top spot in daily ratings, featuring a perfect 100-point performance by Chun-gil and Nam Seungmin's return to winning status.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-Variety

Gold-Blooming Friday: Cheon Rok-dam and Chun-gil's Awkward Relationship and Oh Yu-jin's 'Yeonan Budu'... Broadcast on the 28th

The 36th episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Gold-Blooming Friday' will feature legendary singer Min Hae-kyung as a Golden Star and a legendary singer as a Super Maggie, featuring performances by Cheon Rok-dam, Chun-gil, and Oh Yu-jin.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

Oneus Hwanwoong and Si-on Participate in EBS 'Literature in Textbooks Told by Idols'... To Be Released on September 2

Oneus members Hwanwoong and Si-on will participate in the audio learning content 'Literature in Textbooks Told by Idols,' a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and EBS. The project features K-pop artists reading major literary works from high school textbooks to help students engage with literature.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-Variety

Even Sold Gold Rings… EBS 'Architecture Exploration: House' Reveals European-style Mansion and 50-Year-Old Samcheong-dong House

EBS's 'Architecture Exploration: House' will feature two unique homes on September 1, 2026, including a European-style house in Gwangju built by a couple who sold gold and stocks, and a renovated 50-year-old house in Samcheong-dong.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

Culture

Little Bus Tayo, 'Dispatch! Tayo and the Fire Rescue Team' to Premiere on September 2

The popular Korean animation 'Little Bus Tayo' is returning with a new series titled 'Dispatch! Tayo and the Fire Rescue Team,' which will begin airing on EBS 1TV on September 2, 2026. The series follows Tayo as an honorary rescue member solving incidents in Seoul City while facing a new villain.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-Variety

Documentary Three Days, Actor Yoon Ju-sang Returns for Narration... 72 Hours at Sokcho Tourist and Fishery Market

KBS 2TV's 'Documentary Three Days' will air an episode featuring the daily lives of merchants at the Sokcho Tourist and Fishery Market on August 31. Actor Yoon Ju-sang will provide the narration for this episode, which captures the intense and heartwarming stories of the market's inhabitants.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

Culture

“You are a bit old” — Broken at those words in her fifties, she stood up again with a single blog post

Author Jeong Som-gyeol's new book, "I Was Reborn at 50," chronicles her journey from being confined at home by depression to building a massive online community through blogging. The book provides practical steps on how she leveraged her life experience to overcome age discrimination and build a digital presence.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-movie

MovieBloc to Host Exclusive Online Special Exhibition of Greek DISFF Short Films

International independent film platform MovieBloc is partnering with the Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF) to host an exclusive online special exhibition of four acclaimed Greek short films from September 1 to 14.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

Culture

Theater Company Bae-Gwan-Gong Completes Premiere of New Work ‘To Leave Mother at a Temple’… Stage Depicting Mother-Daughter Reconciliation Receives Praise

Theater company Bae-Gwan-Gong successfully completed the premiere of the play ‘To Leave Mother at a Temple’ in Busan, which follows the journey of a mother and daughter seeking reconciliation.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-drama

KBS2 'Love on the Menu' Surpasses 17% Viewership... Rises to No. 1 Weekend Drama

KBS2's weekend drama 'Love on the Menu' reached a record-high viewership of 17.0% for its 12th episode as the romance between characters played by Ahn Hee-yeon and Ha Seok-jin intensifies.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-movie

Actress Shim Soo-bin Invited to 31st Busan International Film Festival… Starring in ‘Bird’ and ‘First World’

Actress Shim Soo-bin will attend the 31st Busan International Film Festival for the second consecutive year, with her mystery film ‘Bird’ invited to the Vision-Korea section and her lead role in ‘First World’ also scheduled for screening.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

OH MY GIRL's Mimi shows 'all-rounder' activities from solo single release to variety shows

OH MY GIRL's Mimi is establishing herself as an all-rounder artist through her first solo single 'Bish Bash Bosh' and various appearances on variety programs.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

Culture

Choi Jun Hee's small face even hidden by a cap... extraordinary proportions draw attention

Choi Jun Hee shared photos of her daily life visiting a clothing store on social media, showcasing her small face and impressive body proportions.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

Culture

Tmoney ‘Tmoney for Everyone’ Campaign Wins Bronze at 2026 Effie Awards Korea

Tmoney Co., Ltd. announced that its brand marketing campaign ‘Tmoney for Everyone’ has won a bronze award in the Transport, Travel, and Tourism category at the 2026 Effie Awards Korea. The campaign successfully repositioned Tmoney from a simple transportation card to a comprehensive mobility platform, achieving significant increases in brand awareness and active users.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

Culture

LeMouton holds first walking event with Son Tae-jin's Trot Radio at Mungyeongsaejae

Walking shoe brand LeMouton hosted its 14th "LeMouton Walking Club" event at Mungyeongsaejae, combining a 7.8km walk with a live broadcast of MBC's "Son Tae-jin's Trot Radio." The event featured performances by Park Hye-kyung, Libelante, and Jadu, successfully merging walking culture with music.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

Singer Brody to Release First New Song 'Tattoo' Today at 12 PM Following Move to PMG

Singer Brody is releasing his first new song, 'Tattoo', today at noon following his move to Pacific Music Group (PMG). The track explores the paradoxical human psychology of seeking new love despite the pain of past breakups, using the metaphor of a tattoo.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-Variety

Park Myeong-su laughs after mentioning Kim Dae-ho's marriage, saying "I'll buy you lobster" then "But would you actually go?"

During the filming of "The Great Guide 3" in Casablanca, Morocco, Park Myeong-su jokingly promised to buy Kim Dae-ho a lobster if he got married, only to immediately question if Kim would actually marry.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

TUNEXX Releases Music Video Teaser for New Song 'BLUE MODE'... Comeback on September 2

Group TUNEXX will release their second mini-album 'BLUE MODE' on September 2, featuring a title track with participation from members Inhu, Sihwan, and Taira.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-drama

Eugene reveals youthful beauty that defies her 46 years... Reminiscent of her S.E.S. days

Actress Eugene shared several selfies on social media, showcasing a youthful appearance that recalls her time as a first-generation idol. She is married to actor Ki Tae-young and has two daughters.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

Singer Huh Gak Announces Legal Action Against Companies Using His Name and False Advertising

Huh Gak's agency, OS Project, announced it will take legal action against a restaurant in Namyangju for unauthorized use of the singer's name and photos in false advertisements for an opening event.

정시환 · 2026.08.31

K-pop

AI Idol SEORIA to Debut on the 31st... Produced Without Live-Action Filming

K-pop idol group SEORIA, created using generative AI technology, is set to debut on the 31st. The project, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency, was designed to explore the potential of producing idol IP through generative AI.

정시환 · 2026.08.31