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Culture

Kumon to Hold Online Talk Concert on Elementary Math Calculation and Literacy

Kumon will host an online talk concert on October 8 at 10:00 AM via its official YouTube channel to discuss elementary mathematics learning methods. The session features Kim Seol-hun, a former elementary teacher and current Daechi-dong math instructor, who will address the importance of calculation skills and literacy in math.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

Culture

Mantra Inc. officially launches 'Langaku', an app for learning Japanese through Japanese manga, in Korea

Mantra Inc. has officially launched 'Langaku' in Korea, an app that allows users to learn Japanese by reading original Japanese manga. The service, which is officially certified by Shueisha, features AI-powered explanations and audio support to facilitate language learning.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-drama

Seoul International Drama Awards 2026: Kim Eun-sook, Ryu Seung-ryong, Lim Ji-yeon, Koo Kyo-hwan, and others to attend

The Seoul International Drama Awards Organizing Committee has revealed the attendees, hosts, and performance lineup for the 2026 ceremony. The event will be held on October 8 at KBS Hall, hosted by Kim Nam-gil and Lee Jae-eun.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

Culture

Save the Children Children's Rights Film Festival to be held at Ichon Hangang Park on the 31st

International child rights NGO Save the Children announced on the 6th that the 12th Save the Children Children's Rights Film Festival will be held at Ichon Hangang Park in Yongsan District, Seoul, on the 31st. This year's festival features the theme "Seeing the World Through a Child's Eyes" and will be held outdoors for the first time.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

CATCH THE YOUNG to embark on Europe tour starting in November... meeting local fans with 'IGNITE EVOLVE'

The five-member band CATCH THE YOUNG will embark on a tour across Europe from November to December. The tour, titled '2026 CATCH THE YOUNG EUROPE TOUR - IGNITE EVOLVE', will be conducted in collaboration with the European performance platform FRONTROW.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

Kwangdong Pharmaceutical selects AKMU as new model for Vita 500... applying 40 types of message labels

Kwangdong Pharmaceutical has selected AKMU as the new faces of Vita 500 and launched the Vita 500 AKMU Edition, which features messages written by the members on the labels.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

BESTie’s ‘Love Options’ Ranks 25th on Japan's Oricon Weekly YouTube Shorts Chart

Girl group BESTie's song ‘Love Options’ has entered the Japanese Oricon charts. The track has also seen significant success on global YouTube Music, Shazam, and various social media platforms.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

Culture

Seong Min-jae joins 10th anniversary production of 'Sweeney Todd'... to play the role of Johanna

Actor Seong Min-jae has been cast as Johanna in the 10th anniversary production of the musical 'Sweeney Todd'. The production will run from December 4, 2024, to May 2, 2027, at the D-Cube Link Art Center in Sindorim-dong, Seoul.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

'D AWARDS 2027 in PARIS' Pre-sale Opens on the 7th... First Lineup Including JIHYO, P1Harmony Revealed

The large-scale K-pop awards ceremony 'D AWARDS 2027 in PARIS', held in Europe for the first time, is beginning ticket reservations. Pre-sales will be held exclusively on Trip.com, with the first lineup featuring JIHYO, DPR IAN, P1Harmony, KISS OF LIFE, and AND2BLE.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

Hype Princess performs ceremonial first pitch, hit, and concert at Daegu Samsung Lions Park

Hype Princess participated in the ceremonial first pitch, first hit, and a celebratory performance during the KBO League game between the Samsung Lions and Doosan Bears at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. The event was part of the "Blue Shouting Series" hosted by the Samsung Lions.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-Variety

TV CHOSUN 'Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show' Premieres October 5, Meeting 3 Teams of Guests with Stories in Cheongyang, Chungnam

TV CHOSUN's 'Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show' premieres on October 5, featuring Lee Soo-geun, Ahn Sung-hoon, Kim Yong-bin, Yoon Na-ra, and Lim Tae-hoon as they visit Cheongyang to provide meals and songs to three special groups.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

Culture

Baek Ji-yeon's answer to sleep is almonds... She spoke of deep sleep with 6 nuts

Broadcaster Baek Ji-yeon revealed on her YouTube channel that eating 6 to 8 almonds before bed helped her experience uninterrupted sleep.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

Culture

3,612 Inheritance Division Claims: The Reality of Inheritance Disputes Surging Fivefold in 10 Years

Inheritance disputes in South Korea have reached record highs, with 3,612 division claims filed in 2025, a fivefold increase from a decade ago. Driven by skyrocketing real estate prices, these conflicts are no longer limited to chaebol families but are increasingly affecting ordinary families.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

Culture

Hongwooju Social Cooperative Responds to the Crisis of Artist Spaces in Hongdae with 10 Performances

Hongwooju Social Cooperative, a cultural and arts social cooperative based in Mapo-gu, Seoul, works to support the ecosystem by connecting creators, planners, and spaces. Through initiatives like the Coexistence and Shared Imagination Project and FESTIVAL THE SUB, they respond to the crises faced by local art spaces and foster community through shared experiences.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

Hearts2Hearts Confirmed to Perform at Primavera Sound 2027

The group Hearts2Hearts is set to perform at Spain's largest music festival, Primavera Sound 2027, in Barcelona. They are expected to be the only K-pop artist participating in the event.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

Culture

Roy Kim to release new single ‘Cry Out Loud’ on the 6th

Roy Kim is releasing a new single titled ‘Cry Out Loud’ on the 6th, which encourages people to fully express their sadness rather than suppressing it.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

LISA wins Best Pop for 'Dream' at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards

BLACKPINK member LISA has won the Best Pop trophy at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first Asian solo singer to do so.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

YESUNG to release 2nd full-length album 'Where We Are' on the 6th for 10th solo anniversary

Super Junior's YESUNG will release his second full-length album, 'Where We Are', on the 6th at 6 PM to celebrate his 10th anniversary since his solo debut. The album features 12 tracks, including the title song 'Pedazos', with YESUNG participating in the songwriting and self-directing the album.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

DoHub to Co-organize ‘2026 LYn Concert - HOME’

DoHub, a subsidiary of FSN, announced it will co-organize the ‘2026 LYn Concert - HOME’. The concert will be co-hosted by the global fandom platform my1pick and Jellyfish Entertainment, and co-organized by DoHub and Maple Communications.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

Culture

Zigzag to sequentially reveal shopping mall new product showcases throughout October

Kakao Style's style commerce platform Zigzag announced on the 6th that it will sequentially present autumn new product showcases featuring popular shopping malls and creators throughout October. Starting with BLACKUP, brands such as Dearment, COMMON UNIQUE, and Laroom will participate to reveal 2026 Fall/Winter (FW) season new products and exclusive items.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

Culture

“Kkondae is about attitude, not age” 8 in 10 believe there are many young kkondae

A survey by Embrain Trend Monitor reveals that people judge "kkondae" based on speech and attitude rather than age, with a significant portion of respondents noting the prevalence of young kkondae. The study also highlights that generational conflict is shifting toward how individuals respect each other's experiences and standards.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

YUHZ releases first EP 'B' scheduler... to be released on the 21st at 6 PM

YUHZ has released a scheduler video for their first EP 'B', which is set to be released on the 21st at 6 PM. This marks their first new music in approximately five months since their debut single 'Orange Record'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

BabyMonster Confirmed to Release New Song on October 23

YG Entertainment has announced that the seven-member multinational girl group BabyMonster will release a new song on October 23 at 1 PM. This marks their return approximately four months after releasing the digital single 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA' on June 8.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06

K-pop

SEVENTEEN minimizes hiatus by continuing unit and solo activities even during military service periods

SEVENTEEN has maintained momentum by releasing 5 albums and 7 digital singles over the past year through various group, unit, and solo activities. Members continue to release solo and unit works, such as DK and SEUNGKWAN's unit album and JUN's first Chinese solo EP '9'.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.06