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Hwang Min-hyun to release new digital single ‘OUR’ on the 7th
K-pop

Hwang Min-hyun to release new digital single ‘OUR’ on the 7th

Singer and actor Hwang Min-hyun will release his new digital single ‘OUR’ on the 7th at 6 PM. Following the release, he will hold a series of seven fan meetings across Seoul, Tokyo, Macau, and Taipei.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
K-movie

Busan Film Commission to Hold Workshop Inviting Agencies for Filming Cooperation

The Busan Film Commission is hosting a workshop for 40 representatives from 21 agencies and facilities to strengthen cooperation and enhance Busan's competitiveness in attracting film productions. The event includes site visits to local production infrastructures and a special lecture by director Kwak Kyung-taek.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
emart and Hyundai Card Begin Pre-reservations for Wine Grab Festa
Culture

emart and Hyundai Card Begin Pre-reservations for Wine Grab Festa

emart is hosting "Wine Grab Festa," an offline event to experience wine and whisky in collaboration with Hyundai Card. Pre-reservations for the three-day event, held from October 16 to October 18, begin on October 2.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
USPEER completes first Sinchon busking stage… Tokyo fan meeting on the 24th
K-pop

USPEER completes first Sinchon busking stage… Tokyo fan meeting on the 24th

The group USPEER held their busking performance "A Day With US" in Sinchon, Seoul, and announced their first solo fan meeting in Japan scheduled for the 24th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
Culture

Chinese Youth Reinterpret Mazu Culture Through Blind Boxes and Digital Archives

Chinese youth are reinterpreting traditional cultural heritage through modern methods, such as Mazu-themed blind boxes and digital research. This trend combines commercial products, experiential content, and academic archiving to preserve intangible cultural heritage.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
Culture

Eclairer Inc. Corrects Launch Date for Corporate Advertising Program Featuring Will Smith

Eclairer Inc. has corrected the launch date for 'THE HEADLINER PROJECT', a corporate advertising program featuring Will Smith, to October 1, 2026. The program targets six markets, including South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, India, and Indonesia, by utilizing official assets of global stars.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
Crocs Unveils ‘Make it Cozy’ Campaign with HWASA
K-pop

Crocs Unveils ‘Make it Cozy’ Campaign with HWASA

Crocs has launched its ‘Make it Cozy’ campaign featuring singer HWASA, showcasing cozy winter footwear designed for a comfortable daily atmosphere. The campaign highlights various fur-lined models, including the Classic Unfurgettable Clog and the Classic Unfurgettable Platform Clog.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
40 Representatives from 21 Agencies Gather to Discuss Film Location Cooperation in Busan
K-movie

40 Representatives from 21 Agencies Gather to Discuss Film Location Cooperation in Busan

The Busan Film Commission is hosting a workshop for 21 agencies to strengthen cooperation and enhance Busan's competitiveness in attracting film productions. The event includes site visits to major film facilities and a special lecture by director Kwak Kyung-taek.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Okseop revealed to have registered marriage in 2022
Culture

Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Okseop revealed to have registered marriage in 2022

Actor Koo Kyo-hwan and director Yi Okseop have revealed that they officially registered their marriage in 2022. Their agency, Namoo Actors, stated that the two have been a couple for a long time, relying on and trusting each other.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
Movie ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ Ranks 1st with 122,291 Viewers on Opening Day
K-movie

Movie ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ Ranks 1st with 122,291 Viewers on Opening Day

The movie ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ took the top spot at the box office on its opening day, drawing 122,291 viewers. It outperformed South Korean films such as ‘The Assassin(s)’ and ‘Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub’.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
Musical actress Im Byeol announces marriage in October… sharing news directly via SNS
Culture

Musical actress Im Byeol announces marriage in October… sharing news directly via SNS

Musical actress Im Byeol announced her upcoming marriage in October through a post on her social media on September 30.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01
Mention of custom in-ears in RESCENE birthday support notice... Fans' opinions diverge
K-pop

Mention of custom in-ears in RESCENE birthday support notice... Fans' opinions diverge

Ahead of member LIV's birthday, agency The Muze Entertainment posted a notice regarding birthday support, mentioning custom in-ears as a gift requiring prior coordination. This has sparked a debate among fans regarding whether the agency is indirectly requesting expensive equipment.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
Director Alejandro G. Inarritu cancels South Korea visit to promote ‘Digger’… Will not attend October 1–2 schedule
K-movie

Director Alejandro G. Inarritu cancels South Korea visit to promote ‘Digger’… Will not attend October 1–2 schedule

Warner Bros. Korea announced that director Alejandro G. Inarritu, who was scheduled to attend promotional events for the film ‘Digger’ in South Korea, will be unable to attend due to unavoidable circumstances.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
MY:RAKL to Release New Single ‘Faster Than the Clouds’ on the 30th at 6 PM
K-pop

MY:RAKL to Release New Single ‘Faster Than the Clouds’ on the 30th at 6 PM

Virtual idol group MY:RAKL will release their new digital single ‘Faster Than the Clouds’ on various music streaming sites at 6 PM on the 30th. The new song captures the positive energy of youth moving toward their goals despite imperfect circumstances.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
K-movie

Busan Film Commission to Host ‘FLY Reunion 2026’ Inviting 11 ASEAN Filmmakers

The Busan Film Commission will host ‘FLY Reunion 2026’ in Busan from October 9 to 14, bringing together 11 filmmakers from 11 ASEAN nations who completed the FLY program between 2012 and 2025. The event aims to foster networking and lay the groundwork for future co-production collaborations.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
Seongsudong Gorilla Reveals October Seongsu Pop-up List
Culture

Seongsudong Gorilla Reveals October Seongsu Pop-up List

Seongsudong Gorilla has released a list of pop-up stores and cultural events taking place in the Seongsu-dong area in October 2026. The schedule includes everything from events hosted by Seongdong-gu Office to K-pop character pop-ups and animation exhibitions.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
'I Am SOLO' 23rd Ok-sun and Mr. Kang Release Wedding Photos
K-Variety

'I Am SOLO' 23rd Ok-sun and Mr. Kang Release Wedding Photos

Ok-sun and Mr. Kang, who met on the show 'I Am SOLO, Love Continues', have released photos from their wedding.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
Byun Yo-han graces MEN Noblesse cover... revealing his aspirations as an actor in his 40s
K-movie

Byun Yo-han graces MEN Noblesse cover... revealing his aspirations as an actor in his 40s

Actor Byun Yo-han appeared on the cover of the men's fashion magazine MEN Noblesse, sharing his evolving perspectives on acting as he enters his 40s. He is also set to return to the screen in the crime film "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub."

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
Kyowon Red Pen launches ‘3D Museum: Greek and Roman Mythology’ for elementary school students
Culture

Kyowon Red Pen launches ‘3D Museum: Greek and Roman Mythology’ for elementary school students

Kyowon Red Pen is releasing a complete collection titled ‘3D Museum: Greek and Roman Mythology’ for elementary school students on October 8. The collection features cinematic 3D illustrations and is designed to develop five core competencies through 30 books, 30 Bookshorts videos, and 30 audio tracks.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' Surpasses 1 Million Viewers Just 8 Days After Release
K-movie

'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' Surpasses 1 Million Viewers Just 8 Days After Release

The film 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' has surpassed 1 million viewers within eight days of its release. It is showing a similar pace to the R-rated film 'YADANG: The Snitch', which drew 3.38 million viewers last year.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
Culture

ChungKang College of Cultural Industries AI Film Festival selects ‘Featured Projects 5’… Professor Lee Dong-hu's work takes TOP 1

ChungKang College of Cultural Industries announced that the ChungKang International AI Genre Film Festival was selected as one of the ‘Featured Projects 5’ at the ‘AIDOL101 X IDAC TECHTAINMENT 2026 SEOUL·Forum & Awards’. Professor Lee Dong-hu's media art piece ‘The Connected, Disconnected Society’ was ranked TOP 1 in the AI VISUAL category.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
Culture

AIGNER Releases 2026 FW Collection Pictorial with Sooyoung

German fashion brand AIGNER has released its 2026 Fall/Winter collection pictorial featuring actress Sooyoung in the October issue of Vogue. The collection draws on the brand's equestrian heritage, incorporating leather, suede, and structural silhouettes.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
The Dining Table of Submerged Displaced People: Hwasun Mushroom Cat Stew and Jinan Ginseng Kimchi
Culture

The Dining Table of Submerged Displaced People: Hwasun Mushroom Cat Stew and Jinan Ginseng Kimchi

The program explores the "taste of home" preserved through food by people whose hometowns were submerged due to dam construction. It features the stories of displaced residents from Hwasun and Jinan who recreate memories of their lost lands through traditional dishes.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
[2026 Asian Games] An Se-young's second consecutive Asian Games title broadcast; SBS ranks 1st in four viewership metrics
Culture

[2026 Asian Games] An Se-young's second consecutive Asian Games title broadcast; SBS ranks 1st in four viewership metrics

SBS achieved the highest viewership ratings across four key metrics for its coverage of An Se-young's historic second consecutive Asian Games women's singles title. South Korean badminton players, including Lee So-hee and Baek Ha-na, also secured gold medals, marking a golden era for the nation's badminton.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.30
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