Jeong Si-hwan · Articles (65)

K-pop

XLOV Successfully Completes K-pop Festival in Málaga, Spain… Announces Romania and Asia Tour

The multinational four-member group XLOV performed at the KBEAT Festival Málaga in Spain and has announced upcoming performances in Bucharest, Romania, and an Asia tour.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-Variety

SBS 'My Genie Secretary' Ji Chang-wook episode hits 4.3% viewership... Hit streak on Netflix for 3 consecutive weeks

SBS's variety show 'My Genie Secretary' achieved a peak viewership of 4.3% with the Ji Chang-wook episode, while maintaining a strong presence on Netflix and digital platforms.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

Culture

Finals for the first time in 12 years, South Korea men's basketball crushes Iran by 26 points

South Korea's men's basketball team reached the finals of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games for the first time in 12 years after defeating Iran 77-51. They are now set to face Japan in a highly anticipated gold medal match.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

Culture

SBS Ranks 1st in 2049 Ratings Before Nagoya Opening Ceremony, Live Broadcast of Korea-Japan Men's Basketball Match Today

SBS recorded the highest 2049 ratings with women's handball before the opening ceremony and is set to broadcast the highly anticipated men's basketball final between South Korea and Japan. The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have officially begun, featuring live coverage by SBS.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

Culture

SBS·Ministry of the Interior and Safety's 1st Hometown Love Festa introduces return gifts from 61 local governments in one place

The 1st Hometown Love Festa, co-hosted by SBS and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, was held at the aT Center in Seoul on September 19 and 20. The event showcased various regional return gifts and promoted the Hometown Love Donation Program through various programs and international seminars.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-Variety

SBS Love Against Time Episode 8 Final, Han Do-gon and Kim Ryun-gi's Last Confessions to Seo Ro-bin

The final episode of SBS's 'Love Against Time' features a tense truth game and a shocking message from the production team as the participants face their final choices. Han Do-gon and Kim Ryun-gi make their final moves toward Seo Ro-bin amidst a chaotic atmosphere in the house.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

Culture

Cheongyang Goji Berry 100% Manual Farming Method Highlighted on KBS 1TV on the 26th with Narration by Han Hye-jin

The Chuseok special documentary "Three Generations of Goji Farmers" will air on KBS 1TV on September 26, featuring the manual farming methods of Cheongyang Goji Berry and the story of a three-generation farming family. Actress Han Hye-jin will provide the narration for this special program.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-Variety

SBS Our Ballad 2: Moon Geun-young weeps at 16-year-old participant's acoustic guitar performance

A pre-release clip of the SBS audition project "Our Ballad 2" features a 16-year-old participant's emotional performance of Yang Hee-eun's "About the Loneliness of Love," moving the panel to tears. The show, which features contestants with an average age of 17.9, is set to premiere on October 5.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

Culture

[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] Baseball National Team Faces Chinese Taipei in First Match of Quest for 5th Consecutive Title... MBC Live Broadcast at 6:20 PM on the 21st

South Korea's baseball team begins its quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games with a high-stakes opening match against Chinese Taipei. MBC will provide live coverage of the Group B preliminary match from Nagoya, featuring commentators Kim Na-jin, Jung Min-chul, and Oh Seung-hwan.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-pop

Yoo Seung-jun shares affectionate recent update with wife of 22 years... Ahead of October visa lawsuit ruling

Singer Yoo Seung-jun shared photos and videos of himself with his wife at his nephew's wedding. He is currently awaiting the ruling for his third lawsuit regarding visa issuance, scheduled for October 2.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

Culture

Jeju Musically Talented Disabled Youth, Jeju Masterclass with the Viva Chamber Ensemble Application Deadline September 30

The Jeju Masterclass with the Viva Chamber Ensemble is recruiting musically talented disabled youth in the Jeju region. The program, organized by Jangaein Meonjeo Silcheon Undong Bonbu and supported by the Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Office of Education, offers systematic lessons and ensemble experiences.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-pop

CLOSE YOUR EYES holds surprise busking in Mangwon ahead of September 30 comeback

The group CLOSE YOUR EYES held a street performance at Green Path Square in Mangwon, Seoul, to preview new songs from their upcoming fourth mini-album. The group is scheduled to officially release their fourth mini-album, 'The 256th Note', on September 30.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

Culture

GS E&C holds in-house AI competition ‘AX Recipe’… discovering construction-specialized solutions

GS E&C conducted an in-house competition called ‘AX Recipe’ to strengthen employees' AI capabilities and discover technologies applicable to practical work. The competition featured various AI solutions designed to solve chronic problems in the construction field.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-pop

Ock Joo-hyun, Did She Hint at Fin.K.L's Full Group Comeback? Meaningful "See You Tomorrow" Left on SNS

Singer and musical actress Ock Joo-hyun is drawing attention after her Instagram post "See you tomorrow" was interpreted as a hint regarding Fin.K.L's full group comeback. Following the news of the group's return on the 21st, fans are looking back at her social media activity from the previous day.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-movie

Movie 'The Odyssey' Surpasses 11.24 Million Viewers... Ranks 5th in All-Time Foreign Film Box Office

Director Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' has entered the top 5 all-time foreign film rankings in Korea, surpassing 'Avengers: Infinity War'. The film has maintained strong momentum, reaching the 10 million viewer milestone just 33 days after its release.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-drama

Han Da-gam, awaiting childbirth, receives expensive foreign car worth 200 million won... "Safe driving with Chaltteogi"

Actress Han Da-gam announced via social media that she received a BMW XM worth approximately 200 million won as a gift from Bavarian Motors ahead of her childbirth.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-pop

HWANG IN SUN to launch PB product ‘Cleanse’ on the 22nd in collaboration with ORGANICA

Singer HWANG IN SUN is launching the 'ORGANICA X HWANG IN SUN Cleanse' on the 22nd in collaboration with the naturalistic brand ORGANICA. The product will be sold through the live commerce platform Grip.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-pop

IU has a special reunion with fans on her 18th debut anniversary while recovering her health

Singer IU held a meaningful meeting with fans to celebrate her 18th debut anniversary while focusing on recovery from worsening patulous Eustachian tube symptoms. CGV re-released her concert films to allow fans to celebrate with her through special sing-along screenings.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-movie

Movie 'Obsession' Surpasses 700,000 Cumulative Viewers... Green Light for Long-term Success

The movie 'Obsession' is seeing continuous box office success, surpassing 700,000 cumulative viewers as of August 21. The film is gaining momentum for long-term success due to a surge in repeat viewings among audiences.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-Variety

Lee Seung-yoon forgets wedding anniversary for two consecutive years... "Returning from 'Jeoseung-yoon' to Lee Seung-yoon"

Comedian Lee Seung-yoon has humorously resolved the situation where he forgot his wedding anniversary for two years in a row. After previously expressing panic over forgetting the date, he shared that he has reconciled with his wife and returned to his daily life.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-pop

Lee Jun-young's agency BILLIONS signs partnership for Korean activities with Japan's Avex Group

BILLIONS, the agency representing actor Lee Jun-young, Heo Sung-tae, and singer Jung Eun-ji, has signed a local management contract with Avex Music Creative for the boy group ONE OR EIGHT's activities in Korea.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-drama

Kim Jaewon successfully completes Tokyo fan meeting... World tour proves 'dance DNA'

Actor Kim Jaewon held a meaningful meeting with local fans in Tokyo, Japan, following his stop in Taipei. He hosted the '2026 KIM JAE WON WORLD TOUR FANMEETING' at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on the 20th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

K-pop

PLAVE to Comeback in October with 5th Mini Album ‘Hyperdrive’... Transforming into Racers

The group PLAVE announced their October comeback with their 5th mini album 'Hyperdrive' by releasing a visual sampler on their official SNS. The new album, featuring a racing concept, is set to be released on October 12.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21

Culture

Anthony Hopkins Releases First Classical Album 'Life Is A Dream'

Actor Anthony Hopkins, known as a living legend of Hollywood, has released his first classical album, 'Life Is A Dream', as a composer. The album features 12 orchestral pieces composed by Hopkins over more than 60 years, performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.21