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[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] MBC Men's Football Final Records 12.6% Rating, Chosen by 2.59 Million Viewers

The South Korean men's football team achieved a historic fourth consecutive Asian Games title by defeating their rival Japan. MBC's coverage of the final match dominated viewership ratings, reaching a peak of 12.6%.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.04

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[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] MBC Kim Sung-joo's broadcasts sweep No. 1 ratings for major matches including football and table tennis

MBC caster Kim Sung-joo has proven his unrivaled status in sports broadcasting by securing the highest ratings among terrestrial broadcasters for major matches at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. His coverage spans various sports, including football, table tennis, badminton, archery, and more.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.03

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Korea-Japan Final in Nagoya at 7:20 PM Tonight; MBC's Kim Sung-joo, Ahn Jung-hwan, and Seo Hyung-wook to Broadcast Live

The South Korean men's football team will face their rival Japan in the final match of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games tonight. MBC will provide live coverage from Nagoya with commentators Kim Sung-joo, Ahn Jung-hwan, and Seo Hyung-wook.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.03

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HYERI reveals pure white dress photos on SNS... Princess visuals enhanced by a tiara

HYERI shared several photos on her social media featuring her in a white dress and a tiara. Fans reacted enthusiastically to her fairy-tale princess visuals.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.03

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[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] MBC Day 13: All 5 Judo Athletes Win Medals, Women's Football Secures Bronze for the First Time in 8 Years

On the 13th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, South Korean athletes achieved significant success in judo, women's football, boxing, and taekwondo, with MBC leading viewership ratings for these medal-winning matches.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.03

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[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] Day 14 MBC Broadcast: Archery Individual, Men's Football Korea vs. Japan Final at 7:20 PM

MBC will broadcast the final medal races of the 14th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, featuring golf, archery, taekwondo, wrestling, judo, and the highly anticipated men's football final between South Korea and Japan.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.03

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Hong Seok-cheon helps sanitation worker cleaning up trash on a road near Gongdeok Station

A video captured by a vehicle's black box shows entertainer Hong Seok-cheon assisting a sanitation worker in cleaning up trash that fell from a truck near Gongdeok Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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Han Ye-seul reveals recent photos on SNS... Agency says "pregnancy rumors are groundless"

Actress Han Ye-seul shared recent photos on her social media, and her agency has officially denied rumors regarding her pregnancy.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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KBS Mountain Video Album to Visit Mungyeong's Huiyangsan on October 4, a 7km 4-hour Course

Vocalist An Se-gwon tackles the rugged terrain of Huiyangsan in Mungyeong, climbing vertical rock faces using ropes to reach the summit. The episode follows a 7km course through historical sites and rocky ridges, showcasing the mountain's unique granite peaks.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Asian Games videos surpass 75 million cumulative views on YouTube... North Korea vs. Japan match reaches 5.09 million

SBS's Asian Games video content has achieved massive success online, surpassing 75 million cumulative views on YouTube. Popular clips include the North Korea vs. Japan men's football match, which reached 5.09 million views in just five days.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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Kim Hye-ja's Regards – Don't Die: SBS Documentary to Air on October 4 at 11:05 PM

The SBS special documentary "Kim Hye-ja's Regards – Don't Die" will air on October 4, chronicling the 65-year acting career and long-standing humanitarian journey of actress Kim Hye-ja. Narrated by Lee Byung-hun, the film features insights from prominent figures like Bong Joon Ho and Han Ji-min regarding the actress's life and her work with World Vision.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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KBS Issues with the Teacher: The Prolonged Iran War, the Shaking ROK-US Alliance, and Prospects for North Korea-US Dialogue

Professor Park Won-gon of Ewha Womans University analyzes how the prolonged war between the United States and Iran is impacting the Korean Peninsula's security and the strategic dilemma of allies.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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Brazil Presidential Election Tightens, 28% of Voters Cite Public Safety as Top Priority

The upcoming Brazilian presidential election features a close race between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, with public safety emerging as a primary issue. Meanwhile, the program also investigates the surging methamphetamine crisis in Pakistan.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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Yeoju Hyanggyo Moonlight Music Concert on October 9, Featuring '世宗李祹歌' Performance and Experiences

Yeoju City will host the '2026 Yeoju Hyanggyo Moonlight Music Concert' at Yeoju Hyanggyo on October 9 at 7:00 PM to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hangul Day. The event will feature the 'Hangeul Character Art Contest on Scholars' Virtues' exhibition and the creative pansori concert '世宗李祹歌' which tells the story of King Sejong.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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YG to hold ‘Project Your Side’ in Gunsan… Pop-up to run until the 5th

YG Entertainment is hosting a pop-up event called ‘Project Your Side’ in Gunsan, Jeonbuk, from the 2nd to the 5th to bridge the gap in cultural accessibility. The event features YG artist albums, merchandise, and stage outfits worn by BabyMonster and TREASURE.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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Choi Yeon-cheong reveals ballet and Pilates workout photos... oversplit and handstand poses

Actress Choi Yeon-cheong shared several photos of herself practicing ballet and Pilates on her social media on the 2nd.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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Awaji Island Nijigen no Mori to host 8 Naruto Birthday projects starting September 26

The popular attraction 'NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato' at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold the 'Shinobi-Zato Naruto Uzumaki Birthday 2026' event starting September 26, 2026, to celebrate Naruto Uzumaki's birthday on October 10. This year features a record-breaking 8 different projects, including special appearances by Naruto Uzumaki and various fan-participation events.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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Jim Carrey, Private Marriage to Min-a in LA… Third Marriage

Jim Carrey has married Min-a in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, California. This marks Carrey's third marriage.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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On Unveils Second Collaboration Collection with Zendaya… Presenting an Action Movie-Inspired Campaign

Swiss sportswear brand On has released its second collaborative footwear and apparel collection with actress Zendaya, featuring stylist Law Roach. The campaign utilizes cinematic storytelling inspired by classic action films.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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'Overgeared', with 200 million cumulative views, begins simultaneous broadcast in Korea and Japan today... Watch on Netflix and LAFTEL

The TV animation 'Overgeared: The Power of Items', based on the global IP 'Overgeared', begins simultaneous broadcasting in Korea and Japan (TOKYO MX, BS11) on the 2nd.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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[2026 Asian Games] MBC Asian Games Broadcast: Lee Geon-hyeok's Gold and Kang Yeon-seo's Bronze Matches Rank 1st in Ratings

MBC's coverage of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games achieved top viewership ratings for the gold medal match of shooter Lee Geon-hyeok and the bronze medal match of archer Kang Yeon-seo.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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[2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games] Day 13: Archery 8th Consecutive Title Bid, Women's Football Bronze Medal Match, MBC Broadcast Schedule

MBC provides a comprehensive broadcast schedule for the 13th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, featuring major South Korean matches in archery, wrestling, judo, taekwondo, women's football, and boxing.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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Makeitall completes 'Planet Joy' for Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement's AI Robot Creative Classroom

Makeitall, the operator of the edutech brand JIKKO, has concluded its new 'Planet Joy' program for the AI Robot Creative Classroom hosted by the Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement. The program featured immersive AI experiences for 220 lower elementary school students at the Robot Innovation Center.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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SBS 103.5MHz Weekday 5 PM ‘Choi Seon-ho's News Direct’ to Have New Host Starting October 1

Editorial writer Choi Seon-ho has been selected as the new host of SBS Love FM's representative weekday afternoon current affairs program ‘News Direct,’ starting October 1. He succeeds anchor Pyeon Sang-uk, who will conclude his hosting on September 30.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02