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100 Types of Shogakukan Manga Original Art to be Presented in Ginza, Sold in 10 Locations Including South Korea Overseas

TOKYO MANGA BASE held the "TOKYO MANGA BASE SHOGAKUKAN MANGA ART COLLECTION" pop-up event at GINZA ATRIUM within GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS. The event features over 100 types of manga art products, including fine art reproductions and Metal Canvas Art, with overseas online sales available in 10 countries and regions.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.02

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[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] MBC Archery Broadcast Ranks 1st in Ratings for Men's, Women's, and Mixed Team Events

MBC's archery coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games achieved top viewership ratings across all major categories, including the men's, women's, and mixed team events. The commentary duo of Kim Sung-joo and Jang Hye-jin received high praise for their chemistry and empathetic analysis.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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Mother with Stargardt disease learns Braille and white cane use to prepare for total blindness

The program features a mother with Stargardt disease preparing for total blindness by learning Braille and white cane use, and investigates the accessibility issues of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Asian Games Broadcast Ranks 1st in Ratings for 11th Consecutive Day... YouTube Hits Peak of 4.9 Million Views

SBS has maintained the top viewership ratings for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games for 11 consecutive days, also demonstrating strong digital dominance on YouTube with high-performing content.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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KBS History Special: Time Traveler Episode 39, October 4 at 9:30 PM, the 14-Year Compilation Process of Dongui Bogam

KBS 1TV's "History Special: Time Traveler" explores the secret history of Heo Jun and the Dongui Bogam, a medical text that revolutionized East Asian medicine. The program traces the 14-year journey of compiling this masterpiece through the reigns of Seonjo and Gwanghaegun.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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Kim Hee-young and Chey Tae-won attend The Korea Society event in New York

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and T&C Foundation Director Kim Hee-young attended The Korea Society's annual gala at Cipriani South Street in New York. This marks their first public appearance together following the retrial ruling regarding the asset division with Roh Soh-yeong.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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Efun Company Limited's ROGW: Remains of Gods to feature Tower of God's Urek Mazino until November 5

Efun Company Limited announced that its dark legacy adventure MMORPG, ROGW: Remains of Gods, is conducting its second collaboration with the popular Naver Webtoon series Tower of God starting from the 1st. The collaboration features the absolute powerhouse Urek Mazino as a new hero and includes various characters from the original work.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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The last day of a repair shop running for 29 years… Regular customer Jo Sang-hyeon presents a bouquet

A regular customer, Jo Sang-hyeon, presented a bouquet to the owner of a repair shop on its final day of operation after 29 years. The shop is closing due to building demolition and reconstruction.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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'Wrongful Encounter' Arranger Kim Woo-jin Releases First Album ‘Lost in Orbit’

Composer, arranger, and performer Kim Woo-jin is set to release his first album, ‘Lost in Orbit’, on the 3rd at noon. The album features electric house sounds and reflects his extensive musical career spanning 40 years.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival to be held October 9–11, offering free admission for elementary students and 50% discount for middle and high school students

The 23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival will offer various benefits, including free admission for elementary students and discounts for middle and high school students, to encourage family attendance. The festival will take place from October 9 to 11 in Gapyeong, featuring food, pet-friendly zones, and AI-integrated musical experiences.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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MovieLAB Officially Launches with 7-Day Free Trial; Watch Independent and Art Films for 9,900 Won per Month

MovieLAB Co., Ltd. has officially launched "MovieLAB," a film lifestyle platform that connects streaming, curation, articles, goods, and offline spaces, offering a 7-day free trial.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] Men's Football: South Korea defeats China to reach finals; MBC ranks 1st with 519,000 semifinal viewers

South Korea's men's football team secured a spot in the finals after a 2-1 comeback victory against China at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. MBC's live broadcast, featuring commentators Kim Sung-joo, Ahn Jung-hwan, and Seo Hyung-wook, dominated viewership ratings across all categories.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra to appear together in their first play as a married couple in ‘Love Letters’

Actors Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra will share the stage for the first time as a married couple in the play ‘Love Letters’. The production is based on a work by American playwright A.R. Gurney.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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Catenoid's Charlla Selected for AI Voucher Program... Automatically Creates Short-form Videos Just by Inserting Images

Catenoid has been selected as a demand company for the 2026 AI Voucher Support Program, which will allow its short-form video platform, Charlla, to implement an automated generative AI solution for commerce short-form production and operation.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.01

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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