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Coach Fall Campaign Features 5 Ambassadors Including SOYEON and Elle Fanning

New York expressive luxury brand Coach has unveiled its 2026 Fall campaign, "Live Your Story," which highlights self-expression and real-world connections through style and music. The campaign features five Special Edition Tabby Bags inspired by global ambassadors and introduces the Ticket Charm Collection.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.18

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Drum Busking to be Held at Former Cheongpyeong Station Site in Gapyeong on October 1, Free Admission

The Drum Sarang Club will hold an outdoor drum busking performance titled "Drum Busking - Four Beats Under the Clock Tower" at the Cheongpyeong Station 1979 site on October 1. The event features various musical arrangements ranging from 1970s-80s hits to K-pop, and is open to the public for free.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.18

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Choi Sun-jeong mentions relationship with mother-in-law Sunwoo Eun-sook and son, "We are awkward with each other"

Choi Sun-jeong, the daughter-in-law of actress Sunwoo Eun-sook, shared personal anecdotes about her family relationships during a Q&A session on social media. She revealed that her mother-in-law Sunwoo Eun-sook also maintains an awkward relationship with her son, Lee Sang-won.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.18

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Influencer Aori reveals relaxed autumn daily life with her dog Elsa

Influencer Aori shared photos of her peaceful autumn days spent with her dog Elsa on social media. She also recently drew public attention by revealing her relationship with Kim Hyeong-bae, an oriental medicine doctor and YouTuber.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Kim Yun-ji, President of Korea Creative Content Agency: "Introducing Korean-Style Production Committee... Leaping Forward as a K-Content Export Platform"

Kim Yun-ji, President of the Korea Creative Content Agency, announced four new strategies, including the establishment of a "Korean-Style Production Committee" to support the entire lifecycle of content IP from discovery to overseas expansion.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Japan's Bear Casualties Reach Record 238, Emergence of "village-dependent bear"

Conflicts between bears and humans are surging in Japan, with casualties reaching a record high. This phenomenon is linked to the aging rural population and abandoned farmland, leading to the emergence of "village-dependent bears."

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Gyeongsan Boxing Boy Seung-ik, Picking Up Empty Bottles and Working at a Market for Grandfather Who Lost Grandmother

Seung-ik, a young boy training in boxing to protect his grandfather, and his grandfather, who is struggling with debt and grief after the death of his wife, rely solely on each other for survival.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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China Releases 5 AI Models in 8 Weeks: Professor Kim Sang-bae Analyzes the US-China Hegemony War

Professor Kim Sang-bae of Seoul National University analyzes the intensifying AI hegemony competition between the US and China, highlighting China's rapid development of frontier models despite US technology controls.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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'Grand Mint Festival 2026' Final Lineup Revealed... Jung Joon-il and Lee Seok-won Join

The organizers of 'Grand Mint Festival 2026' have announced the final lineup, adding six more artists including Jung Joon-il and Lee Seok-won. The festival is scheduled to take place at Olympic Park in Seoul from October 17 to 18.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Ahn Ye Eun to Grace the Final Celebration Stage of '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play: National Edition' on the 19th

Singer-songwriter Ahn Ye Eun will perform at the final celebration of the '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play: National Edition' held at the National Museum of Korea on the 19th.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Chuni Park Solo Exhibition ‘無限花序’ Opens on the 19th… Capturing the Contemplative Landscapes of Ink

Artist Chuni Park's solo exhibition ‘無限花序’ will be held at Hanju Art Space in Paju, Gyeonggi-do, from September 19 to December 20. The exhibition features recent works that explore contemplative landscapes through ink, following the artist's evolution from experimental and sketching ink styles.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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New Balance Launches ‘House Of 204’ Campaign with Actress Jung Ryeo-won

New Balance, a sports brand under E-Land World, has unveiled its 26FW ‘House Of 204’ campaign featuring actress Jung Ryeo-won. The campaign showcases various styling options using the 204L sneakers across different times of the day.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Cinecube completely replaces screening systems, including 4K laser projectors, to mark 26th anniversary

Art house cinema Cinecube has undergone a major upgrade to its screening environment, introducing 4K laser projectors and replacing its screen and sound systems. To celebrate the renewal, special screenings of Wim Wenders' "Perfect Days" and Denis Villeneuve's "Incendies" will be held.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Park Joo-ho delivers cool-headed criticism even in a landslide victory... SBS's coverage of the 4-1 match against Qatar draws attention

During the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, SBS provided lively coverage of South Korea's 4-1 victory over Qatar, featuring sharp tactical analysis and candid commentary from commentator Park Joo-ho.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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PixAI officially releases 'Tsubaki.3' with enhanced character recycling... 4x resolution

Metanomaly K.K., the operator of the global AI 2D creation platform PixAI, has officially launched its next-generation animation image generation model, 'Tsubaki.3'. The model focuses on the "creation process after the first image" by allowing users to reuse and modify existing characters to develop new settings, scenes, and comics.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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MBC Broadcasts Rank 1st in Ratings for Men's Basketball Jordan Match and Women's Volleyball Hong Kong Match

MBC achieved the highest viewership ratings for both the men's basketball quarterfinals and the women's volleyball group stage match against Hong Kong during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. South Korea's men's basketball team advanced to the semifinals for the first time in 8 years after crushing Jordan, while the women's volleyball team secured a 3-0 shutout victory against Hong Kong.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Go Youn Jung Reveals Alluring Autumn Styling in DIDIER DUBOT 26 FW Campaign

Actress Go Youn Jung showcases her alluring charm in the new 26 FW season advertising campaign for the jewelry brand DIDIER DUBOT. The campaign focuses on the 'Sélection D' collection, which features designs inspired by the works of sculptor Rodin.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation and Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture Sign Agreement for Basic Arts Support and Cultural Exchange

The Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation and the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture have signed a memorandum of understanding to discover promising artists in basic arts fields such as classical lieder, literature, and fine arts. The partnership aims to strengthen Korea-ASEAN cultural exchange and provide stable creative foundations for artists.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.17

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Jeon Won-joo's side: "Rumors of 700,000 won YouTube appearance fee are groundless... Return timing undecided"

Jeon Won-joo's agency has denied rumors that her YouTube appearance fee was 700,000 won per episode and clarified that there is no set date for her return. The agency also refuted claims made by an acquaintance regarding the reasons for her channel's sudden hiatus.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.16

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Newspaper 'The Times' to launch on October 15… Chairman Hong Seon-geun: "We will walk the true path of journalism beyond camp logic"

The new newspaper 'The Times' held a publication briefing at the Korea Press Center in Seoul to announce its journalism philosophy and content strategy. The media outlet plans to publish its first issue on October 15.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.16

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ALLDAY PROJECT's TARZZAN graces the cover of WWD Korea's October issue

TARZZAN, a member of ALLDAY PROJECT, has been selected as the cover model for the October issue of the global fashion magazine WWD Korea. In an interview, he shared his philosophy on fashion and his goals for his upcoming album.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.16

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The Pinkfong Company Unveils Content Lineup and Holds Promotions for Chuseok

The Pinkfong Company is hosting the 'Pinkfong Chuseok Festa,' offering various content across YouTube, music platforms, and IPTV to provide family-friendly entertainment during the Chuseok holiday. The initiative includes new playlists, a special song album, and free VOD services to strengthen family engagement through digital content.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.16

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Tom Holland and Zendaya Marriage Rumors Reignited? Fans Criticize Stylist's Careless Remarks

Zendaya's stylist, Law Roach, sparked controversy by addressing marriage rumors regarding Tom Holland and Zendaya at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, leading to criticism from fans for potentially exploiting the couple's privacy.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.16

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[2026 Asian Games] MBC Men's Football Broadcast: Ratings Hit 4.6% During Eom Ji-sung's Hat-trick Moment

MBC swept the viewership ratings for the first men's football match of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with ratings peaking at 4.6% during Eom Ji-sung's hat-trick. The Republic of Korea secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Qatar to start their quest for a fourth consecutive title.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.09.16