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Mega MGC Coffee Establishes Itself as an Offline 'Fandom Hub' Through IP Collaborations

Mega MGC Coffee is expanding its role from a beverage retailer to an offline cultural hub by collaborating with K-pop artists and popular character IPs, driving millions of store visits and purchases.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.28

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JUVIS wins Fashion & Beauty Grand Prize at ‘ICT AWARD KOREA 2026’ with digital campaign featuring Kang So-ra

JUVIS Diet won the Platinum Prize in the Fashion & Beauty category at the ICT AWARD KOREA 2026 for its digital performance campaign featuring actress Kang So-ra. The campaign focused on promoting healthy lifestyle habits and self-care routines rather than just weight loss results.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.28

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PTKOREA wins Effie Awards Korea Silver for Kakao Pay 'Sim Eun-ja Campaign'

Digital marketing agency PTKOREA won a Silver Effie Award Korea for its Kakao Pay overseas payment campaign featuring Shim Eun-kyung's alter ego, 'Sim Eun-ja'. The campaign successfully drove actual payment growth by addressing the inconvenience of carrying cash during overseas travel.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.28

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BJ Kei admits to charges of proxy prescription for sleeping pills... "Completed all investigations"

Internet broadcaster BJ Kei admitted to being the individual investigated by police for proxy prescription of psychotropic sleeping pills. He stated that he has completed the investigation and apologized for the incident.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.28

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Issue PICK with Teacher, The 1 Trillion Dollar Export Move... Broadcast on the 30th

The 294th episode of KBS 1TV's 'Issue PICK with Teacher' will air on Sunday, August 30, at 7:10 PM. This episode, titled "Top 4 in Global Exports, the 1 Trillion Dollar Jackpot," explores whether the Republic of Korea can enter the era of 1 trillion dollars in annual exports.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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YouTuber Park Wi Decides to Voluntarily Resign as Seoul City Ambassador Following KTX Video Controversy

YouTuber Park Wi has decided to resign from his position as a Seoul City ambassador following a controversy surrounding a CCTV video he posted of a KTX accident. The decision comes after criticism regarding the privacy of a public service worker featured in the footage.

Choi Sun-eun · 2026.08.27

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Jo Kwan-woo to Hold Solo Concert ‘Miracle of Autumn’ in Bucheon on October 4

Singer Jo Kwan-woo will hold his solo concert titled ‘Miracle of Autumn’ at the Bucheon Citizen's Hall Grand Theater on October 4. The performance will feature his representative songs, OSTs, and old pop hits.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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Yuna Kim reveals bold short cut in Marie Claire pictorial

Former figure skater Yuna Kim has captured attention with a bold new short hairstyle in a recent pictorial released by fashion magazine Marie Claire.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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Shin So-yul Soprano Concert to Highlight 17th-Century Female Composers at Youngsan Arts Center on September 17

Lutist and soprano Shin So-yul will hold the concert 'Lagrime mie, Yeo-in's Pearly Tears' on September 17, featuring works by 17th-century Italian Baroque female composers.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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'Chef-tainer' Choi Kang-rok vs 'Sport-tainer' Se-ri Pak... Expert Entertainer Ranked 1st in K-Brand Index is Jang Hang Jun

Broadcaster Jang Hang Jun ranked first in the expert entertainer category of the 'K-Brand Index' announced by the Asia Brand Institute. The ranking was determined by analyzing over 157 million pieces of online big data from the top 30 expert entertainers across various fields.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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Snow Peak Apparel Unveils 26FW Collection Pictorial with Actress Kim Go-eun

Snow Peak Apparel has released its autumn collection pictorial featuring actress Kim Go-eun as the new season's muse. The collection emphasizes a blend of natural comfort and sophisticated design, aligning with the brand's direction of harmonizing nature and daily life.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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11-Year-Old Dies with Hands and Feet Bound at Cheonan Church… Mystery of 2 Billion Won Missing from Study Room

MBC's "True Story Explorer" investigates the death of an 11-year-old child named Sunoo, who was found with signs of being bound at a church, and a separate mystery involving 2 billion won missing from a study room teacher claiming to see ghosts.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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Seoul Donhwamun Gugakdang to Hold Free Outdoor Gugak Concerts on September 24–25 for Chuseok Holiday

Seoul Donhwamun Gugakdang will host the '2026 Yeoyujak Concert' on September 24 and 25, offering free outdoor traditional Korean music performances and traditional game experiences for the Chuseok holiday.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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'The Country I Want': Special Broadcast for the 150th Anniversary of Baekbeom Kim Gu on the 28th

MBC will broadcast a special 20-minute audio documentary titled 'The Country I Want' on the 28th to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Kim Gu's birth, featuring readings by famous DJs and an AI-restored voice of Kim Gu.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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Crooked Handwriting of Elementary Students Boosts Concentration and Confidence in 4 Weeks... EBS1 Documentary on the 31st

The EBS Docuprime documentary "Is Your Handwriting Okay?" explores the importance of handwriting in the age of AI and digital devices, highlighting how transcription projects can improve children's concentration and cognitive functions.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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Chef Choi Hyun Seok to share 30 years of culinary life and career advice on EBS 1TV on the 30th

Star chef Choi Hyun Seok will appear on the EBS program "Special Lecture to Youth" on August 30 to share his 30-year culinary journey and advice for young people.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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Yum Yum Hero Superjack: 5 New EBS Animations to Air Starting August 31

EBS 1TV will launch five new animation series starting August 31, including new seasons of popular shows and brand-new titles.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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Yoon Gai reveals sleeveless pictorial visuals... in a 2-year relationship with Chang Ki-ha

Actress Yoon Gai shared recent photos on Instagram, showcasing her innocent visuals, while continuing her two-year relationship with singer Chang Ki-ha.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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AIMI to Hold First Solo Concert in Korea on November 7

Japanese voice actress and singer AIMI will hold her first solo concert in Korea, titled 'AIMI ASIA TOUR 2026 STAR RISING in Seoul', at Gabin Art Hall on November 7.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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Soomgo selects actor Ju Ji-hoon as brand model… Launches ‘When calling someone to your home, Soomgo’ campaign

Life service platform Soomgo has launched a new campaign featuring actor Ju Ji-hoon to promote the habit of calling experts, known as "Go Soo," to solve various household problems.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.27

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Charming Jo shares thoughts on marriage to Ha Yea Song, "We will live beautifully together"

Creator and singer Charming Jo expressed his gratitude for the congratulations following his marriage announcement to singer Ha Yea Song. The couple, who met through Charming Jo's broadcast in March, plan to marry later this year.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.26

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Asian Games Commentators Reveal 2026 Live Version of 'Climbing to That Place' with Kim Yeon-woo

MBC will premiere a new 2026 version of the iconic "national medal song" 'Climbing to That Place' featuring singer Kim Yeon-woo and a lineup of star sports commentators.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.08.26

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So Arin showcases unexpected charm in 'WIDE SCENE' pictorial... What are her ambitions as an actress?

Actress So Arin has garnered attention through her 'WIDE SCENE' concept pictorial released by J,WIDE-COMPANY, showcasing her versatile charm. In an accompanying interview, she shared her passion for acting, her experience in 'Doctor Cha', and her desire to challenge herself with various genres in the future.

Choi Sun-eun · 2026.08.26

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Oriental Medicine Doctor Kim Hyeong-bae's 'Low Fever' Remarks Spark Controversy... Medical Community Warns of "Misinformation"

The Doctors' Association for a Fair Society has criticized Oriental medicine doctor Kim Hyeong-bae for providing potentially dangerous medical advice regarding fever management on social media.

Choi Sun-eun · 2026.08.26