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Anne Hathaway achieves third North American box office number one of the year with ‘Verity’

The psychological thriller ‘Verity’, starring Anne Hathaway, topped the North American box office during its opening weekend. This marks Hathaway's third number one film in North America this year, following ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and ‘The Odyssey’.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

Culture

Sonya to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Hanstar Celebrity Baseball final on the 12th

Singer and musical actress Sonya will throw the ceremonial first pitch for the 1st tournament final of the 20th Konu Hanstar Celebrity Baseball Tournament at Seonhak Baseball Stadium on the 12th. The final match features Intermission and BMB, with the tournament continuing with the 2nd tournament starting on the 19th.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

K-pop

From Mart Stages to Selling Out 7,000 Seats… Sung Si Kyung's 9 Years in Japan

Singer Sung Si Kyung has sold out a 7,000-seat venue in Japan, marking a significant milestone nine years after starting his activities there as a rookie. His journey, which began with small performances at shopping malls and marts, has culminated in a rapid expansion of concert scales and fanbases.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

K-pop

Kim Jae-hwan releases single ‘Love, From Here’… Participates in composing and guitar for title track

Kim Jae-hwan released his single album ‘Love, From Here’ on October 7, featuring three songs including the title track ‘Maybe I'll Call It Love’. The album explores various forms of love through his perspective, with the title track featuring his solo composition and guitar performance.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

K-pop

NCT WISH to release fourth mini album on the 12th... R&B tracks revealed

NCT WISH is set to release their fourth mini album, 'I SPY', on the 12th at 6 PM. Details regarding two R&B tracks included in the album, 'Hubble Time' and 'Like A Dream', have been revealed.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

Culture

EBS Space November Free Concerts: Applications Open for Choi Baek-ho, SILICA GEL

EBS ‘Space Empathy’ has announced its November lineup featuring artists such as SILICA GEL, Choi Baek-ho, TOUCHED, and youra, along with the '2026 Hello Rookie' finals. Audience applications for these free performances can be submitted through the official EBS ‘Space Empathy’ website.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

Culture

Sim Soo-bong's 48-Year Musical Life, EBS Live on the 7th at 10:50 PM

Living legend and first-generation singer-songwriter Sim Soo-bong will appear on EBS 'Space Gonggam' to showcase her 48-year musical journey. The broadcast will feature her hits and performances ranging from piano to guitar.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

K-pop

AND2BLE to Comeback on the 27th with 2nd Mini Album... Debut Album Recorded 730,000 First-Week Sales

The group AND2BLE will make their comeback on the 27th with their second mini album, 'Sequence 02: Attraction'. This marks their first comeback approximately five months after their debut.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

Culture

Heo Nam-jun and supporters HEOG join support for descendants of independence activist Choi Bong-seol

Actor Heo Nam-jun and his supporters, HEOG, have participated in a fundraising campaign to support the descendants of independence activist Choi Bong-seol and to improve his burial site.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

K-movie

Lee Sun-bin reveals white dress look on the Busan International Film Festival red carpet

Actress Lee Sun-bin shared photos of her white dress look at the Busan International Film Festival on her Instagram. Her film 'Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng' has been invited to the 'Korean Cinema Today - Panorama' section for its world premiere.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

K-pop

Kakao Entertainment to Co-design K-pop Global Strategy with Atlantic

Kakao Entertainment has formed a strategic partnership with Atlantic Music Group·AMG, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, to establish global growth strategies for K-pop artists. The collaboration will cover everything from strategy formulation and music production to distribution, marketing, and promotion.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

K-pop

KO1KEYZ makes official debut in Korea and Japan through 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI'

KO1KEYZ has officially debuted in Korea and Japan with the release of their debut single 'KO1KEYZ'. The 12-member group, formed through the audition program 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI', will hold their first solo fan meeting in Seoul this November.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

Culture

NT Live ‘The Misanthrope’ Concludes 6th Screening… Rosamund Pike’s ‘Inter Alia’ to Open October 7

Wizonsen has completed the limited 6-session screening of NT Live's first 2026/27 season work, ‘The Misanthrope’, across five locations in Korea. The next production, ‘Inter Alia’, is scheduled for an exclusive release at Megabox on October 7.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

Culture

Thailand's DITP to support Thai content companies at ACFM 2026

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) of Thailand will support Thai film and content companies at the Asia Contents & Film Market (ACFM) 2026 in Busan. Thailand has been selected as the first Country of Honor at this year's ACFM.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

K-pop

Jang Han-byul sells out all sessions of first solo concert... additional ticketing also finished within 60 seconds

Jang Han-byul has demonstrated immense ticket power as all sessions of her first solo concert, "THE STAR IS BORN," sold out in less than three minutes. Following high demand and premium scalping, an additional session was added to accommodate fans.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

K-Variety

'Shortbox' surpasses 4 million subscribers after 5 years... cumulative views exceed 1.9 billion

The YouTube channel 'Shortbox', operated by comedians Kim Won-hun, Jo Jin-se, and Eom Ji-yoon under Meta Comedy, has surpassed 4 million subscribers approximately five years after its launch. The channel has also accumulated over 1.9 billion views since opening on October 29, 2021.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

Culture

EBS FM ‘Jung Kyung's Classic Classic’ to Hold Special Public Recording

EBS FM's "Jung Kyung's Classic Classic" will hold a special public recording titled "Now, the Moment We Need Classical Music" on October 24 at the EBS Space Hall. The event will feature various musicians sharing performances and stories based on listener submissions.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

Culture

Professor Cho Hyun-yong to give 4-lecture series from the creation of Hangul to the healing Korean language

EBS Class e will broadcast a special 4-part lecture series titled "The Appeal of Hangul and the Korean Language" by Kyung Hee University Professor Cho Hyun-yong to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hangul Day. The lectures will explore the distinction between Hangul and the Korean language, the principles of Hunminjeongeum, King Sejong's love for the people, and the expressive and healing qualities of the language.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

K-pop

THE BOYZ ERIC to Hold First Solo Photography Exhibition on November 7

THE BOYZ member ERIC will hold his first solo photography exhibition, titled 'Baby Pink Letter Exhibition', in Hannam-dong, Seoul, from November 7 to 13.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

K-movie

Genesis sponsors Busan International Film Festival for 10th consecutive year... providing about 100 protocol vehicles

Genesis announced on the 7th that it is participating as an official sponsor of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, continuing its partnership for 10 consecutive years. The brand will provide approximately 100 protocol vehicles, including the GV90 Neolun, to major directors, actors, and officials during the festival.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

Culture

Ayane shares update at 32 weeks pregnant... weight is 50kg

Singer and musical actress Lee Ji-hoon's wife, Ayane, shared an update regarding her 32nd week of pregnancy with her second child. She revealed her current weight and shared the challenges of caring for her first daughter, Ru-hee, while pregnant.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.07

Culture

Korean Red Cross Blood Services to hold 2026 Red Honors Talk Concert in Daejeon, Suwon, Seoul, and Busan this November

The Korean Red Cross Blood Services will host the 2026 Red Honors Talk Concert from November 7 to 28 across four cities to express gratitude to ABO Friends. The event features speakers such as PD Na Yeong-seok and lawyer Choi Yu-na to share meaningful stories with regular blood donors.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.06

Culture

Lee Se-chang reveals outlet date with daughter Ga-yoon... Appearance resembling Kim Ji-yeon draws attention

Actor Lee Se-chang shared photos of a shopping trip with his daughter, Ga-yoon, on social media. Netizens reacted positively to Ga-yoon's striking appearance, noting her resemblance to her mother, Kim Ji-yeon.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.06

K-pop

From KickFlip and NCT Wish to IVE and ILLIT... October K-pop Comeback Schedule

The K-pop industry has a busy October schedule featuring new releases from girl groups, boy groups, and bands. The lineup includes KickFlip, N.Flying, NCT Wish, Meovv, Xdinary Heroes, Nmixx, IVE, and ILLIT.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.06