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i-dle's SHUHUA attends Busan International Film Festival for her first leading role... "It is an honor"

i-dle's SHUHUA attended the 31st Busan International Film Festival to promote her first leading role in the film 'Happily Ever After'. The film was invited to the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section of the festival.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

Culture

Seoul Municipal Hwagok Youth Center begins first year of operations as Gangseo-gu Environmental Education Center

The Seoul Municipal Hwagok Youth Center, designated as the Gangseo-gu Environmental Education Center for three years starting in 2026, is expanding its environmental education activities to schools and the local community. The center has conducted various participatory programs, including the "Imagination Pop Pop Festival" and various local campaigns involving students and residents.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

Culture

Dong-A Pharmaceutical Concludes the 44th Marronnier Women's Writing Contest

Dong-A Pharmaceutical announced on the 8th that the 44th Marronnier Women's Writing Contest, held at Marronnier Park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, has concluded. The event, which has been held since 1983, awarded 29 winners across poetry, prose, and children's literature categories.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

Culture

Choo Mu-bin received many DMs during his solo days... quiet after revealing relationship

Choo Mu-bin, the son of Choo Shin-soo, revealed that he used to receive many social media DMs before he went public with his relationship.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

K-pop

ITZY concludes third world tour with Singapore performance

The group ITZY has completed their third world tour, 'TUNNEL VISION', following their final performance at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The tour spanned several major global cities after starting in Seoul this past February.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

Culture

Omok, Janggi, and Alkkagi: 'UNPROGRAMMED' to be held on the 9th, transforming games into real-time sound

The interactive audiovisual performance 'UNPROGRAMMED' will be held on the 9th at Tilla Ground in Sangsu-dong, Seoul. The performance transforms the rules of games like Omok, Janggi, and Alkkagi into real-time sound and music through an experimental system.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

Culture

EBS ‘Korean History Figures with Deongi and Kwaengi’, Queen Seondeok Episode to be Broadcast

The EBS children's historical drama ‘Korean History Figures with Deongi and Kwaengi’ will present its second story, the Queen Seondeok episode, starting October 12, 2026. The program follows the Silla clay figures Deongi and Kwaengi as they travel back 1,400 years to meet Princess Deokman and witness her journey to becoming Silla's first queen.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

Culture

EBS ‘Science Is My Hobby’ to examine the role of fat in regulating appetite

EBS science talk show ‘Science Is My Hobby’ will air an episode titled ‘Fat, why lose this good thing?’ on October 9 at 10:50 PM on EBS1. Professor Kim Jae-beom of Seoul National University will appear to explain that fat is not just a mass of oil, but a tissue involved in the body's energy balance and appetite regulation.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

Culture

Dementia signals are not just memory loss... EBS 'The Great Doctor' highlights early management methods

EBS 1TV's 'The Great Doctor' will broadcast a special episode on October 9 to discuss the diverse causes of dementia, including behavioral changes and depression-induced cognitive decline, and how to manage them. The program features Professor Son Sang-jun to explain how to distinguish between true dementia and conditions like pseudodementia.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

Culture

Chey Tae-won to Discuss Capitalism and Youth in the AI Era on EBS ‘Great Minds’

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won will be the first lecturer for Season 6 of EBS ‘Great Minds,’ addressing the roles of corporations, the economy, and society in the AI era. The lecture series will cover topics such as a new form of capitalism that values social problem-solving, the practical application of AI, and economic solidarity between Korea and Japan.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

K-pop

'Legend of the Unknown' TOP7 National Tour Surpasses 100,000 Cumulative Spectators

The 'Legend of the Unknown' TOP7 National Tour has exceeded 100,000 cumulative spectators following the Cheongju performance on September 19. The tour, which began in Anyang on June 13, has continued to see sold-out shows in cities such as Seoul, Chuncheon, Daegu, Suwon, Goyang, and Busan.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.08

K-movie

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