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LISA releases first solo EP 'PRESS PLAY' reflecting Thai roots

LISA has released her first solo EP, 'PRESS PLAY', which explores her journey from her Thai roots to becoming a global artist. The 6-track EP follows her first full-length album released in February last year.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.23

K-drama

Actress Oh Yoona shares wedding dress fitting photos ahead of remarriage

Actress Oh Yoona has shared photos of herself trying on various wedding dresses as she prepares for her upcoming remarriage to a non-celebrity.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.23

K-pop

Global band hrtz.wav to hold first solo concert in Seoul this November

Global band hrtz.wav will hold their first solo concert, ‘2026 hrtz.wav 1st CONNECT!ON ‘TUNE IN’’, at Jangchung Arena in Seoul on November 28. This marks the group's first solo performance since their official debut this past April.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.23

K-pop

ZEROBASEONE's Sung Han-bin joins UNICEF Korea's 'Future Interviewers' series

Sung Han-bin, the leader of the group ZEROBASEONE, has appeared in the official YouTube series 'Future Interviewers' by UNICEF Korea as a talent donation.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.23

Culture

Italian duo Little Boys completes tour across eight South Korean cities

Italian rock duo Little Boys, consisting of Elle and Esse, has completed their first South Korean tour, performing 16 shows across eight cities including Seoul, Busan, and Jeju. The duo, who met on a flight to Japan, released their album 'THE BEAST OF LITTLE BOYS' last month and plans to return to South Korea in 2027.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.23

Culture

YouTuber Park Wi faces monetization risk following KTX accident controversy

YouTuber Park Wi has ceased uploading new content to his channel 'WERACLE' following a controversy over CCTV footage of a KTX accident, leading to a drop in subscribers and questions regarding his YouTube monetization eligibility.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

ID Hair launches 'Papa Salon' styling classes for fathers and daughters

ID Hair, a hair salon brand operated by ID Beauty, is hosting "Papa Salon," a hands-on styling program where fathers learn hair braiding and tying techniques from professionals to practice with their daughters.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Kenshi Yonezu's Incheon concert tickets sell out for 2027 shows

All tickets for Kenshi Yonezu's upcoming South Korea concert dates have sold out following their release on NOL Ticket. The singer will perform three shows at the INSPIRE Arena in Incheon in January 2027 as part of his world tour.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Announcer Lee Ji Hyun announces marriage via social media

Announcer Lee Ji Hyun announced her marriage through her social media account on the 21st, describing her fiancé as her lifelong ideal type.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Rock band NELL to hold final concert at Jamsil Students' Gymnasium

Rock band NELL will hold a three-day solo concert titled "Goodbye, Hello in NELL's Room 2026" at the Jamsil Students' Gymnasium in Seoul. The event marks the final performance at the venue before it closes for remodeling.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Former pharmaceutical chairman uses 10 billion won to build Yeoju art museum

On the EBS program "Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door," 92-year-old Park Hae-ryong shared his journey from a child prodigy who abandoned painting due to poverty to a pharmaceutical executive and eventually a painter. Despite his frugal personal lifestyle, Park has invested 10 billion won of his own money to establish an art museum in Yeoju to contribute to society.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Actress Bae Jong-ok's daughter married last year, agency confirms

The daughter of actress Bae Jong-ok married last year, a fact confirmed by her agency, J-Wide Company.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

K-drama

Kim You-jung shares workout photos on Instagram amid drama success

Actress Kim You-jung has shared photos of herself in workout clothing taken on a street at night via her Instagram account.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

K-pop

KiiiKiii secures Billboard staff pick and top Chinese music chart rankings

KiiiKiii's third mini-album 'Waikiki' was named the most popular Korean album on NetEase Cloud Music's 2026 third quarter official music chart, while the track '404(New Era)' secured the top spot on Billboard's staff-selected list of the 25 best K-pop songs of 2026.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

K-pop

YG PLUS to handle distribution for FNC Entertainment's music library

YG PLUS has established a strategic investor relationship with FNC Entertainment and will take over the full distribution of both new and old physical albums and digital music starting October 1.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Powerhouse Parramatta to open November 7 as Western Sydney cultural hub

Destination NSW announced that Powerhouse Parramatta, the first state-led multipurpose cultural space in Western Sydney, will officially open on November 7. The project is described as the largest cultural infrastructure project undertaken in New South Wales since the Sydney Opera House.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Dobong-dong Youth Culture Center concludes 'Self Challengers' health program with community sports day

The Dobong-dong Youth Culture Center announced on the 22nd that its youth health promotion program, 'Self Challengers,' concluded on the 17th with the 'Get Out of Your Room Sports Day.' A total of 318 youths and local residents participated in the program.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

JoCoding AX Partners launches online AI training and competency assessment service

AI education and consulting firm JoCoding AX Partners has released 'AX Talent War Online,' a personal online service that brings corporate training and assessment methods to individual learners.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Seongdong District Volunteer Center hosts 'Warmth Cinema' for elderly living alone

The Seongdong District Volunteer Center held the 'Warmth Cinema' program at CGV Wangsimni to support cultural activities and reduce social isolation for elderly individuals living in single-person households.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Theatre Bomnal to stage Lee Kang-baek's play 'Simcheong' on October 29

Theatre Bomnal is returning to the stage with Lee Kang-baek's play 'Simcheong' at the Traveler Theater, marking its first revival in nine years.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Philippe Van Parijs to discuss justice and basic income on EBS 1TV

World-renowned political philosopher Philippe Van Parijs will discuss the conditions of a just society, focusing on "real freedom" and unconditional basic income in a lecture series on EBS 1TV.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

EBS science program to explore brain-computer interface technology

The EBS science program 'Science Is My Hobby' will explore Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, examining how brain waves can be used to control robotic arms or enable silent communication.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

Choi Tae-sung and Seo Kyung-seok explore Andong's history on EBS1

The EBS1 program "Choi Tae-sung and Seo Kyung-seok's True Colors of Travel" will air an episode titled "Going to Andong?" on October 24, following a journey through Andong's historical sites and traditional villages.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22

Culture

EBS 'The Great Doctor' to feature latest treatments and management for chronic kidney disease

The EBS program 'The Great Doctor' will explore the risks, latest drug therapies, and lifestyle management for chronic kidney disease, a condition that often shows no symptoms until dialysis is required.

Jung Se-yeon · 2026.10.22