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K-pop fans have a new reason to get excited! D’FESTA THE ORIGIN brings together 48 artists from nine major K-pop groups for a large-scale exhibition celebrating the creativity, individuality and artistic journeys of K-pop stars.

The exhibition features G-Dragon, BTS, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), aespa, ENHYPEN, IVE, RIIZE and CORTIS. Developed over approximately four months of filming, the project used more than 30 large-scale sets to capture the artists in new and distinctive ways.

The exhibition opened on October 23, 2026, at the MPX Gallery on level L3 of IFC Mall in Yeouido, Seoul, and is sc...

🎬 A Japanese Hit Gets a Korean Makeover

A new Korean adaptation of the Japanese drama Unnatural is scheduled to premiere on tvN in 2027. The upcoming medical mystery, currently using the working title Unnatural, follows forensic pathologists who investigate unnatural deaths and uncover the hidden stories behind them.

Sources: Soompi, OSEN via The Chosun Daily, and The Korea Times.

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🇯🇵 A Beloved Korean Drama Gets a Japanese Makeover

The Japanese remake of the hit Korean series Extraordinary Attorney Woo premiered on October 19, 2026, on Kansai TV and Fuji TV. Titled Minamida Minami: The Genius Lawyer, the adaptation follows a brilliant rookie lawyer on the autism spectrum as she navigates professional challenges and prejudice at a major law firm.

The original 2022 Korean drama, starring Park Eun-bin, became a major international success and attracted a global audience through Netflix. Expectations for the Japanese version were therefore high.

🌟 Familiar Characters, Japanese Touches

Japanese actress Mana Ashida ta...

🌟 Netflix Confirms December Premiere

Netflix has officially confirmed that Tantara, its upcoming South Korean original series, will premiere globally on December 11, 2026. Announced on October 22, the drama brings together acclaimed screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung and director Lee Yoon-jung, alongside a high-profile Korean cast.

Set during a turbulent period in the Korean entertainment industry, the series follows people who begin with little but are determined to achieve success through music and entertainment.

🎭 Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo Take Centre Stage

Song Hye-kyo stars as Min-ja, a woman who enters the music business after enduring a chil...

South Korean singer and actress Suzy, formerly a member of K-pop girl group miss A, is making headlines after reports emerged that she has signed a contract for a residence at L’ARBRE 27, an exclusive luxury development under construction in Samseong-dong, Gangnam, Seoul.

According to reports published on October 22, 2026, the development features just 27 residences across two buildings, with an emphasis on privacy and an independent living environment. Although some units reportedly reach prices of ₩40 billion, Suzy’s exact purchase price and the type of residence she selected have not been disclosed.

Sources: The Korea Times...

🏆 A2O LITE Scores Its Third Music-Show Win

Rookie group A2O LITE has earned its third music-show trophy for its debut track “NEON,” continuing a strong start to its K-pop career.

On the October 22, 2026, episode of Mnet’s M Countdown, A2O LITE competed for first place against NCT WISH’s “I SPY.” A2O LITE ultimately took the win with 6,866 points, adding another award just days after its first music-show victory.

The group had already won on The Show on October 20 and Show Champion on October 21, making the M Countdownresult its third win in th...

China’s humanoid robot makers are stepping up efforts to establish a presence in South Korea, moving beyond exhibitions and demonstrations toward practical applications in factories and businesses.

According to the South China Morning Post and The Korea Times, companies including UBTech Robotics, AgiBot, Unitree Robotics and Anyverse Dynamics are exploring opportunities in South Korea as the country accelerates its investment in physical AI — artificial intelligence that allows machines to perceive, interact with and operate in the physical world.

South Korea’s advanced manufacturing industry makes it an attractive market for robotics companies seeking real-world testin...

The upcoming South Korean mystery thriller White Blast, starring Kim Yun Seok and Koo Kyo Hwan, has unveiled four special parody posters inspired by popular Korean films. Released by distributor SHOWBOX on October 22, the posters put a playful spin on familiar movie imagery and taglines while introducing the characters and mysterious setting of the new film.

Sources: Soompi, The Fact and SBS Entertainment News.

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South Korean actor Park Bo Gum has officially earned a national hairdressing qualification after passing the exam on his second attempt, adding another professional skill to his résumé.

According to reports published on October 23, 2026, Park successfully passed South Korea’s national technical qualification exam for hairdressers (general). He had previously earned a barbering qualification during his military service, meaning he now holds both certifications.

💇 From a Failed Attempt to a New Achievement

Park first attempted the hairdressing exam during the first season of The Village Barber. Despite practising whenever his busy schedule allowed...

🌍 ENHYPEN and WHO Celebrate a Global Blood Donation Campaign

K-pop group ENHYPEN has met with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to discuss the impact of its international blood donation campaign and explore ways to encourage more young people to support public health initiatives.

The meeting took place on October 22, 2026, at HYBE’s headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, with officials from the country’s Ministry of Health and Welfare and Korean Red Cross Blood Services also in attendance. The news was reported by the WHO and South Korean media on October 23.

Sourc...

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Kim Woo Bin, Seo Eun Soo, And More Show Off Their Teamwork At New Sports Drama “GIFT” Script Reading

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South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has asked YouTube to shut down HoverLab, also known as the Garo Sero Research Institute, and remove 30 videos about him that his legal team says contain defamatory material.

According to reports published on October 20, 2026, Kim’s representatives argue that removing individual videos is not enough to prevent repeated attacks and further harm.

🔎 What Is the Dispute About?

The controversy began in 2025, when the channel raised allegations about Kim’s past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron. Kim acknowledged that they had dated but disputed claims that the relatio...

K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN has topped Pollstar’s Asia Focus Top Touring Artists chart, generating approximately $97.4 million in concert revenue and selling 661,088 tickets between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026. The figures were reported by Pollstar, a leading publication covering the live entertainment industry.

🌏 How Did SEVENTEEN Reach No. 1?

The group’s SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] included major stadium performances across Asia, including South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines. The group also sold out four shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium, according to Korean media reports.

🔥 K-pop’s Strong Showing

SEVENTEEN led...

🚨 Suspect Transferred to Prosecutors in South Korea Case

A 26-year-old man has been sent to prosecutors in South Korea after being accused of killing his mother-in-law and abducting his wife in Seoul’s Songpa district.

According to police reports published on October 20, 2026, the incident occurred on October 11, when the suspect allegedly tried to take his wife from her family’s home. Her mother reportedly intervened and was fatally stabbed.

Police allege that the suspect then threatened his wife with a weapon, forced her into a vehicle and took her to a wooded area in Yang...

Kyobo Book Centre, South Korea’s largest bookstore operator, has rejected a large overseas book order after struggling to verify who would ultimately receive the books and what they would be used for.

According to The Korea Herald, an overseas company with no previous transaction history sought to purchase around 100,000 different books — one copy of each title, regardless of subject or genre.

🔎 Why Was the Order Rejected?

The buyer reportedly acted as an intermediary and did not provide sufficient information about the final recipient or intended use. Kyobo was told that the end recipie...

SHINee’s Onew and Block B’s Zico have earned their first music show trophy for their collaboration song “Tic Tac Toe”on MBC’s Show! Music Core.

During the October 17, 2026, episode, the song competed for first place against Soyeon of i-dle’s “I’m gonna TOESA”and IU’s “Unknown Planet.” Onew and Zico ultimately took the trophy with 7,054 points.

🎶 Performances you shouldn’t miss

The episode also featured a packed lineup of K-pop artists:

K-pop legends BIGBANG returned to Singapore’s National Stadium on October 17, 2026, delivering a three-hour performance filled with iconic hits, solo stages, humour and emotional moments. The concert was part of their XX: Cosmos world tour, celebrating the group’s 20th anniversary.

Here are five highlights that made the night memorable:

🔥 1. A stadium-wide karaoke party

Fans sang along to classics including Fantastic Baby, Haru Haru and Bang Bang Bang, alongside newer releases.

👑 2. G-Dragon’s unmistakable style

The group's leader brought his signature fashion and eccentric stage presence, including a solo remix of Pow...

Residents of Gyeonggi Province who face long journeys to Seoul are being invited to propose bus routes that better match their daily commuting needs.

According to The Korea Times, Gyeonggi Province has opened an ongoing online proposal board for its Gyeonggi Pyeonha G Bus service, a reserved-seat bus system connecting major hubs across the Seoul metropolitan area.

Residents can submit one route proposal each or edit an existing suggestion. Proposals will be sent to the relevant city or county for assessment.

Authorities will focus on areas where public transport options are limited, including...

South Korea is facing renewed scrutiny over alleged taxi fare overcharging involving foreign passengers in Seoul. According to data from the Seoul city government cited by lawmaker Mo Gyeong-jong, 6,481 complaints were filed between 2021 and August 2026.

However, only 204 cases — approximately 3.1% — resulted in administrative measures. These included 176 warnings and 28 cases involving the suspension or cancellation of drivers’ licences.

The data also showed that 4,368 complaints, around 67.4% of the total, were closed internally. Authorities cited difficulties verifying alleged overcharging and cases in which complaints were withdrawn.

Seoul introduced a compensation policy allowing foreign passengers to apply for up to...

The world of Narnia is returning to the big screen — but this time, the story goes back to the very beginning.

Greta Gerwig is writing and directing Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, a new adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s classic 1955 novel. Rather than revisiting the familiar wardrobe, the fantasy adventure explores the origins of Narnia and the events that lead to the creation of the magical land.

The story follows two children, Digory and Polly, who discover a mysterious connection between different worlds. Their adventures bring them face-to-face with magical forces and the powerful lion A...

South Korean actress Jo Bo Ah has officially joined the cast of TVING’s upcoming drama The Obedient Killer, replacing Lee Chung Ah, who had to withdraw from the project following a traffic accident that aggravated a pre-existing back condition.

Jo Bo Ah’s agency confirmed on October 17, 2026, that the actress had joined the production and begun filming that day.

She will portray Lee Hwa Ra, known by the codename “Miss Lee,” a composed and highly trained woman whose story unfolds against the backdrop of the 1970s and 1980s. The series combines action and noir elements...

On October 16, Kim Ji Won‘s new medical noir drama continued its upward trend by climbing to its highest viewership ratings yet.

According to Nielsen Korea, the third episode of “Doctor X” scored an average nationwide rating of 15.1 percent, making it the most-watched program of any kind to air on Friday.

Based on the hit Japanese series of the same name, “Doctor X” stars Kim Ji Won as Gye Soo Jung, a genius surgeon who proves what it truly means to be a doctor through pure skill alone as she “operates” on a corruption-rid...

On October 13, the drama’s final episode achieved the highest viewership ratings of its entire run. According to Nielsen Korea, the series finale of “The Ordinary Jackpot” was the most-watched cable show of any kind to air on Tuesday with an average nationwide rating of 6.2 percent, marking a new all-time high for the show.

“The Ordinary Jackpot” also took first place in its time slot across all channels, even including public broadcast networks, among the key demographic of ages 20 to 49.

Meanwhile, ENA’s “Between Steps” rose slightly to an average nationwide rating of 2.3 percent for its...

This autumn, Starbucks has teamed up with Disney to celebrate the enduring power of friendship, warmth and simple everyday joys through a limited-edition collection inspired by Disney’s Winnie the Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood.

For a century, Winnie the Pooh has reminded us to be kind, stay curious, and keep a little honey in your heart. In celebration of 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh, the limited-edition collection invites customers to connect with loved ones and enjoy meaningful moments together over their favorite Starbucks beverages.

Launching on October 20, the collection features 20 limited-edition drinkware and li...

From blowing kisses to the crowd to forming heart signs and flashing his captivating smile, Woo-seok won his fans’ hearts with his endearing gestures.

“First of all, I’m very excited to be back here in Manila to meet my Filipino WOO CHE TONG. It’s actually my third time coming back to this country. But every time I’m here, I really want to say thank you so much for your warm welcome,” he told the audience through an interpreter.

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Korean and U.S. business leaders on Thursday called for faster regulatory approvals, tax and financial support, and visa reforms to ensure the successful implementation of major Korean investment projects in the United States.

The call came in a joint declaration issued at a plenary meeting of the U.S.-Korea and Korea-U.S. Business Council, hosted by the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), and attended by about 60 political and business leaders and experts from the two countries.

Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump announced details of Seoul's planned $200 billion investment...

According to information announced on October 14, BTS's MV "Hooligan" surpassed 100 million views on YouTube at around 6:41 am on October 14 Korean time. The song is one of the songs outside the title track list of the group's latest album "ARIRANG".

The MV "Hooligan" was released at 0:00 on April 8, 2026 Korean time. Thus, the product took more than 6 months and 6 days to reach the milestone of 100 million views, showing that BTS's appeal is still maintained after the release period.

Notably, "Hooligan" is the third MV from the album "ARIRANG" to reach 100 million views. Previously, two products "...

BIGBANG, ENHYPEN, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and CORTIS are among the artists set to perform at the 2026 MAMA Awards. The K-pop awards will be held over two nights, Nov. 20-21, at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Osaka, Japan.

Every performance, along with the awards ceremony, will be streamed live to fans worldwide on global K-Pop content platform Mnet Plus.

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You’ll soon be able to unleash your inner “KPop Demon Hunters” idol on the Toca Boca World storytelling gaming app for kids, through an exclusive in-game collab with Netflix for the animated hit movie.

The Toca Boca World x “KPop Demon Hunters” collaboration launches Oct. 27, featuring stylized depictions of the movie’s characters with looks inspired by Huntr/x, the Saja Boys and more. The experience will highlight fashion and music from the award-winning film, which has become Netflix’s most-watched movie ever. The app is developed by Toca Boca, the digital studio arm of toy and entert...

Nam Woo-hyun, the vocalist of boy band INFINITE, could easily have marked his 10th year as a soloist by returning to the ballads that launched his solo career. Instead, the title track of his new album casts him as a devil, a character he traces back to the hardest stretch of his life.

“2X8,” his second full-length album, drops Wednesday, and its title fits several milestones into three characters. Two plus eight makes 10, for his years as a soloist. Two times eight makes 16, matching both the number of tracks and the years since INFINITE debuted in 2010, and...

Eric Nam, the Korean-American singer and former Traitors contestant, has signed with UTA for representation in all areas, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.

Nam, a Georgia native, built a high-profile career as a singer and entertainer in Korea before moving into the U.S. market over the last few years. He's set to release a new album, Confessions of a Lonely Heart, on Oct. 16.

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Director Yeon Sang-ho, best known for his intense genre storytelling, returns with the thought-provoking psychological thriller "Paradise Lost," exploring the complexities of motherhood and human identity in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).

"In the era of AI, I believe being human means living in a world of deep thought," Yeon said after the premiere of the movie in Seoul Monday. "AI cannot think deeply, but humans can. I believe humans have a deep, unknown inner world, like a black hole in space. 'Paradise Lost' tries to explore that."

The director added his...

Choi Yeon-su said, So I have been receiving counseling and taking medication. After one month of taking it I definitely felt it helped...

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Ad9 Project will release their new single "Suddenly I thought of you" at 12 p.m. on the 15th through various online music sites

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Seoul gears up for 2027 World Design Congress as global designers discuss the future of design...

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