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The Korea Tourism Organization has published a guide to destinations and cultural activities available during the 2026 Chuseok holiday, including free museum programs, traditional games, performances and regional festivals. Featured events run…
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles is hosting the inaugural Los Angeles Korean Film Festival, titled “New Waves, New Voices,” from September 24 to 26, 2026. The program is designed to showcase…
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The Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange said overseas trademark rights for the planned global K-pop festival Phenomenon are currently being filed by JYP Entertainment to secure them quickly in international markets.…
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South Korea’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Management Office is opening the four major palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Joseon royal tombs free of charge through September 27 for the Chuseok holiday. Visitors can…
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Boy group &TEAM reached No. 1 on Japan’s Oricon daily album chart with its Korean mini-album “Mark on Me,” following its local release. The album also debuted at No. 1 on Korea’s…
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The inaugural Los Angeles Korean Film Festival opened in Hollywood, presenting a broad selection of Korean commercial, acclaimed, and independent films. The event was organized by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles.…
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In an interview about the upcoming Korean film “Assassins,” Lee Min-ho described portraying a rookie journalist investigating a politically charged historical event. He said working with veteran actor Yoo Hae-jin influenced his…
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The 11th episode of SBS drama “Flex x Cop 2” placed detective Jin Yi-soo, played by Ahn Bo-hyun, under arrest after he was accused of killing a friend. The episode showed the…
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Organizers announced a third wave of performers for the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards, including MONSTA X members Shownu and Hyungwon, ITZY and RESCENE. The expanded lineup also includes tripleS, NouerA, Billlie…
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Singer T.O.P, formerly of BIGBANG, canceled his September 19 concert in Jakarta, according to a notice posted by his representatives on September 10. The announcement cited local circumstances but did not provide…
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LE SSERAFIM released the music video for “Made My Night,” the title track of its second single, through HYBE Labels’ official YouTube channel on September 11. The video is built around a…
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The Recording Industry Association of Japan awarded NCT WISH a double-platinum certification for its Japanese single after shipments exceeded 500,000. TXT, RIIZE, TWS, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, ZEROBASEONE and ALPHA DRIVE ONE also…
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