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Seoul to Host BCWW 2026 with 403 Companies from 17 Countries
The 2026 International Broadcast Video Market will bring 403 companies from 17 countries to Seoul’s COEX from September 14–16. The program includes discussions on short-form video, AI-assisted production, global format sales, and…
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Everland Names Its Fourth Panda Cub ‘Shubao’
Everland has named its fourth panda cub Shubao, according to a September 11 news roundup by Special Times. The item highlights the naming announcement as a notable lifestyle and family attraction story…
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PENTAGON Reunites as a Full Group for Its 10th Anniversary
PENTAGON has returned as a full group after three years with the single “Coward,” led by member Kino’s writing and production. The release begins the group’s 10th-anniversary activities, including a global tour…
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ATEEZ’s Hongjoong Announces Collaboration With U.S. Singer Bazzi
ATEEZ member Hongjoong will release “ENOuGH (w/Bazzi)” on September 18. The project features American singer-songwriter Bazzi and expands Hongjoong’s record of collaborations beyond group activities and his earlier solo and production work.
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DRIPPIN’s Cha Dong-hyeop Announces Debut Solo Fan Meeting Tour
DRIPPIN unit member Cha Dong-hyeop will hold his first solo fan meeting, “DREAM! MARKET,” in Seoul on October 10, followed by events in Suzhou, Tokyo and Osaka. The program will combine performances,…
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Korean Wave in Africa Moves Toward Collaboration, Not Just Consumption
A Yonhap column examines the growing appeal of Korean content in African markets, noting that interest now extends from dramas and K-pop to food, beauty, fashion, language learning and other lifestyle areas.…
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K-Drama Writers Tour Chungnam Locations to Promote Regional Tourism
Chungcheongnam-do hosted 21 members of the Korean Broadcasting Writers Association for a familiarization tour highlighting Gongju and Buyeo attractions. The initiative aims to encourage writers to incorporate the province’s historical sites, landscapes…
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‘Four Hands’ Draws Attention for Its Blending of Bromance and Romance
The tvN youth drama “Four Hands,” starring Song Kang and Lee Jun-young as gifted piano students, is generating discussion over the emotionally charged chemistry between its two leads as the series explores…
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