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South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced the 2026 Hangul Week program, marking the 100th anniversary of Hangul Day’s establishment. The ministry released the announcement on October 2, with…
Stray Kids will not submit music for the 69th Grammy Awards, according to their agency JYP Entertainment and Korean entertainment reports published October 2. Because Grammy consideration begins with an official submission,…
MONSTA X has started a North American leg of its 2026 world tour with a concert in Fairfax, Virginia, marking the group’s return to the city after about four years. The Fairfax…
South Korea will hold Hangeul Week from October 6 to 17, with events marking the 100th anniversary of Hangeul Day and the 580th anniversary of Hunminjeongeum, the text associated with the creation…
South Korean streaming platforms are rolling out several new titles for the first weekend of October. Disney+ has “Hide and Seek,” a survival competition in which 13 contestants combine chase challenges with…
The Korean film “Assassins” remained No. 1 at the South Korean box office on October 2, drawing 68,460 viewers and bringing its cumulative audience to 1.89 million, Newsis reported using Korean Film…
Stray Kids member Bang Chan donated 300 million won on October 3, his birthday, according to JYP Entertainment. The money was divided among three organizations: Hearycle, World Vision Korea and the East…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
