Sep 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin was announced as the new global ambassador for Japanese haircare brand LUCIDO-L on September 16, 2025, promoting their Re: series products and adding another major endorsement to his portfolio since completing military service in June 2024.
Sep 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop star IU donated $144,000 to four Korean charities on her 17th debut anniversary, bringing her 2025 charitable contributions to over $357,000 while supporting children with illnesses, people with disabilities, and vulnerable elderly communities.
Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Dating rumors between BTS member V and choreographer Lee Jung emerged after a viral video from Tyler, The Creator's September 2025 concert showed them appearing to glance at each other, prompting intense fan speculation and demands for clarification on social media, though neither has officially addressed the claims.
Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Rolling Hall's inaugural Sound Planet Festival 2025 successfully hosted 40,000 attendees over two days at Paradise City hotel in Incheon, proving that luxury resort venues can effectively host large-scale music festivals while featuring 70 artists including Kim Jaejoong, Cherry Filter, and other major Korean acts.
Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean publisher DreamAge announced October 22, 2025 as the official release date for "Architect: Land of Exile," a premium MMORPG developed by Aquatree studio founded by the creator of hit mobile game "Lineage 2: Revolution." The Unreal Engine 5-powered game features seamless open-world exploration, dynamic large-scale events, and player-friendly monetization systems.
Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
Bigbang is set to make their long-awaited return next spring as part of the Coachella 2026 lineup. The timing of Coachella 2026 is significant for Bigbang. It matches the twentieth anniversary of their debut and provides a chance to regroup publicly after years with only sporadic activity. Performing in California also places them on one of the world's most visible stages, showing that their reputation still resonates well beyond Korea.
Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
Korean beauty today is as much about the conversations around products as the formulas themselves. What started with sheet masks and the pursuit of a "glass skin" look has evolved into something broader: a culture where rankings, reviews, and online voices strongly influence which brands thrive. In Korea, millions of users turn to platforms like Hwahae to share experiences, while global creators such as Hyram Yarbro or James Welsh translate those products for
Sep 16, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
The 2026 Coachella list was released earlier than expected. It mixes well-known pop figures with newer acts from abroad. The early reveal has already stirred conversation among festival followers and fueled anticipation for next spring's shows. The headliners for 2026 are Sabrina Carpenter,
Sep 16, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
Ten years ago, Korean webtoons were little more than a curiosity for American readers, discovered through fan translations and shared links. Now they are popping up everywhere-from Disney+ dramas like Moving to print editions on U.S. bookshelves. The format, built for scrolling on phones, has become familiar to Gen Z readers who already spend much of their day swiping on apps.
Sep 16, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SHINee's Taemin has made K-pop history by becoming the first Korean male solo artist invited to perform at Coachella 2026, scheduled for April 11 and 18. This milestone comes at the peak of his career following his successful world tour and represents a significant breakthrough for Korean solo artists on the global festival stage.
Sep 16, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Gyeonggi Content Agency and Seoul Business Agency are jointly showcasing 18 Korean indie games at Tokyo Game Show 2025 (September 25-28), including notable titles like Luna Hop and the award-winning Eternal Return. This represents the largest coordinated Korean indie game presence at Japan's premier gaming exhibition, aimed at breaking into the lucrative Japanese market.
Sep 16, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
What began as a regional entertainment niche has become one of the defining currents in worldwide pop culture. Netflix and Disney+ have put Korean dramas at the center of their content strategies, giving these stories prime placement and marketing weight. A decade ago, many international viewers might never have encountered them. Now, it is almost impossible to open
Sep 16, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Netmarble's Korean FGO server is running an Autumn Festival Campaign from September 17-25, 2025, offering players up to 66 free Saint Quartz and featuring the popular SSR Saber Yamato Takeru in a pickup banner. The event includes login bonuses, special missions, and community milestone rewards for completing various activities.
Sep 16, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BIGBANG will make their Coachella debut on April 12 and 19, 2026, as a three-member group (G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung) to celebrate their 20th anniversary since debuting in 2006. This marks the fulfillment of their long-awaited festival appearance after their original 2020 performance was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
The K-pop group LE SSERAIM appeared at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Sept. 14. It was their first Bay Area show since debut, and part of the Easy Crazy Hot world tour. The night opened with Unforgiven. Instead of running straight through the album order, the set jumped between older songs and the three releases that shaped the tour's theme. The blocks of Easy, Crazy and Hot
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