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TWICE member Sana has responded to online backlash after her outfit drew attention at a recent event in Seoul. On June 18, Sana wore a floral dress with very short matching bottoms at the TEAZEN x TWICE Kombucha Lab pop-up. Critics speculated that the look was unintentional—some even suggested a wardrobe slip—prompting Sana to explain […]
South Korea’s World Cup viewing market is being reshaped by a simultaneous push toward online platforms—and the strain that comes with it. In the latest broadcast-day coverage, major TV and streaming outlets reported strong audience figures for the opening stages of the tournament, while industry attention also turned to how quickly digital services must scale […]
Seoul retailers are seeing a clear “World Cup cheer” effect this week, with convenience stores near major viewing areas reporting sharp jumps in beer and chicken sales as fans pack city streets. According to recent reporting based on sales tracking, beer demand around the World Cup has surged as much as sevenfold, while foot traffic […]
South Korean pop star RM, leader of BTS, has been appointed as the first “global public ambassador” for the National Museum of Korea (NMK), a move aimed at expanding the museum’s international profile and strengthening global public engagement with Korean cultural heritage, according to multiple Korean-language outlets reporting on the appointment. The designation—described by local […]
Korean comedy Wild Sing has crossed a major box-office milestone less than three weeks after its release, with the Korean Film Council reporting that the film reached 1,013,519 total moviegoers as of 8 a.m. KST on June 20. The achievement comes just 17 days after the movie’s June 3 premiere, putting it on track to […]
South Korean singer Ailee has publicly addressed online rumors suggesting she is pregnant after a video circulated showing what some viewers interpreted as a “slight belly” during a recent public appearance. The allegations gained traction after netizens compared the singer’s outfit and movements at the Coffee Festival held at the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail and […]
South Korean soloist EVAN—formerly known as ENHYPEN’s Heeseung—has officially revealed the name of his fandom: “EVER.” On June 20 (KST), BELIFT LAB announced that EVAN’s official fan club would be called EVER, a branding choice designed to emphasize a lasting, steady bond between the artist and supporters. According to the agency, the name “EVER” is […]
Two Wednesday-night K-drama storylines—MBC’s Fifties Professionals and SBS’s My Royal Nemesis—jostled for attention as both shows delivered standout numbers on June 19, according to Nielsen Korea. Fifties Professionals reached its highest viewership of the entire run, while My Royal Nemesis climbed ahead of its series finale, posting a strong lead in the same time slot […]
South Korean pop icon RM of BTS has been appointed as the first “Global Publicity Ambassador” for the National Museum of Korea, according to multiple Korean media reports. The appointment comes as the museum seeks to expand its global outreach and strengthen public awareness of Korea’s cultural heritage through an internationally recognized figure. A new […]
South Korea’s Korean Business Research Institute (KBRI) has released its June brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members, led by BTS’s Jimin at No. 1. The monthly list—based on big-data analysis of public interest—places BTS’s Jungkook second, followed by Park Ji Hoon of Wanna One in third, underscoring how sustained visibility across media and […]
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