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What drove rapper Sean to finish an 81.5km run despite a muscle injury
Korean rapper Sean of Jinusean ran the 815 Run, an 81.5-kilometer marathon, on Saturday despite suffering from a muscle injury. The marathon attracted fresh attention when a video of the race, uploaded to Sean’s YouTube channel "Together with Sean" on Thursday, included detailed footage illustrating how he coped with the injury. The 815 Run is an annual donation campaign Sean has held with Habitat for Humanity Korea since 2020, marking Liberation Day on August 15 and honoring Korea's independenc
Aug. 21, 2026 -
Cortis earns two MTV VMA nominations one year after debut
Cortis earned its first nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards, just one year after its debut, Big Hit Music announced Wednesday, becoming the first K-pop boy group to debut in the 2020s to be recognized by the US awards show. The five-member group — Martin, James, Juhoon and Keonho — was nominated in two categories for the 2026 MTV VMAs: best new artist and best K-pop, according to the list of nominees announced Tuesday. Cortis will compete for best new artist alongside rising international
Aug. 19, 2026 -
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[Exclusive] Atletico winger Lee Kang-in signs with Rose's agency The Black Label
South Korean football star Lee Kang-in, a winger for Spanish powerhouse Atletico Madrid, has signed an exclusive management contract with The Black Label for his off-field activities, according to the K-pop agency Friday. "We are pleased to announce that we have signed a management contract with South Korean national football team player Lee Kang-in," The Black Label said in a statement. "As a trusted partner, we will fully support Lee in his future endeavors and new challenges." Under the agree
Aug. 14, 2026 -
How to make your long-term stay in Korea official
South Korea is developing a reputation as a desirable destination for foreign tourists and long-term residents alike. As of 2025, both the number of foreign nationals in the country and the number of long-term foreign residents had reached all-time highs, at 2.78 million and 2.04 million, respectively. There are several steps one must take to acquire legal residency in the country, ranging from applying for a residence card to obtaining the correct type of visa. This article will go over some of
July 18, 2026 -
How Latin America is changing K-pop's language
As K-pop strengthens its foothold in Latin America — from Spanish-speaking countries to Portuguese-speaking Brazil — artists are increasingly weaving Spanish lyrics into their songs. Recent releases have showcased the trend across a wide range of artists. Le Sserafim’s “Boompala” features the lyrics “saving the shame for manana (tomorrow),” while Aespa’s “Lemonade” includes the Spanish phrase “muchas gracias mi amor (thank you very much, my love).” ATEEZ's "Bad," from its latest EP "Golden Hour:
July 17, 2026 -
BTS’ Chile concerts face venue uncertainty after National Stadium use denied
BTS’ upcoming concerts in Chile have been thrown into uncertainty after the country’s National Sports Institute declined to authorize the use of Estadio Nacional in Santiago for the group’s scheduled October shows. The concerts, organized by promoter DG Medios, are scheduled for Oct. 14, 16 and 17 as part of BTS’ “Arirang” world tour. Tickets for all three shows reportedly sold out after going on sale in April, with each concert expected to draw more than 48,000 fans. According to Chilean media
July 3, 2026 -
PPP calls for revote after unprecedented ballot shortage in Seoul
Unprecedented ballot shortages at polling stations across Seoul disrupted Wednesday’s local elections, forcing some voters to cast ballots hours after polls had officially closed and triggering confusion, long delays and protests at voting sites. The controversy swiftly escalated into a political firestorm, with the main opposition People Power Party demanding an immediate halt to vote counting in Seoul and calling for a possible redo of the election in Seoul. Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok, the People Po
June 3, 2026 -
K-pop claims 11 AMAs wins
K-pop made one of its strongest showings yet at the 52nd American Music Awards this year, taking home 11 awards across the ceremony and winning in every category that had nominated K-pop acts or K-pop-related content. The AMAs, held Monday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, saw K-pop artists and projects win in several major categories — including artist of the year, song of the year, new artist of the year and best music video. The American Music Awards are largely driven by fan engagement
May 26, 2026 -
Man under fire for delaying train with umbrella
Social media has been abuzz over a man who jammed an umbrella into closing subway doors in an attempt to board the train, according to online communities Satruday. A recent video posted on Threads showing a man pushing a long umbrella into the closing doors of a subway train at Seolleung Station on Seoul Subway Line No. 2 went viral, drawing widespread criticism online. The person who filmed and uploaded the video said the man appeared to be trying to force the doors back open so he could quickl
May 9, 2026 -
S. Korea's potential growth to slide near 1.5% in 2027: OECD
South Korea's potential growth rate is set to fall closer to 1.5 percent next year, reflecting a deepening structural slowdown in Asia's fourth-largest economy, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's latest data on Sunday. The country's potential output growth rate is projected to slip to 1.71 percent in 2026 from 1.92 percent in 2025, before sliding further to 1.57 percent in 2027, the OECD said. Potential output refers to the maximum level of goods and service
April 26, 2026