CatchTable reaches 15 million users

South Korea's restaurant reservation platform CatchTable, operated by Wad Co., has exceeded 15 million cumulative users, and the number of registered restaurants on the platform surpassed 30,000 as of Sept. 3, the company said Thursday. CatchTable launched in 2016 as a business-to-business restaurant management solution before introducing its consumer-facing service in 2020. Since then, it has expanded its services to include restaurant searches, deposit-free reservations, remote waitlisting and

2026-09-10 11:48:44:00

Rose to release 'New Trick,' shot on iPhone 18 Pro

Blackpink's Rose is teaming up with Apple for her upcoming song "New Trick," her agency The Black Label said Thursday. The music video for "New Trick" will continue Apple's Shot on iPhone campaign, using the latest iPhone 18 Pro. The video was directed by Dave Meyers, who also directed Blackpink's "Jump." Rose shared a 15-second teaser on her Instagram on Thursday, showing her holding a purple lollipop with the words "new trick" and "Shot on iPhone 18 Pro" on it. "This song was written during a

2026-09-10 11:32:44:00

Boycott calls extend to Jennie over Adidas Israel campaign

Adidas apologized Monday over its controversial promotion in Israel, while its collaboration with Blackpink's Jennie has fueled the global boycott. As Jennie expands her role with Adidas, international criticism surrounding the brand appears to be spreading to the K-pop star. According to media reports by the UK's Fashion Times and the Times of Israel on Wednesday, a growing number of fans have called on Jennie to cut ties with Adidas after her agency, OA Entertainment, released campaign photos

2026-09-09 11:52:43:00

[Treasures from National Museum of Korea] Autumn Landscape

Period: Joseon era Dimensions: 88.0 × 35.5 cm (Hanging scroll painting) Materials: Silk fabric — Hemp Fabric This painting by Jeon Gi (1825-1854) depicts a small house and pine trees beyond the bridge over the creek. The distant landscape conveys a sense of solitude, stillness and understated simplicity. Jeon Gi, a painter and literati artist, is renowned for his paintings of natural landscapes. He was greatly influenced by Kim Jeong-hi — pen name Chusa — an eminent calligrapher and painter of t

2026-09-09 10:03:23:00

Tiny turtles, big luck: Korea's latest Gen Z charm craze

Tiny turtles smaller than a fingernail are becoming popular among young South Koreans, who are turning to the colorful charms for a little extra luck in love, school, work and even investments. Measuring less than a centimeter, these so-called "lucky turtles" are sold as miniature charms with different colors and designs associated with different types of luck. Buyers can choose a turtle based on the fortune they seek, or leave it to chance by purchasing a blind box. Each turtle costs between 3,

2026-09-08 17:32:18:00

Woman convicted of stalking Hwang Jung-min fined W6m

A woman in her 40s who was indicted on charges of stalking South Korean actor Hwang Jung-min was fined 6 million won ($4,500) and ordered to attend 40 hours of stalking prevention education on Tuesday. The court rejected the woman's claim that she and Hwang were in a mutual relationship, finding her guilty of stalking. "The number and frequency of messages were sufficient to cause the victim anxiety and fear," the court said. "The defendant appeared to have known that the victim did not want fur

2026-09-08 14:06:25:00

NewJeans Haerin returns to public eye

NewJeans member Haerin made her first official public appearance in a year and a half on Monday at Dior Beauty's 2026 Rouge Dior on Stage pop-up store at Lotte World Mall in Seoul. Haerin, the brand's ambassador, appeared in a black dress and white cardigan, and introduced herself as "NewJeans Haerin." It marked her first mention of the group's name since returning to its agency, Ador, in November 2025. Her public appearance fueled expectations that the group would return as a four-member team a

2026-09-08 13:49:15:00

Indonesian film remake of ‘Descendants of the Sun’ to debut in 2027

The hit K-drama "Descendants of the Sun" will return as an Indonesian remake film next year, the South Korean production company behind the original series, Next Entertainment World, said Monday. According to NEW, the Indonesian adaptation has wrapped filming and is currently in post-production, with a theater release planned for 2027 in both Indonesia and South Korea. The film is directed by Hanung Bramantyo, a two-time best director winner at the Indonesian Film Festival. His Indonesian remake

2026-09-07 17:26:15:00

Kim Ji-won to meet fans in 7 Asian cities

Kim Ji-won is set to meet fans across Asia through a fan meeting tour, her first in about two years. The actor's agency, HighZium Studio, announced the tour Monday on its official social media accounts, unveiling the "Sweet" version poster. "Wonederland" kicks off in Seoul on Oct. 24 and 25 before continuing to six other cities: Macau, Taipei, Yokohama, Osaka, Hong Kong and Bangkok. Kim sold out all shows during her first Asia fan meeting, "Be my one" in 2024. The upcoming tour marks her return

2026-09-07 17:26:01:00

Casts of 'Possible Love' in Venice

Cast members of "Possible Love" attended the red carpet event ahead of the film's premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Sunday. Actors Sul Kyung-gu, Jeon Do-yeon, Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong joined the film's director, Lee Chang-dong. "Possible Love" explores the intertwined lives and desires of two married couples — a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary filmmaker and her husband. The couples cross paths while filming a documentary and confront their differing d

2026-09-07 09:54:18:00