Heo Nam-jun to hold first fan meeting in August

Actor Heo Nam-jun will meet his fans for the first time in August, his agency H.Solid announced Monday. The agency unveiled a poster featuring Heo's first fan meeting "Heo's Next?" which will be take place Aug. 22 at KBS Arena in Seoul. The poster shows Heo in a casual white T-shirt and jeans, sitting on a motorbike bearing the message "Heo's Next?" Fan membership pre-sales begin July 16, ahead of general admission sales on July 27. Fans who wish to participate must verify their membership throu

2026-07-13 10:04:24:00

MMCA Gwacheon turns 40 in a new light

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Gwacheon has transformed its campus into a space where light unites nature, architecture and art. Under its anniversary project, "Imaginations in Light," the museum presents three exhibitions spanning its galleries, bridges and outdoor sculpture park, using light as a medium to connect spaces, artworks and viewers. One of the three exhibitions, "Lightscape," begins in the lobby, where "Marquee" by French c

2026-07-10 17:43:58:00

'Agent Kim Reactivated' uses AI for action sequence in a K-drama first

The hit Netflix series "Agent Kim Reactivated" used AI technology to create a three-minute action sequence, marking the industry's first commercial use of AI-generated video in a drama, according to production company Morpheus Studio on Thursday. The AI-produced scene appears in the first two episodes and depicts Kim, played by So Ji-sub, carrying out a covert mission in North Korea during his years as a black-ops agent. Everything in the scene — from Kim blowing up a building, racing through sn

2026-07-10 15:05:28:00

Wang Xiaofei breaks silence on Barbie Hsu inheritance, respects Koo Jun-yup's share

Chinese entrepreneur Wang Xiaofei addressed the rumors surrounding the inheritance of his late ex-wife, actor Barbie Hsu, and said that he respects that a third of her estate will go to her second husband, Korean singer Koo Jun-yup, better known as DJ Koo. According to Taiwanese media reports on Wednesday, Wang's representative issued a statement clearing the speculation over Hsu's estate, including matters related to mortgage payments, children, Hsu's mother and Koo. Hsu was married to Wang for

2026-07-10 13:29:52:00

'Ok' is back: Korean jade is Gen Z's latest jewelry obsession

The ring is always greener on someone else's finger. As summer arrives and sleeves grow shorter, young shoppers are making their way to Seoul's Jongno jewelry district to find the perfect jade ring. Jade, or "ok," long seen as a gemstone for older generations, is enjoying an unlikely revival among Generation Z. Affordable, unique and tinged with vintage nostalgia, the rings have become a sought-after accessory. Although online retailers promise fast delivery, many prefer to browse in person. Bec

2026-07-10 09:00:00:00

Actor Kim Young-dae joins Army band alongside NCT Doyoung

Actor Kim Young-dae is currently serving in the Army band of the Korean Army's 12th Infantry Division, his agency Outer Universe said Thursday. The division is also where NCT member Doyoung is currently serving as an assistant instructor. Army band recruits are selected through auditions and interviews. Applicants aged 18 to 28 must meet the military's physical requirements, but are not required to specialize in a musical instrument. Kim passed the process in late June and is expected to complet

2026-07-09 17:11:28:00

Three K-dramas land on Netflix's non-English Top 10

"Agent Kim Reactivated" hit No. 1 on Netflix's weekly Global Top 10 Non-English Shows chart, Netflix announced Tuesday. The series logged 10.5 million views worldwide during the June 29-July 5 tracking period, making it the most-watched non-English show of the week on Netflix. It ranked No. 1 in 11 countries and entered the Top 10 in 79 countries. Netflix updates the weekly rankings every Tuesday based on total viewing hours from the previous week. "Agent Kim Reactivated" stars So Ji-sub as Kim,

2026-07-08 13:15:08:00

San's 'Bad' performance trending online

Ateez member San's performance of "Bad" is taking the internet by storm following the group's performance on a TV music program last month. Ateez has been performing "Bad," the title song from its latest mini album, "Golden Hour: Part.5," on Korean music shows. On SBS' music program "Inkigayo," which aired on June 28, San, the group's main dancer and lead vocalist, drew widespread attention when he took the stage wearing a white tank top. During the dance break in the latter half of the song, Sa

2026-07-08 11:35:01:00

Hallyu generated $19b in exports last year: report

The Korean Wave, or Hallyu, generated $19 billion in exports last year, with music exports surging 84 percent from a year earlier, according to a report by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The report released Monday, titled "Study on the Hallyu Ecosystem," estimated that the Korean Wave's economic impact grew in 2025 to reach $18.98 billion in exports, up 15.9 percent from 2024. Among content exports, which grew 14.2 perce

2026-07-07 14:37:04:00

Soccer reform begins after World Cup fallout

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched the K-Football Innovation Committee on Monday, appointing former national team player and current member of FIFA's standing committee Park Ji-Sung and Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President Ryu Seung-min as its co-chairs. Holding its inaugural meeting in Seoul, the K-Football Innovation Committee was attended by 10 members. This list included Cultural Minister Chae Hwi-young, Vice Minister Kim Dae-hyun, Secretary General of the Korean Prof

2026-07-06 17:47:25:00