On February 22, a hotel in Seoul became a meeting place for music veterans. Colleagues gathered to mark the 80th birthdays of folk icons Yun Hyeong-ju and Song Chang-sik with a surprise celebration. Around 60 singers filled both stage and audience t…
Blackpink returned as a full group on February 27, 2026 with their mini album DEADLINE. The release includes five tracks, led by the title song "GO," showing a range of musical colors. First-day sales were reported at roughly 1.46 million …
A period romance that uses a soul-swap (one character's soul moving into another's body) as its central device finished its run at 16 episodes without major incident. Initially it opened in the low 4% ratings range, then settled into a stead…
Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another asks what an unending struggle does to people and communities. Winner of six BAFTAs including Best Film and Best Director, the movie traces the cracks of its era. The film interweaves revolution an…
Jeong Dong-won, born in 2007, enlisted in the South Korean Marines on February 23, 2026. His voluntary decision to begin service immediately after graduating high school drew attention. His agency described the choice as "a long-held intention …
Since the Lunar New Year holiday, the film "The King and the Commoner" has held the number‑one spot at the weekend box office for three consecutive weeks. Its cumulative audience has topped 5.8 million, a milestone that matters cultural…
The Yellow Letter is both Berlin's choice and a signal to the international community. Its Golden Bear win honored a film that translates political dismissal and disputes over free expression into cinematic language. Directed by Ilker Catak, the…
BLACKPINK became the first global artist to surpass 100 million YouTube subscribers. The milestone came about 9 years and 8 months after the channel launched. YouTube marked the occasion by awarding the Red Diamond Creator Award. This number sits at…
The duet "APT." by Rose and Bruno Mars delivered a striking performance on the UK charts. After topping South Korean streaming charts immediately on release, the song debuted at number four on the UK Official Singles Chart (the United Ki…
Actress Jo Bo-ah welcomed a healthy baby boy on February 20, 2026. Her first child since marriage is a private joy that also drew public attention. The agency said both mother and child are stable and asked for warm congratulations and understanding…
Ryu Seung-wan's new film "HUMINT" opened on February 11, 2026. The movie centers on the espionage concept of HUMINT (Human Intelligence) and digs into the density of human relationships. It rebuilds the purpose of action around feeli…