KBS and JTBC both landed at 3.4% for the 2026 World Cup final. Spain lifted the trophy, and the ratings ended in a tie. Same match, different channels, same number. That result says broadcast competition is never just a win-or-lose game. In the end,…
Hanwha Investment & Securities kept its view that Studio Dragon can still improve its earnings. However, it said the valuation recovery the market is waiting for may take longer. A cut in the target price is a sign that timing now matters more t…
At 1 p.m. on July 24, 2026, Jennie will release a new solo single. The song is called Less than a Lover, and she also took part in writing it. The announcement points to both artistic growth and new interpretation at the same time. When an artist ch…
From August 1 to 2, a one-of-a-kind cultural event will take place in Gimhae. It is called Ice Cinema, a film screening held on a skating rink. The mix of a familiar movie night and an unfamiliar setting makes the idea immediately intriguing. It al…
On the 18th, A2O MAY's new song hit No. 1 on QQ Music's new releases chart in China. The fact that it is a girl group tied to Lee Soo-man drew even more attention. A ranking can look like just a number, but it often reveals the mood of a mar…
On the 20th, Namwon City in North Jeolla Province reappointed Kim Chung as its public ambassador. He also donated 5 million won, or about $3,700, renewing his ties with the local community. This was not just a one-time appointment. It was a choice t…
The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held at BEXCO in Busan, left behind more than a headline on July 19. G-Dragon's appearance helped push the conversation about heritage into a language more people could feel and understand. Protecting he…
A 10-year anniversary asks what a film has really kept. 4K remastering puts an old memory back on a new screen. Overseas rerelease shows the lasting power of Train to Busan. The life of a zombie movie lies less in monsters than in people. This choic…
The air at a World Cup final is always tight. Put a BTS halftime show in the middle of it, and the mood changes fast. Sports puts the match at the center. K-pop fills the gap with culture. That meeting is bigger than entertainment. It asks who reall…
The number that jumps out first is simple: No. 1 on opening day in North America. Christopher Nolan's new film, Odyssey, made an immediate statement. Box office success is proof of attention, but a film's real value often takes longer to sho…
A single movie can come back as a TV drama or an OTT series. Familiar IP moves into a longer form and shakes up the market. Audiences want something fresh, but they also judge whether the original spirit survives. This trend goes beyond simple remak…
Brenda Fricker has died at 81. The pigeon lady from Home Alone 2 is one of those faces people never forget. Her one supporting role became part of a generation's memory. This news invites both tribute and a fresh look at pop culture's power.…