The 2025 Seoul Jazz Festa is reshaping Korea's jazz landscape with a world-class lineup. International stars such as Kamasi Washington and emerging domestic players will share the same stage. The event sparks both hope for wider public interest …
The fusion of K-culture and survival TV opens a new channel for cultural export. Different traditions and contemporary practices meet and clash on competitive stages. Global viewers get entertainment and a form of cultural learning at the same time.…
The Yangsan Gangbyeon National Song Festival is adding a fresh layer to local festivals. It now serves as a stage for aspiring singers from across the country. Observers compare this trend with the historical legacy of MBC’s Gangbyeon Song Festival.…
Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album rewrote global records from day one. It sold 2.7 million copies in the first 24 hours, and reports show over 3.4 million in North American first-week sales. Screenings, exclusive merchandise, and multiple album editi…
Sound Planet Festival will take place on September 13–14, 2025, at Paradise City on Yeongjong Island in Incheon. Rolling Hall’s 30th-anniversary celebration connects the club’s indie roots with a wider audience. About 70 domestic and international a…
Blackpink’s hanbok outfits take the traditional silhouette and rework it through a contemporary lens. Designer Kim Danha (founder of the brand Danha) has pushed boundaries by blending African textiles into hanbok designs. That choi…
Why the Busan International Comedy Festival is in the Spotlight Start short and sharp. By late August 2025, performance halls across downtown Busan were reportedly packed. However, a week before the opening, news spread that veteran comedian Jeon Yu…
Shin Ye-eun's Ceremonial Pitch: A Meaningful Tradition or a Marketing Ploy? On April 5, 2025, actress Shin Ye-eun threw the ceremonial first pitch for the KBO League game between the Kiwoom Heroes and the NC Dinos at the Gocheok Sky D…
Lisa Becomes First K-Pop Star to Perform at the Academy Awards BLACKPINK’s Lisa made history as the first K-pop star to perform at the Academy Awards. She captivated a global audience by singing a theme song from the '007' series,…