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…
Zootopia 2 passed 5.69 million admissions in South Korea just 23 days after opening. It became the top-grossing animated film in the country this year among Disney releases. Globally, it has topped $1.1 billion, making it one of the highest-earning …
KBS2 weekend drama "Last Summer" aired from November 1 to December 7, 2025, and ended after 12 episodes. However, its national average ratings finished in the low 1% range, with the finale registering 1.7%. The series was a quiet, childhoo…
Solaire Resort has named actor Hyun Bin its global ambassador. This appointment signals the Manila resort's push to deepen its reach across Asian markets. A year-end "Winter Wonderland" campaign and special packages are being prepared …
The new MBC drama Igang-e neun dal-i heureunda (English title: Igang) opened with ratings in the low 3% range. That is below what the production team hoped for. The show was pitched as a revival of romantic wonder across time. Now is the moment to c…
Boynextdoor's fifth mini album, The Action, arrived on October 20, 2025. The record posted first-week sales of 1,041,802 copies, a notable commercial result. With that number, the group now claims three consecutive million-selling releas…
My Youth aired on JTBC as a Friday-night drama in 2025. Marketed as a traditional melodrama starring Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee, it nonetheless settled into the 2% ratings range. The show drew praise for its restrained emotional arc and its warm…
The theatrical film Chainsaw Man: Reze topped the domestic box office within three weeks of its release. Special-format screenings and a popular soundtrack helped spark audience interest. The fandom’s fervor was visible, but so were controve…
Actress Synthia at MONGDOL's Fashion Popup: Hopes and Criticism On April 27, 2025, fashion brand MONGDOL opened a popup store at Musinsa Square in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. Actress Synthia, the brand's official ambassador, attended the event a…
SF9's Chanhee Throws First Pitch: Between Pop Culture and Baseball On April 18, 2025, Chanhee, a member of the K-pop group SF9, stepped onto the mound at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul to throw the ceremonial first pitch bef…