BTS member J-Hope has reached another major milestone as a solo artist, with the music video for his single “MONA LISA” surpassing 100 million views on YouTube. According to Big Hit Music, the music video crossed the 100 million mark at approximately 5:50 a.m. Korea Standard Time on October 31, 2026. This achievement makes “MONA … Read more
K-pop superstars BTS have attracted approximately 853,000 fans across 14 sold-out concerts during the Latin American leg of their ongoing “ARIRANG” world tour, highlighting the group’s enormous popularity across the region. According to Big Hit Music, BTS performed in five cities across Latin America, beginning in Bogotá, Colombia, on October 2, 2026, and concluding in … Read more
A series of cyberattacks targeting South Korean financial institutions has exposed sensitive customer information and raised concerns about the growing use of artificial intelligence in cybercrime. At least nine major South Korean banks have been targeted by cyberattacks or related hacking attempts since late September 2026, according to media reports. Several institutions have confirmed that … Read more
Netflix is expanding its investment in Korean entertainment with a new K-pop audition series titled We Go High, a project designed to discover and develop a new girl group. Announced on October 25, 2026, the series will bring together talented students from South Korean arts high schools, where contestants will compete while showcasing their musical … Read more
More than 80% of Netflix members worldwide have watched Korean content, highlighting the growing global influence of South Korean entertainment over the past decade. Netflix revealed the figure on October 24, 2026, as it celebrated the 10th anniversary of its launch in South Korea. The company also reported that more than 200 Korean titles have … Read more
Samsung Electronics has reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue and operating profit, as surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure drives a boom in the global memory chip market. The South Korean technology giant recorded approximately 146 billion USD in revenue and 80.1 billion USD in operating profit for the third quarter of 2026, covering July … Read more
A South Korean court has ruled in favor of Tesla in a lawsuit brought by dozens of vehicle owners seeking refunds for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance package. The Seoul Central District Court rejected the refund claims on October 29, 2026, finding that Tesla had not breached its contractual obligations. The plaintiffs argued that the … Read more
South Korea has imposed a combined 63.7 billion won (approximately $45 million) in fines on Apple and Google over their app store payment policies, accusing the two technology giants of restricting developers’ payment options and engaging in other unfair business practices. The Korea Media and Communications Commission announced the decision on October 28, 2026, imposing … Read more
South Korean chipmaker SK hynix has reported record quarterly revenue and operating profit as the global artificial intelligence boom drives demand for advanced memory chips used in AI servers and data centers. For the July–September period of 2026, the company recorded 104.62 trillion won ($78.9 billion) in revenue and 83.33 trillion won ($62.8 billion) in … Read more
Bang Si-hyuk, the billionaire founder and chairman of HYBE, the entertainment company behind BTS, has been referred to prosecutors in South Korea over allegations of unfair trading connected to the company’s 2020 stock market listing. On September 3, 2026, Seoul police referred Bang and four other individuals to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office. Investigators … Read more
