BTS leader RM is drawing thousands of visitors to a major art exhibition in San Francisco, demonstrating how the global K-pop star’s influence extends well beyond music. The exhibition, titled RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me, opened on October 3, 2026, at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). It features works from … Read more
The director behind the international zombie hit Train to Busan has another Korean film attracting attention overseas. Yeon Sang-ho’s psychological thriller Paradise Lost has been sold to 118 countries, with international sales revenue exceeding the film’s net production budget, according to distributor CJ ENM. The announcement came as the film continued its international festival run … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong on October 24, 2026, crossing the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge in a move that highlights renewed efforts to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between North Korea and China. According to South Korean government sources and Chinese state media, Kim met … Read more
Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment and one of the most influential figures in K-pop, has returned to South Korea’s music industry with two new idol groups under A2O Entertainment. However, the launch has drawn attention not only for its technology-driven approach but also for several controversies that emerged shortly after the groups’ debut. … Read more
EJAE, the Korean-American singer-songwriter known for her work on Netflix’s hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, has married music producer and composer Sam Kim in Seoul. The couple exchanged vows on October 17, 2026, at Stage 28, a cultural venue in Seoul’s Gangdong District. Their wedding photos and details were published by Vogue on October … Read more
Hollywood is increasingly looking to South Korea for stories that can travel across languages and cultures, with Korean novels, films and webtoons attracting interest from international studios. Korean entertainment has already built a global audience through K-pop and television dramas. Now, another part of the country’s creative industry is gaining international attention: the original stories … Read more
BTS’ fifth studio album, ARIRANG, has surpassed 5 billion streams on Spotify, marking another major milestone for the South Korean group’s global music career. According to a report published by Yonhap News Agency on October 14, 2026, ARIRANG recorded more than 5 billion streams on the platform. The album’s performance placed it among the most-streamed … Read more
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on October 12, according to South Korea’s military, raising concerns over regional security following a recent South Korean hypersonic weapons test. The missiles were launched from an area near Pyongyang at around 9:20 a.m. local time, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. At … Read more
Eight people were injured in a knife attack at a commercial complex in Incheon, west of Seoul, on October 13, 2026. Police arrested a 59-year-old suspect, while authorities launched an investigation into the attack and raised questions about public safety and the monitoring of high-risk offenders. Attack Injures Eight People The attack took place at … Read more
South Korea’s stock market suffered a sharp fall on October 13 as investors sold shares in major technology companies. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the decline, raising concerns about growing competition in the semiconductor industry and the future of artificial intelligence (AI) spending. KOSPI Falls More Than 5% South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index closed … Read more
