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'Korea’s Coachella' to Be Born in Advance: Public Culture Exchange Committee Announces '2027 FANOMENON' to Be Held at Seoul Arena and KINTEX in December 2027

'Korea’s Coachella' to Be Born in Advance: Public Culture Exchange Committee Announces '2027 FANOMENON' to Be Held at Seoul Arena and KINTEX in December 2027

Centered on K-pop with fans and a phenomenon combined, '2027 FANOMENON' will be held on an instant schedule from Dec. 2 to Dec. 12 next year At Changdong Seoul Arena, 'fan-dominated awards and concerts' will run, while at Goyang KINTEX, 'K-culture exhibitions and experiences' will be integrated Park Jin-young, co-chairman, says it will push for establishing K-culture centers in major cities worldwide and a 2028 LA festival
The Public Culture Exchange Committee’s '2027 FANOMENON,' planned under the banner of a 'Korea-style Coachella,' will take place at the Changdong Seoul Arena and the second exhibition hall of KINTEX in Goyang from Dec. 2 to Dec. 12 next year.
RIIZE and ZEROBASEONE Join the Full Cast for ‘MyK Festa’ Opening at KINTEX on the 25th

RIIZE and ZEROBASEONE Join the Full Cast for ‘MyK Festa’ Opening at KINTEX on the 25th

The mega Hallyu fair covers everything from top-tier K-pop performances to K-food and beauty pop-up stores.
A Cultural Convergence Road the World Is Watching Opens a New Chapter for HallyuA mammoth Hallyu festival that puts everything under the spotlight of 'K-Culture' that swept the globe will showcase an overwhelming scale with Gyeonggi-do Goyang City as its stage.
IVE Jang Wonyoung Targets Malicious Commenters to the End, Starship Says It Will Identify the Authors Through “International Joint Investigation”

IVE Jang Wonyoung Targets Malicious Commenters to the End, Starship Says It Will Identify the Authors Through “International Joint Investigation”

Online tracking will extend through international cooperation, from domestic communities to overseas platforms, to demand strong legal accountability.
A modern societal ailment in which people hide behind the chilling mask of anonymity and slash at others’ character. The idol standing at the center of that violence often becomes a modern-day scapegoat, reflecting the public’s warped cravings and sense of deprivation.
BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

Next year’s Grammy Awards will add an “Asian Pop” category, fueling hopes that BTS and other South Korean acts will win for the first time
For years, "the Grammy Awards" has sat atop Western cultural dominance as the most firmly fortified stronghold. It marked a historic turning point as Asian melodies, once dismissed as a fringe of the mainstream music market, moved into the heart of global cultural power.
18-Year-Old Muan County Council Candidate Oh Shin-haeng Makes Instant Debut as Japan Idol 'KO1KEYZ'

18-Year-Old Muan County Council Candidate Oh Shin-haeng Makes Instant Debut as Japan Idol 'KO1KEYZ'

Oh Shin-haeng, who ran in local elections four years ago at age 18, debuts with KO1KEYZ after finishing fourth in a Japanese audition
From establishment politics to the front line of pop culture: a young man’s audacious pathSelf-fulfillment for today’s youth no longer follows a single, straight track. A 10-year-old youth who once threw himself into 'establishment politics' with dreams of transforming the local community has now...
PLAVE Holds Stadium Concert as the First-Ever Virtual Idol to Do So

PLAVE Holds Stadium Concert as the First-Ever Virtual Idol to Do So

Incheon’s main venue confirmed for a stadium show just 10 months after the group’s debut at Gocheok Sky Dome. The first world tour begins in September in Incheon.
The terrain of modern popular culture has once again pushed past a critical threshold of upheaval. The unprecedented situation is that those who do not exist yet exist nonetheless have taken over the most physical, massive space imaginable—ironically, on a stage of their own.
Shinsegae Square, a K-pop Mecca: BOYNEXTDOOR Unveils New Music Video for First Time

Shinsegae Square, a K-pop Mecca: BOYNEXTDOOR Unveils New Music Video for First Time

A regular first-album countdown video packed wall-to-wall with an ultra-large LED screen…QR check-in event to receive signed memorabilia
An overwhelming scale that commands the streets at night in Myeong-dong, and the next icon chosen by Shinsegae SquareMyeong-dong, the heart of Seoul, has been transformed into a massive canvas. In a place where the attention of global fandom is concentrated, a new chapter of pop history is being...
[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate targets young voters by leaning on the K-pop fandom. Using social messages from K-culture such as BTS to push back against the conservative camp.
An Unexpected Gamble That Shook Colombia’s Presidential Race, Blurring the Lines Between Politics and CultureOn the modern political stage, “image making” is not just packaging—it is the core mechanism of power.
JYP NEXZ, Captures “Saengka” Fan Culture…Opens 2nd Anniversary Pop-Up

JYP NEXZ, Captures “Saengka” Fan Culture…Opens 2nd Anniversary Pop-Up

Mini pop-up store held from the 15th…Expands fan-led “Birthday Cafe” culture into the agency’s official content to offer a variety of experiences
JYP-affiliated 'NEXZ', debut '2nd Anniversary' marks official 'pop-up store' opens at once'JYP Entertainment'-affiliated global boy group 'NEXZ' celebrates its '2nd Anniversary' and presents a special offline space for fans.
Netflix Effect! From Life Beyond the Screen to Culture and the Economy… $325 Billion in Value for the Global Economy!

Netflix Effect! From Life Beyond the Screen to Culture and the Economy… $325 Billion in Value for the Global Economy!

Netflix has released the “Netflix Effect,” highlighting the impact its content has had on industries worldwide over the past 10 years—from viewers’ everyday lives to the creative ecosystem.
Netflix has released the “Netflix Effect,” spotlighting the economic, cultural, and social impact its content has had worldwide over the past 10 years—from viewers’ daily lives to the creative ecosystem, local communities, and the broader industries.