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[Culture&] BTS Gwanghwamun Draws 260,000 Crowd… Blocking 'Sneaky Viewing' and Controlling 31 Buildings

[Culture&] BTS Gwanghwamun Draws 260,000 Crowd… Blocking 'Sneaky Viewing' and Controlling 31 Buildings

With 6,500 police deployed and metal detectors installed, unprecedented security measures are in place. The business district's response is mixed amid 33 hours of traffic control in Gwanghwamun.
260,000 Gather for BTS Full Group Comeback… Blocking 'Sneaky Viewing' from 31 BuildingsAhead of the full group comeback performance of BTS on the 21st at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, an unprecedented urban control operation is being implemented.
[Culture&] 260,000 ARMYs Gather... The Industry Drenched in Purple for BTS Gwanghwamun Concert

[Culture&] 260,000 ARMYs Gather... The Industry Drenched in Purple for BTS Gwanghwamun Concert

From pop-up stores to limited edition rooms, a massive marketing campaign targeting ARMYs worldwide has begun
On the 21st, a massive crowd of 260,000 is expected to gather for the special performance of 'BTS' at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. With a large-scale gathering of 'ARMY' from around the world anticipated, the domestic industries including retail, fashion, and hotels have launched a massive...
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[Culture&] "App Transition Complete" Listen to All Tracks on Apple Music Directly from TikTok

Apple Music Exclusively Launches 'Play All Tracks' Feature on TikTok. Enjoy music discovered in video feeds without the hassle of switching apps.
Innovative Breakthrough Breaking Platform Barriers, Direct Connection from TikTok to Apple MusicGlobal music platform Apple Music has exclusively launched the 'Play All Tracks' feature that operates directly within the short-form platform TikTok.
[Photo &] Jang Hang-jun's 'The King and the Man' Surpasses 12 Million in Seoul's Fan Service... A Historic Coffee Truck Event

[Photo &] Jang Hang-jun's 'The King and the Man' Surpasses 12 Million in Seoul's Fan Service... A Historic Coffee Truck Event

'Ten Million Director' Jang Hang-jun's Bold Fan Service. Announcing the Revival of Korean Cinema with a Coffee Truck Event Amidst the 12 Million Box Office Sensation.
[On-Site] 'Jang Hang-jun', 'The King and the Man' 12 Million Viewer Thank You Event... A Cross-Generational SyndromeOn the afternoon of the 12th, director 'Jang Hang-jun', who rose to the ranks of 'Ten Million Movie' directors with the film 'The King and the Man', held a large-scale coffee truck...
‘Now the Dominican Republic?’ Tving, WBC Quarterfinals, Sets Live Traffic Record for Korea-Australia Match!

‘Now the Dominican Republic?’ Tving, WBC Quarterfinals, Sets Live Traffic Record for Korea-Australia Match!

The viewership record for the Australia match surpassed the figures from the previous ‘Korea-Japan match’, claiming the overwhelming first place among the four qualifying matches of this WBC.
The representative OTT platform in Korea, Tving, has taken center stage for the 2026 World Baseball Classic . Tving announced that the fateful quarterfinal match between South Korea and Australia, held on the 9th, accounted for 83% of the total live viewer count on Tving, breaking the record for...

"Please give me personal time"... Blackpink Jennie expresses 'stress' trapped in a crowd in Paris

A situation where movement was halted due to a crowd in the streets of Paris Jennie candidly expresses her feelings, saying "It seems very stressful"... seeks understanding with her manager Some fans criticize "the arrogance of celebrities" vs. the majority defend "the issue of privacy invasion and resale of autographs"
Blackpink Jennie expressed extreme fatigue and stress while surrounded by excessive crowds during her visit to Paris, France. Although she came to Paris as the star of the glamorous Fashion Week, the Hollywood-style 'paparazzi fandom' culture, which fails to guarantee the basic rights of artists to...
[Chua-young's Music Box] The Meta Representation of Subculture 'Cosmic Princess Kaguya!' with 'World Is Mine' and 'Reply'

[Chua-young's Music Box] The Meta Representation of Subculture 'Cosmic Princess Kaguya!' with 'World Is Mine' and 'Reply'

I get hooked on the music in movies. Music sometimes conveys the intimate emotions of characters that cannot be expressed through visible images and audible dialogues. It can also serve as a window to glimpse the hidden intentions of the creator. For me, understanding movie music was one way to connect with the film. 'Chua-young's Music Box' listens to the voice of the movie more closely through music. (P.S. I hope you read this while listening to the music.)
Japanese animator Shingo Yamashita, who gained recognition for directing various movie openings such as 〈Naruto: Shippuden〉, 〈Jujutsu Kaisen〉 Season 1, and 〈Chainsaw Man〉, has created his ambitious debut work. The Netflix feature animation 〈Cosmic Princess Kaguya.
BTS Returns to Gwanghwamun Square with 'The King's Path' March at Gyeongbokgung

BTS Returns to Gwanghwamun Square with 'The King's Path' March at Gyeongbokgung

Marching performance 'The King's Path' from Gyeongbokgung Geunjeongmun to Woldae... Directed by Super Bowl director, live broadcast on Netflix in 190 countries, expecting up to 200,000 audience
Group BTS is generating excitement for their comeback performance on the 21st of next month at Gwanghwamun Square and Gyeongbokgung, which is expected to be a global cultural festival harmonizing traditional Korean beauty and modern culture.
[Photo &] BTS, Mukbang, Squid Game…'Everything Hallyu' English Dictionary Published

[Photo &] BTS, Mukbang, Squid Game…'Everything Hallyu' English Dictionary Published

National Folk Museum of Korea, includes 347 entries from K-pop to Chimaek…explanations of cultural contexts like 'Oppa' and 'Unni'
Not only K-pop, which is gaining global attention, but also a dictionary that details Korean food, fashion, games, and overall culture in English has emerged. If you have struggled to explain the meaning of 'Oppa' or 'Chimaek' to a foreign friend, this dictionary is likely to provide a clear answer.
'Monster Rookie' TWS Ranks First in 2026 K-Brand Index Rookie Idol... ILLIT and Cortis Follow

'Monster Rookie' TWS Ranks First in 2026 K-Brand Index Rookie Idol... ILLIT and Cortis Follow

Announced by the Asia Brand Research Institute... Results from analyzing 380 million big data entries
The group 'TWS' has been selected as the top rookie idol to lead the K-pop scene in 2026. On the 29th, the Asia Brand Research Institute, a big data evaluation agency, announced that 'TWS' ranked first in the 'K-Brand Index' 2026 rookie idol category.