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Lucky, a broadcaster from India, marries a Korean wife in Seoul...

Lucky, a broadcaster from India, marries a Korean wife in Seoul... "A New Journey"

A joyful dance party with guests and a pregnant wife, tying the knot
Lucky, a broadcaster from India (real name Abhishek Gupta), held his wedding ceremony on the 28th at a location in Seoul with a non-celebrity Korean woman, tying the knot. The news of Lucky's marriage quickly spread through his social media and the social media of acquaintances who attended the...
BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

With foreign card payments up 73%, sales at traditional markets jump 2-fold…Data also sheds light on ‘rip-off pricing’ at lodging businesses
A pilgrimage for pop culture—and a find of the most ‘Korean’ kind of spending‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’’s arrival in Busan sparked sociological meaning far beyond a massive concert. The fan frenzy that gathered from around the world—the so-called ‘ARMY’—was a giant testbed showing how modern pop culture...
Tickets at 220,000 won sold for 680,000 won…Multiple ticket scalpers arrested for BTS Busan show

Tickets at 220,000 won sold for 680,000 won…Multiple ticket scalpers arrested for BTS Busan show

Police deployed 70 officers for a focused crackdown and arrested 11—using tactics including a threefold markup aimed at foreigners and wristband cutting to conceal the scheme
Black hands targeting a global festival, 'BTS' Busan show 'ticket scalping' operation smashedThe 'BTS' Busan stop of its world tour drew intense global attention. Behind the glitz, illegal 'ticket scalping' deals aimed at foreign visitors were spotted by police watching closely.
NMIXX and Alan Walker Take the Stage… 100,000-Scale Spectacle to Dominate the Local Scene—Korea’s Biggest Indoor Festival, “NOL FESTIVAL,” Held

NMIXX and Alan Walker Take the Stage… 100,000-Scale Spectacle to Dominate the Local Scene—Korea’s Biggest Indoor Festival, “NOL FESTIVAL,” Held

Lineup for Korea’s Biggest Indoor Festival “NOL Festival” Revealed… Some Performances Held with Free Invitations, Ticket Sales Start on the 8th Next Month
An Overwhelming 100,000-Person Scale—Korea’s Biggest Indoor Festival “NOL FESTIVAL” Takes OffThis October, at “KINTEX” in Goyang, Gyeonggi, the mega music festival “NOL FESTIVAL” featuring a 100,000-person scale will kick off.
[Photo&] Jeon Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan… Sang-ho Yeon’s “K Zombie” ‘Hive’ draws 5 minutes of standing ovation at Cannes

[Photo&] Jeon Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan… Sang-ho Yeon’s “K Zombie” ‘Hive’ draws 5 minutes of standing ovation at Cannes

“After the screening, when the audience clapped and wrapped things up… I got choked up. I wanted to become a persona of Yeon Sang-ho.”
Actress Jun Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan star in director Yeon Sang-ho’s latest work, “Hive”, which completely took over the 79th Cannes International Film Festival. Officially invited to the Midnight Screening section, “Hive” screens on the 16th at the Lumière Grand Theatre for the world premiere,...
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Hana Card: "Foreigners came to see BTS and spent 55.5 billion won"... a sharp 807% spike in sales at nearby retail districts

Average spending per person: 1.85 million won... Card payments at local businesses around the venue—like convenience stores and cafes—rose as much as 12 times, highlighting K-pop’s economic impact
'BTS ripple effects' 55. 5 billion won, the industrial value of 'K-pop' that shook GoyangThe performance by the group 'BTS' at Goyang Sports Complex Stadium proved that, beyond a simple cultural event, it delivered a massive 'economic ripple effect'.
“70% of Foreigners Are Captivated” K-pop Taking the World by Storm… BTS Is the Top Star

“70% of Foreigners Are Captivated” K-pop Taking the World by Storm… BTS Is the Top Star

Seventy percent of foreigners in 30 countries are positive about Hallyu K-pop and BTS remain firmly in first place, and interest from Western countries such as the U.S. and Europe has surged significantly
The Current Status of Global K-Culture: An In-Depth Analysis of the '2026 Overseas Hallyu Reality Survey'According to the results of the '2026 Overseas Hallyu Reality Survey' released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, seven out of ten foreigners worldwide showed overwhelming...

"Welcome, First Time in Korea?" Returns After 6 Months... DinDin's Comeback After 5 Years and Major Overhaul

"Host System" Abolished, Declaring an Authentic "Evolved Travel"
Original Members DinDin and Veteran Kim Jun-hyun MC Team... "We Will Create a Golden Era Again"
First Traveler "Eiffel Tower Celebrity" Paco to Oscar-Winning Directors, a Glamorous Lineup
MBC Every1's flagship entertainment program and the original foreigner travel program "Welcome, First Time in Korea. " (hereafter "Welcome") has returned with a completely new look after a 6-month reorganization.
A Historic Comeback Moment Shaped by BTS and Netflix… Pre-Show Media Briefing at the Scene for “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang”

A Historic Comeback Moment Shaped by BTS and Netflix… Pre-Show Media Briefing at the Scene for “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang”

For the first time in four years, BTS returns as a full group and unveils the first live performance of their new song “Arirang” at Gwanghwamun, Korea’s iconic landmark—bringing it to the world for the first time. Netflix confirmed it will stream live in more than 190 countries, delivering a shared, simultaneous experience with the “Biggest Viewing Party on Earth.” Through close collaboration between HYBE and Netflix, the show will highlight harmony between tradition and modernity—previewing a cultural event that reflects the reach and stature of K-culture.
An unprecedented event is taking place in Korea—right in the heart of Seoul. BTS , who released a new album for the first time in four years, will present a live performance alongside Netflix at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun.
[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...