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Lee Junho Selected as Model for K-Beauty Trip Platform 'Huayanxing'... Targeting the Chinese Market

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Korea's Thousand-Year Breath (Hanji & Nuruk) Seeps into Our Living Rooms... Traditional Liquor Baekseju, a Radiant Everyday Connection

No Romance, No Problem: How 'Undercover Miss Hong' Broke the Netflix Drama Slump

NCT JNJM 'What It Is' Lyrics Explained: Jaemin's Bold Take on Digisexuality in K-Pop

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Netflix's 'Lady Dua' (The Art of Sarah): Why the Fake Luxury Brand 'Boudoir' is Breaking the Internet

15km/h Through the Centuries: Why Suwon is the Next Essential Stop for the Global Nomad

"Burn in Hell, Psychopath": Why K-Movie Fans Are Review-Bombing a 500-Year-Old Royal Tomb

Are Idols Incapable of Thought? The Cultural Lag of the K-POP Fandom Revealed Through the Choi Siwon Witch Hunt

[Son Jin-ki's Current Affairs Commentary] The Trial Where the Victim Granted Leniency.

"Unconsented KakaoTalk Evidence" BTS V's Sigh, HYBE's 25.5 Billion Won Loss Reveals the Brutal Reality of the K-Pop Empire

Korea's Thousand-Year Breath (Hanji & Nuruk) Seeps into Our Living Rooms... Traditional Liquor Baekseju, a Radiant Everyday Connection

No Romance, No Problem: How 'Undercover Miss Hong' Broke the Netflix Drama Slump

NCT JNJM 'What It Is' Lyrics Explained: Jaemin's Bold Take on Digisexuality in K-Pop

Netflix's 'Pavane' Review 2026: The Ultimate Cinematic Rebellion Against the Hyper-Visibility Era

Netflix's 'Lady Dua' (The Art of Sarah): Why the Fake Luxury Brand 'Boudoir' is Breaking the Internet

15km/h Through the Centuries: Why Suwon is the Next Essential Stop for the Global Nomad

"Burn in Hell, Psychopath": Why K-Movie Fans Are Review-Bombing a 500-Year-Old Royal Tomb

Are Idols Incapable of Thought? The Cultural Lag of the K-POP Fandom Revealed Through the Choi Siwon Witch Hunt

[Son Jin-ki's Current Affairs Commentary] The Trial Where the Victim Granted Leniency.

"Unconsented KakaoTalk Evidence" BTS V's Sigh, HYBE's 25.5 Billion Won Loss Reveals the Brutal Reality of the K-Pop Empire

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NCT JNJM 'What It Is' Lyrics Explained: Jaemin's Bold Take on Digisexuality in K-Pop

[Magazine KAVE = Reporter Park Sunam] Let’s be honest. K-pop is the sleekest, most elaborate fantasy engineered by capitalism. It is, in essence, a colossal factory delivering flawless, safely regulated "Boyfriends on Demand" to modern individuals suffering from a global "Epidemic of Loneliness. " But what about the narrative of two youths who have survived side-by-side in this perfectly controlled world for over a decade. Dropped upon the world on February 23, 2026, NCT JNJM (Jeno & Jaemin)'s first mini-album, BOTH SIDES, is not just a sub-unit debut from two handsome young men. It is a weighty social documentary revealing how modern society orchestrates and commodifies intimacy. It is also the perfect answer key explaining why the global fandom clings so desperately to their solidarity.

Are Idols Incapable of Thought? The Cultural Lag of the K-POP Fandom Revealed Through the Choi Siwon Witch Hunt

"Unconsented KakaoTalk Evidence" BTS V's Sigh, HYBE's 25.5 Billion Won Loss Reveals the Brutal Reality of the K-Pop Empire

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"Breaking the Formula and Ringing the Alarm for 5 Years"... ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) Presents the Answer to K-POP's 5th Generation 'Sustainability'

"Underground Instead of Convenience Store"… The World is Paying Attention to Korea's 'Burnout' Literature

The world is currently paying attention to Korea's 'fatigue'. Behind the neon signs of glamorous K-pop and the dynamic narratives of K-dramas, there is a quietly but massively boiling affect, namely 'Burnout'. When the British 『Economist』 reported, "Lower the volume of K-pop and pay attention to K-healing," they were not merely reporting on the bestseller trends in Korea. They witnessed the collective lethargy that Korean society, at the forefront of modern capitalism, is experiencing and the strange literary responses that are emerging from it.While previous 'K-healing' novels have recommended a 'pause' to readers through warm comfort and modest solidarity set in convenience stores, bookstores, and laundromats, Jeon Yejin and Kim Yuna shift the place of that pause to 'underground' and...

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No Romance, No Problem: How 'Undercover Miss Hong' Broke the Netflix Drama Slump

[Magazine Kave = Reporter Park Sunam] No Romance, No Problem: How 'Undercover Miss Hong' Broke the Global Netflix Drama SlumpHave you ever found yourself scrolling through Netflix for over 30 minutes, unable to choose what to watch, only to eventually turn off the TV. What saved global viewers from this so-called "drama slump" wasn't a multi-billion won dystopian spectacle or a clichéd romantic comedy featuring a third-generation chaebol. The savior was none other than the tvN drama 'Undercover Miss Hong,' set against the bleak and spicy backdrop of South Korea’s 1997 financial crisis . Settling comfortably at 9th on the global charts, this strangely charming office thriller has shaken the world.

Netflix's 'Pavane' Review 2026: The Ultimate Cinematic Rebellion Against the Hyper-Visibility Era

Netflix's 'Lady Dua' (The Art of Sarah): Why the Fake Luxury Brand 'Boudoir' is Breaking the Internet

"Burn in Hell, Psychopath": Why K-Movie Fans Are Review-Bombing a 500-Year-Old Royal Tomb

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Korea's Thousand-Year Breath (Hanji & Nuruk) Seeps into Our Living Rooms... Traditional Liquor Baekseju, a Radiant Everyday Connection

By Park Su-nam, Magazine KaveThe space we inhabit is a mirror of how we live. Amidst the cold concrete and the ceaseless hustle of the modern city, people inevitably long for a warm haven. At the massive exhibition hall of the Seoul Living Design Fair in 2026, marking its 30th anniversary, there is a space that emits a uniquely warm glow among the countless cutting-edge furniture pieces and modern lighting, bringing visitors to a halt. It is none other than 'Baeksejudang,' a brand experience space presented by Kooksoondang. This is not merely a hastily assembled commercial booth to promote their liquor. Born from the combination of Korea's premium liquor 'Baekseju' and 'Dang' , it is a philosophical architectural structure where liquor and people connect.

15km/h Through the Centuries: Why Suwon is the Next Essential Stop for the Global Nomad

2026 K-Beauty In-Depth Report... Paradigm Shift of Delivery Technology — The Fusion and Evolution of Spicules and Exosomes

Shinsegae Duty Free Opens '2026 Tourism Renaissance' in Myeongdong

Nexon’s $100 Million White Flag: The Inside Story of the Historic ‘MapleStory Idle’ Full Refund

What's Scarier Than Zombies? 'My Wallet'? The Strange Coexistence of Capcom and Joycity in 'Biohazard Survival Unit'

"Creeeak—"The sharp friction sound of a rusty door opening, and do you remember that loading screen where the door slowly opened in pitch darkness. In the late 1990s, the 'Biohazard' that kept gamers up at night has returned. However, this return feels somewhat unfamiliar. Instead of the horror that made you sweat while gripping a console gamepad, it has transformed into a world of 'strategy' where you tap on a smartphone screen to mine resources and build structures. This is the story of Joycity's ambitious project 'Biohazard Survival Unit', which landed in the markets of Korea and Taiwan on February 5th. The reporter jumped into the ruins of Raccoon City to uncover whether this game is truly a 'love letter' to fans or a 'bill' secured by nostalgia.

PC (Political Correctness) vs Freedom of Expression... The Ball That 'Stellar Blade' Has Launched

Nexon’s $100 Million White Flag: The Inside Story of the Historic ‘MapleStory Idle’ Full Refund

Crimson Desert: March 19, 2026, The 'Great Challenge' of K-Console Games

'Dungeon Fighter Mobile' Downloads 2.4 Million in Just One Week After Launch

Ingredients Banned by the FDA, Are They Magic Diet Herbal Medicines in Korea?

Recently, there has been a surge in hashtags and reviews about 'Korean Diet Medicine' on social media platform TikTok. The influence of 'K', which started with K-POP, seems to have extended beyond dramas into the medical field. The problem is the lack of objective results regarding whether these products, referred to as "magic brown potions" or "pink pills," are actually effective and whether there are medical issues associated with them. TikTok, as the starting point of trends and phenomena, shows no concern for the healthiness of trends or the safety of phenomena. It is merely a battlefield for marketing disguised as all sorts of low-quality trending.

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"The Second Engine After Semiconductors"... The World's Excitement for 'K-Medical 2.0'

The Magician of Lifting 'Ulthera'

The Abyss of Black Ink, Beyond the White Silence... Choi Byung-so's 'Meaning and Non-Meaning'

In February 2026, the winter in Seoul is particularly cold and dry. As we enter the doors of Perrotin Seoul, we face a massive wall of silence. The wall is black. But it is not just a simple black. It is a geological layer of time created by thousands, tens of thousands of hand movements, and a trace of a desperate struggle that occurred in the process of language being reduced to matter. In September 2025, the master of Korean experimental art, Choi Byung-so, passed away at the age of 82. This exhibition 《Untitled》 (January 20, 2026 - March 7, 2026) opens four months after his death and transcends the dimension of a simple retrospective.

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International Contemporary Art Found in a Small Alley in Cheongdam-dong

The Brain Recognizes Hangul as an 'Image'... The Science of Block Writing

Hangul is a unique and scientific writing system unparalleled in the history of world scripts. Since its creation by King Sejong, it has been praised as a script that can be learned in a morning, but recent research trends go beyond its historical excellence. Particularly, the book Analyzing the Korean Alphabet: The Science of Hangul by Professor Hye K. Pae in 2024 re-examines Hangul from the perspectives of modern psycholinguistics and grapholinguistics, revealing the astonishing mechanisms by which the human brain processes Hangul. Hangul, Not Just a Simple Alphabet but a 'Morphosyllabic' SystemClassifying Hangul simply as an 'alphabet' does not fully explain its structural characteristics. Professor Pae defines Hangul as a 'morphosyllabic alphabet'.

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'Hangul'... "From the Monopoly of Power to the Liberation of Humanity"

The Symphony of Synergy: How Harman’s ‘Sonic Sanctuary’ Strategy Transforms the Digital Cabin into Samsung’s Ultimate ‘Third Living Space’

Paradigm Shift to the 'Third Living Space'The automotive industry is currently at the epicenter of a secondary revolution, where the means of transportation is being redefined as an 'experience space', beyond the hardware upheaval of transitioning from internal combustion engines to electrification. The CES (Consumer Electronics Show) held in Las Vegas in 2026 vividly showcased this trend. While past motor shows discussed horsepower, torque, and zero to sixty times, CES 2026 was dominated by software discourse on 'AI-Defined Mobility' and what passengers feel and experience within it. We are witnessing the evolution of cars from mere mechanical devices for physical movement to a 'third living space' connecting home and office.

Creating Silence... In Search of the Fragrance of Lost Time, Kooksoondang 'Seollal Ritual Rice Wine Making Class'

[K-COMPANY 1] CJ CheilJedang... A Great Journey for the Victory of K-Food and K-Sports

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[K-ECONOMY 2] The Two Faces of K-Ramen…Nongshim Growing Old, Samyang the Export King

[Son Jin-ki's Current Affairs Commentary] The Trial Where the Victim Granted Leniency.

Judge Ji Gwi-yeon and the court recognized defendant Yoon Seok-yeol and Kim Yong-hyun as leaders of a rebellion and sentenced Yoon Seok-yeol to life imprisonment based on the first trial results of the rebellion case. Life imprisonment. . This is the minimum sentence for the crime of rebellion. There are only two possible sentences: death and life imprisonment. So, this means it is the lightest possible sentence for the crime of rebellion. The special prosecutor sought the death penalty. . . Judge Ji Gwi-yeon cited the reason for leniency as the failed rebellion. In the end, it is said that leniency was granted because it failed. . . So, if by any chance it had succeeded, would there have been a trial at all.

[Choi Do-yeol's K-Aesthetics] Wise Women

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Are Idols Incapable of Thought? The Cultural Lag of the K-POP Fandom Revealed Through the Choi Siwon Witch Hunt

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"Unconsented KakaoTalk Evidence" BTS V's Sigh, HYBE's 25.5 Billion Won Loss Reveals the Brutal Reality of the K-Pop Empire

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"The Planned Iron Taste Has Been Surpassed"… aespa Proves Their Worth with Self-Written Songs in 2026

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2/23/2026

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2/22/2026

"Burn in Hell, Psychopath": Why K-Movie Fans Are Review-Bombing a 500-Year-Old Royal Tomb

2/21/2026

K-STORY

"Underground Instead of Convenience Store"… The World is Paying Attention to Korea's 'Burnout' Literature

Cultural Content Creators, Government's 'AI Action Plan' Faces Collective Backlash

1/18/2026

15km/h Through the Centuries: Why Suwon is the Next Essential Stop for the Global Nomad

2/21/2026

2026 K-Beauty In-Depth Report... Paradigm Shift of Delivery Technology — The Fusion and Evolution of Spicules and Exosomes

2/6/2026

Shinsegae Duty Free Opens '2026 Tourism Renaissance' in Myeongdong

1/30/2026

K-GAME

What's Scarier Than Zombies? 'My Wallet'? The Strange Coexistence of Capcom and Joycity in 'Biohazard Survival Unit'

PC (Political Correctness) vs Freedom of Expression... The Ball That 'Stellar Blade' Has Launched

2/6/2026

Nexon’s $100 Million White Flag: The Inside Story of the Historic ‘MapleStory Idle’ Full Refund

1/29/2026

Crimson Desert: March 19, 2026, The 'Great Challenge' of K-Console Games

12/29/2025

K-MEDICAL

Ingredients Banned by the FDA, Are They Magic Diet Herbal Medicines in Korea?

Precision Treatment of Glioblastoma through Intranasal Delivery of Adoptive Immune Cells: Innovative Protocol by Professor Ahn's Team at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

2/7/2026

The "BTS Laser" & The "Glass Skin" Shot: Why Global VIPs Are Flocking to Seoul for the 2025 Non-Surgical Revolution

1/14/2026

"The Second Engine After Semiconductors"... The World's Excitement for 'K-Medical 2.0'

12/29/2025

K-ART & DESIGN

The Abyss of Black Ink, Beyond the White Silence... Choi Byung-so's 'Meaning and Non-Meaning'

The 'Question of Emptiness' Posed by the Lee Kun-hee Collection to the World

1/29/2026

Gyeongseong Record Salon Concert 120th 'Goliath and Davids'

1/12/2026

The Sound of Making a Way in the Wilderness: Pathbreaking Singers' Year-End Concert... The Essence of Korean Church Cultural Arts Seen Through the 2025 Year-End Concert 'Adieu 2025, Welcome 2026'

12/22/2025

K-LANGUAGE

The Brain Recognizes Hangul as an 'Image'... The Science of Block Writing

The New Genesis of the Intellectual Silk Road: EBS 'Great Minds' and the Global Renaissance of K-Academia

1/28/2026

[K-LANGUAGE 2] The Barrier of Hangul...Why Do Foreigners Get Frustrated?

1/5/2026

'Hangul'... "From the Monopoly of Power to the Liberation of Humanity"

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K-ECONOMY

The Symphony of Synergy: How Harman’s ‘Sonic Sanctuary’ Strategy Transforms the Digital Cabin into Samsung’s Ultimate ‘Third Living Space’

Creating Silence... In Search of the Fragrance of Lost Time, Kooksoondang 'Seollal Ritual Rice Wine Making Class'

1/12/2026

[K-COMPANY 1] CJ CheilJedang... A Great Journey for the Victory of K-Food and K-Sports

1/9/2026

[K-ECONOMY 3] The 'Strategic Keystone' of K-Beauty, OliveYoung's Global Rise

1/8/2026

OPINION

[Son Jin-ki's Current Affairs Commentary] The Trial Where the Victim Granted Leniency.

[Choi Do-yeol's K-Aesthetics] Wise Women

2/20/2026

[Park Su-nam Column] Pax Luv.

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[Choi Do-yeol's K-Aesthetics] Beautiful Women with Lovely Faces

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No Romance, No Problem: How 'Undercover Miss Hong' Broke the Netflix Drama Slump

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Netflix's 'Lady Dua' (The Art of Sarah): Why the Fake Luxury Brand 'Boudoir' is Breaking the Internet

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'Bloody Scalpel' to Save a World Tired of Romance… Drama 'Bloody Flower' to Turn the Tables on K-Dramas in 2026

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Kim Jeong-hee Reporter 1/31/2026

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The Algorithm of Intimacy: 'Boyfriend on Demand' and the Commodification of the Human Heart

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Sunam Park Editor-in-Chief 1/30/2026

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Taxi Driver Season 4 Confirmed? The Truth Behind the Rumors and Lee Je-hoon’s Return

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Kim Jeong-hee Reporter 1/9/2026

K-SCREEN

[K-DRAMA 23] Cashero... The Evolution of Capitalistic Realism and the K-Hero Genre

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Sunam Park Editor-in-Chief 1/7/2026

K-SCREEN

Disney+ 'Fine' Ryu Seung-ryong and Lim Soo-jung Launch a Treasure Ship of Desire in the 1970s

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K-SCREEN

Trigger Netflix Drama / The Gunshot of a Society Without Guns

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Mantis: The Killer's Outing Drama/Monsters' Genealogy

If Korean crime thrillers have begun to touch on points previously unimagined, the work at the center of it all is the drama 'Mantis: The Killer's Outing'. Like an old photo accidentally discovered in a family album that turns the whole house upside down, the story begins with the name of a female serial killer, Jung Yi-shin (Go Hyun-jung), who once made headlines around the world.

Lee Tae-rim Reporter 12/31/2025