Japanese girl group FRUITS ZIPPER has successfully completed the Seoul stop of their first-ever Asia tour, marking a meaningful milestone since their debut. On the 29th, the group held “FRUITS ZIPPER 1st ASIA TOUR 2025 ‘We are FRUITS ZIPPER’”  at Donghae Culture and Arts Center at Kwangwoon University, meeting Korean fans for the first time. “We are FRUITS ZIPPER” is the group’s first Asia tour since debut, with Seoul serving as the grand finale following performances in Taip

Olive Young has released the 2025 Olive Young Awards, a comprehensive summary of this year’s K-beauty and wellness trends based on 1.8 billion annual customer purchase data points. The awards analyzed data from July 2024 to June 2025 and selected 166 top products across 40 categories, reaffirming Olive Young’s position as Korea’s leading beauty authority. Reflecting rapidly evolving consumer behavior, the award categories were significantly expanded this year. New additions i

Jungwoo NCT memberikan hadiah spesial untuk para penggemar menjelang wajib militernya. Pada tanggal 28, Jungwoo akan merilis single pertamanya ‘SUGAR’ melalui berbagai platform musik. Dengan jadwal wajib militer pada 8 Desember, ini menjadi single solo pertamanya sejak debut, sehingga menarik perhatian besar. Foto teaser yang dirilis bersamaan langsung mencuri perhatian karena visual Jungwoo disebut mirip “ Saja Boys Baby” dari animasi Netflix populer K-pop Demon Hunters . V

The World Institute of Kimchi has transferred its joint-health improvement technology, developed using kimchi-derived probiotics, to ACE Biome, accelerating the development of functional bio-health materials. As aging accelerates and high-intensity exercise becomes more common, demand for joint-care solutions is rapidly increasing. This has positioned kimchi-based probiotic ingredients as a high-growth sector in the next-generation functional food market. The technology is ba

The “Kimjang vest,” also known as the “grandma vest,” is rising as a major winter fashion trend, becoming a popular item among people in their teens and twenties. With a warm, nostalgic charm blended with retro aesthetics, the item evokes childhood memories and emotional comfort. Its rapid spread aligns with the growing “Halmenial” trend that reinterprets old-fashioned style through a modern emotional lens. According to the search platform Black Kiwi, searches for “Kimjang ve

The K-POP payment card launched by WOWPASS, a payment platform designed for foreign visitors, is gaining explosive popularity among global travelers coming to Korea. More than a simple payment tool, the card offers the joy of “carrying your favorite idol in your wallet,” adding emotional excitement to the travel experience. Orange Square, the operator of WOWPASS, stated that its K-POP card created in collaboration with JYP Entertainment is receiving strong responses from fore

Virtual idol group PLAVE captivated 18,500 fans at their “DASH: Quantum Leap” encore concert held at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on the 21st, delivering cinematic stage transitions and highly immersive performances. In their debut year, PLAVE achieved one million first-week album sales and topped Japan’s Oricon chart, marking strong global success. Beginning in August, the group launched their first Asia tour across six cities including Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Jakarta, wit

The animated film “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle”, which is on the verge of becoming the highest-grossing release of the year, has announced its participation with an exclusive booth at AGF2025, drawing significant attention. AGF2025 will take place from December 5 to 7 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang. It is Korea’s largest official comprehensive subculture festival, covering not only anime and games but also manga, webtoons, light novels, anisong, and virtual YouTubers. With exhi

K-pop group AHOF will usher in the new year with its first-ever fan concert in Korea, scheduled for early 2026. According to F&F Entertainment, AHOF will host “2026 AHOF 1st FAN-CON 〈AHOFOHA : All time Heartfelt Only FOHA〉” on January 3 and 4 at Jangchung Arena in Seoul. This marks the group’s first fan concert held in Korea since their debut, and the concert title itself reflects the members’ deep affection for their fandom, FOHA , adding special meaning to the event. Ticket

Men’s skincare brand UNO has released a new pictorial featuring actor Lee Jun-young. Centered on the theme “A Man’s 24 Hours Completed with UNO,” the shoot presents a sensory depiction of a man naturally completing his confidence throughout everyday moments. In the pictorial, Lee showcases a broad range of styles—from clean, refreshing looks to sophisticated, urban dandy outfits. He incorporates UNO’s renewed key lineup, including the upgraded Cream Perfection, the cleansing

Nongshim has appointed aespa  as the first global ambassador for Shin Ramyeon. With this collaboration with a leading global K-pop group, the company aims to promote its global slogan “Spicy Happiness In Noodles”  worldwide. Nongshim explained that aespa’s image, known for transmitting energy through music, aligns perfectly with the Shin Ramyeon brand values. They also pointed out that aespa has naturally referenced Nongshim products since 2021, which positively influenced th

K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM will hold their first-ever solo concert at Tokyo Dome today (Nov. 18). Titled 2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘EASY CRAZY HOT’ ENCORE IN TOKYO DOME , the show marks the grand finale of the group’s first world tour, which began in Incheon last April and covered Japan, Asia, and North America. Through their agency SOURCE MUSIC, the members shared, “It still feels unreal to stand on the Tokyo Dome stage we’ve dreamed of for so long. We’re deeply grateful to ou

Located on the border between northern Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, Mount Suraksan has become one of the city’s trending weekend hiking destinations, thanks to the newly renovated Gicha Rock Observatory and its open rest area. Standing at a modest 638 meters, Suraksan offers a compact yet rewarding hiking experience that combines rocky ridges, forest trails, and tranquil temples. The new 84-square-meter observatory provides panoramic views — Unaksan and Bukhansan to the north

British Vogue has unveiled a list of seven must-buy K-beauty products that visitors should pick up in Seoul, published online on November 17 (local time). The feature is based on items that Vogue editors personally purchased during their visit to Olive Young stores in the city. The first product selected was Mediheal’s Madecassoside Essential Mask , praised for its ability to instantly soothe irritated skin—especially after long-haul flights. Round Lab’s Birch Juice Moisturiz

Korean hamburger and chicken brand Mom’s Touch has launched a limited-edition collaboration set with the globally popular game “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.” collaboration celebrates the game’s third anniversary and marks the first official partnership between the two brands. Inspired by the in-game battle cue “Encounter,” the campaign aims to offer a unique cross-online/offline dining experience while engaging directly with fans of the game franchise. The collaboration feature

According to new data released by the fashion resale platform KREAM, the “Granola Core” trend has emerged as one of the strongest fashion shifts this winter based on a comparison of transaction records from October 2024 and October 2025. The term refers to a style inspired by natural, health-focused outdoor living—essentially, the look of someone who “seems like they eat granola.” KREAM’s October trend report shows that padded outerwear transactions rose by 108 percent year-o

Im Si-wan, the first artist under SM Entertainment’s new music label SMArt, is set to release his first-ever solo mini album. Titled The Reason , the album features five tracks of varying moods, including the title track of the same name, and will be released in full on December 5 at 6 p.m. KST across major streaming platforms. The project marks a significant milestone for Im Si-wan, who has built a wide-ranging career as an actor through numerous acclaimed works. This album

The Netflix animated feature KPop Demon Hunters  has unveiled the full lineup of official merchandise that will be available at its Seoul pop-up store. The pop-up will showcase a wide variety of items inspired by key characters from the film, including HUNTR/X  and Saja Boys . Highlighted products include Duppy & Seo plush dolls and keyrings, apparel and accessories, K-pop–style goods such as random photocards, photocard holders, and collect books, as well as CD keyrings feat

After a period of conflict with their agency, Ador, all members of the girl group NewJeans have expressed their intention to return to the agency. Ador announced on the 12th that members Haerin and Hyein had communicated their decision to return and continue their activities. The agency explained that the two members, after careful consideration with their families and thorough discussions with Ador, had decided to respect the court’s ruling and abide by their exclusive contr

The highly anticipated G-STAR 2025  kicks off today and will run for three days at BEXCO in Busan. This year, G-STAR  is themed “Expand Your Horizons,” featuring 1,273 gaming companies from 44 countries and 3,269 exhibition spaces, making it the largest gaming exhibition in Korea. The event is welcoming gamers from around the world. Major gaming companies such as NCSoft, Netmarble, Krafton, Google Korea, Webzen, and Gravity are participating as main sponsors, unveiling their