K-Pop, K-Drama and Korean Entertainment News in English
Kyungjin KimA daily English briefing from Seoul on K-pop, K-drama and the Korean entertainment business. We summarize official announcements, company notices and major reporting for listeners outside Korea, with source links in the notes.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Entertainment NewsNews | |||
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A look at changing hanbok styling in K-pop seasonal greetings and the September 24 Korean box-office standings for The Assassin(s) and Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub.
Pollstar reports $465.8 million in gross ticket revenue across 38 BTS ARIRANG shows, drawing 2,314,140 attendees during its November 13, 2025 to August 12, 2026 reporting window. The tour began in April 2026 and remains ongoing.
ONEUS releases its 12th EP, FIRST LIGHT, its first full-lineup album since moving to B.Wave Entertainment. The long-delayed drama Summer Vacation sets an October 26 premiere on Wavve. HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing take HYBE CINE FEST 2026 to cinemas i... more
Joshua releases Baby Come Home in Chinese and English. Oh My Guard previews Jung Yong Hwa's character before its October 24 premiere. F&F Entertainment says UNIS will conclude official full-group activities when its contract ends on September 26.
Rescene schedules Pulse for November 3. KBS announces a September 26-27 broadcast break for two dramas during Asian Games coverage. A September 22 forum in Seoul will discuss rights management for AI-assisted music.
BTS closes the first night of the iHeartRadio Music Festival. Flex x Cop 2 finishes with an 11.8 percent nationwide rating. The Korean remake of The Intern leads the September 18-20 weekend box office with 275,186 admissions.
A factual English briefing on Stray Kids leader Bang Chan's 200 million won donation, director Yeon Sang-ho's psychological thriller Paradise Lost, and the use of artificial intelligence in Korean non-scripted television.
A factual English briefing on CORTIS's GreenGreen sales milestone, The Intern's early Korean box-office lead, and Kakao Entertainment's planned K-pop IP partnership with Disney Korea.
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Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Taiwan/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  South Korea/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  Finland/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #214 |  Japan/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  Belgium/News/Entertainment News |
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Listeners likely tune in for concise, business-focused updates on Korean entertainment, including K-pop, K-dramas, and the evolving media landscape. The episodes frequently cover platform strategies, cross-border distribution, AI-assisted production and rights debates, and the economics of live events, merchandising, and content localization. The show stands out for connecting industry dynamics (agency calendars, streaming strategies, localization efforts) with practical implications for rights holders, brands, and marketers looking to engage or sponsor Korean content globally. It probably appeals to entertainment professionals, marketers, and media executives seeking timely context on how Korean entertainment markets expand and monetize ac... more
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