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To draw K-pop fans beyond Seoul, Korea leverages their 'BIAS'
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CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
South Korea’s World Cup squad's former head coach Hong Myung-bo faced furious fans in Seoul
South Korea’s World Cup squad's former head coach Hong Myung-bo faced furious fans in Seoul after the team's exit at the group stage. CNN’s Gawon Bae explains why the Korean fans are so mad. Stream "Meanwhile in Asia" exclusively on the CNN app. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News
Korea Times News
· Jul 1, 2026
Why Korean music shows are no longer just about K-pop
Why Korean music shows are no longer just about K-pop
Yonhap News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
(LEAD) Lee's disapproval rating exceeds approval rating for 1st time since inauguration
SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's disapproval rating has surp...
Cosmopolitan
· Jun 25, 2026
K-Pop Generations, Explained: How South Korean Groups Took Over the World
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 7, 2026
Global music moguls turn to Korea for next growth engine
Global music industry heavyweights are increasingly viewing South Korea as a gateway to the Asian entertainment market, with rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z becoming the latest to establish a Korea-focused business. Following Ne-Yo's announcement in March that his Pacific Music Group would open a Korean branch to expand across Asia, Jay-Z's investment firm MarcyPen has partnered with Hanwha Asset Management to launch an investment company specializing in Korean entertainment and cultural businesse
The Hankyoreh
· Jul 1, 2026
[Column] Korea at a crossroads: ‘Yoon Again’ or real change?
[Column] Korea at a crossroads: ‘Yoon Again’ or real change?
Variety
· Jun 22, 2026
Korea Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Secures Top Spot to End ‘Colony’ Reign
The South Korean box office experienced a leadership shift during the weekend of Jun. 19–21, as Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” captured the number one position. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Hollywood heavy-hitter generated 4.8 million from 713,071 admissions over the three-day frame, securing []
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 24, 2026
Wei Chong lega RTG terus beri sokongan
KUALA LUMPUR: Pemain beregu negara, Man Wei Chong lega selepas program Road To Gold (RTG) memberi jaminan akan terus memberi sokongan walaupun barisan kejurulatihan memecahkan gandingan beregu utama lelaki kebangsaan. Wei Chong berkata, keputusan Jawatankuasa RTG untuk tidak terlalu memberi tekanan, sekurang-kurangnya membuka ruang kepada mereka untuk melonjakkan ranking dunia masing-masing. “Mereka beri peluang juga ... Read more The post Wei Chong lega RTG terus beri sokongan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "To draw K-pop fans beyond Seoul, Korea leverages their 'BIAS'": CNN — South Korea’s World Cup squad's former head coach Hong Myung-bo faced furious fans in Seoul. Korea Times News — Why Korean music shows are no longer just about K-pop. Yonhap News Agency — (LEAD) Lee's disapproval rating exceeds approval rating for 1st time since inauguration. Cosmopolitan — K-Pop Generations, Explained: How South Korean Groups Took Over the World. The korea Herald News — Global music moguls turn to Korea for next growth engine. The Hankyoreh — [Column] Korea at a crossroads: ‘Yoon Again’ or real change?. Variety — Korea Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Secures Top Spot to End ‘Colony’ Reign. Utusan Malaysia — Wei Chong lega RTG terus beri sokongan