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Reporting and features filed under Culture.

An executive office and a football tunnel joined by a surreal beam of light

Culture · Translated report

Chairman Kang Opens with an Executive Body Swap

JTBC's fantasy office drama begins with a conglomerate chairman's spirit entering the body of an unknown football player after a chain of family betrayals.

May 31, 2026No Ji-su
A mugwort shake and colorful vegetable soup arranged on a bright kitchen counter

Culture · Translated report

Moon Jeong-hee Shares a Second Set of Simple Gut-Health Recipes

The actor returns to Fun-Staurant with inexpensive ingredients and two quick dishes, following the popularity of an earlier mugwort shake and vegetable soup.

May 21, 2026Kim Seo-jin
A studio microphone, acoustic guitar and handwritten music notes in warm light

Culture · Translated report

Cho Jung-seok Announces First New Single in Nearly Two Years

The actor and singer reunites with Rocoberry for a long-titled digital single and contributes lyrics intended to give the song a personal voice.

May 14, 2026Yang Min-jun
A Jeonju courtyard with bibimbap ingredients, hanok roofs and travel cameras

Culture · Retrospective

Foreign Creators Begin a Multisensory Journey Through Regional K-Culture

A government-backed program started in Jeonju with food, heritage and everyday cultural experiences designed for global audiences beyond K-pop and drama.

April 15, 2026Editorial Desk
Seven silhouetted performers facing a concert arena beneath an abstract rising chart

Culture · Edited English report

BTS Album Arirang Reaches No. 1 on the Billboard 200

The group's fifth studio album led major weekly charts, delivered a record-setting U.S. debut for a group and sustained strong streaming performance.

March 30, 2026Kimberly Thomas
A minimalist black-and-white music studio with six empty chairs and soft window light

Culture · Translated report

MONSTA X Reveals a Quiet HEAL Concept for Unfold

Black-and-white portraits, restrained styling and a soft piano preview introduce a calmer side of the group's 12-track U.S. release.

March 27, 2026Baek Yu-jin
A museum visitor listening to an audio guide before photographs of melting glaciers and wildlife

Culture · Translated report

Lee Jung-shin Narrates a Climate Exhibition in Busan

The CNBLUE member records his first audio guide for an exhibition exploring disappearing glaciers, displaced wildlife and environmental responsibility.

March 12, 2026Bae Ye-jun
An empty rock stage with amplifiers, drums and a dramatic metal-inspired light design

Culture · Translated report

YB Returns to a Metal Dream with Odyssey

The veteran band expands its sound through a six-track concept album and collaboration with younger metal musicians, including Xdinary Heroes.

February 12, 2026Hwang Seung-woo
Seven empty chairs in an early-2000s-inspired hip-hop rehearsal room

Culture · Translated report

ARrC Reworks Early-2000s Hip-Hop on New Kids: Out the Box

The multinational group introduces a five-track release, a freer performance style and new member Andy while emphasizing individuality and teamwork.

February 12, 2026Nam Do-hyun
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