Garden of Gratitude Opens May 14 at Gwanghwamun Square Seoul
Garden of Gratitude opens May 14 at Gwanghwamun Square — a Korean War memorial honoring 22 allied nations with 23 sculptures and a Freedom Hall museum.
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SHINee Atmos Comeback Confirmed: 6th Mini Album Drops June 1
SHINee Atmos comeback set for June 1, 2026 — the legendary 2nd-gen K-pop group’s 6th mini album. Teaser film + what fans should expect from SHINee World.
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Baeksang Arts Awards 2026 Winners: Hyun Bin, Park Bo Young Lead TV
Baeksang Arts Awards 2026 winners include Hyun Bin (Best Actor TV), Park Bo Young (Best Actress), and Yoo Hae Jin (Grand Prize Film). Full list breakdown.
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Korean Pavilion Venice Biennale 2026: ‘Liberation Space’ Opens
Korean Pavilion Venice Biennale 2026 ‘Liberation Space: Fortress/Nest’ features red industrial pipes and organza forms exploring post-political-turmoil themes.
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BABYMONSTER CHOOM Sells 387K Day 1, Tops iTunes in 15 Regions
BABYMONSTER CHOOM sold 387,871 copies on day one — beating their own record by 48%. The mini album also topped iTunes Albums in 15 regions worldwide.
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Busan Tourism 2026: Q1 Hits 1.02M Foreign Visitors Record
Busan tourism 2026 Q1 hit 1.02M foreign visitors — the fastest pace to a million ever, up 26.4% in spending. Taiwan, China, and Japan led the surge.
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CORTIS GREENGREEN Sells 1.19M on Day 1: First Million-Seller
CORTIS GREENGREEN sold 1,196,961 copies on day one — quintupling their debut record. The HYBE rookie’s first-ever million-seller album, broken down.
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Icheon Ceramic Festival 2026 Opens: 240 Studios, Free Through May 5
Icheon Ceramic Festival 2026 runs through May 5 with 240 free pottery studios, master workshops, and open-air kilns. Here’s the visitor playbook.
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K-Culture Tourism Korea: 94% of Visitors Cite It, Airbnb Reports
K-culture tourism Korea: 94% of US and APAC travelers cite K-pop or K-drama as a reason to visit. Airbnb’s 4,500-respondent report breaks it down.
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PLAVE Billboard 200 Debut: Virtual K-Pop Group Hits No. 145
PLAVE Billboard 200 debut at No. 145 with ‘Caligo Pt.2’ makes the virtual K-pop group the first of its kind on the U.S. album chart. Numbers inside.
