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'Sold Out on You' takes top spot on Netflix chart for non-English shows

The romantic comedy "Sold Out on You" led Netflix's weekly non-English series chart a week after its debut, the streaming giant said Wednesday.

2026-04-29

Move over Prince Charming, K-dramas are all about the 'boy next door' now

Korean romance dramas were once built on Prince Charming fantasies, but the spotlight is shifting to the guy next door — grounded, relatable and touched with the right amount of fantasy to feel real.

2026-04-24

K-pop's four main agencies in talks to create Korean version of Coachella

K-pop’s four major agencies are in the process of establishing a joint venture aimed at launching a large-scale concert project comparable to Coachella, tentatively dubbed “Fanomenon.”

2026-04-16

Full courage on halfpipe: Snowboard gold medalist Choi Ga-on looks back on Olympics, ahead to what's next

Olympic champion Choi Ga-on says the key to snowboard halfpipe is simple: a strong mentality and little fear of height or speed, as she reflected on her win at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo.

2026-04-15

Big bags for Busan buses

A sign showing that large suitcases are allowed on city buses is seen on a bus in Yeongdo District, Busan, on April 1.

2026-04-01

Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Choi Ga-on wins World Cup park and pipe season title

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics gold medalist Choi Ga-on won the season title in the park and pipe overall standings at the FIS Snowboard World Cup.

2026-03-30

SK On and Hyundai Motor's U.S.-based joint battery venture gets new name

SK On has given its U.S. battery joint venture (JV) with Hyundai Motor Group the name Hyundai-SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA), according to the Korean battery manufacturer on Friday.

2026-03-27

Experts urge heritage impact assessment for Jongmyo Shrine as tensions over development continue

Heritage experts again called on the Seoul Metropolitan Government to assess the potential impact of a high-rise project near Jongmyo Shrine amid an ongoing dispute between local officials and heritage authorities over the development plan.

2026-03-25

Figure skater Shin Ji-a looks back on first Olympics, first meeting with gold medalist classmate, and ahead to Worlds

Coming off her Olympic debut, figure skater Shin Ji-a discussed her hopes to incorporate improvements at the upcoming senior world championships and her first meeting with classmate and snowboard gold medalist Choi Ga-on with the JoongAng Ilbo.

2026-03-24

Jisoo's rom-com 'Boyfriend on Demand' tops Netflix weekly chart

The romantic comedy "Boyfriend on Demand" rose to the No. 1 spot of Netflix's weekly non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday.

2026-03-18