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‘Squid Game’s’ Bleak Finale Argues Games Never End

‘Squid Game’s’ Bleak Finale Argues Games Never End

SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The deadly games in Netflix’s global sensation “Squid Game” finally came to an end Friday with its third and final season, concluding the saga that began in 2021. While the fate of hundreds of desperate, cash-strapped contestants is seemingly sealed, the finale leaves one critical question unanswered: Are the [...]

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Global Streaming Sensation, Blending Idols and Exorcism

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Becomes Global Streaming Sensation, Blending Idols and Exorcism

SEOUL, June 25 (Korea Bizwire) –  In a rare fusion of K-pop glamor and supernatural adventure, K-Pop Demon Hunters, a new Netflix animated film, has taken the world by storm—climbing to the top of global streaming charts just days after its release. The film follows Huntress, a K-pop girl group who moonlight as demon slayers [...]

Musinsa To Open Offline Stores In Japan, China Amid Global Push

Musinsa To Open Offline Stores In Japan, China Amid Global Push

SEOUL, June 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Musinsa Co., a South Korean fashion platform, said Tuesday it plans to open offline stores in China and Japan in the coming months as part of its global expansion strategy. The company currently offers around 8,000 South Korean fashion brands on its online platform and operates several offline stores [...]

‘Squid Game’ Nears Conclusion With Seasons 2 and 3 Exploring Humanity’s Struggles in a Capitalist World

‘Squid Game’ Nears Conclusion With Seasons 2 and 3 Exploring Humanity’s Struggles in a Capitalist World

SEOUL, June 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Hwang Dong-hyuk, creator and director of Netflix’s global hit Squid Game, said the upcoming second and third seasons will conclude the epic saga while shifting focus from delivering a message to raising profound questions about humanity’s future in a capitalist society. At a press conference held Monday in Seoul, [...]

Seventeen Performs ‘Thunder’ On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Seventeen Performs ‘Thunder’ On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop boy group Seventeen has appeared on U.S. NBC’s “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” performing “Thunder,” the lead track from its fifth full-length album “Happy Burstday,” according to the group’s agency, Pledis Entertainment. The performance, which aired Wednesday (U.S. time), featured synchronized choreography, dramatic lighting and props — including one [...]

Seventeen Ranks No. 3 in Billboard’s Midyear Top Tours Worldwide

Seventeen Ranks No. 3 in Billboard’s Midyear Top Tours Worldwide

SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) – K-pop boy group Seventeen placed third on Billboard’s 2025 midyear Top Tours chart, earning $120.9 million from ticket sales. According to Billboard’s midyear boxscore report released on Wednesday (U.S. time), Seventeen sold 842,000 tickets across 30 shows on its latest “Right Here” world tour legs. The report covers the [...]

K-Dramas Fuel Soju Boom Among Young Filipinos

K-Dramas Fuel Soju Boom Among Young Filipinos

MANILA, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean dramas are not just winning hearts in the Philippines — they’re reshaping drinking habits, too. Fueled by scenes of characters sharing drinks over grilled pork belly or mixing soju and beer, a growing number of Filipinos in their 20s and 30s are embracing Korea’s iconic green-bottle liquor. At [...]

K-Wave, Expanded Networks Key Growth Drivers for Hitejinro Philippines

K-Wave, Expanded Networks Key Growth Drivers for Hitejinro Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A combination of the Korean Wave and expanded local sales networks has driven sales growth at Hitejnro Philippines Inc. in recent years, the company said at a recent media event. Hitejinro Co., South Korea’s leading beverage company, established its Philippine subsidiary in July 2019 to strengthen its presence [...]