SEOUL, July 22 (Korea Bizwire) — As record-breaking heat and monsoon rains sweep across South Korea this month, a growing number of consumers are opting to spend their leisure time indoors — fueling a retail phenomenon known as “mallcations” and delivering a significant sales boost to department stores and outlet malls. According to major retailers, [...]
SEOUL, July 21 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) on Monday returned with an album that delivers a heartfelt message about the importance of “being together.” “The Star Chapter: Together,” the band’s fourth full-length album, serves as the final installment of a two-part series that began with its seventh EP, “The [...]
SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Netflix is poised to generate up to 62.9 trillion won ($45.2 billion) in revenue this year—more than triple the total revenue of South Korea’s entire broadcasting industry in 2023, which stood at 18.8 trillion won. The surge reflects the platform’s accelerating global dominance and the rising popularity of Korean [...]
SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The second and final seasons of the global hit “Squid Game” posted massive viewership numbers on Netflix during the first six months of the year, a report showed Friday. According to the streaming giant’s Engagement Report, the entire “Squid Game” franchise drew 231 million views in the first half. [...]
SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean streaming platform Tving announced Wednesday that it will launch a new interactive viewing service called “Watch Together” on July 19, allowing users to watch content simultaneously while engaging in real-time chat with special hosts and fellow viewers. The new feature aims to tap into the growing demand [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) – As they emerge from a six-day midseason break in the South Korean baseball league, the LG Twins will continue to get healthier. They’ve had to deal with injuries to several regulars throughout the season, with their hard-hitting first baseman Austin Dean becoming among the latest victims when he was [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The KT Wiz announced Thursday they will have a farewell ceremony for their former staff ace William Cuevas on the weekend, in recognition of the Venezuelan pitcher’s contributions to the club for the past seven years. The Wiz said the sendoff will be held Sunday before their home game [...]
SAMCHEOK, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A national open-water swimming competition in Samcheok, South Korea, ended in chaos and controversy after it was abruptly canceled on the day of the event, leaving hundreds of participants furious over poor communication, lack of contingency planning, and a refusal to issue refunds. The 14th Samcheok Isabu General National [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Following the end of a six-day midseason break, several clubs in the top South Korean baseball league will return to action Thursday with their top starters on the hill. The Hanwha Eagles, sitting atop the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) standings at 52-33-2 (wins-losses-ties), will start right-hander Cody Ponce against [...]
SUWON, South Korea, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Japan and China played to a goalless draw at the top East Asian women’s football tournament Wednesday, leaving the door open for the host South Korea to grab the title later in the day. Neither Japan nor China found the back of the net amid downpours in [...]