Seoul – November 03, 2026 -- Epic Seven, the mobile turn-based strategy RPG from Smilegate, has been on Steam since Oct. 29. It arrived with a new server called Foundry, and the Steam version adds controller support.

Foundry opens on Steam, STOVE PC Client and mobile

Foundry is not limited to Steam. Players can also join through the STOVE PC Client and on mobile devices. For a limited time, the server runs independent PvP matchmaking for people starting Epic Seven for the first time.

Seoul – November 01, 2026 -- American fans can now stream "Weirdo," the pre-debut single from HYPEVERSE, a virtual K-pop idol group that Philandart Studio built for U.S. audiences. The track came out October 7 through Universal Music Korea.

Five virtual artists speak native-level English

The group has five artists with roots in Japan, the United States, Korea and Europe. All five speak English at a native level, and they connect with fans through their personalities and humor. Philandart Studio is aiming at Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

SEOUL – – October 31, 2026 -- South Korean skincare brand Chaeyun is preparing two new products for November 2026: a whitening cream and a gel for acne-prone skin. Its operator, SAMILBIO, plans to let visitors test them in person at two November events.

SEOUL – October 27, 2026 -- Korean vegan skincare brand FULLY is now sold at more than 580 Sephora stores across the U.S. and online, with six products available since August 20, 2026.

The rollout is part of the OLIVE YOUNG K-Beauty Edit at Sephora. OLIVE YOUNG, which the source describes as Korea's leading beauty and lifestyle retailer, curated the assortment to introduce Korean beauty brands to North American shoppers. For FULLY, it is the largest brick-and-mortar expansion in the U.S. so far.

Paris – October 21, 2026 -- Apple's second Designers of Tomorrow exhibition, created with Design Miami, opens today at Hôtel de Maisons in Paris, showing four original works built around the theme of presence.

Seoul – October 19, 2026 -- Korean beauty brand MARSHIQUE's targeted wrinkle and lifting patches are now on Ulta.com, with prices ranging from $16 to $25 and in-store availability starting November 1.

The online launch went live on October 18. The brand will then appear in 504 Ulta Beauty stores nationwide on November 1. Ulta Beauty operates more than 1,500 stores and is the largest specialty beauty retailer in the United States.

Seoul – October 7, 2026 -- South Korean healthcare brand PAINSTUDY Inc. has launched a new line of muscle and joint patches as part of a push to expand beyond online sales into offline retail and overseas markets.

Seoul – October 01, 2026 -- Eye Level has opened registration for the 2026 Eye Level Math Olympiad (ELMO 2026), inviting elementary and middle school students worldwide to compete in the annual global math contest.

Seoul – September 27, 2026 -- South Korean functional healthcare brand PAINSTUDY Inc. has launched a new line of muscle and joint patches aimed at consumers who want to manage everyday physical discomfort without visiting a clinic.

The patches target fatigue from work, exercise, and outdoor activity

PAINSTUDY designed the products for people dealing with muscle and joint strain from routine daily settings, according to the company. The patch format lets users apply the product without extra devices or steps, fitting into ordinary schedules.

Tokyo – September 21, 2026 -- Netmarble let fans go hands-on with three unreleased games at Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking the South Korean publisher's second consecutive year at the event.

The company expanded its booth from 56 units in 2025 to 63 units this year, swapping last year's lineup of MONGIL: STAR DIVE and The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin for three new titles: Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, Solo Leveling: KARMA and Pearl in Blue.