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.

New York – October 14, 2026 -- New Yorkers can watch 10 feature films and 5 shorts from Korea's independent scene for free from October 15 through 25, 2026, at the KCCNY Theater. The inaugural New York Korean Independent Film Festival (NYKIFF) is presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY). Admission is open to the public, but pre-registration is required.

Seoul – October 11, 2026 -- Arirang TV premieres "K-FOOD: Gyeongbuk Edition" on October 14 at 9:00 a.m. (KST), with new episodes every Wednesday at the same time for four weeks. The series follows two celebrity teams through Mungyeong, Pohang, Gyeongju and Andong in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

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 – 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.

Seoul – September 18, 2026 -- South Korean healthcare brand PAINSTUDY Inc. has launched a new line of functional muscle and joint patches, expanding a product lineup built on years of domestic online sales feedback.

The patches target everyday muscle and joint fatigue

The skin-adhesive patches are designed for quick application without complicated steps, letting users address discomfort during daily activities. PAINSTUDY says the products use quality-controlled ingredients paired with ergonomic design to improve safety and adhesion.