Collab Korea, a fast-growing global launchpad platform rooted in the multi-channel network (MCN) business, is accelerating the U.S. expansion of K-lifestyle startups spanning K-culture, beauty, and food. On March 13, Collab Korea announced it will host a four-month pop-up project titled “FROM KOREA TO THE…
The Trump administration’s newly announced U.S. dietary guidelines are sending ripples through the global food industry — and K-Food exports to America may be entering a turning point. The new guidelines strongly emphasize reducing ultra-processed foods (UPFs) while encouraging diets rich in protein, fruits, vegetables,…
Rising K-pop group CORTIS is officially partnering with Apple, marking a major milestone just five months after their debut. On January 16, Apple announced that CORTIS’s debut album intro track “GO!” performance video will be released as exclusive content for Apple Vision Pro. The video…
Choi Kang-rok, the final winner of Netflix’s hit cooking survival show Culinary Class Wars Season 2 (Heukbaek Chef 2), has revealed a surprisingly humble dream for his future: opening a small noodle shop and growing old at his own pace. On January 16, Choi met…
Controversy is rapidly escalating in China after Jang Won-young, a member of K-pop girl group IVE, referred to Hong Kong as one of the “countries” she likes in a recently released behind-the-scenes video. The remark appeared on IVE’s official YouTube channel, filmed during the group’s…
YG Entertainment has officially confirmed BLACKPINK’s long-awaited group comeback, setting the release for January 2026. On November 6 KST, a representative from YG Entertainment told multiple media outlets that the album is nearing completion.“The album is in the final stages of completion. Once all preparations…