Buzz
Kim Hye-sung left off Dodgers’ projected playoff roster
MLB.com projects the Dodgers' playoff roster without South Korean utility player Kim Hye-sung, who has struggled in triple-A since May.
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Buzz
The Boyz’s Young-hoon signs with Namu Actors for acting pursuits
The Boyz member Young-hoon has signed with Namu Actors, a major South Korean agency, to develop his acting career alongside group commitments.
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Entertainment
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ captures 290,000 South Korean viewers on opening day
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' drew 291,359 South Korean viewers on opening day, claiming 44.8 per cent of the box office.
By The Spotlight Desk · 2 min read
Culture
Lee Dai-won’s luminous orchards reveal Korean modernism rooted in craft, not Europe
A major Seoul retrospective reframes Lee Dai-won's celebrated orchard paintings as rooted in Korean craft rather than European pointillism, reshaping his place in modern art history.
By The Spotlight Desk · 3 min read
Living
Beyond ants: Korea’s 10 legally approved edible insects
Korea's strict food laws permit only 10 insect species for human consumption, each offering distinct nutritional benefits and culinary applications.
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Style
Kith and Salomon Unveil the XT-EVO, a Fresh Take on Technical Footwear
Kith and Salomon unveil the XT-EVO, a collaborative sneaker that merges alpine heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
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Entertainment
Jecheon film festival opens next month with record 189 films
South Korea's Jecheon film festival announces record 189 films for its 22nd edition opening on 3 September, with appearances by directors Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook.
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Buzz
Malaysian actor Kamarool Yusoff, known as Cik Man, dies at 68
Malaysian actor Kamarool Yusoff, known as Cik Man and a star of 1980s Malay cinema, has died at 68.
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Entertainment
Korean animation Long Long Night to premiere at Toronto film festival
Korean animation "Long Long Night," adapted from a bestselling novel, will premiere at Toronto International Film Festival, marking the first Korean animation feature at TIFF in…
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Style
Seiko 5 Sports and Honda celebrate 45 years of Motocompo with limited-edition timepiece
Seiko 5 Sports marks four decades of Honda's Motocompo scooter with a limited-edition watch pairing Japanese watchmaking and urban design heritage.
By The Spotlight Desk · 2 min read