Korean Pop Culture

Publisher Publang demystifies the localization process, and focuses on words like "hyung," which seamlessly conveys emotion and personality.

Viv P. - July 31, 2026

In August, coinciding with Anime NYC, Ize Press will host a limited time Solo Leveling x Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint pop-up shop.

Samantha Puc - July 17, 2026

Enhyphen and Dark Moon have announced a show floor booth, vampire fiction panel, and vampy after-hours experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

July 9, 2026

Lezhin's special project group, SPAKLZ, heads out on a world tour with stops coming up in U.S. cities such as NYC, Seattle, and Orlando.

June 5, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters and trading card company KAYOU team up in this exciting collab! Fans can pre order two card packs and partake in the fun.

May 30, 2026

Kalai Chik - May 15, 2026

Netflix and AEG announced a global concert tour for KPop Demon Hunters. Fans can sign-up to stay ahead of further announcements.

Kalai Chik - May 3, 2026

Top leadership from media giants CJ ENM, TBS, and U-NEXT announced a combined venture called StudioMonowa, described as a premium IP studio.

Samantha Puc - February 23, 2026

XG producer Simon, Yudai Hasegawa and Noritoshi Yanagawa of Avex, and one other were arrested Monday for alleged drug possession in Tokyo.

Samantha Puc - January 14, 2026

J-pop group XG announced a gender-inclusive name change following member Cocona's coming out as non-binary and transmasculine.

Samantha Puc - January 9, 2026

Solo Leveling: Ragnarok manhwa artist Jin announced that the webcomic will go on an indefinite hiatus during his compulsory military service.

Samantha Puc - December 11, 2025

K-pop is having a moment in the Billboard Year-End charts for 2025, with KPop Demon Hunters and "APT" topping multiple lists.

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