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K-PopBLACKPINK's Lisa to Release Solo EP 'PRESS PLAY' on October 23
Following her pre-release single 'Sawadika' (released Sept 4), Lisa will drop the EP PRESS PLAY worldwide on October 23. This marks her solo comeback roughly 1 year and 7 months after her first full-length album in February 2025.
event-announcementSeoul Hospitality Week 2026 — Sep 19 to Oct 11: Special Perks for Foreign Visitors
Timed for Japan’s Silver Week and China’s National Day holidays, Seoul will run a 23-day hospitality program for foreign visitors offering the Discover Seoul Pass Heritage Edition, free palace entry, K-POP shows and Myeongdong cultural events.
K-BeautyHyundai Department Store and Han Yuwon team up for Beauty Festa pop-ups in Pangyo and Sinchon, featuring 124 K-beauty startups
Hyundai Department Store teams with Han Yuwon to stage Beauty Festa pop-ups: Pangyo (Oct 2–8, 58 brands) and Sinchon (Oct 16–Dec 15, total 124 brands), offering try-and-buy experiences and discounts.
event-announcement2026 Creative x Seongsu Takes Over Seongsu-dong Oct 5-11
Seongdong-gu will stage '2026 Creative x Seongsu' across Seongsu-dong from October 5-11, using venues like S Factory, PUBG Seongsu and Yeonmujang-gil for a global cultural creative industries festival across 13 categories.
K-DramaKim Ji-won to Star in SBS Medical Noir Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia — Netflix Premiere Oct 9
'Queen of Tears' Kim Ji-won returns after two years in SBS medical noir Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia, premiering Oct 9 at 9:50 PM on SBS and Netflix. Lee Jung-eun and Son Hyun-joo co-star.
K-BeautyAnua PDRN Line Pop-Up at Trendpot by Olive Young N Seongsu — Suzy Visits
Global skincare brand Anua is running a PDRN line pop-up at Trendpot by Olive Young N Seongsu from Sept. 19–29. Actress Suzy visited the site on Sept. 18 for a photo event.
K-BeautyGlowcation Craze Among Foreign Tourists — Olive Young, Dermatology Clinics and Pharmacies Drive K-Beauty Trips
'Glowcation' — a blend of 'Glow' and 'Vacation' — has taken off, pushing foreign tourist spending at Olive Young past 1 trillion won through August and making dermatology clinics and pharmacies must-stop K-beauty stops.
travel-tipVAT refunds for foreign visitors' hotel stays to end early on June 30, 2027
The government has moved up the end date for VAT refunds on accommodation used by foreign visitors from Dec 31, 2028 to June 30, 2027. Refunds continue only for stays of 30 nights or less until then.
K-DramaKorea Tourism Organization and Studio Dragon present 'K-drama Exhibition: Scenes to Destinations' at Highground
An immersive exhibition showcasing iconic moments and filming locations from over 40 K-dramas — including Goblin, Vincenzo and Queen of Tears — runs Sept 18–Nov 19 at Seoul’s Highground.