AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoK-Drama & Celebrity: Kim Soo-hyun is back in the spotlight with a new Bench campaign for the Philippines, signaling a fresh chapter after his yearlong hiatus. K-Pop & Fandom: BTS released a teaser for “Normal,” previewing a bathroom-set concept ahead of the full video drop, while Luminate’s midyear report says K-pop fans are driving a physical album sales surge and South Korea remains a top music exporter. Esports Culture: League of Legends legend Faker signed on as a game ambassador for the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup, bringing more mainstream star power to competitive gaming. Seoul Lifestyle & Arts: Museum visitors can step into Seoul’s past through AR glasses, and Frieze Seoul 2026 is rolling out public programs like treasure hunts and climate talks. Inter-Korean Context: China’s Wang Huning met North Korea’s Jo Yong Won in Pyongyang, with KCNA highlighting plans for deeper cooperation in business, culture, and party ties. Global Pop Culture: BTS THE CITY ARIRANG is expanding to New York with citywide ARMY activations and a pop-up store timed to BTS’s MetLife Stadium shows.
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