Masters tees off April 9 as Rory McIlroy seeks rare repeat at Augusta The Masters Tournament, the first men’s major of the season, opens April 9 (local time), bringing the world’s top players to Augusta National to chase the green jacket. The 90th edition will be played over four days at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, a par-72 course. Started in 1934, the Masters is the only one of golf’s four majors held at the same venue every year. The field is smaller than other majors because it is invitation-only rather than qualifying-based. This yea April 8, 2026

Samchundang Pharm Faces Growing Doubts Over Block Deal, S-Pass Tech and Patent Rights Negative issues surrounding Samchundang Pharm have continued to spread, including controversy over a planned block deal by its controlling shareholder and questions about the substance of its technology and the structure of related agreements. The company moved quickly to contain the fallout, withdrawing the block-deal plan and outlining the competitiveness of its oral formulation platform, S-Pass, and its global partnership structure. But investors have said the company has not provide April 8, 2026

KickFlip’s ‘My First Kick’ Tops Hanteo and Circle Daily Album Charts JYP Entertainment boy band KickFlip posted strong results with its new release. The group returned on April 6 at 6 p.m. with its fourth mini album, ‘My First Kick,’ and the title track, ‘I Want to Stand Out.’ The album centers on youth facing first-time challenges and an ongoing first-love story. ‘My First Kick’ ranked No. 1 on Hanteo Chart’s daily album chart and Circle Chart’s daily retail album chart for April 6. It also appeared on iTunes K-pop album charts in several overseas markets April 8, 2026

CRAVITY to Return April 29 With Eighth Mini Album 'ReDeFINE' CRAVITY has announced its return with a story-film video. Starship Entertainment said it posted the video on the group’s official social media accounts on April 7 and confirmed that CRAVITY’s eighth mini album, “ReDeFINE,” will be released April 29 at 6 p.m. The video opens like a strange, dreamlike fairy tale. It centers on a circular shape that appears in the sky, with witnesses insisting it looks different to each of them, adding to the mystery. The narrative then shifts to a cycle April 8, 2026

KakaoBank Eyes Mongolia Expansion, Prepares Stablecoin Plan KakaoBank said it is pushing to enter Mongolia after expanding into Indonesia and Thailand, as it looks to diversify revenue through overseas business. The company also said it plans to secure a license to issue stablecoins after the enactment of the Digital Asset Basic Act, aiming to take an early lead in that market. At a news conference on April 8 at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul in Yeouido, KakaoBank CEO Yoon Ho-young said the company plans to export its credit-scoring system, called April 8, 2026

Netflix Film 'Humint' Tops Global Top 10 Movies List The film 'Humint' has surged to No. 1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list for non-English movies soon after its release, extending its strong run. According to Netflix’s Tudum Top 10 website on Tuesday, 'Humint' logged 11 million views for the week measured, ranking first in the non-English film category. The result came within five days of its April 1 release. It also outperformed the No. 1 title in Netflix’s English-language film category over the same period, making it the top-performing m April 8, 2026

Son Heung-min scores first non-penalty goal of 2026 as LAFC routs Cruz Azul in Champions Cup quarterfinal 미국 메이저리그사커(MLS) 로스앤젤레스FC(LAFC)의 손흥민이 마침내 올해 첫 필드골을 터뜨렸다. 손흥민은 8일(한국시간) 미국 캘리포니아주 로스앤젤레스의 BMO 스타디움에서 열린 크루스 아술(멕시코)과 2026 북중미카리브축구연맹(CONCACAF) 챔피언스컵 8강 1차전에서 전반 30분 선제골을 기록하며 팀의 3대 0 완승을 이끌었다. LAFC는 1차전에서 3-0으로 이기며 4강 진출에 유리한 고지를 점했다. 2차전 원정 경기는 15일 열린다. 4-2-3-1 전형의 최전방 공격수로 선발 출전한 손흥민은 전반 30분 마티외 슈아니에르(캐나다) April 8, 2026

Review: ‘Salmokji’ turns a reservoir into the engine of fear "It feels romantic. The lighting, the temperature, the humidity ..." a guest on a variety show once said. The point was that place, weather and even how you feel can combine to create an atmosphere. Movies work the same way: your mood and experience can become part of how you judge what you see. In that spirit, "Choi’s Review" introduces films through the writer’s perspective, in a more relaxed, everyday voice. <Editor’s note> In some films, a location does not st April 8, 2026

Anne Hathaway Says Meryl Streep Shaped Her Career: 'A Great Gift' to My Life Anne Hathaway on Tuesday spoke warmly of Meryl Streep, saying Streep’s influence has been a lasting “gift” in her life. A press conference for the film ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ (directed by David Frankel) was held Tuesday afternoon at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Streep and Hathaway attended. “This movie gave me a lot,” Hathaway said. “I was 22 at the time (of the first film), and my character was 22, too. I had a boss who was scary and amazing, and as a new actor April 8, 2026

Meryl Streep Says Grandkids Talk Daily About 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' as K-Culture Spreads Hollywood actors Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway spoke about their interest in Korean culture during a press conference in Seoul. The event for the film 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' (directed by David Frankel) was held Tuesday afternoon at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Jongno-gu. Streep and Hathaway attended. Asked what they would want to cover in Korea if they were fashion editors, Streep said she was especially interested in Korean barbecue. "I’m very interested in Korean barbecue. I April 8, 2026