Kang Daniel Shares New Photos in Army Uniform After Enlistment Singer Kang Daniel has shared an update since enlisting in the military. Kang posted a photo to his account on March 24. The image showed a military uniform bearing the Taegeuk emblem and his name. Two photos were also posted the same day on Kang's official account. In one photo, Kang smiled while holding a paper-flower bouquet with messages reading, "Congrats on completing training, Private Second Class Kang Daniel," "Our Daniel, you worked so h March 25, 2026

Park Jihoon to Return as Singer With 'RE:FLECT' Single Album on April 29 Singer and actor Park Jihoon is returning with a new release for the first time in three years. YY Entertainment said it posted a coming-soon image for Park’s first single album, ‘RE:FLECT,’ on its social media accounts at midnight on the 25th. The album is set for release at 6 p.m. April 29. The poster features a white envelope and white feathers. The word ‘RE:FLECT’ and an angel illustration on the envelope create a mysterious, dreamlike mood. ‘RE:FLECT’ will be Park’s first new music March 25, 2026

BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ Tops 4 Million Sales in Three Days, Hanteo Says BTS’ new release “ARIRANG” is extending its strong run in the market. Hanteo Chart said on the 25th that the album sold more than 4 million copies in three days, taking the No. 1 spot on its weekly chart. On the first day alone, it sold 3.98 million copies to top the daily chart. The sales figure is being read as more than a measure of popularity. If the group’s comeback performance in Gwanghwamun created a widely shared “return” moment, the 4 million mark shows how strongly that moment March 25, 2026

Comedian Park Mi-seon Says She’s Studying for Insurance License Exam South Korean entertainer Park Mi-seon said she is preparing for a certification exam. On March 24, Park posted a photo on social media with a message urging students to study early. “There’s a time for studying, too. If any students are seeing this, study while you’re even a year younger,” she wrote. She added, “Does the brain age, too? I can’t memorize anything. This is driving me crazy.” Asked by a fan what test she was taking, Park replied, “An insurance exam.” When another fan aske March 25, 2026

Public Golf Course Visits in South Korea Fell 4.2% in 2025; Green Fees Also Down The Korea Public Golf Course Association said average visits to public golf courses in 2025 fell 4.2% from 2024. In data released March 25, the association said the average number of visitors per 18-hole course was 85,642 in 2025, down from 89,376 in 2024. It said attendance has declined each year since 2022. Green fees also fell. In the Seoul metropolitan area, the average weekday fee was 146,000 won, down 8.2% from 159,000 won in 2024. The average weekend fee was 188,000 won, down 8.7% March 25, 2026

South Korea Changes Korean Spelling of Mongolia’s Capital to ‘Ulaanbaatar’ The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Institute of Korean Language said on the 25th they reviewed the Foreign Ministry’s request to change the Korean spelling of Mongolia’s capital and decided to revise it from “Ulaanbaatar” written as “Ulan Bator” in Korean to “Ulaanbaatar.” The capital’s name has long been written in Korean by convention as “Ulan Bator (Ulan Bator).” Officials said that form reflects a Russian-language spelling and differs from local Mongolian spe March 25, 2026

Omega to Provide Official Timekeeping for TGL Final Series Swiss watchmaker Omega is providing timekeeping technology throughout the TGL screen golf league season, aiming to support a faster, more structured competition format. Omega has handled timekeeping for all TGL matches held since December at the SoFi Center in Florida, including the league’s central “40-second shot clock.” As the official timekeeper, the company said its role goes beyond measuring time, helping raise pace and tension while influencing players’ strategic decisions. TGL is March 25, 2026

KBO Season Opens With LG, KT and Samsung Slight Favorites; Asia Quota Looms Large The KBO League heads into the 2026 regular season with what analysts expect to be one of its tightest races in years, with a newly introduced “Asia quota” rule seen as a key variable that could swing the standings. The 2026 season opens March 28 and will run 144 games per team, 720 games total. Five openers are scheduled for 2 p.m.: KT Wiz vs. LG Twins at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul; Kiwoom Heroes vs. Hanwha Eagles at Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon; KIA Tigers vs. SSG Landers at Inc March 25, 2026

KBO League draws record preseason crowds, fueling 10 million-fan expectations The 2026 KBO League is drawing big crowds even before opening day, raising expectations it could top 10 million fans for a third straight season. Momentum has also been boosted by South Korea’s run to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, setting up what analysts expect will be an even tougher ticket hunt. The KBO has set attendance records in each of the past two seasons, cementing its status as the country’s most popular sport. After breaking the 10 million mark fo March 25, 2026

Hirst and Sehgal Draw Crowds With Opposite Approaches: Exposure vs. No Photos Bare it all, or keep it tightly hidden. Two exhibitions drawing attention in Seoul are doing so in opposite ways: a Damien Hirst solo show at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, leans into exposure, while a Tino Sehgal solo show at the Leeum Museum of Art draws curiosity by refusing it.  Online posts on the 24th have focused on “Damien Hirst: There Is No Truth, Everything Is Possible,” now on view at MMCA Seoul.  The show has been closely watched since before it March 24, 2026