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  NCT’s Yuta Releases ‘Play Back’ as Theme Song for Japan’s ‘Kamen Rider Zets’ NCT’s Yuta has joined the Japanese TV drama series ‘Kamen Rider Zets’ as the singer of its theme song, drawing attention from viewers. The track, titled ‘Play Back (PLAY BACK),’ was released at midnight March 8 on major global music platforms and has been met with a strong response. ‘Play Back’ is a rock song driven by aggressive guitar and a beat reminiscent of 2000s punk. The lyrics portray a mind wavering between reality and dreams, along with a firm resolve to defy fate and make on March 8, 2026
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  Korean Banks See Rush Into ETFs as Market Volatility Spurs Dip Buying Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have fueled volatility in South Korea’s stock market, prompting even typically conservative bank customers to look at investment products. As more investors try to buy after sharp declines in hopes of a rebound, bank counters and private-banking centers have seen a rise in inquiries about funds and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. On March 8, the financial industry said demand for investment consultations and product sign-ups has noticeably increase March 8, 2026
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  Korean Bank Overdraft Loans Jump 1.3 Trillion Won in Five Days as Demand Deposits Fall 8.6 Trillion Volatility tied to the Iran situation has prompted some South Korean retail investors to treat the market swings as a buying opportunity, tapping bank credit lines to invest in stocks. Overdraft-style personal credit balances at major banks have surged in a short period while deposits have fallen, suggesting money is moving quickly into the market. As of March 5, personal overdraft loan balances at the five major banks — KB, Shinhan, Hana, Woori and NH NongHyup — totaled 40.7227 t March 8, 2026
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  KB Financial Chairman Yang Jong-hee Urges New Women Managers to Prioritize Communication in AI Era Yang Jong-hee, chairman of KB Financial Group, told newly appointed women branch managers that communication and empathy matter even more in the age of artificial intelligence, calling for inclusive leadership. KB Financial said Sunday that Yang attended a group conference on March 6 for newly appointed women branch managers. He said women leaders should take pride in being recognized for ability and performance, not gender, and stressed that finance is shifting beyond product sales to a March 8, 2026
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  Shinhan Financial says stable home prices could narrow wealth gap and lift spending, births Rising real estate prices are entrenching wealth inequality, but stabilizing home prices could help revive household spending and improve conditions for marriage and childbirth, according to a new analysis. Shinhan Financial Group's Shinhan Future Strategy Research Institute on 8 released a report, "What Would Change if Home Prices Stabilize," analyzing how housing price stability affects household finances and the financial market. The report said that in South Korea's asset structure March 8, 2026
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  Jang Hang-jun’s ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ Tops 11 Million Moviegoers 영화 '왕과 사는 남자'가 1100만 관객을 동원했다. 영화 '왕과 사는 남자'는 개봉 33일째인 3월 8일 누적 관객 1100만 명을 넘어섰다. 이는 흥행작 '파묘'(40일), '서울의 봄'(36일), '광해, 왕이 된 남자'(48일)보다 1100만 관객 달성 속도가 빠른 기록이며, '범죄도시4'와 같은 속도다. 5주차에도 관객들의 입소문에 힘입어 흥행을 이어가고 있는 가운데, 6주차에도 기세를 이어갈지 주목된다. 영화 속에서 이홍위(박지훈 분)와 광천골 사람들이 나무 명패에 각자의 이름을 적어 나무에 거는 장면을 바탕으로, 주역들이 나무 명 March 8, 2026
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  BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ tops 4 million Spotify pre-saves ahead of March 20 release Global interest in BTS’ upcoming release is showing up in the numbers. BigHit Music, a HYBE Music Group label, said BTS’ fifth full-length album, ‘ARIRANG,’ surpassed 4 million pre-saves on Spotify on March 7. The album topped 1 million pre-saves within two days of the pre-save launch and continued to climb. With about two weeks left until release, attention is on how high the figure will go. On Spotify’s March 4 ‘Countdown Charts Global,’ ‘ARIRANG&rsq March 8, 2026
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  Hana Bank, Korea Southern Power to Co-Develop Offshore Wind Projects Hana Bank said Sunday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Southern Power on March 6 to jointly develop offshore wind power projects. The agreement is aimed at building a full-cycle cooperation framework between a private financial institution and a power producer across development, construction and operations in the broader renewable energy sector. Offshore wind projects typically require large upfront investment and long timelines, making the combination of financing and d March 8, 2026
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  KB Kookmin Bank Cuts Saehuimang Holssi II Loan Rates by 1 Percentage Point KB Kookmin Bank said Sunday it cut the interest rate on new loans under its flagship low-income product, the “KB Saehuimang Holssi II,” by 1 percentage point on March 6 to ease interest burdens for financially vulnerable borrowers. The loan rate for the product fell to an annual 4.47% to 5.47% from 5.47% to 6.47%, based on the bank’s internal credit grade 3 and a loan term of at least five years. Customers who repay the “KB Saehuimang Holssi II” loan on schedule can also receive up to an March 8, 2026
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  Doosan Chairman Park Jeongwon touts AI to lead future of construction equipment Doosan said Sunday that Chairman Park Jeongwon visited CONEXPO 2026, North America’s largest construction equipment exhibition, held in Las Vegas through Friday, continuing his on-site management push. CONEXPO 2026, held March 3-7 (local time) under the theme “Breaking New Ground,” highlighted AI-based automation and autonomy, electrified equipment and connected data solutions as key technologies for smarter job sites. Doosan Bobcat set up an exhibit in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Conv March 8, 2026