Test drive: Genesis GV60 Magma balances high performance with daily comfort Genesis’ first high-performance electric vehicle, the GV60 Magma, stood out immediately with its vivid orange paint when it was shown Feb. 10 at Genesis Suji in Yongin, south of Seoul. The front blends Genesis’ signature twin-line headlamps with a wide grille-style panel, while the coupe-like roofline gives the SUV a more athletic profile. The rear finish and detailing are designed to look balanced and stable. The GV60 Magma’s strengths were clearer on the road. The test route covered a February 13, 2026

BTS to Livestream Goyang and Tokyo World Tour Concerts in Movie Theaters BTS’ new world tour will also be shown on the big screen. BIGHIT MUSIC, a HYBE Music Group label, said fans can watch live-viewing screenings of the “BTS World Tour Arirang” concerts set for April 11 in Goyang and April 18 in Tokyo. Live viewing refers to a broadcast service that lets large audiences gather in one venue to watch concerts or sporting events together. BTS are set to launch the tour April 9 at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex, beginning a large-scale run of 82 shows February 13, 2026

BTS’ Gwanghwamun comeback show raises renewed concerns over ticket scalping Concerns are growing that ticket scalping could resurface ahead of BTS’ comeback performance at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square.  According to the concert industry on Thursday, general ticket reservations for “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang (ARIRANG),” set for March 21 around Gwanghwamun Square, will open at 8:00 p.m. on Feb. 23 through NOL Ticket.  Reservations will be open to anyone, with no separate restrictions. The venue is expected to have about 15,000 to 17,000 spots combining standing February 13, 2026

Actor Jung Eun Woo Laid to Rest; Burial at Byeokje Crematorium Actor Jung Eun Woo, whose real name was Jung Dong Jin, will be laid to rest Friday. A funeral procession is scheduled for noon, with burial at Byeokje Crematorium. Jung died suddenly on Tuesday. He was 39. Mourners left tributes on his social media accounts. Some said they were shocked because he had posted as recently as the day before his death. Jung studied theater and film at Dongguk University and debuted in 2006 on KBS2's "Sharp 3." He later appeared in SBS dramas including "B February 13, 2026

Hanwha Ocean to Pay 400% Bonus to Both Direct and Subcontracted Workers, Stirring Cost Concerns Hanwha Ocean, which posted an earnings surprise last year, will pay a performance bonus of about 400% of monthly base pay to both its direct employees and subcontracted workers. The move is effectively a first in South Korea’s shipbuilding industry to narrow the compensation gap between prime contractors and subcontractors. Supporters say it aligns with the Lee Jae Myung administration’s “equal pay for work of equal value” agenda, though critics warn it could add to cost pressures across ma February 13, 2026

South Korea’s Choi Ga On Wins Olympic Snow Sports First Gold in Women’s Halfpipe South Korea’s Choi Ga On (Sehwa High School) said she wants to “work even harder” and become an athlete who can surpass herself after winning the country’s first Olympic gold medal in a snow event.  Choi won the women’s snowboard halfpipe final at Livigno Snow Park in Italy on Thursday (local time) with 90.25 points. She beat Chloe Kim of the United States, the gold medalist at the 2018 PyeongChang and 2022 Beijing Games. It was South Korea’s first Olympic gold in a snow sport and the fir February 13, 2026

Singer-Actor Lee Seung-gi to Become Father of Two as Wife Lee Da-in Is 5 Months Pregnant Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi is set to become a father of two. Big Planet Made Entertainment said on Feb. 12 that Lee’s wife, actor Lee Da-in, is five months pregnant. The agency said the couple are prioritizing her health and stability. Lee and Lee married in April 2023 and welcomed their first child, a daughter, in February 2024. Lee is currently appearing on the ENA variety show “Change Street.”* This article has been translated by AI. February 13, 2026

South Korea’s Lim Jong-eon wins bronze in men’s 1,000 at Milan Olympics South Korea’s Lim Jong-eon, a 19-year-old considered a rising star on the men’s short track team, won his first Olympic medal with a late surge to take bronze in the men’s 1,000 meters. Lim finished in 1 minute, 24.611 seconds in the final at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics at the Milan Ice Skating Arena in Italy. He was the only South Korean skater to reach the final, racing against Jens van ’t Wout of the Netherlands, Sun Long of China and William Dandjinou of Canada. Lim stayed February 13, 2026

South Korea women’s curling team beats host Italy 7-2 for first win at Milan-Cortina 2026 South Korea’s women’s curling team, known as Team 5G (Gyeonggi Provincial Government), earned its first win of the tournament by routing host Italy. Skip Kim Eun Ji, third Kim Min Ji, second Kim Su Ji, lead Seol Ye Eun and alternate Seol Ye Ji beat Italy 7-2 in the second round-robin game of the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics on Thursday (Korea time) at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. South Korea rebounded after a shaky start, having lost 8- February 13, 2026

Choi Min Jung Misses Women’s 500m Final After Crash at Milan-Cortina Olympics South Korea’s women’s short track team came up empty in the 500 meters at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics, with star Choi Min Jung failing to reach the final after a collision in the semifinals. Choi (Seongnam City Hall) finished fifth out of five in semifinal heat 2 at the Milan Ice Skating Arena, clocking 43.060 on Friday (Korea time). After advancing comfortably by winning her quarterfinal, Choi got off to a strong start in the semifinal and led until three laps remai February 13, 2026