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Stray Kids Concert Film ‘The Dominate Experience’ Tops Global Box Office
Stray Kids’ concert film “Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience,” which captures the group’s largest-ever world tour, has topped the global box office. According to U.S. outlet Deadline, the film, which opened on Feb. 6 (local time), grossed a total of US$19.1 million across 61 markets during the first weekend of February, ranking No. 1 worldwide. In North America, it earned about $5.6 million from 1,724 theaters in its opening weekend. In Mexico, it took in about $2.1 million to rank No
February 10, 2026
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South Korea’s Lim Hae Na-Kwon Ye miss free dance at Milan-Cortina Olympics after rhythm dance
South Korea’s only ice dance entry at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Lim Hae Na and Kwon Ye, failed to advance past the rhythm dance, ending their first Olympic schedule. Lim and Kwon scored 64.69 points in the rhythm dance — 34.28 in technical elements and 30.41 in program components — in competition held Feb. 10 South Korea time. Well below their personal best of 76.02, they placed 22nd among 23 teams. Only the top 20 advanced to the free dance. It was their lowest score si
February 10, 2026
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Park Kyung Gu, Early Busker Busker Member and Eoljinity Musician, Dies at 38
Park Kyung Gu of the band Eoljinity has died, his family said. He was 38. In a post on social media on Feb. 7, the family said, "It still doesn't feel real, but on behalf of our family we are sharing this obituary," adding, "We would appreciate it if you could be with us with warm hearts as he takes his final journey." The exact cause of death was not disclosed. Fans responded online with messages including, "Thank you for the good songs," "May he rest in peace" and "We will keep the mus
February 10, 2026
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Review: Ryoo Seung-wan’s ‘Humint’ hits a new peak of classic spy-action elegance
“It’s romantic. The lighting, the temperature, the humidity …” a guest on a variety show once said. The point was that place, weather and how you feel combine to create an atmosphere. Movies work the same way: your mood and experience can become part of how you judge what you see. “ChoiCine Review” is a column that introduces films through the writer’s own perspective, in a more relaxed, everyday voice. Director Ryoo Seung-wan’s films arrive with a recognizable rhythm. If his earlier work
February 10, 2026
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South Korea’s Lee Na Hyun places ninth in Olympic women’s 1,000 meters, targets 500 medal
Lee Na Hyun of Korea National Sport University became the first South Korean to finish in the top 10 of the Olympic women’s 1,000 meters and said she will now focus on chasing a medal in her main event, the 500. After the race on Monday (Korea time), Lee said, “It wasn’t a perfect race, but I think I set a meaningful time,” adding, “If I prepare well, I think I can try for a medal in the 500.” Lee finished ninth in 1 minute, 15.76 seconds. The result surpassed the previous best South K
February 10, 2026
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South Korea’s Jeong Hye-seon sits 24th after two runs in Olympic women’s luge
South Korea’s Jeong Hye-seon (Gangwon Provincial Government) ranked 24th after the first two runs of the women’s singles luge at her first Olympics. Jeong posted a combined time of 1 minute, 49.587 seconds in runs 1 and 2 on Monday morning (Korea time) at the Cortina Sliding Center in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. She was 24th among 25 competitors. Jeong earned her Olympic berth on her third attempt after being selected to the national team in 201
February 10, 2026
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Lee Na Hyun Places Ninth in Olympic Women’s 1,000 Meters, Best Ever for South Korea
South Korea’s women’s speed skating reached the Olympic top 10 in the 1,000 meters for the first time. Lee Na Hyun of Korea National Sport University finished ninth in the women’s 1,000 on Monday at the Milan speed skating stadium in Italy, posting 1 minute, 15.76 seconds. Skating in the outside lane in the 13th pair against Great Britain’s Ellia Smeding, Lee accelerated quickly off the start. She passed 200 meters in 17.90 seconds, then reached 600 meters in 45.49 and held on to secure a
February 10, 2026
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Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins men’s team combined for first double gold at Milan-Cortina Games
Swiss alpine skier Franjo von Allmen, the first gold medalist of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, won the men’s team combined on Sunday to become the first double champion of the Games. Von Allmen, 24, teamed with Tanguy Nef for “Switzerland 2” and won at the Stelvio Ski Center in Bormio, Italy, in a combined time of 2 minutes, 44.04 seconds. In the team combined, two skiers split the downhill and slalom, and their times are added to determine the standings. Von Allmen opened the
February 10, 2026
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South Korean Arms Makers Showcase Advanced Weapons at Saudi Defense Expo
South Korea’s defense industry, riding a boom, is taking its pitch to the Middle East’s biggest market as companies compete for Saudi Arabia’s oil-funded procurement. Major firms are showcasing advanced land, sea and air systems alongside global rivals. Industry officials said Monday that leading South Korean defense companies joined the 2026 World Defense Show, which opened Sunday (local time) in Riyadh. Hanwha’s three defense affiliates, Hyundai Rotem, LIG Nex1 and Korea Aerospace Ind
February 9, 2026