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OTT killed the cinema. Korea's hottest summer revives it SEOUL, August 10 (AJP) - South Korea’s longest summer heat wave has breathed new life into a pastime and industry nearly killed by streaming — moviegoing and theaters. For couples like Kim Soo-hyun, 29, the once-standard weekend date outdoors has become almost impossible. “It’s been really hard to go on dates on weekends because it’s so hot,” said Kim, an office worker living in southern Seoul’s Seocho district. “The car is cool and comfortable, but the moment we get out and start walking, it becomes really difficult.” She and her boyfriend gravitate toward air-conditioned mall complexes where they can eat, shop and catch a movie without stepping back into the heat. Kim’s routine reflects a broader shift playing out across South Korea’s multiplexes. The record heat has given fresh relevance to a strategy already under way at CGV, Lotte Cinema and Megabox: making theaters about more than simply watching a film. Premium seats, late-night screenings, book clubs, concerts and other alternative programming are turning cinemas into places where people can spend several hours rather than watch a movie and leave. The question is whether that can become a genuine survival strategy for an industry still struggling to recover its pre-pandemic audience — or whether this summer’s rush will disappear with the heat. A summer for the record books The weather has certainly helped. Yangsan in southeastern South Korea reached 42.5 degrees Celsius in early August, the highest temperature recorded in the country in 122 years. President Lee Jae Myung called the prolonged heat wave a “national disaster” and ordered an intensified government response. The extreme weather arrived just as cinemas were beginning to show signs of recovery. South Korean theaters drew 57.05 million admissions in the first half of 2026, up 34.2 percent from a year earlier, while box-office revenue rose to 579 billion won, according to the Korean Film Council. Yet admissions were still only 56.5 percent of the average recorded in the first halves of 2017 through 2019, showing how far the industry remains from its pre-pandemic scale. The rebound accelerated during the height of this summer’s heat. Nationwide theaters drew 5.31 million moviegoers from Aug. 3 through Aug. 9, up 69.7 percent from 3.13 million during the comparable seven-day period a year earlier, according to daily data from the Korean Film Council’s KOBIS box-office system. Revenue jumped 80.3 percent to 55.21 billion won from 30.62 billion won. But heat alone cannot explain the surge. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” together accounted for 4.40 million admissions, or 82.9 percent of all moviegoers during the week, showing just how heavily the rebound depended on blockbuster releases. Still, moviegoers say the crowds feel different. “The site told me to wait in a queue because so many people were trying to book at once,” said Choi Min-soo, 45, an office worker from eastern Seoul’s Gangdong district who was trying to see “Spider-Man.” “It made me wonder whether the film industry was actually picking back up.” Kim also described auditoriums and ticket counters as fuller than she remembered seeing in years. She has already watched three of the summer’s major releases and plans to return for a second viewing of “The Odyssey” in IMAX. Selling the room, not just the screen CGV has been unusually explicit about selling the cinema as refuge from the heat. On July 29, South Korea’s largest multiplex operator launched a summer campaign under the slogan “When there’s a heat wave, go to CGV,” pitching theaters as places where customers can spend the summer in air-conditioned comfort. The promotion, which runs through Aug. 23, also rewards repeat visits and screenings in SCREENX auditoriums. But the effort to make theaters somewhere to stay, rather than merely somewhere to watch a movie, began well before this summer. In March, CGV turned its recliner-equipped Stressless Cinema at Cine de Chef Yongsan into a two-hour book club. Participants received copies of Andy Weir’s “Project Hail Mary,” along with food and beverages, and spent the session reading inside the auditorium. CGV described it as an attempt to offer a different kind of cultural experience inside a movie theater. In June, the chain went further. During BTS concerts in Busan, CGV operated an overnight “All Movie Night” at its Asiad branch, screening concert footage and films from late at night until the following morning. The company explicitly marketed the program as a comfortable place for concertgoers to stay after the show. The diversification extends beyond CGV. Lotte Cinema sells tickets for virtual-reality concert content alongside conventional films, while Megabox operates boutique and recliner auditoriums and programs cultural content under brands including Classic Society. For Kim, who watched “The Odyssey” at a boutique auditorium inside Megabox Coex, the appeal went far beyond air conditioning. “I basically watched it lying down — it was so comfortable,” she said. The premium price did not feel excessive, she added, compared with what a couple might otherwise spend on a weekend outing. The numbers suggest more moviegoers are willing to pay for experiences they cannot reproduce at home. Revenue from IMAX, 4D, SCREENX, Dolby Cinema and other special-format screenings reached 45.7 billion won in the first half of 2026, up 56.3 percent from a year earlier. Admissions to those formats rose 49 percent to 2.85 million. That growth stands out because the overall cinema audience remains far below pre-pandemic levels. Theaters are no longer simply trying to bring people back through the doors. They are trying to make each visit something streaming cannot easily replace. “I don’t know if I’d say the theater is more convenient than streaming,” Choi said. “But there’s an appeal that’s unique to the cinema.” That distinction matters because the industry’s financial pain has hardly disappeared. South Korean theaters recorded 106.09 million admissions in 2025, down 13.8 percent from a year earlier, while box-office revenue fell 12.4 percent to 1.047 trillion won. Both declined for a second straight year. The Korean Film Council nevertheless identified one bright spot: special-format revenue jumped 46.3 percent to 111 billion won, which it linked to growing demand for experience-oriented moviegoing. Even CGV’s domestic operation remained in the red early this year. Its Korean business generated 175.4 billion won in first-quarter revenue, up 36.7 percent from a year earlier, but still posted an operating loss of 6.6 billion won. Conditions are more severe at Megabox JoongAng. The Seoul Bankruptcy Court opened rehabilitation proceedings for the cinema operator on June 30 after the company sought court protection to normalize its operations and remain a going concern. A proposed merger between Megabox and Lotte Cinema was also halted after the memorandum of understanding between their parent companies expired on June 30. The government, meanwhile, is spending public money to lure audiences back. A supplementary budget approved in April allocated 27.1 billion won for 4.5 million cinema discount vouchers worth 6,000 won each. After the first round, about 2.05 million vouchers were distributed in a second round beginning July 8 through CGV, Lotte Cinema, Megabox and CineQ. The Culture Ministry made the seasonal strategy unusually explicit. The title of its July 6 announcement promoting the second round asked: “How about the cinema as your summer vacation destination?” That makes this summer’s box-office rebound impossible to pin on one factor. Record heat has made air-conditioned indoor entertainment more attractive. Blockbusters have supplied the films people want to see. Government vouchers have made tickets cheaper. What the heat has done most clearly is give cinema operators a fresh way to sell the one thing Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming platforms cannot provide: the room itself. Whether book clubs, overnight screenings, recliners and premium auditoriums can materially change the economics of moviegoing — or merely deliver extra traffic during an extraordinary summer — remains uncertain. For Kim, however, the calculation is simpler. “No matter how far streaming comes,” she said, “it can never recreate the memory of eating popcorn in a theater, or that smell of butter the moment you walk in.” 2026-08-10 17:58:13
Hanwha raises KAI stake above 15%, weighs greater role SEOUL, August 10 (AJP) - Hanwha Group has raised its combined stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to more than 15 percent, strengthening its position as the defense aircraft maker's second-largest shareholder and signaling deeper involvement in its strategic decision-making. Hanwha Systems said Monday it purchased an additional 3.45 percent stake in KAI on the open market over the past month. The purchases lifted Hanwha Group's combined ownership of KAI to 15.89 percent, including 9.90 percent held by Hanwha Aerospace, 4.98 percent by Hanwha Systems and 1.01 percent by Hanwha Aerospace USA. The move comes about a month after Hanwha disclosed a 12.44 percent stake in KAI on July 8 and announced that Hanwha Systems planned to purchase up to 500 billion won ($352 million) worth of additional shares by the end of the year. With its stake now exceeding 15 percent in the listed company, Hanwha plans to seek a merger review from the Korea Fair Trade Commission. KAI's largest shareholder remains the state-run Export-Import Bank of Korea, which holds a 26.41 percent stake. The rapid buildup of its stake has fueled speculation that Hanwha could eventually seek to acquire KAI if the government moves to privatize the aerospace company. A potential combination would bring together complementary aerospace and defense capabilities. Hanwha has expertise in aircraft engines, guided weapons, radar, satellites and land and naval defense systems, while KAI specializes in the development and integration of fighter jets, helicopters and unmanned aircraft. The expansion of its KAI stake also comes as Hanwha seeks to build a broader aerospace and defense ecosystem as part of its ambition to become what it describes as a Korean counterpart to SpaceX. Hanwha Group recently unveiled a long-term strategy to invest 55 trillion won through 2040 in a push to make South Korea a global leader in artificial intelligence and space technologies. "South Korea can no longer view space and aviation as separate industries," Hanwha Group Senior Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan said during the unveiling of the strategy in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, in July. "When space and aviation, AI and defense are connected as one, the country can truly emerge as an AI and space powerhouse." Hanwha also plans to promote the development of a southern aerospace industrial belt linking Changwon, home to Hanwha Aerospace, Sacheon, where KAI is based, and Goheung, home to the Naro Space Center. 2026-08-10 17:56:30
Typhoon 'Chan-Hom' to Hit Korea on the 13th: Rainfall vs. Moisture Bomb Concerns Typhoon Chan-Hom, the 15th typhoon of the season, is expected to move through northeastern Japan and into the East Sea, raising hopes for alleviating drought while also raising concerns about heavy rainfall.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration and foreign news reports on August 10, Typhoon Chan-Hom is currently moving northwest at a speed of 25 km/h over the waters far east of Japan. It maintains a relatively weak intensity with a central pressure of 994 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 18 m/s.Chan-Hom is projected to make landfall in Japan's Tohoku region between August 11 and 12 before moving into the open waters of the East Sea. During this process, the heat dome (high-pressure system) that has been pressing down on the Korean Peninsula is expected to shift slightly toward the Pacific, allowing the rain clouds carried by the typhoon to bring rainfall primarily to the eastern coast and the Yeongnam region.Experts suggest that Chan-Hom, with its relatively weak winds, may serve as a 'beneficial typhoon' that could help alleviate the prolonged drought and heatwave.However, experts caution that it is too early to relax. Even if the typhoon weakens, it could still make landfall on the Korean Peninsula as a tropical depression, carrying a large amount of moisture.Weather specialists warn, "In a situation where the Northeast Asian pressure system is changing very complexly, if a moisture-laden low-pressure system combines with the Föhn effect (temperature and topographical influences due to the Föhn effect), there could be intense localized downpours along the East Coast." They point out that beneficial rain could quickly turn into flooding.Attention should also be paid to the weather changes immediately after the typhoon passes. Around August 13 to 15, when Chan-Hom affects the Korean Peninsula, the high-pressure system that had been pushed away by the Okhotsk air mass is likely to return to the Korean Peninsula.As a result, after a brief period of heavy rainfall, the heat dome is expected to re-form, leading to a resurgence of hot weather. The Korea Meteorological Administration and evacuation-related agencies have urged the public to pay close attention to the latest weather information and changes in the typhoon's path, especially during the busy travel period coinciding with the Japanese holiday (Obon) and vacation season.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-10 17:56:00
Traditional Liquor from Gwangju, South Korea, Expands to Incheon Airport Duty-Free and International Markets Traditional liquor produced in Gwangju, South Korea, is expanding its market presence beyond domestic competitions, with plans to enter the Incheon International Airport duty-free shop and international markets.The Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on August 10 that Gwangyang's 'Spring of the Seomjin River,' a company supported by its traditional food competitiveness enhancement project, is set to enter the Incheon International Airport duty-free shop this month and is also pursuing entry into the German and American markets.Founded in 2023, Spring of the Seomjin River focuses on developing traditional liquors using local agricultural products.The company's flagship product, 'Seomjin River Wind Oak 40,' received the grand prize at the 2025 Namdo Traditional Liquor Competition, recognizing its quality competitiveness.This year, Gwangyang was selected as a target company for the traditional food competitiveness enhancement project, receiving step-by-step support from product research and development (R&D) to design improvement, brand enhancement, and marketing.Support for participation in traditional liquor fairs has also helped expand consumer engagement and secure new distribution channels.The company is intensifying its efforts to penetrate international markets with new products.This March, Spring of the Seomjin River launched a premium plum sparkling wine, 'Seomjin River Star,' which has garnered interest from overseas buyers, paving the way for entry into the German and American markets. The upcoming entry into the Incheon International Airport duty-free shop is expected to provide more opportunities to connect with domestic and international consumers.The Gwangju Metropolitan City views this case as an example of how product development in local traditional liquor and administrative support at various growth stages can lead to market expansion.Moving forward, the city plans to continue discovering competitive local traditional liquors and expand support tailored to growth stages, from product premiumization to participation in domestic and international fairs and export marketing.Park Sang-mi, head of the Agricultural and Food Distribution Division of Gwangju Metropolitan City, stated, “Systematic support for excellent traditional liquors is leading to awards in competitions and the expansion of domestic and international markets. We will continue to discover outstanding traditional liquors and enhance their market competitiveness to ensure that the local traditional liquor industry becomes a new growth engine.”* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-10 17:56:00
Volunteers Tackle Poor Living Conditions Amid Heat Wave in Muan Amid a continuing heat wave, volunteers in Muan have launched a major initiative to improve the living conditions of vulnerable residents facing poor housing environments.The Muan Comprehensive Social Welfare Center announced on August 10 that on August 6, 20 volunteers who completed a home organization training program participated in the 'Warm Village Magnifying Glass' activity aimed at enhancing the living conditions of low-income families.The 'Warm Village Magnifying Glass' initiative, which incorporates the meaning of warmth from the Chinese character '溫 (on)', is designed to carefully observe neighbors in need and share community kindness.This activity targeted households where long-term accumulation of waste had led to unsanitary conditions, raising concerns about hygiene and safety.Volunteers on-site organized items and trash both inside and outside the homes, contributing to cleaning and environmental maintenance despite the sweltering heat. They utilized their training to help create safer and more comfortable living spaces for the residents.Additionally, efforts to ensure a healthy summer for vulnerable groups continued.The welfare center and volunteers also conducted a 'Covering Coolness and Adding Warmth' initiative, delivering cool summer blankets and essential items to the families while checking on their well-being and living conditions.One volunteer remarked, "Although the hot weather made it physically challenging, I felt a sense of fulfillment knowing that our small contributions could help neighbors in need."Jeong Byeong-soon, director of the Muan Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, stated, "We will continue to carefully observe neighbors in need through close community connections and strive to be a welfare center that shares hope and empathy."The Muan Comprehensive Social Welfare Center plans to continue various welfare projects aimed at creating a safe and comfortable living environment for vulnerable groups while maintaining ongoing communication with the community.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-10 17:52:00
Medytox Reports Increased Q2 Revenue but Declining Operating Profit Medytox announced that its consolidated revenue for the second quarter reached 68.7 billion won, with an operating profit of 4.8 billion won. Revenue increased by 11% compared to the same period last year, while operating profit fell by 25%.According to the company, sales of botulinum toxin products maintained a strong performance in both domestic and international markets, driving revenue growth. Despite intensified competition in the domestic toxin market, the premium toxin 'Coretox' has solidified its position, and the expansion of the next-generation toxin product 'Newlux' into overseas markets contributed to a 25% increase in toxin segment sales compared to the previous year.In contrast, the domestic filler market experienced a slight decline in revenue compared to the same period last year, attributed to intensified competition and changes in market conditions. However, the overseas filler business expanded sales in key countries, contributing to overall revenue growth.The beauty and healthcare business, including the derma cosmetic 'Newraderm' and the fat-reducing probiotic 'Lactiplan,' had a limited impact on overall business growth despite the expansion of the aesthetic portfolio.The domestically developed new drug 'Newbiju,' a fat-reducing injection, has quickly established itself in the market amid high interest from medical professionals and consumers, positioning itself as a new growth driver.A Medytox official stated, "Our key products are continuing to show stable growth, and particularly, 'Newbiju' is establishing itself in the domestic market faster than expected. We will focus on nurturing 'Newbiju' as a new growth pillar while continuously enhancing the global competitiveness of our existing toxin and filler businesses to maintain our growth trajectory."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-10 17:48:00
Extreme heat adds to Korea's inflationary pressure SEOUL, August 10 (AJP) - South Korea’s prolonged heat wave is pushing up food prices, as extreme temperatures disrupt fresh food output and add volatile press pressure on top of energy costs. While the worst of last week’s near-40 C heat has eased, heat wave alerts remained in effect across most of the country Monday, with daytime highs forecast at 27 to 34 C and tropical nights continuing in many areas. Temperatures topped 40 C in some parts of the country as recently as Friday, including areas of Gyeonggi Province and South Gyeongsang Province, underscoring the severity of this summer’s prolonged heat. The heat is now increasingly being reflected in grocery prices, a phenomenon often described as “heatflation.” According to price data from the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp., or aT, the wholesale price of a 50-count box of cucumbers stood at 16,200 won ($11.4) as of Thursday, up 87.1 percent from a month earlier. The price of 4 kilograms of spinach jumped 86.5 percent to 37,300 won over the same period. Wholesale prices for Korean broccoli rose 69.6 percent, zucchini climbed 69.1 percent and red chili peppers gained 58.8 percent over the month. Persistent high temperatures have slowed crop growth while also reducing the amount of time farmers can work outdoors, contributing to lower shipments. The impact is also spreading to fisheries. The average auction price of farmed flounder at Seoul’s Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market reached 22,300 won per kilogram between July 27 and Aug. 1, up 13.2 percent from a year earlier. More than 21,000 flounder reportedly died at fish farms on Jeju Island in late July as water temperatures rose to 27 to 28 C, above the species’ optimal range of roughly 18 to 25 C. Egg prices are also adding pressure to household food bills. The average price of a 30-egg carton reached 9,496 won in the second quarter, up 15.8 percent from a year earlier, although the increase also reflects factors such as supply disruptions caused by avian influenza rather than the heat alone. The Bank of Korea has warned that climate-driven temperature increases can have broader inflationary consequences. Its analysis found that a 1 C rise in the monthly average temperature could raise the agricultural product inflation rate by as much as 0.44 percentage point and overall consumer inflation by up to 0.07 percentage point. The heat is expected to remain a concern. The Korea Meteorological Administration said temperatures through mid-August would remain above seasonal norms, with apparent temperatures reaching at least 33 C across most of the country and exceeding 35 C in some inland areas. 2026-08-10 17:46:14
26 Companies Escape Delisting Threat After Stock Prices Surpass 1000 Won As of August 13, the first step toward delisting penny stocks is set to begin, with 26 companies having dramatically escaped the threat of delisting. To avoid being designated as management items, a stock must close above 1000 won for just one day during a 30-trading-day period starting July 1. While these companies still face challenges such as falling short of market capitalization requirements, they have managed to grasp a lifeline to evade delisting.According to the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system, the strengthened delisting regulations that took effect on July 1 have led to public disclosures regarding 'management item designation concerns' and 'additional management item designation concerns' for penny stocks since August 5. Companies classified as penny stocks have been issuing these disclosures after their stock prices fell below 1000 won for 25 consecutive trading days since July 1. If these companies do not raise their stock prices above 1000 won by August 12, they will be designated as management items and face delisting if they fail to meet additional requirements (maintaining a price above 1000 won for 45 out of 90 trading days).Some companies have narrowly escaped the delisting crisis. These include those that have recorded a closing price above 1000 won at least once since July 1 or have had their trading suspended due to stock consolidation. A total of 26 stocks from both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets fall into this category.In the KOSPI market, CI Tech and DY have managed to hold onto their lifeline. CI Tech recorded a closing price of 1002 won on July 29, while DY reached 1063 won on July 10. In the KOSDAQ, eight companies have avoided the delisting threat, including Memelabity (1053 won on July 16), Sambo Industry (1160 won on July 30), Daesung Venture Capital (1045 won on July 31), Joyworks & Co. (1103 won on July 31), Abko (1000 won on July 21), Jarvis (1000 won on August 4), and Coasia CM (1000 won on August 5), all of which recorded prices above 1000 won for at least one day.Many companies have also boarded the 'last train' to escape delisting, with stock prices exceeding 1000 won after the management item designation concerns were announced. In the KOSPI market, Daekyo and Sangsangin Securities have seen last-minute rebounds, while in the KOSDAQ, Essentec, Wisebuzz, Dasan Solueta, Nubo, and Lumens have also succeeded in their late-stage recoveries. Eight companies, including Cherry Buro and Kookyoung GM, temporarily halted trading due to stock consolidation, buying themselves some time. As of now, 33 companies remain at risk of being designated as management items.However, analysts caution that escaping the penny stock designation does not guarantee safety. Starting in the second half of this year, the market capitalization thresholds for delisting will increase from 20 billion won to 30 billion won for the KOSPI and from 15 billion won to 20 billion won for the KOSDAQ. Currently, 19 companies have received public disclosures regarding management item designation concerns, including seven from the KOSPI and 12 from the KOSDAQ. Among them, Ontide, Moa Life Plus, E8, Our Enterprise, and Hyungji Global have fallen short of both penny stock and market capitalization requirements, increasing their burden to maintain listing.As the exit of penny stocks and companies with insufficient market capitalization looms, there are calls to consider the recent volatility in the stock market. Eom Su-jin, a researcher at Hanwha Investment & Securities, noted in a recent report, "In this unprecedentedly volatile market with severe supply-demand imbalances, we need to reconsider whether it is appropriate to apply strict delisting criteria to small and mid-cap stocks," adding that small and mid-cap stocks have been sidelined regardless of their performance or fundamentals amid the extreme volatility and concentration in the semiconductor sector.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-10 17:44:00
Yeongam County to Open Youth Living and Startup Space in October Yeongam County will incorporate feedback from local youth into the youth living and startup space set to open in October. The initiative aims to enhance usability by involving young people in the design phase rather than just having them participate in programs after the facilities are built. On August 7, county officials, along with Park Kyung-won, representative of the 4th Yeongam Youth Council, and 20 other members, visited the construction site of Gyodong Jeombang and the Youth Startup Support Center to assess the progress and future operational direction. The focus of the site inspection was not merely to check construction progress but to understand what types of spaces the youth will need once the facilities are operational. Participants first visited Gyodong Jeombang, which is being developed as part of an urban regeneration project. They discussed how to integrate the characteristics of the existing space with local historical and cultural resources. Next, they toured the Youth Startup Support Center, which includes a shared lounge, shared kitchen, makerspace, classrooms, and coworking spaces. Members of the Youth Council provided input from the perspective of actual users regarding furniture arrangement, relaxation areas, and exhibition space layout. Suggestions were also made to utilize the rooftop as a space for youth activities and interactions to enhance the facility's usability. The Youth Startup Support Center is expected to serve as a new hub for local youth, allowing them to exchange ideas and develop startup concepts in a collaborative environment. Yeongam County plans to review the suggestions made by the Youth Council and incorporate them into the spatial configuration and detailed operational plans for each facility. Both Gyodong Jeombang and the Youth Startup Support Center are scheduled to begin operations in October after completing the necessary preparations. The county aims to ensure that these facilities go beyond mere support centers for youth, becoming vibrant hubs where young people can naturally meet, share information, and initiate new projects and activities. Woo Seung-hee, the mayor of Yeongam County, stated, “It is important to listen to the voices of young people from the very beginning, as this space is for them to use and engage in activities. We will create an environment where they can comfortably gather, start new ventures, and grow alongside the community.”* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-10 17:44:00
Super Junior's Yesung adds Seoul show as tour sells out SEOUL, August 10 (AJP) - Yesung of K-pop boy band Super Junior has added a third Seoul concert to his 10th anniversary solo tour after the first two shows sold out, his agency SM Entertainment said on Monday. The additional show as part of the Seoul leg of his tour is scheduled for Oct. 16, just ahead of the two already sold-out gigs scheduled for the following days. Tickets for the show will be sold through Ticketlink. Domestic presales through Super Junior's official fan club E.L.F. will open on Aug. 12, followed by presales for global fans on Aug. 13, before opening to all fans on Aug. 14. The upcoming tour, which marks 10 years since he began his solo career, will take Yesung to eight Asian cities including Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Macao, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Yokohama. Yesung also plans to release a full-length album sometime later this year. AJP Takeaways: - Super Junior's Yesung added a third Seoul concert on Oct. 16 after the Oct. 17-18 shows of his 10th-anniversary solo tour sold out. - The Seoul concerts will now span three nights before the tour continues across eight Asian cities. - Tickets for the added concert will go on sale through Ticketlink. - The tour marks 10 years since Yesung began his solo career. - Yesung is also scheduled to release a full-length album in the fourth quarter. 2026-08-10 17:41:48