The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised the national storm and flood disaster alert to 'Caution' on Saturday evening as Typhoon Champi moves northward. Mount Hallasan on Jeju Island recorded over 200 mm of heavy rainfall, triggering localized flooding and outdoor event cancellations. Strong winds, rough seas, and intense rain bands are forecast to affect Jeju and the southern coastline through Monday.
So what
If you are traveling around Jeju or the southern coast, check flight and ferry schedules for weather cancellations and avoid coastal walking paths or mountain trails.
BLACKPINK member Jisoo announced that she will release a new digital solo single titled 'ADDICTED' on October 30 KST, accompanied by a series of teaser visuals. The singer also revealed the design of her first official solo light stick, themed after an ice cream cone. The light stick will officially go on sale starting October 26 KST.
So what
Look out for official merchandise pre-orders opening on October 26 if you plan to purchase the light stick ahead of her October 30 release.
Lisa of BLACKPINK released her six-track solo EP titled 'Press Play' on Friday, headlined by the lead single 'Tarantino.' The cinematic music video draws inspiration from stylized filmmaking as Lisa navigates a hotel delivering a letter to her favorite director. The EP also features tracks including 'Sawadika,' 'V12,' 'Cobra,' 'Cut U Off,' and 'Sweat.'
So what
Stream the full EP and watch the new music video across major digital streaming services.
A tourism survey submitted to the National Assembly by Yanolja Research found that digital service friction constitutes 27.8% of all complaints made by foreign travelers visiting South Korea. Foreign tourists cited mandatory Korean phone number verification, complex account registration, and app store regional barriers as primary obstacles. Overall dissatisfaction among travelers in Korea was recorded at 11%, compared to roughly 7% in neighboring Japan.
So what
If you are planning a trip to Korea, consider buying an authenticated Korean eSIM or SIM card that supports local phone identity verification to access domestic ride-hailing and booking platforms.
Vocalist and Super Junior member Kyuhyun released the official comeback roadmap for his upcoming solo EP titled 'CONTINUE,' scheduled to drop on November 11. The promotion schedule includes three distinct concept photo sets titled 'HERE,' 'HERE to NEXT,' and 'NEXT.' The album will feature his trademark emotional ballads alongside new musical experiments.
So what
Follow official social media releases over the coming days for preview clips and pre-order schedules leading up to the November 11 album release.
Netflix Korea hosted a large-scale 10th-anniversary fan event titled 'Netfl-Janchi' on October 24 at the Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul's Mapo-gu district. Prominent actors from hit original series, including Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and Park Hae-soo of 'Squid Game,' as well as Jung Hae-in and Koo Kyo-hwan of 'D.P.,' appeared on stage to share memories and discuss upcoming releases. The gathering celebrated the global growth and domestic production legacy of Korean streaming titles.
So what
Look out for official event clips and production updates on Netflix Korea channels if you follow flagship K-drama franchises.
Theme park Lotte World Adventure Busan announced that it will prolong operating hours until 11:00 PM on Halloween night, October 31. The park has prepared nighttime horror entertainment, late-night ride operations, and themed performances to accommodate autumn evening visitors in the southeastern port city.
So what
Take advantage of late-night admission in Busan on October 31 if you want to experience nighttime theme park attractions and Halloween festivities.
FC Seoul secured the 2026 K League 1 championship title following a 1-1 draw against Gangwon FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Saturday. Led by manager Kim Gi-dong, the team reached 67 points, maintaining an unassailable 16-point lead over second-placed Ulsan HD to seal the title with five matches remaining. This victory marks FC Seoul's seventh domestic league crown and their first since 2016.
So what
Expect festive championship celebrations and packed stadium crowds if you attend remaining home matches at Seoul World Cup Stadium this autumn.