This week's K-pop comeback schedule
Three groups drop new releases in the same week. Here is what to know before the tracks land, gathered from official agency notices.
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May 2026
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Why Seoul’s quiet “work cafes” are on the rise again
Cafes that cap conversation noise are back in May. Here is the reason owners keep giving, and what to check before you go.
A major Korean messaging app opens its AI chat summary beta: early feedback
A feature that auto-summarizes group chats is out in a first beta. Here is what early users flag as the upsides and the concerns.
How much does a K-pop comeback cost a fan? A look at album and merch spending
From photo-card albums to concert goods, here is how comeback-season spending breaks down. General information, not purchase advice.
A K-variety clip is trending again: the context behind it
A moment from a Korean variety show is circulating once more on short-form video. Here is where it started and how it spread.
A K-drama reaction meme is back this week: the context
A scene from a recent Korean drama is circulating again as a reaction meme. Here is where it came from and why it resurfaced.
National Museum of Korea adds Friday late-night hours for May
Every Friday in May the museum stays open late, with a family program alongside it. Here is the schedule and how to book.
Korean music streaming apps roll out lyric-sync and fandom features: what changes for listeners
May updates from major Korean music apps focus on synced lyrics and fan features. Here are the changes listeners will actually notice.
A Korean drama re-enters the global OTT chart in the first week of May
A K-drama is back on a global viewing chart. Here is which show returned and where it found new viewers.
A K-drama’s on-screen style is driving a fashion search spike
Looks from a currently airing Korean drama are pushing a search spike for similar pieces. Here is what fans are looking up, from public data.
How concert ticket resale rules are changing at major Korean venues
Several venues are tightening resale and transfer rules for high-demand shows. Here is what changes for fans buying tickets.
A Korean indie film’s re-release sells out its opening weekend
A well-reviewed Korean indie film returned to theaters and sold out its opening weekend. Here is the context behind the re-release.
