For 2026, CJ Olive Young selected “FULLMOON” as the keyword to reflect 8 evolving beauty consumer behaviors. FULLMOON represents wholeness and balance. This echoes the current shift in consumer attitudes from appearance-centric beauty to a holistic approach that emphasizes emotional well-being, physical recovery, and long-term...
Google Gemini 3’s makes a hit in South Korea Google Gemini 3’s global launch in November 2025 has challenged ChatGPT’s leading position in generative AI. Within three months, South Korea became the second-largest market for Gemini’s paid subscriptions on the Apple App Store, generating around $21...
Cover Picture @COEX Starfield Library Christmas inKorea may not be as widely celebrated as in western countries, but that doesn’t mean it goes unnoticed. The concept of Christmas in Korea is primarily divided into two categories: as a couple’s celebration or as a religious holiday for...
Korean contemporary society and mass media have consistently promoted dieting and weight loss as a prevailing trend, framing extreme thinness as the ultimate beauty ideal. This standard requires Korean women to have fair and translucent skin, a youthful and cute appearance, and an extremely thin,...