AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoK-pop: BTS plans new music, group and solo projects in 2027, with HYBE also preparing to add dates to the “Arirang” tour. The tour helped drive HYBE to record third-quarter revenue of 1.53 trillion won. ATEEZ’s “Drip” also earned the group its first opening-week entry on Billboard’s Global 200. K-drama Industry: Twelve industry groups warn South Korea’s drama production base risks collapse: output has fallen about 30% since 2022 as costs rise and broadcasters pull back. A separate crew survey found average workweeks exceeded the legal limit. Seoul Culture: A viral reading trend is drawing young people back to books and bookstores. Meanwhile, the Jamsu Bridge festival drew a record 2.38 million visitors this year, as Seoul plans to make the bridge pedestrian-only; the Botanic Park will host nighttime greenhouse visits with live music from Nov. 13. Screen Legend: Actor Choi Bool-am, remembered by generations of viewers as a beloved on-screen father, has died at 87 after nearly seven decades in show business.
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