AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoK-Beauty x Retail: Pureseoul’s K-beauty “mini mart” edit lands in Primark, rolling out to 22 UK stores (including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Braehead), bringing curated skincare and “little sister” brands to a wider audience. Fashion/Design Drop: Seoul Art Week spotlights Melitta Baumeister’s Nike Rift Rocker, a tabi-toe sneaker with crackled texture and extra-chunky rocker soles, backed by a public NIKELAB SEOUL installation Sept. 5–6. Art Market Watch: Frieze Seoul VIP head Minju Kweon says Asia’s next collectors want more than paintings—design and craft are shaping “total artistic spaces,” with a new Material Practice focus. Film & TV (Korea): Director Lee Joon-ik debuts vertical short-form drama “My Father’s Table,” adapted from a webtoon and released episodically on Lezhin Snack after a limited theatrical run. Pop Culture Tourism: AREX trains go Pokémon-themed from Sept. 18–Oct. 11, turning airport commutes into collectible, character-filled experiences. Global Screen Buzz: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” sets ScreenX/4DX box office records in just 33 days, underscoring the pull of premium immersive cinema. Sports (Korea in focus): South Korea beats Nigeria 99–81 in the FIBA Women’s World Cup opener, setting up a quick turnaround toward Hungary.
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