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L WELL expands kinesiology tape lineup for sports and rehab markets
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L WELL Medtech Solutions SDN. BHD. is broadening its sports medicine and rehabilitation offerings as demand rises for flexible support products used by athletes, clinics, and active consumers.
URBAN BREAK and TOY CON SEOUL draw 58,000 in first fully integrated edition
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URBAN BREAK & TOY CON SEOUL 2026 ended Aug. 2 at COEX in Seoul after a four-day run that drew about 58,000 visitors and brought together 355 artists from 15 countries.
Asia’s 2026 fitness trade shows spotlight regional sourcing and buyer matchmaking
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A 2026 review of Asia’s fitness trade exhibition calendar highlights ten organizers shaping sports and fitness business cooperation across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. The list underscores how trade shows are…
Muzig AI to stage live orchestral concert with AI-composed music in Seoul
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Muzig AI will present an AI music concert at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul on Sept. 20, pairing original AI-generated works with Studio Ghibli and Hans Zimmer soundtracks.
South Korea, Denmark team up on AI ageing tech
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South Korean and Danish partners have signed a cooperation agreement to expand AI-enabled dementia prevention and healthy-ageing programs, starting in South Korea’s elderly welfare sector.
Seoul Pavilion closes VivaTech 2026 with deals, awards and investor interest
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The Seoul Business Agency says its first Seoul Pavilion at VivaTech 2026 in Paris generated more than 300 business meetings, six MOUs and 10 awards and recognitions for 20 Seoul startups.
Kiaf SEOUL returns with 175 galleries and new coexistence-themed programming
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Kiaf SEOUL 2026 will run Sept. 2-6 at COEX in Seoul with 175 galleries from 18 countries and territories, marking the fair’s 25th anniversary.
Raw Thoughts launches EPHEMERA to bring Asian fashion to U.S. shoppers
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Raw Thoughts has launched EPHEMERA, a New York-based retail platform built to make contemporary Asian designer brands easier to buy in North America.
izna announces first concert tour with Seoul kickoff in September
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WAKEONE’s K-pop girl group izna will launch its first-ever concert tour on Sept. 19 in Seoul and hit multiple Asian cities over about three months.
SEOUL NOW wraps New York pop-up, plans bigger return in 2026
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SEOUL NOW: THE COLLECTIVE ended a two-week pop-up in SoHo that aimed to connect emerging Korean fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands with U.S. consumers and buyers.
Sports analytics market projected to hit $6.4B by 2026
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Sports analytics is moving from back-office reporting to a core part of team strategy, fan engagement, and revenue generation.
Rakuten Viki launches Filipino-Korean reality series Kumusta in Seoul
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Rakuten Viki has launched Kumusta, a new Korean-Filipino reality series set in Seoul that spotlights Filipino food, hospitality and culture for viewers across Southeast Asia. The show pairs Ji Chang-wook with Filipino stars and Michelin-starred…
MagicBody moves rehabilitation Pilates certification online for students outside Seoul
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MagicBody is putting its rehabilitation Pilates instructor certification online for students outside Seoul, overseas learners and working professionals with irregular schedules.
Jaadugar releases Episode 8 summary and preview cuts
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The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has released summary and preview cuts for Episode 8, which spotlights Sitara’s growing role in the Mongol court.
Daegu to host record World Masters Athletics Championships in Asia
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More than 7,400 athletes from 106 countries will compete in Daegu, South Korea, from Aug. 21 to Sept. 3, 2026, in the largest World Masters Athletics Championships ever held in Asia. The event is expected to draw more than 11,000 visitors and…
Refurbished fitness equipment market seen reaching $1.9 billion by 2031
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The global refurbished fitness equipment market was valued at $1.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $1.9 billion by 2031, growing at a 5.7% CAGR. Rising health awareness, home-gym demand and expanding commercial use are expected to drive…
Live streaming market seen reaching $749B by 2035
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Market Research Future says live streaming is moving deeper into entertainment, commerce, education, gaming and enterprise communications as AI, 5G and cloud tools improve video quality and interactivity.
Health supplements market seen reaching $243.5B by 2035
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The global health supplements market is projected to rise from $155.8 billion in 2025 to $243.5 billion by 2035, driven by preventive health awareness, personalized nutrition, e-commerce and new delivery formats.
Deqing Boliya Silk expands global scarf manufacturing footprint
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Deqing Boliya Silk Co., Ltd., a Zhejiang-based textile manufacturer founded in 1999, is spotlighting its scarf, shawl and hijab production capabilities as global buyers demand more customization and material variety.
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia releases Episode 6 preview and adds new cast
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The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has released Episode 6 summary and preview cuts, along with new cast additions led by Akira Ishida, Inori Minase and Shoya Chiba.
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