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"Let's Sleep Separately for Comfort"... Why 40% of Married Couples in Korea Sleep in Separate Rooms

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"Let's Sleep Separately for Comfort"... Why 40% of Married Couples in Korea Sleep in Separate Rooms

It has been found that 4 out of 10 married couples in Korea sleep in separate, independent spaces. According to the "2026 Korea Sleep Health Report," conducted on 1,000 men and women aged 19 to 69 nationwide by sleep-specialized brand Simmons and the Korean Society of Sleep Medicine on the occasion of World Sleep Day, 38.1% of married respondents answered that they "sleep alone." When sharing a bed with a spouse, child, or pet, the main factors that disturb sleep were, in order: tossing and turning or movement (53.7%), snoring or noise (43.5%), differences in bedtime (37.3%), differences in lifestyle habits (25.8%), and lack of space (13.8%). Kim Dongkyu, Public Relations Director of the Korean Society of Sleep Medicine, analyzed, "The fact that 4 out of 10 married individuals choose to sleep separately shows that people are actively seeking sleep methods best suited to themselves," adding, "With growing interest in sound sleep and wellness, a culture of respecting each other's sleep

Pledis CI Wins Main Prize at iF, One of the World’s Top Three Design Awards

Pledis CI Wins Main Prize at iF, One of the World’s Top Three Design Awards

The new corporate identity (CI) of Pledis Entertainment, a label under HYBE, has received the main prize at the iF Design Award 2026 in Germany. According to Pledis on March 13, this CI was selected as a winner in the branding category. The iF Design Award, which began in 1954, is recognized as one of the world's top three design awards alongside the Red Dot Design Award and IDEA. This year, more than 10,000 entries were submitted from 68 countries. Pledis explained, "The CI visually embodies the slogan 'Performance Becomes Heartbeat,' expressing a sense of rhythm and vitality by combining the dynamic curve 'Ple' with the straight line 'dis.' It also represents the company's commitment to nurturing artists with diverse individuality to create harmonious results." This CI has previously won awards at the 2026 German Design Award and the 2025 Kyoto Global Design Award. Founded in 2007, Pledis is home to producer Bumzu, as well as Hwang Minhyun, Seventeen, and TWS, among others.

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03.13 11:41

Original 'Dujjonku' Brand Apologizes for Machinery Issues and SNS Controversy

Original 'Dujjonku' Brand Apologizes for Machinery Issues and SNS Controversy

Montcookie, known as the original brand behind the "Dubai Chewy Cookie" (Dujjonku), has issued an official apology in response to recent quality controversies. On March 12, Montcookie released a statement through its official social networking service (SNS), saying, "We sincerely apologize to all customers who have felt disappointed or inconvenienced by the recent controversies surrounding the brand," and addressed the major issues at the center of the debate. First, the company acknowledged some responsibility for quality issues that arose during the introduction of new machinery. Montcookie explained, "Due to a lack of proficiency in the early stages of using the machines, there were mistakes that resulted in abnormal products being manufactured and shipped," adding that "quality deviations occurred during a period when the production process was not yet stable." The company stated that customers who received defective products during this period were offered reshipments and refunds.

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03.13 10:44

Netflix Announces Sequel to "K-Pop Demon Hunters"..."There's Still So Much to Show"

Netflix Announces Sequel to "K-Pop Demon Hunters"..."There's Still So Much to Show"

The production of a sequel to the globally popular Netflix animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (K-Pop Demon Hunters) has been confirmed. Sequel to "K-Pop Demon Hunters" Confirmed... Release Date Undecided According to Bloomberg and other sources on March 12 (local time), Netflix has officially announced the production of a sequel to "K-Pop Demon Hunters." The company has signed a multi-year exclusive partnership for animation writing and directing with the film's co-directors, Maggie Kang, a Korean-Canadian, and Chris Appelhans. The release date for the sequel has not been disclosed, and it is reported that the project is still in its early stages of development. Director Maggie Kang stated, "As a creator, I feel an immense sense of pride that people want to see more Korean stories and characters," adding, "This is just the beginning, and there is so much more to show in the world we've created." Director Appelhans also remarked, "The (Huntrix) characters feel like family to us, and th

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03.13 09:19

Behind-the-Scenes Stories of Hwangnyongsa Excavation Over Tea... Gyeongju Heritage Institute to Host "Daedam Silla"

Behind-the-Scenes Stories of Hwangnyongsa Excavation Over Tea... Gyeongju Heritage Institute to Host "Daedam Silla"

The National Gyeongju Research Institute of Cultural Heritage under the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage announced on March 13 that it will host “Daedam Silla” four times this year, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from excavation sites with the public. Launched in 2018, this program features staff members directly involved in field investigations and research who meet citizens at a cafe in the evening to have tea and discuss Silla cultural heritage. This year, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Hwangnyongsa Temple Site excavation, the program will delve into four specific topics. Starting with “The Splendid Rise and Fall of Hwangnyongsa Temple” by researcher Choi Joonsik on March 26, the series will continue with “Silla’s Parcel Delivery Service 1,300 Years Ago” by researcher Kim Solbeom on May 28, “Excavation Stories We Didn’t Know” by researcher Eom Sunghyun on August 27, and “Stories of Artifact Conservation” by researcher Jeong Gyudeok on November 26. T

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03.13 09:00

Changdeokgung Palace in a New Light Through Lenses... Citizen Photographers' Exhibition Opens

Changdeokgung Palace in a New Light Through Lenses... Citizen Photographers' Exhibition Opens

The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on March 13 that it will hold a photo exhibition titled "Changdeokgung Palace, Viewing from a New Perspective" at Solti Cabin in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, together with National Geographic Apparel, until April 17. According to the work agreement signed by the two organizations in September last year, six citizen photographers were selected and, in November of the same year, captured 23 photographs at Changdeokgung Palace. The exhibition showcases these works, each portraying the spatial beauty and the passage of time at Changdeokgung Palace through the artists' unique perspectives. The Cultural Heritage Administration held an opening event the previous day, presenting certificates of completion and awards for outstanding works. An official stated, "Building on the results of this first collaboration, we plan to recruit the second group of participants in the first half of the year to continue documenting national heritage."

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03.13 09:00

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" to Be Released on April 29

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" to Be Released on April 29

Walt Disney Company Korea announced on March 13 that the film "The Devil Wears Prada 2" will be released on April 29. This is the sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada," which was released in 2006 and earned 326 million dollars in revenue. The main cast members who led the success of the original film, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, have reunited to create a new story. Director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, who worked on the previous film, have also returned to collaborate once again. The movie reimagines the fierce underbelly and survival competition of the glamorous fashion industry from the perspective of the present, 20 years after the original story.

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03.13 08:58

Culture Ministry Launches New Policy Financing for Arts Enterprises: 43.75 Billion Won in Loans and Guarantees

Culture Ministry Launches New Policy Financing for Arts Enterprises: 43.75 Billion Won in Loans and Guarantees

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on March 13 that it will establish new policy financing totaling 43.75 billion won, in cooperation with the Korea Arts Management Service, to help arts enterprises build self-sustainability. This support includes 20 billion won in loans and 23.75 billion won in guarantees. The ministry explained that, similar to the tourism and sports industries, it will introduce low-interest policy loans to the arts industry, focusing on performing arts and visual arts. In addition, it will launch new arts industry guarantees to support all areas of the arts, which were previously excluded from existing cultural industry guarantees. Loans will be available through NH NongHyup Bank and Hana Bank starting March 16, while applications for guarantees will be accepted by Korea Technology Finance Corporation from April 1. Eligible candidates for loans include private arts facilities such as theaters and art museums, as well as arts service businesses su

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03.13 08:39

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