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Korean pop culture in context for Brazilian audiences: K-pop, K-dramas, webtoons, idols, releases, fandoms, and the connections between Hallyu and Brazil.

Coleção estilizada de caixas de álbum, discos e photocards em tons de azul, rosa e violeta sobre uma mesa iluminada.

Todos os Lançamentos28/09/2026

IVE Opens Looks Can Kill Pre-Orders: Versions, Shipping and What Still Needs Confirmation

Starship Square opened Looks Can Kill pre-orders with three main versions, six member digipacks, LOVED IVE and bundle sets. Shipping starts from October 26; the comeback includes a...

Mãos seguram um photocard de idol sobre mesa com álbuns, sleeves, outros cards, celular e light stick.

Idols & Fandoms27/09/2026

Photocard, POB and lucky draw: how to check origin and version before trading

Learn the difference between album photocards, POBs and lucky draws, then use official listings, purchase proof, photos and condition to check provenance before a trade.

Mão segurando um light stick roxo iluminado diante de uma arena de K-pop com palco e público ao fundo.

Idols & Fandoms24/09/2026

K-pop light stick at a concert: how to confirm compatibility and fix pairing failures

Learn how to check the version, app, firmware, ticket, and event rules to know whether a light stick will synchronize at a concert.

Sete jovens com figurino streetwear em uma pista de skate ao pôr do sol, com um skate em destaque e grafite “KickFlip” ao fundo.

K-pop22/09/2026

KickFlip: “Puzzle Piece” on Sept. 28 and album on Oct. 6; comeback calendar

KickFlip splits its comeback across two dates: “Puzzle Piece” arrives Sept. 28 and “KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1” on Oct. 6. See times, tracklist and confirmed steps.

Composição editorial com controle DualSense preto e dourado sobre base de pedra, caixa, boné, cartão com artista e chaveiro sob iluminação quente.

Idols & Fandoms22/09/2026

Lisa DualSense: October 2 pre-orders, announced countries and collection dates

See when DualSense Lisa Limited Edition pre-orders open, which markets have direct sales, recommended pricing, merchandise dates and the status for Brazil.

Seis integrantes de um girl group em cenário roxo e prateado com painel de calendário e elementos promocionais de comeback.

K-pop21/09/2026

NMIXX announces Strange Muse for Oct. 19: track list and early comeback timeline

NMIXX's sixth EP arrives October 19 at 6 p.m. KST with six tracks, three unit songs and Birthday Wish as the title track.

Cinco músicos em cenário de palco com luzes roxas e vermelhas, instrumentos de banda e o nome Still em destaque.

K-pop21/09/2026

N.Flying to release Still on October 8: time, trailer and what is confirmed

The 9th mini album Still arrives October 8 at 6 p.m. KST. See what the first trailer confirmed and which details were still pending on Sept. 21.

Arte editorial em tons de vermelho, roxo e azul com seis figuras de músicos de rock em primeiro plano, instrumentos e elementos gráficos do comeback de IMPULSE.

K-pop21/09/2026

Xdinary Heroes releases IMPULSE on Oct. 12: comeback schedule and what is confirmed

IMPULSE arrives on October 12. See the Xdinary Heroes promotional schedule and what JYP has confirmed as of September 21.

Palco neon de premiação com cinco artistas de K-pop, troféu prateado, celular de votação e painéis Best Group e Song of Summer.

K-pop19/09/2026

MTV VMAs 2026 add social categories: Best Group and Song of Summer nominees and how to vote

Best Group includes BLACKPINK, BTS, CORTIS and KATSEYE, while Song of Summer features KATSEYE and JENNIE. See the dates, times and official Instagram voting method.

Palco de premiação de K-pop com troféu dourado central, quatro painéis luminosos e grupos de artistas sob luzes e confetes.

K-pop19/09/2026

The Fact Music Awards 2026: full winners list, the four Daesang awards, and who won the most

ATEEZ, NMIXX, RIIZE, and CORTIS split the four Daesang awards at TMA 2026. See the full winners list and category count by artist.

Sete integrantes posam em estúdio noturno com luz em forma de olho, skyline urbano e elementos de vinil e instrumentos de sopro.

Todos os Lançamentos18/09/2026

CLOSE YOUR EYES releases 'Open Your Eyes': what it previews about 256th Note

The pre-release blends jazz, hip-hop and R&B, includes Jeon Minwook and Kenshin in the lyric credits, and sets up the fourth mini album for September 30.

Três jovens em trajes da era Joseon em uma varanda ao entardecer, com uma mulher ao centro entre dois homens e flores rosadas ao redor.

K-dramas18/09/2026

The Scandal is now streaming: where to watch, cast and what to know

Netflix has released The Scandal, titled Escândalo e Intriga in Brazil. Here is where to watch, the cast, episode count and spoiler-free essentials.

Mesa em tons pastel com álbuns de K-pop, photobook aberto, CD, várias photocards e pequenos itens colecionáveis organizados.

Idols & Fandoms18/09/2026

Why do K-pop albums have so many versions? Photocards, POBs, digipacks and platform albums

Understand how versions, formats, inclusions, photocards and pre-order benefits shape the physical K-pop ecosystem, and why one release can appear in so many editions.

Capa editorial neon com cinco palcos em linha do tempo, silhuetas de grupos, público com light sticks e rótulos da 1ª à 5ª geração, destacando fronteiras contestadas.

K-pop18/09/2026

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th generation K-pop: who defines the eras and why are the boundaries debated?

K-pop generations do not have official boundaries. Learn the most common convention, the criteria that change from one era to another, and why the 4th and 5th generations remain de...

Ativação temática de K-drama ao entardecer com áreas identificadas para Maceió, São Luís e Belém, visitantes tirando fotos e cenários decorados com luzes e elementos tropicais.

Korea + Brazil17/09/2026

Netflix Dramalândia Stations: where to visit in Maceió, São Luís and Belém through Sept. 20

A practical comparison of addresses, hours, lines, age guidance, activities, accessibility and gifts at the Netflix Dramalândia Stations through September 20.

Casal coreano se olha em um terraço ao entardecer enquanto faíscas elétricas formam um coração entre eles, ao lado de um painel de alta tensão.

K-dramas17/09/2026

Take Charge of My Heart premieres Oct. 9: romance, an artificial heart and electricity in Netflix's new K-drama

Netflix's new K-drama premieres October 9 with Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin in a romance where electricity and an artificial heart connect the central couple.