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While a movie that has attracted 4.32 million viewers might appear to be a success, it is difficult to judge the box office performance of this film based solely on cumulative attendance. With the break-even point being discussed at 6 to 6.5 million viewers, we must look for the reasons behind the forecast that even reaching 5 million viewers will be difficult by examining both the numbers and audience reactions. However, these figures represent performance as of August 8, 2026, and do not reflect the cumulative audience as of August 26. At that time, marking the 20th day of its release… Read more

Samsung Electronics' second-quarter dividend is 374 won per share, with the scheduled payment date set for August 28, 2026. However, simply owning shares on August 28 does not guarantee receipt of the dividend, so it is necessary to distinguish between the record date and the payment date. In this article, I will summarize the second-quarter dividends for Samsung Electronics common and preferred shares, the actual calculations based on the number of shares held, and the shareholder return policy for 2024–2026 all in one go. In particular, we will also examine how cash dividends and treasury stock cancellations benefit shareholders. Samsung Electronics … Read more

If you assumed that the 500,000 won Chuseok support payment would be distributed equally to all citizens nationwide, you need to double-check your address. As of August 25, 2026, the areas providing the 500,000 won are Uiryeong-gun in South Gyeongsang Province and Hampyeong-gun in South Jeolla Province; however, even within the same metropolitan area, the amount and eligibility vary. In this article, I will summarize the payment amounts by region, the resident registration cutoff date, and the application period and method in a table. The 500,000 won mentioned in the title applies to certain county-level regions, and the eligible support areas… Read more

Interest grew as the Hyundai Motor Union postponed the four-hour partial strike scheduled for August 24, raising speculation that a dramatic settlement might finally be reached. However, the postponement of the partial strike does not signify the completion of an agreement, but rather a strategic move to resume the suspended wage negotiations. As of 11:00 AM on August 24, no tentative agreement had been announced, and the 17th round of main negotiations was scheduled to resume at the Ulsan plant at 2:00 PM that day. In this article, we will cover everything from the significance of the partial strike postponement to the union's demands, management's proposal, production disruptions, and future… Read more

NVIDIA's official revenue guidance for the second quarter is $91 billion, but market expectations have risen to around $91.8 billion to $92 billion. If you focus solely on whether the company exceeded its forecast, you might miss the stock price movement immediately following the announcement. For Korean investors, NVIDIA's earnings announcement begins around 5:20 AM on August 27, 2026, followed by a conference call at 6:00 AM. In this article, covering everything from the announcement time to revenue, EPS, data centers, Blackwell, and next-quarter guidance, what happens right before the earnings release… Read more

The reason Seo In-young’s 46kg bodysuit performance became a hot topic is not simply because of the number on the scale. On August 22, 2026, at Waterbomb Sokcho, she delivered a powerful performance featuring a blonde short haircut and a white bodysuit, drawing attention not only to her preparation process but also to her stage presence. The key elements of this performance were the styling perfected after losing approximately 4kg over a month, a diet centered on eggs and protein, and high-intensity practice continued with the dance team Hook. What kind of... Read more