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Were you wondering if *Early Spring, Clear Water* is based on a separate original work, or if an official Korean translation has been released? I will clarify all the easily confusing information at once, from the Chinese title and author's pen name to the drama's release schedule and the differences in episode counts on Youku. To start with the conclusion, the original work of the drama *Early Spring, Clear Water* is the Chinese web novel *早春晴朗*, and the author is known by the Chinese pen name *姑娘别哭*. Since there is no publicly available information regarding the publisher, translator, or ISBN of the official Korean edition, translations shared online [cannot be] officially… Read more

If you participated in the Hatchtech IPO subscription, can you rest assured simply because the offering price is at the lower end of the indicative band? It is difficult to fully assess post-listing stock price trends and allocation chances based solely on figures such as an institutional demand forecast competition ratio of 101.91:1 and a general subscription competition ratio of 25.73:1. Hatchtech is a stock that requires a comprehensive analysis of the final offering price, institutional price proposals, reliance on mobile revenue, and post-listing trading volume. If you examine the subscription schedule, minimum deposit, and conditions for the repurchase right together… Read more

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

Given that AI and HBM are said to continue growing, why does account volatility increase even when holding multiple semiconductor-related stocks? The issue lies not in the number of stocks, but in whether assets are tied up collectively within the same semiconductor market and investment cycle. To assess the risks of the semiconductor sector as a single industry as of August 23, 2026, one cannot look solely at AI demand. Investment requires examining factors such as concentration in large-cap stocks, foreign investor supply and demand, interest rates and geopolitical variables, and the actual scope of benefits for back-end processes and materials, parts, and equipment suppliers separately… Read more

Why does the news that prices have dropped to the 2% range feel unreal, even though the total cost of a shopping basket remains the same? The key point is not that prices have actually gotten cheaper, but that the pace of price increases has slowed. We will examine the implications of prices settling in the 2% range as of August 2026, breaking it down into trends in interest rates, exchange rates, oil prices, and food prices. By also summarizing why official indicators and actual living costs feel different, we can see at a glance what changes will occur in the future. Prices in the 2% range… Read more