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Exterior view of bhc's first Hong Kong branch (provided by Yonhap News Agency) Chicken franchise bhc is accelerating its push into the local market by revamping its first Hong Kong branch, which serves as a bridgehead in its overseas business. Dining Brands Group said on August 26 that it had completely overhauled both the interior and exterior design and the menu lineup of bhc's first Hong Kong…
Logos of prime video and CJ ENM. CJ ENM's hit dating reality format 'EXchange' is officially making its Latin American debut as a Prime Video Original in Brazil, titled 'Love Transit.' Directed by renowned Brazilian producer Boninho and co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Formata, filming is set to begin this September in S o Paulo and Campos do Jord o. EXchange is a TVING Original unscripted…
A Colombian consumer tries K-beauty products. (Photo=KOTRA) The standing of Korean cosmetics in the Colombian market is changing rapidly. Driven by the K-beauty boom that began in earnest in 2023, exports of Korean cosmetics to Colombia reached $7.8 million last year, setting a new all-time high. The figure marked a 48% increase from the previous year, underscoring the fast-growing influence of…
CU has opened a specialized convenience store, Snack & Ramen Library, at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2. [Photo provided by BGF Retail] Incheon International Airport is evolving beyond a simple hub of air transportation into a state-of-the-art 'K-Food showcase' and experiential space that broadcasts the appeal of Korean cuisine to the world. While food and beverage offerings in airport…
A view of the K-Consumer Goods B2B Export Consultation site (Provided by KOTRA) K-beauty, which has overtaken France to claim the top spot in the U.S. import market, and K-food, which sparked the frozen gimbap craze, are tightening the reins on their targeting of the North American market. In the United States, the world's largest consumer market, a virtuous cycle where the popularity of Korean…
CJ CheilJedang's 'K-Flavor' Bibigo booth at KCON LA 2026 draws large crowds of visitors. CJ held a 'Global K-Lifestyle Vision' presentation on August 15 (local time) at the Hilton Glendale in Los Angeles, unveiling its mid-to-long-term growth roadmap. The vision is the concrete outcome of directives issued by CJ Group Chairman Lee Jae-hyun during his visit to U.S. operations in May, specifically…
The Pinkfong Company 'Bebefinn', surpasses 200 million Netflix views over the past 4 years (Provided by The Pinkfong Company) The Korean animation 'Bebefinn' has set a hit record comparable to 'Squid Game' in the global OTT market. The global family entertainment enterprise The Pinkfong Company announced on August 14 that the Bebefinn original series surpassed 200 million cumulative views on…
Shinsegae Department Store's 'off-price store' overseas expansion (Provided by Shinsegae Department Store) 'Shinsegae Factory Store', an off-price store directly operated by Shinsegae Department Store, has opened its first overseas store in Laos, launching its entry into the global market. Shinsegae Department Store announced on August 12 that it opened the first overseas franchise of Shinsegae…
K-beauty expanding its overseas market penetration (Provided by Yonhap News) The core of the overseas business of domestic beauty companies is rapidly expanding from China and duty-free channels to North America, and now to Europe. According to the industry on August 12, APR's North American sales in the second quarter of this year surged by 264.6% compared to the same period last year to 376.3…
(Provided by Sangmidang Holdings) Paris Baguette planted a flag in the Laotian market for the first time in the domestic bakery industry, expanding its Southeast Asian business territory to 7 countries. Paris Baguette officially opened its first store on August 11 in the Patuxay area, a core commercial district in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This store is located on the first floor of the…
Ediya Coffee opened its first local store in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on August 8. (Provided by Ediya Coffee) The domestic coffee franchise industry is accelerating its expansion into the Southeast Asian market. The industry is widening consumer touchpoints by successively opening first stores in local markets such as Laos and the Philippines, simultaneously introducing Korean-style menus…
The Pinkfong Company, 'Baby Shark Boy' releases his first digital single (Provided by The Pinkfong Company) The boy in the 'Pinkfong Baby Shark Dance' video, which is recording the highest number of YouTube views worldwide, will officially debut as a singer after 10 years. The Pinkfong Company announced on August 10 that it will release Baby Shark Boy's first digital single 'WAVE (Feat. Joohoney…
Panoramic view of the second Lotteria store in Singapore (Provided by Lotte GRS) Lotteria's second flag has been planted at Jurong Point Mall, a core commercial district in the western part of Singapore. Lotte GRS announced on August 6 that it opened the second Singapore store on August 6 local time. This second store is built on an area of approximately 198 square meters (60 pyeong) with a…
