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Korea on 2026-09-16
Everything that made the board that day, ranked by the highest position it reached.
The day's #1 was «게임». That day's briefing →
Gaming, Cryptocurrency, and Political Issues All Trending Upward Simultaneously
The gaming industry drew significant attention. As Korean gaming companies participated en masse in Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2026 (도쿄게임쇼), major titles such as Battlegrounds (배틀그라운드) and League of Legends (리그오브레전드) generated search traffic with their latest updates. Battlegrounds is focusing on UGC and competitive mode improvements following the weapon meta shift, while League of Legends plans to revise its virtual currency policy starting October 15th.
Volatility in the financial and cryptocurrency markets captured public interest. SK Hynix's (SK하이닉스) labor agreement was approved with amendments after just three weeks, with reports indicating that PS (preferred stock) (우선주) will account for 50% of the company. With the U.S. Clarity Act vote and Federal Reserve meeting imminent, Bitcoin has maintained stability in the $77,400 range, while Ethereum continues to see corporate purchases despite the bear market, with holdings increasing by 31% over eight months.
Personnel news from the entertainment and broadcasting sectors stood out. Won Hyun-jun (원현준), an actor from the drama Kim Bu-jang (김부장), is set to marry actress Lee Su-jin (이수진) on the 4th of next month, while Kim Ji-hoon (김지훈) from Chaebol X Detective 2 (재벌X형사2) made his final special appearance. Additionally, an SBS (SBS 공채) network comedian's disruptive behavior at a pub became a hot topic.
Political and administrative issues also appeared in search trends. Kim Seung-won's (김승원) confirmation hearing concluded in 14 hours without witnesses, and the North Chungcheong Military Manpower Administration shortened overseas travel permits for those 25 and older subject to mandatory military service to within one month.
Concerns were raised about potential contraction in economic sentiment. Reports indicated that the probability of a U.S. interest rate hike reached 92%, which could affect the KOSPI and investor sentiment.
In sports, player Lee Jung-hoo's (이정후) singular prominence attracted attention. American media noted that while most players have been injured or traded, Lee Jung-hoo remains.
Written strictly from that day's measured data — ranks, scores, and headlines.
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| # | Keyword | Peak score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 게임 | 65.9 |
| 1 | SK하이닉스 임단협 가결 | 54.9 |
| 1 | 클래리티 법안 | 53.2 |
| 1 | 윤가놈 | 49.9 |
| 1 | 배틀그라운드 | 49.1 |
| 1 | 리그오브레전드 | 47.9 |
| 1 | 구자욱 | 47.0 |
| 1 | 김부장 | 47.0 |
| 1 | 김승원 | 47.0 |
| 1 | 병무청 | 47.0 |
| 1 | 이정후 | 47.0 |
| 1 | 코스피 | 47.0 |
| 1 | 이더리움 | 47.0 |
| 1 | sbs 공채 개그맨 | 47.0 |
| 1 | 재벌x형사 2 | 47.0 |
| 1 | lg이노텍 | 46.9 |
| 1 | 놀면 뭐하니? | 46.0 |
| 1 | 윤여정 | 45.9 |
| 1 | 마인크래프트 | 45.8 |
| 1 | 아틀레티코 마드리드 | 45.8 |
| 1 | 국민일보 | 45.0 |
| 1 | 아이유 | 39.2 |
| 2 | 아이돌 | 47.5 |
| 2 | 사우디아라비아 | 46.9 |
| 2 | 렉서스 | 46.6 |
| 2 | 사건반장 | 45.6 |
| 2 | 오윤아 | 43.5 |
| 2 | 젠데이아 | 42.2 |
| 2 | 공무원 | 41.0 |
| 2 | 박원숙 | 37.4 |
| 2 | 부모 | 36.5 |
| 2 | 베트남 축구 국가 대표팀 | 35.8 |
| 2 | 리버풀 대 토트넘 | 35.8 |
| 3 | 윤진석 | 46.2 |
| 3 | 고지용 | 43.8 |
| 3 | 박지윤 | 43.3 |
| 3 | 유해진 | 40.8 |
| 3 | 지효 | 40.6 |
| 3 | 패션 | 40.5 |
| 3 | 장금상선 | 37.7 |
| 3 | 워터밤 | 37.3 |
| 3 | 카를로스 알카라스 | 36.9 |
| 3 | 박문성 | 36.9 |
| 3 | 미사일 | 35.8 |
| 3 | 신정환 | 35.8 |
| 3 | 브래드 갈링 하우스 | 35.8 |
| 3 | 다저스 대 레즈 | 35.8 |
| 3 | 엘체 대 레알 마드리드 | 35.8 |
| 4 | 이재영 | 41.1 |
| 4 | 강경준 | 37.1 |