Korea on 2026-09-29

Sports, Broadcasting, and Daily Life: September's Trending Topics

Battleground gaming emerged as a top search interest. The Korean team competed with the goal of winning medals at the Asian Games, but ultimately finished in 6th place. Thailand took the gold medal and China claimed silver.

Entertainment and drama programs also drew attention. tvN's drama "Mom's Gone Crazy" (엄마가 미쳤어요) began its first broadcast on the 28th, and on MBC's "Contract Marriage" (계약결혼), a scene in which first-time cast members Kang Jung-hwan (강정환) and Jeong Yu-jin (정유진) became a couple under the principle of sleeping together sparked conversation.

Entertainment news also drove search traffic. The first trial of former managers accused of extortion, which will determine actress Park Na-rae's (박나래) return, was scheduled for the 29th, and actress Kim Yeon-ja (김연자) expressed her concerns about her mother who suffers from acute Parkinson's disease. Musician Lee Seung-chul (이승철) celebrated his 40th debut anniversary.

Social issues and informational searches were also prevalent. Rescue efforts for the shark "Buckang" (부캉이) off the coast of Busan were underway, and weather information covering typhoon paths and temperature changes were searched. In political circles, discussions arose regarding the abolition of military service benefits for Asian Games gold medalists, while information on basic pension eligibility and health-related topics also garnered interest.

Written strictly from that day's measured data — ranks, scores, and headlines.