SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As autumn deepens, sweetness is in the air! WePlay has joined hands with the globally beloved IP Care Bears™ to launch a heartwarming and delightful crossover event. More than just an autumn party, it’s a magical encounter that transcends dimensions — WePlay’s mascot “Will” invites all users to join the fluffy Care Bears to unlock their inner magic, chase away the blues, and embrace the warmth and sweetness of the season!

Event Highlights: Exclusive Rewards & Themed Outfits

From November 7 to November 16, WePlay will host a series of special activities under the theme “City Dessert Parade.” Players can look forward to:

• Special Recharge Offers: Enjoy multiple bonus rewards during the event to fully experience WePlay’s social and gaming features;
• New Co-branded Virtual Gifts: Send adorable Care Bears-themed gifts to spread love, encouragement, and positivity;
• Limited-Time Themed Skins: Inspired by dreamy desserts and the charming Care Bears style, these exclusive in-game skins will turn every user into the sweetest “Dessert Buddy” at the party.

Why We Gather: Writing a New Chapter of Sweetness Together

“Inside everyone lives a little wizard who can chase away sadness.”
Since the 1980s, the Care Bears have embodied courage, hope, and kindness — each bear’s tummy symbol representing a unique message of love. In WePlay’s virtual celebration, this warmth comes to life again: users can team up with the Care Bears to overcome negative emotions, play interactive games, meet like-minded friends, and rediscover pure joy through play.

About WePlay: Making the World More Fun Through Interaction

Developed by WeJoy, a Singapore-based company, WePlay is a flagship social entertainment platform designed for young people aged 18–25. By blending gaming and social interaction, WePlay creates a fun, inclusive environment where users can meet and connect effortlessly. The platform offers a variety of games such as Space Werewolf, Guess My Drawing, and Mic Grab, helping users bond through shared experiences.

Currently, WePlay has consistently topped the App Store and Google Play free charts across the Middle East and APAC, becoming one of the most popular social entertainment choices for young users. This collaboration with Care Bears follows previous partnerships with well-known IPs such as BugCat Capoo and Chibi Maruko-chan, marking another major milestone in WePlay’s ongoing efforts to expand global IP collaborations and enrich its social ecosystem.

Contact：qipeinan@wejoysg.com
Website：https://weplayapp.com/

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Coway Co., Ltd., the “Best Life Solution Company,” has today released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025.

“Strong sales of our leading home environment appliances, along with the steady growth of our BEREX lineup of beds and massage chairs, have driven overall performance this quarter,” said Soon Tae Kim, Coway’s Chief Financial Officer. “Building on this core business competitiveness, we will continue to strengthen our future growth drivers and sustain balanced momentum across both domestic and global markets going forward.”

Coway’s reported earnings are as follows:

• Third quarter revenue: KRW 1,254.4 billion (+14.0% YoY)
• Third quarter operating profit: KRW 243.1 billion (+17.4% YoY)

Coway’s cumulative revenue for 2025 has now reached KRW 3,688.2 billion (+15.8% YoY), with an operating profit of KRW 697.0 billion (+13.9%).

Within the domestic market, Coway achieved a third-quarter revenue of KRW 740.2 billion, a 12% increase when compared with the same period last year. This strong performance was driven by robust sales of the new Icon Ice Water Purifier series, which features three models and has been designed to meet diverse capacity needs, from compact to large. Thanks to this addition to the company’s portfolio, sales of Coway’s ice water purifiers rose by approximately 25% year-on-year during August and September, setting a new sales record for the category.

Meanwhile, Coway’s overseas subsidiaries also delivered robust growth in the third quarter, posting revenue of KRW 469.3 billion, a 19.9% year-on-year increase. The company’s Malaysia subsidiary achieved an impressive revenue featuring a 20% year-on-year increase of KRW 352.1 billion, while the United States and Thailand subsidiaries also achieved steady growth, recording revenues of KRW 57.5 billion (+7.8% YoY) and KRW 41.8 billion (+28.5% YoY) respectively.

For additional details about Coway’s financial performance, please visit the company’s Investor Relations page.

About Coway Co., Ltd.

Established in Korea in 1989, Coway, the “Best Life Solution Company,” is a leading home environment appliances company making people’s lives healthy and comfortable with innovative home appliances such as water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, and mattresses. BEREX, the company’s sleep & wellness brand, aims to improve the quality of life through cutting-edge mattresses and massage chairs. Since being founded, Coway has become a leader in the home environment appliances industry, with intensive research, engineering, development, and customer service. The company has proven dedication to innovation with award-winning products, home health expertise, unrivaled market share, customer satisfaction, and brand recognition. Coway continues to innovate by diversifying product lines and accelerating overseas business in Malaysia, the USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Europe, based on the business success in Korea. In 2025, the company launched Coway Life Solution, a premium elder care platform offering personalized care solutions tailored to different life stages. For more information, please visit http://www.coway.com/ or http://newsroom.coway.com.

A serene sanctuary and an elegant gateway to Kyoto’s autumn splendor

TOKYO, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce that Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion has once again earned the prestigious Michelin One-Key distinction, marking its second consecutive year of recognition by the Michelin Guide released on October 8, 2025. Four other distinguished properties within the Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management portfolio were also featured in this year’s edition.

Launched in 2024, the Michelin Key recognizes hotels offering exceptional and memorable stays that embody excellence in design, comfort, and service. In its second year, the program honored 128 remarkable properties across Japan.

Located in the heart of Higashiyama, Kyoto’s storied district of tranquil beauty and deep cultural heritage, moments from the historic Kennin-ji Temple, Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion harmoniously blends timeless Kyoto aesthetics with contemporary sophistication. Guests are invited to savor a Kyoto-style breakfast curated by the historic restaurant Yasaka Endo, unwind in serene public baths overlooking an intimate garden, and immerse themselves in Japanese artistry within the guest lounge, where origami paper and traditional stationery invite moments of quiet reflection. This season, the hotel also invites guests to embrace the spirit of self-care travel—a refined “treat-yourself” retreat for those seeking calm, beauty, and renewal amid Kyoto’s autumn splendor.

The Celestine Hotels brand encompasses three distinctive destinations in Japan—Kyoto, Ginza, and Shiba in Tokyo. Each embodies the concept of an elegant retreat, offering refined experiences inspired by the local culture and surroundings. This autumn, we warmly invite guests to discover Kyoto’s breathtaking foliage and embrace the season’s allure amid the comfort, grace, and genuine hospitality that define The Celestine experience.

HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION

Address: 572 Komatsucho, Yasaka-dori, Higashioji Nishi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0933
https://www.celestinehotels.jp/en/kyoto-gion/

HOTEL THE CELESTINE TOKYO SHIBA https://www.celestinehotels.jp/en/tokyo-shiba/
HOTEL THE CELESTINE GINZA https://www.celestinehotels.jp/en/ginza/

Nearby Fall Foliage Destinations

Kyoto’s fall colors are typically at their most magnificent from late November to early December.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Yasaka Shrine Area

Located in Higashiyama, this celebrated area offers breathtaking views of temples framed by crimson maple leaves, just a 12-minute stroll from the hotel. During the limited autumn illumination period, Kiyomizu-dera Temple glows in ethereal beauty, inviting evening visitors to experience Kyoto’s enchanting autumn nights.

• Fall 2025 illumination:     November 22 (Saturday) to December 7 (Sunday)
• Extended hours:              5:30 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. (last admission)

Kennin-ji Temple

As Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple and the head temple of the Kennin-ji sect of Rinzai Buddhism, this spiritual landmark exudes a serene atmosphere that perfectly complements the season’s hues. Its iconic rock garden, framed by white gravel and green moss, highlights the gentle contrast of autumn leaves. Only a 7-minute walk from the hotel, Kennin-ji offers a peaceful haven ideal for leisurely contemplation.

• Fall 2025 illumination:     November 29 (Saturday) to December 13 (Saturday)
• Extended hours:              5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (last admission)

Four Other Hotels Featured in the Michelin Guide

Alongside Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion, four additional properties under the Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management portfolio have been recognized, reflecting the group’s unwavering commitment to refined design, gracious comfort, and heartfelt hospitality.

Highlights:

• Hotel The Celestine Ginza

– An urban sanctuary in the heart of Ginza, offering tranquil guestrooms and exceptional dining at the signature restaurant, Ginza Casita. 

Address: 8-4-22 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061

https://www.celestinehotels.jp/en/ginza/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vJUyvdQemc

• Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier

– The only high-rise property in Ginza, where every guestroom above the 16th floor reveals sweeping city panoramas and understated elegance.

Address: 13-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061

https://www.gardenhotels.co.jp/ginza-premier/eng/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPAnbGISxRQ

• Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier

– A refined bayside retreat featuring a Sky Pool with panoramic views of Tokyo Bay and the distant silhouette of Mt. Fuji.

Address: Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa 220-0012

https://www.gardenhotels.co.jp/yokohama-minatomirai-premier/eng/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqPVnmgEI14

• Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier

– A tranquil hideaway on Sanjo-dori Street, where a serene courtyard lounge and restorative bath facilities embody Kyoto’s spirit of calm.
Address: 45-1 Hishiya-cho, Higashiiru, Higashinotoin, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8131

https://www.gardenhotels.co.jp/kyoto-sanjo-premier/eng/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0YPpWF_ZU

About the MICHELIN Key Rating

Introduced in 2024, the MICHELIN Key celebrates hotels offering extraordinary stays that engage and inspire —just as the MICHELIN Stars honor the art of fine dining.

• One Key: A remarkable stay distinguished by character and individuality
• Two Keys: An exceptional stay defined by refinement and sophistication
• Three Keys: A transcendent stay representing the pinnacle of design, comfort, and service

Evaluation Criteria:

1. The hotel itself serves as a destination
2. Excellence in architecture and interior design
3. Consistent quality in service and comfort
4. Experience reflecting exceptional value
5. Distinct personality and authenticity

About Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management

Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management curates three distinctive brands designed to complement a spectrum of modern lifestyles:

• Mitsui Garden Hotels – embodying the concept of Stay in the Garden, these 34 properties across Japan and abroad invite guests into serene spaces inspired by nature, each offering spaces and experiences that utilize the unique characteristics of its location.
• The Celestine Hotels – destination hotels crafted on the concept of “Cultivating and Weaving Deep Connections,” where the essence of the stay lies in the experience itself.
• sequence – a next-generation lifestyle brand offering freedom, flexibility, and personalized ways to stay.

Guided by the philosophy of creating memorable hotels that engage the senses and enrich each journey, Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management continues to redefine contemporary Japanese hospitality for discerning global travelers.

Mitsui Garden Hotels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g34lBUUBYU