BTS Caught in the Crossfire of Chart Manipulation AllegationsRecent reports raise questions about BTS’s past. On April 29, Sports Kyunghyang reported that HYBE’s Big Hit Music denied past allegations of chart manipulation, calling them “inappropriate marketing claims.” However, court documents and past investigations explicitly referred to these practices as “chart manipulation,” “illegal marketing,” and “sajaegi marketing.” The report details how Seoul Central District […]
Bypassing Sanctions? Kim Jong Un's Motorcade Features New ToyotasAccording to a report by NK News, the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was recently spotted with a new sports utility vehicle (SUV) from Toyota in his motorcade. This U.S. media outlet specializes in North Korean affairs on the 26th (local time). NK News reported that an analysis of the footage of Kim’s visit […]
Suspicions Rise: HYBE, Home of BTS, Linked to Controversial CultAmid deepening infighting between HYBE, the company behind the global phenomenon BTS, and its subsidiary ADOR, some have raised suspicions that HYBE is connected to a pseudo-religious group. Simultaneously, past controversies over BTS’s alleged album sales manipulation have been brought back into the spotlight. On the 28th, HYBE dismissed these allegations as “entirely groundless,” saying, “We […]
Gold Fever: China's Investors Spark a Price RallySince the end of last year, the price of gold has been hitting record highs daily, sparking increased interest in gold-related investments. Searching for today’s gold and gold prices has become a daily routine. However, according to a News1 report on the 24th, citing the British daily Financial Times (FT), the gold price rally may […]
Series of Earthquakes Rock Taiwan: 935 Aftershocks After 7.2 Magnitude Quake935 aftershocks since April 3 On the 23rd (local time), a series of earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.0 or higher occurred in the waters near Taiwan. According to the Taiwan Central Weather Bureau, over 50 aftershocks occurred from 12:01 a.m. to 4:12 a.m. on the 23rd (local time). The magnitudes ranged from 3.0 to 6.3, […]
Anti-US, Pro-North Korea Student Organization Calls for Immediate Action in South KoreaWho are the university students required the impeachment of President Yoon, visiting the Democratic Party’s central office? A student organization, seemingly supporting the North Korean regime, visited the Democratic Party’s central office, demanding the immediate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. They have been confirmed to post videos on YouTube showing allegiance to North Korea’s […]
Bubble Tea Billionaires: China's Latest Wealth PhenomenonBloomberg reported on the 22nd (local time) that the popularity of bubble tea in China has consecutively created billionaires. According to the report, the stocks of Sichuan Baicha Baidao, the third-largest bubble tea chain in China (hereafter referred to as ChaPanda), are set to trade on the Hong Kong stock market starting from the 23rd. […]
Spotlight on 'SPOT!': ZICO and Jennie's New Collaboration Ignites ExcitementA photo featuring artist and producer ZICO and BLACKPINK member Jennie is generating buzz. On the 22nd at noon, ZICO shared the first concept photo of his digital single “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)” on his personal Instagram. The image, portraying ZICO and Jennie together, showcases their real friend vibe. ZICO and Jennie showed their styles with […]
Japan's TEPCO to Release Contaminated Water into Sea: Fifth Round UnderwayFukushima No.1 Nuclear Power Plant in Japan / EPA=Yonhap News Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) began the fifth round of ocean discharge of treated water by the Japanese government from the Fukushima No.1 Nuclear Power Plant on the 19th, reported Kyodo News. The discharge will continue until the 7th of next month, with the volume […]
Shocked as Man Brings Dual Monitor Setup to Starbucks for WorkA customer works on a computer with a laptop and a large monitor on a Starbucks table. / Instiz It seems that the café office tribe is evolving in bizarre ways. On the 19th, a photo of a customer with a laptop and a large monitor set up on a Starbucks table was shared on […]
Silent Killer in Your Kitchen: Revealing the 'Fried Rice Syndrome'With the recent increase in single-person households, food delivery orders are on the rise, leading to more cases of people storing leftover food for later consumption. However, this practice could expose individuals to unexpected illnesses. One of the main concerns is the fried rice syndrome. Reference photo to help understand fried rice syndrome (not related […]
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol's Presidency CrisisThe primary factor exerting the most substantial influence was “pricing and other unresolved issues concerning people’s livelihood.” The approval rating for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governance was notably low. On the 18th, the findings of the National Index Survey (NBS) conducted from the 15th to the 17th by Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and […]
Shocking Video: Korean Men's Lewd Acts at Thai FestivalThe video also captures security personnel trying to stop the men Korean men have been caught committing lewd acts abroad. Recently, a video of two men performing lewd acts at a Songkran festival went viral on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and other social media sites. The controversial video scene / X-capture The Songkran festival […]
Surge in Scrub Typhus Cases Sparks Concern: KDCA Issues CautionTwice the Level Compared to 2019Caution Against Mites During Outdoor Activities As the weather gets warmer, an unexpected infectious disease is spreading. People resting on grass. Image to aid understanding of the article / Sunny studio-Shutterstock.com The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) warned on the 18th that scrub typhus, also known as […]
The Decline of South Korean ReadersAccording to recent findings, about six out of ten South Korean adults did not read even a single book last year. According to the 2023 National Reading Survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the 18th, the comprehensive reading rate, which signifies the percentage of adults who read or listened to […]
No Go for Adult Festival in Seoul: Fourth Venue Cancellation AnnouncedThe adult festival, 2024 KXF The Fashion, featuring Japanese adult video (AV) actors, has faced its fourth venue cancellation. YouTube’s Play Joker On the 18th, the Gangnam District Office announced that the adult festival venue had ultimately decided to cancel the event. It was reported that representatives from the Gangnam District Office had personally visited […]
Cat Food Chaos: What's Up with the Voldemort Feed List?The Voldemort Feed List, a list of cat food brands, is drawing attention. Unrelated photo / TarasBeletskiy-shutterstock.com, sophiecat-shutterstock.com Recently, online cat communities and social media have been active in sharing a list of certain cat foods suspected of causing neurological and muscular disorders in cats. The term Voldemort Feed is borrowed from the Harry Potter […]
BTS V's Impresses Netizens With His Shooting SkillsV’s combat shooting training in an urban area was revealed News regarding BTS V, who is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service in the 2nd Infantry Division of the Korean Army, has surfaced. As reported by News1, V appeared in a recent video shared on a YouTube channel, donning a military police combat uniform alongside his […]
Tensions Rise as Russia Pulls Peacekeepers from Nagorno-KarabakhOn the 17th local time, the Kremlin announced that Russian peacekeeping forces are withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region between Azerbaijan and Armenia. During a briefing on the same day, Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesperson, confirmed reports from Azerbaijani media that the Russian peacekeeping forces had begun to withdraw, stating, “Yes, it’s true.” Following the […]
Fall of a Superstar: Neymar's Controversial Lifestyle UncoveredBritish media outlet Goal.com reported on the 13th (Korean time), “Neymar reportedly turned up drunk to some Paris Saint-Germain training sessions and lost Kylian Mbappe’s respect during his turbulent spell in France.” French media L’Equipe also reported that during his six years at PSG, “players and staff said that Neymar sometimes appeared at training drunk.” […]
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