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BTS’s J-Hope, Did He Unfold the Unreleased ‘Fold 8’ First?
BTS member J-Hope revealed a new Samsung smartphone device and then quickly took it down.J-Hope recently posted a mirror selfie on his social networking service (SNS), Instagram. The released photo showed him holding a light purple foldable phone while photographing himself.However, the post was soon deleted. Some overseas users are speculating that he uploaded a product before its official reveal and hurriedly deleted it.On the same day, during sound check for the European leg of the wo... -
‘Catastrophe’ 28th-cohort Sunja, full-fledged legal battle with Mr. Kim “Poetic justice, karmic retribution”
Sunja from the 28th cohort shared her feelings about the legal battle with Mr. Kim.On the 18th, Sunja from the 28th cohort held a Q&A on her social media. That day, a netizen left a question for her, “Are you preparing well for the lawsuit? You are going through things you should not have to because of a wrong relationship.”In response, Sunja said, “There is nothing to do but show poetic justice and karmic retribution. There is a reason one cannot become rich. Spending money on useless... -
BTS ‘Arirang’ also surpasses Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’
BTS fifth studio album ‘Arirang’ (ARIRANG) has placed No. 20 in the UK 2026 cumulative album sales ranking.According to BigHit Music on the 18th, ‘Arirang’ ranked No. 20 on the ‘Biggest Albums Top 40 of 2026’ (The Official Biggest Albums of 2026 So Far), released by the UK Official Charts on the 16th.This ranking aggregates physical album sales, digital downloads, and audio and video streaming generated in the UK from the start of the year through recent weeks.Michael Jackson ‘Thriller... -
Lim Chang-jung “Will compete on ‘Mr. Trot 4’···switching to trot”
Singer Lim Chang-jung surprised the cast by signaling that he will enter a trot audition.On the TV Chosun program ‘Golden Friday’ aired on the 17th, Lim Chang-jung appeared as a ‘Golden Star’ and shared the process of writing lyrics for his signature songs and his thoughts on trot.Lim made his entrance singing ‘A Glass of Soju’. He recalled his KBS Music Awards grand prize, saying, “In 1997, I beat H.O.T. and Sechs Kies to win the grand prize.” That year, he won with ‘Back Then, Again’.... -
‘Kim Bujang’ Seo Su-min, makes a strong impression with her first drama
The fact that this was her first foray into a drama was hardly noticeable.Actor Seo Su-min left a deep impression with delicate emotional acting in ‘Kim Bujang’.On the 17th (Fri), episode 7 of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Kim Bujang’ (script by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young·Lee So-eun, planned by Studio S, produced by Studio S·Fantagio) showed Kim Min-ji (played by Seo Su-min) reuniting with her father, Manager Kim (played by So Ji-sub), who came to save her, and then facing ... -
‘Namgoong Min♥’ Jin Areum, D-line spotted with birth imminent…still shows model presence
Model Jin Areum, the wife of actor Namgoong Min, shared an update ahead of giving birth.On the 17th, Jin Areum posted several photos on her SNS.In the released photos, Jin Areum showcased various poses in a casual styling that paired a denim shirt with a white inner layer. With naturally tousled hair and a chic gaze, she revealed a modelesque aura, radiating a range of charms from playful expressions to a charismatic vibe. In particular, even though the lower abdomen was cropped, a slightl... -
Legal support network to cover Miss Korea members and families
The Miss Korea Nokwonhoe association is setting up a legal counseling system for its members and their families.On the 18th, Miss Korea Nokwonhoe announced that on the 14th it signed a business agreement with Law Firm Gwangya to protect member rights and advance social values.Under the agreement, Law Firm Gwangya will provide legal counseling to Nokwonhoe members and their families. The two organizations plan to build a support system to help members address legal issues that may arise d... -
‘Hope’ at 1.2 million, hope fired but···
The film ‘Hope’ surpassed 1 million viewers three days after release and is racing at the box office.On the 18th, according to the Korean Film Council integrated movie admissions network, ‘Hope’ drew 594,811 moviegoers on Constitution Day the day before, continuing its solo run at No. 1 at the box office.Released on the 15th, ‘Hope’ has thus recorded a cumulative 1,220,519 admissions in three days.This is the fastest million-admission milestone among films released this year.Earlier... -
159 Acts on 53 Stages···‘2026 Lalalaon’ to Be Held
‘Lalalaon’, a support program that connects small venues nationwide with pop music musicians, is launching its fourth season.The Korea Music Label Industry Association announced on the 18th that it is recruiting venues and musicians to participate in the ‘2026 Small-Scale Pop Music Performance Revitalization Support Program Lalalaon’, which is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.Under the slogan ‘Diverse music, moments together’, the program is designed to provide sm... -
‘Remarried after 11 years’ Oh Yoon-ah shares first update on raising her son with her husband…beaming at a developmental center
Actor Oh Yoon-ah shared an update with her son Min following her remarriage announcement.On the 18th, Oh posted several photos on her SNS along with the caption, “I gave it my all today. Thank you, teachers.”The photos show Oh and her son Min receiving instruction at a developmental center. In particular, Min flashed a bright smile while making a V sign with his hand, creating a warm, heartwarming mood.This update draws attention as it shows Min for the first time since Oh made a surpris...
