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Targeting Soccer Fans: Peru Police Disguise Themselves as a World Cup Mascot, Catch a Drug Suspect

Targeting Soccer Fans: Peru Police Disguise Themselves as a World Cup Mascot, Catch a Drug Suspect

They dressed as the North and Central American World Cup mascot, smashed a steel door with a hammer, and arrested a suspected drug trafficker—putting Peru police’s outlandish disguise tactics in the spotlight
A cute mascot’s deadly blow—toppling a drug cartelThe “2026 North and Central American World Cup” has captured the attention of soccer fans around the world. The tournament’s peaceful symbol has turned into the sharpest weapon for a crime crackdown.
'Attack on Titan' Kodansha Targets India's Gen Z With '370 Million' Push

'Attack on Titan' Kodansha Targets India's Gen Z With '370 Million' Push

The Japanese publishing giant is setting up its first India joint venture, aiming to secure a foothold in the fast-growing market with manga and IP business.
The titan's advance planted on a 1. 4-billion-population continent… Japan's publishing empire Kodansha goes straight for IndiaKodansha, Japan's largest publishing empire, is raising its flag in the vast youth continent of India.
[Photo &] BTS Stitched the Skies Over Busan’s Gwangalli Beach…A Historic Drone Light Show With 1,000 Drones

[Photo &] BTS Stitched the Skies Over Busan’s Gwangalli Beach…A Historic Drone Light Show With 1,000 Drones

Faces of the seven members and a dazzling display of light—an unforgettable Busan night over the sea
Tearing Through the Dark With 1,000 Stars, Taking Over Busan’s NightOn the night of the 13th, above the Gwangalli Beach seawater area in Suyeong-gu, Busan, the sky turned into a giant canvas. It was a moment when a special drone show—planned to commemorate the Busan concert of “BTS”—commanded the...
Choi Bul-am Gets a Visit From Minister Choi Hwi-young, Who Says She’s Reassured by His Signature “Paha” Laugh

Choi Bul-am Gets a Visit From Minister Choi Hwi-young, Who Says She’s Reassured by His Signature “Paha” Laugh

Minister Choi Hwi-young shares his latest update through social media after visiting him in the hospital—after his discharge, she sets a plan for a meeting over makgeolli, and delivers a Blu-ray of “The Last Witness”
[Exclusive Photo] The “Paha” laugh ringing through the hospital room… Minister Choi Hwi-young shares a “makgeolli promise” with 국민 배우 Choi Bul-amA national gesture toward a pillar of the times, and an “artistic exchange” in the hospital roomA living legend of Korean pop culture, actor “Choi Bul-am”...
[Photo Story] BTS Celebrates 13th Anniversary in Busan With 110,000 ARMY Members — Korean Fans Chant “Arirang” in a Roaring Singalong at the Concert

[Photo Story] BTS Celebrates 13th Anniversary in Busan With 110,000 ARMY Members — Korean Fans Chant “Arirang” in a Roaring Singalong at the Concert

In Busan, the hometown of Jimin and Jung Kook, the world tour was held. With 110,000 ARMY members chanting “Arirang” in unison, BTS marked the group’s 13th debut anniversary with a blazing performance.
[Photo Story] After 13 Years of Storytelling, BTS Returns to the Night in Busan With 'Arirang'In Busan’s Asiad Main Stadium, wrapped in deep darkness, 55,000 lights flared up at once, as if giving birth to a vast universe.

"Made Her a Sexual Violence Abuser" Tyra Banks Sues Netflix

Banks says Netflix’s documentary cleverly edited her into a cruel person who ignored sexual violence victims, and she is seeking punitive damages.
Was it "The Devil’s Edit"—or hidden truth? Tyra Banks brings a knife to NetflixTyra Banks, a global fashion icon and television host, has declared all-out war against the streaming giant Netflix. Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit, saying a recently aired documentary program thoroughly deceived...
Tickets at 220,000 won sold for 680,000 won…Multiple ticket scalpers arrested for BTS Busan show

Tickets at 220,000 won sold for 680,000 won…Multiple ticket scalpers arrested for BTS Busan show

Police deployed 70 officers for a focused crackdown and arrested 11—using tactics including a threefold markup aimed at foreigners and wristband cutting to conceal the scheme
Black hands targeting a global festival, 'BTS' Busan show 'ticket scalping' operation smashedThe 'BTS' Busan stop of its world tour drew intense global attention. Behind the glitz, illegal 'ticket scalping' deals aimed at foreign visitors were spotted by police watching closely.
ILLIT Sells Out All Seats for Hong Kong Stop Before First Solo Tour, Expands to 15 Shows in 7 Cities Worldwide

ILLIT Sells Out All Seats for Hong Kong Stop Before First Solo Tour, Expands to 15 Shows in 7 Cities Worldwide

Hong Kong Asia tour general ticket sales sell out all seats as the company adds dates for Aug. 22-23 beyond the originally planned single performance With more limited view seats opening in Seoul and Japan and strong ticket demand, the group hits the road starting in Aichi on the 13th with a full sweep of the islands Along with the tour success, mini-album No. 4 title track “It’s Me” scores a major run, entering the U.S. Billboard and YouTube global charts for a fifth straight week
The group ILLIT has sold out every date of its first tour in Hong Kong.All seats sell out for the Hong Kong show and an extra date added urgently On the 12th, according to Belift Lab, a label under HYBE, ILLIT (Yoon Ah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, Iroha)’s entry tickets for its Asia tour Hong Kong...
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Team Up…HYBE Girl Group Unity “Iconic by Mistake” Drops

LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Team Up…HYBE Girl Group Unity “Iconic by Mistake” Drops

HYBE Labels’ LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE join forces for a special collaboration single releasing on the 12th The music video surpasses 10 million views in 30 hours and sweeps No. 1 in global YouTube music video trending popularity, proving its massive ripple effect Kicking off with a “techno sisterhood” moment, the lineup dazzles music fans worldwide with performances highlighting each team’s individuality and sisterhood
The girl groups of the HYBE labels that showcased a “techno sisterhood” recently— 'LE SSERAFIM', 'ILLIT', and 'KATSEYE'—will release the audio for their special collaboration single, “Iconic by Mistake ,” at 1:00 p. m. on the 12th.
NMIXX Named Publicity Ambassador for the British Embassy in Korea Campaign “Dreaming Girls—Nothing Is Impossible”

NMIXX Named Publicity Ambassador for the British Embassy in Korea Campaign “Dreaming Girls—Nothing Is Impossible”

The British Embassy in Korea selects the official face for its women’s empowerment campaign, underscoring its global positive impact. Shima Mallotra, U.K. Minister of State, directly presents the letter of appointment… The appointment is expected to spotlight NMIXX as a role model for girls worldwide Kicking off in Bangkok on the 13th, the group launches its first world tour across five Asian cities including Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo
The trend-setting girl group “NMIXX” will serve as a publicity ambassador for the British Embassy in Korea’s women’s empowerment campaign.British Embassy in Korea women’s empowerment campaign publicity ambassador appointment On the 12th, according to agency JYP Entertainment, the British Embassy in...