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The Fall of “Weekly Shonen Jump,” Once Printing 6.35 Million Copies… the Collapse of Paper Magazine Sales to 1 Million

The Fall of “Weekly Shonen Jump,” Once Printing 6.35 Million Copies… the Collapse of Paper Magazine Sales to 1 Million

The publisher recorded 985,000 copies in the first two quarters of this year—leaving Japan with no remaining paper magazines selling 1 million copies
For Guinness’ glory of 6. 35 million copies… the quiet exit of a paper manga kingdomThe impenetrable stronghold of 'Weekly Shonen Jump', once an absolute heavyweight in Japan’s manga industry that topped 6 million copies per single issue and earned its place in the Guinness Book, has collapsed.
| James choi
Total Prize of 70 Million Won…‘Republic of Korea Creative Comics Contest’ Launches as a Launchpad for Webtoon Creators

Total Prize of 70 Million Won…‘Republic of Korea Creative Comics Contest’ Launches as a Launchpad for Webtoon Creators

Anyone aged 18 or older can apply; eight works will be selected including a grand prize of 20 million won, with 70 million won awarded, and submissions accepted through Sept. 22
A grand opening begins that could change the landscape of next-generation K-webtoonsA new project to discover a fresh masterpiece—meant to drive the future of K-webtoons, which have taken over the global content market—is now in motion.
| James choi
Madonna Tops Billboard 200 for First Time in 7 Years, the First Artist to Earn No. 1 Albums Across Four Decades From the 1980s to the 2020s!

Madonna Tops Billboard 200 for First Time in 7 Years, the First Artist to Earn No. 1 Albums Across Four Decades From the 1980s to the 2020s!

Her 15th studio album, “Confessions II,” claims her 10th all-time No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
The history of popular music is divided into before and after “Madonna.” The pop monarch, forever crowned, has reclaimed the top spot on the US “Billboard 200” in a stunning comeback after seven years with her 15th studio album, “Confessions II ”—proving once again the kind of vitality that is...
| James choi
Critics’ harsh backlash can’t stop it—‘Michael’ clears $1 billion, topping Oppenheimer

Critics’ harsh backlash can’t stop it—‘Michael’ clears $1 billion, topping Oppenheimer

‘Michael Jackson’ biopic ‘Michael’ crosses the $1 billion mark to claim the No. 1 spot in history As overwhelming audience support overturns reviewers’ scathing takes and takes over the Billboard charts
The return of the ‘King of Pop,’ and a $1 billion miracle that overwhelmed screens worldwideThe enduring ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ shone a light on the twists and turns of his life, establishing a new milestone for the global film industry by reaching the $1 billion mark in...
| James choi
BTS “Swim” Plagiarism Allegations in the U.S. BigHit Music Says It’s an Independent Original Work, Vows a Firm Response

BTS “Swim” Plagiarism Allegations in the U.S. BigHit Music Says It’s an Independent Original Work, Vows a Firm Response

U.S. songwriters file a lawsuit against HYBE claiming their demo tracks were copied; BigHit Music says it is a “clear independent original work” and will respond with legal action.
Global pop heavyweight joins the fray as a copyright dispute between K-pop’s top acts takes center stageBTS, a group at the top of the global pop scene, has hit an unexpected snag. A copyright infringement lawsuit has been filed in the United States over the title track “Swim” from their regular...
| James choi
Sung Si-kyung to Sing Japanese Hit Songs He Chose Himself in September Remake Album Release

Sung Si-kyung to Sing Japanese Hit Songs He Chose Himself in September Remake Album Release

Sung Si-kyung, answering fans’ cover-song requests, releases the album “Love,” featuring songs he personally picked, and will hold a Tokyo concert in October.
The return of “Sung-balla” aimed straight at Japan, breathing life into J-pop classics“Sung Si-kyung,” a vocalist representing South Korea, has signaled a major shift in Japan’s music market. His agency, SK Jae-won, formally announced that it will immediately release the Japanese remake album “Love...
| James choi
Donald Trump Snares More Than $10.7 Million in Personal Licensing Fees From Amazon Documentary Deal: A Story Behind Amazon’s Contract

Donald Trump Snares More Than $10.7 Million in Personal Licensing Fees From Amazon Documentary Deal: A Story Behind Amazon’s Contract

The revelation comes from Trump’s public financial disclosure Amazon MGM Studios pours $7.5 million (about ￦100 billion) into acquiring the documentary and marketing it The opposition blasts it as “bribery by a big corporation trying to win favor in the White House”… Amazon and the White House deny any special treatment
It has been confirmed that U. S. President Donald Trump profited from a personal licensing fee exceeding $10 million through a contract for an Amazon documentary film that portrays First Lady Melania Trump’s life.
| Yangsimoh
BTS’ “Arirang” Selected as “Best Album of 2026” by U.S. Rolling Stone, UK NME

BTS’ “Arirang” Selected as “Best Album of 2026” by U.S. Rolling Stone, UK NME

“The biggest boy band in the world” — overseas media pile on praise in a relay, hitting global audiences with a distinctly Korean flavor.
’Global syndrome’ re-ignites as a masterpiece the world responds toThe landscape of global pop music is shifting again. BTS’ regular fifth studio album, `'Arirang '`, has been selected back-to-back by major overseas music outlets as the “best album in the first half of 2026,” underscoring its...
| James choi
Even a U.S. Pop Star Cancels Shows—But BTS’s World Tour Returns After 7 Years With Every Ticket Sold Out in a Frenzy

Even a U.S. Pop Star Cancels Shows—But BTS’s World Tour Returns After 7 Years With Every Ticket Sold Out in a Frenzy

As the U.S. live-music industry grapples with a shortage of remaining seats driven by high inflation, BTS’s first tour in seven years sells out every show and turns the entire city into a festival
The U.S. live music industry—the heart of the global concert business—has hit an unprecedented deep freeze. Amid the fallout from punishing inflation and ticket-price hikes that have derailed major pop stars’ tours one after another, “BTS”’s North American and European tour has been delivering...
| James choi
[Weekend Publications] Song Hee-gu on the bestseller run — “My Boss Kim’s Story About a Samsung Exec at Home in Seoul” Tops the Charts Immediately With New Real Estate Novel

[Weekend Publications] Song Hee-gu on the bestseller run — “My Boss Kim’s Story About a Samsung Exec at Home in Seoul” Tops the Charts Immediately With New Real Estate Novel

With an established fandom front and center, Song Hee-gu’s real estate fiction pushes aside other top contenders and takes the No. 1 spot on Kyobo Bookstore’s general bestseller list.
The publishing industry’s landscape is in flux. The seemingly impenetrable bastion of previously solid bestsellers is crumbling under a barrage from authors armed with massive fandom followings. At the center of this shift is Song Hee-gu, the writer who previously sparked a sensation by depicting...
| James choi