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[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...
Comedian Nate Bargatze Caught in Backlash Over Attendance at White House “Trump 80th Birthday UFC Party”; Spokesman Says He’s a “Pure Sports Fan With No Political Agenda”

Comedian Nate Bargatze Caught in Backlash Over Attendance at White House “Trump 80th Birthday UFC Party”; Spokesman Says He’s a “Pure Sports Fan With No Political Agenda”

RFK Jr. couple and Vice President JD Vance leak White House photo; online and off-line chatter erupts A never-before-seen “Trump birthday celebration” scene unfolds as an UFC Octagon is set up on the White House South Lawn Bargatze’s side: “He’s just a family-friendly comedian—he went to enjoy sports. We won’t block requests for photos”
A leading comedian, Nate Bargatze, who is widely loved across the United States, spanning conservatives and liberals alike, is embroiled in political controversy after it was revealed that he attended President Donald Trump’s White House birthday party.
Lim Young-woong’s Birthday Shines With the “Hero Generation”…Sends a 1.3-Ton Rice Donation to Anyang

Lim Young-woong’s Birthday Shines With the “Hero Generation”…Sends a 1.3-Ton Rice Donation to Anyang

Fan club “Hero Generation” keeps good momentum by donating 1.3 tons of rice for seniors with low incomes
In modern society, “fandom” is no longer confined to being a passive consumer of popular culture. These groups have evolved into active agents who, beyond blind devotion to an artist, turn their solidarity into social value.
1 Million Views in 2 Hours…KakaoPage Breaks Its Top Trading Record on the Day the Webtoon 'Guedam Out-of-My-Head Goes to Work' Is Released!

1 Million Views in 2 Hours…KakaoPage Breaks Its Top Trading Record on the Day the Webtoon 'Guedam Out-of-My-Head Goes to Work' Is Released!

The release day set the shortest-term record by topping 6.5 million views in total on the same day. The original web novel also surged in tandem, rewriting the all-time high in daily trading amount
Guedam Out-of-My-Head Goes to Work (hereinafter 'Guedam Out-of-My-Head Goes to Work'), one of KakaoPage's flagship intellectual property titles, is creating a box-office boom by shattering the platform's all-time record as soon as the webtoon is released.
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.
[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.
'Geoje Yaho' syndrome returns: Rescene’s Minami joins Mnet Plus’ 'Tingle Room'… fans vote to shape the role-play concept

'Geoje Yaho' syndrome returns: Rescene’s Minami joins Mnet Plus’ 'Tingle Room'… fans vote to shape the role-play concept

'Geoje Yaho' meme and a comeback in music charts have put Rescene’s Minami at the center of attention as she takes on an original ASMR variety show Starting today (the 12th), fans will vote to decide the 1st-person role-playing concept… with plans for a fresh kind of interaction with fans With expected standout performance from the sixth room-mate alongside popular K-pop idols like Belle, Eriha, and Uiju, the main episode is set to drop on July 6
Minami, driving the kind of buzz often seen in a “Geoje Yaho” syndrome, is taking on ASMR content.Minami’s solo run-up that carries the buzz of “Geoje Yaho” On the 12th, Mnet Plus said that Rescene member Minami will take the stage as the show’s sixth room-mate for Mnet Plus’ original ASMR variety...
[Photo &] Netflix No. 1 “Chamgyoyuk” director Hong Jong-chan interview: “Violence is fantasy—here’s hoping for an open public forum”

[Photo &] Netflix No. 1 “Chamgyoyuk” director Hong Jong-chan interview: “Violence is fantasy—here’s hoping for an open public forum”

On the third day after its release, Netflix’s “Chamgyoyuk” hits No. 1 globally. Director Hong Jong-chan draws a line amid controversy over glorifying corporal punishment, and lays out the real message the work is trying to send.
The global sensation sparked by daring retribution—handing the classroom a rod after it crossed the line‘Netflix’ original series ‘Chamgyoyuk’ has swept through media markets worldwide. In just three days after release, it notched a staggering feat: No.
‘Love Island USA’ First Fan-Voting System Crashes as Viewers Slam ‘Server Error’

‘Love Island USA’ First Fan-Voting System Crashes as Viewers Slam ‘Server Error’

Soon after Episode 7 airs, voting app goes offline… Fans vent online Vote determines the fate of Bombshells Sol, Jen and Caleb, and the production team apologizes officially, saying it’s working on fixes Peacock’s mega hit reality show breaks records with its first vote—then stumbles immediately
See this post on Instagram Love Island USA(@loveislandusa) shared a post Peacock, the top streaming service in the United States, is facing a surge of criticism from fans after ‘Love Island USA’ kicked off the show’s first viewer voting of the season and immediately triggered large-scale app...
Short-Drama Boom! Director Lee Jun-ik’s “Father’s Home-Cooked Meal” and Director Lee Won-seok’s “Beloved Death” Take Part in Bucheon Release Event

Short-Drama Boom! Director Lee Jun-ik’s “Father’s Home-Cooked Meal” and Director Lee Won-seok’s “Beloved Death” Take Part in Bucheon Release Event

The two works were invited to the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival’s [Platform Planning Exhibition: Short-Form Cinema],
The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, which marks its 30th anniversary this year, is a leading domestic festival that has actively introduced new formats and content, focusing on genre films. The two works were invited to [Platform Planning Exhibition: Short-Form Cinema] within the...