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Dominican Music Maestro Alex Bueno Dies at 62, Leaving an Era’s Legacy of Merengue and Bachata

Dominican Music Maestro Alex Bueno Dies at 62, Leaving an Era’s Legacy of Merengue and Bachata

He passed away at a New York hospital on the morning of the 18th after a long battle with cancer. After a tumor was found in his brain in 2025 and he underwent surgery, his condition deteriorated rapidly in recent days, leading to an ICU stay. A towering figure who left generation-defining anthems such as “Que Vuelva”… all of Latin America mourns deeply
View this post on Instagram Alex Bueno (@alexbuenomundial)’s shared post Legendary vocalist Alex Bueno, who helped revive Dominican Republic music and whose sound was considered the heart of Latin American music, has died after a battle with cancer.
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...
ATEEZ Pop-Up Set to Open … Hyundai Department Store’s The Hyundai Seoul Hosts a Record-Setting “K-Content Fair” KPOP, Kfood, KBeauty

ATEEZ Pop-Up Set to Open … Hyundai Department Store’s The Hyundai Seoul Hosts a Record-Setting “K-Content Fair” KPOP, Kfood, KBeauty

From the 20th, a major K-pop pop-up and a full lineup of K-food and beauty goods are all under one roof, with generous perks.
The Hyundai Seoul, Evolving Into the Heart of K-Culture, Brings in a Mega Pop-Up With Unmatched ScaleThe Hyundai Seoul is poised to move beyond being just a shopping destination and emerge as a global K-culture landmark.
Sung Si-kyung Unveils Surprise Global Duet With Raisa of Indonesia

Sung Si-kyung Unveils Surprise Global Duet With Raisa of Indonesia

A YouTube cover connection led to a global collaboration, and the new song “Heaven Knows,” which trades lines between Korean and English, is now out
A Once-in-a-Generation Duet That Breaks Borders and Language, A New Milestone for Asian PopThe emperor of Korean ballads has teamed up with a national idol in Indonesia. South Korea’s leading vocalist “Sung Si-kyung” and Indonesia’s top star “Raisa” prove a sweeping musical unity that spans Asia’s...
Virtual Idol PLAVE Marks 'PLLI' Fans' Birthday With a Donation of 100 Million Won for a Third Act of Goodwill

Virtual Idol PLAVE Marks 'PLLI' Fans' Birthday With a Donation of 100 Million Won for a Third Act of Goodwill

To celebrate the birthday of the fandom 'PLLI,' the group delivers 100 million won in support funds for the self-reliance of children in vulnerable circumstances. Ahead of the first-ever virtual exclusive stadium concert in September, it demonstrates its positive influence.
A third miracle of goodwill that blossoms under the fan name 'PLLI,' breaking down the boundary between fantasy and reality'PLAVE,' the front-runner among virtual idols, is bringing a heavy warmth to the real world.
Controversial “Reassignment Education,” Yet My Favorite Episode Is…

Controversial “Reassignment Education,” Yet My Favorite Episode Is…

Even in its second week after release, the Netflix series 〈Reassignment Education〉 topped the No. 1 spot among non-English TV shows in the global TOP 10 rankings. Cine Play reporters picked their favorite episodes.
Once again, a high-impact K-content title has burst onto Netflix. The Netflix series 〈Reassignment Education〉, which depicts the relentless efforts of the authority group for protecting teachers’ rights as it takes the side of victims and puts schools back in order, kept its No.
Producer 250 and Hudson Mohawke Surprise-Release North, Central America World Cup Anthem

Producer 250 and Hudson Mohawke Surprise-Release North, Central America World Cup Anthem

Ahead of the Korea vs. Mexico match, unveils a new song sampling the 1988 Seoul Olympic theme track “The Victory”
Clashing beats that cross borders—a clandestine anthem poised to shake up the 2026 North, Central America World CupA daring track set to quicken the heartbeat of soccer fans worldwide has been released. South Korea’s standout producer '250 ' and Britain’s electronic music powerhouse 'Hudson...
Tom Holland Stars in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” as Main Trailer and Posters Are Unveiled Globally

Tom Holland Stars in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” as Main Trailer and Posters Are Unveiled Globally

Ahead of a July release, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” opens with an overwhelming-scale trailer, fueling fresh curiosity among prospective viewers With Zendaya’s love interest who has lost her memories and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk all in the mix, the preview heightens anticipation Directed by Destin Cretton, the film charts a lonely hero’s fight in a world where Peter Parker has been erased
Spider-Man has raised anticipation by rolling out posters and trailers worldwide. A new MCU tentpole film everyone is watching opens The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 〈Spider-Man: Brand New Day〉, unveiled its main trailer and “Reflective Poster” on June 18 .
[Seong Chan-eol’s Comics] I hesitated to recommend it, but 30,000 moviegoers leaves me saying ‘Give it a try’: 「The Dangers in My Heart」

[Seong Chan-eol’s Comics] I hesitated to recommend it, but 30,000 moviegoers leaves me saying ‘Give it a try’: 「The Dangers in My Heart」

I go crazy for subculture. I check out anything with fresh stories, settings or characters — not only films but webtoons, games, comics and animation. I entered the world of fandom through comics: as an adult I read comics as e-books and webtoons on my smartphone, a self-described 'kidult.' But it's less fun alone. I write Seong Chan-eol's Comics to share things that are more enjoyable together, seen from the perspective of an omnivorous fan.
To be frank, this is one of my current favorite comics, but it’s one I avoided writing about for a while. It’s wildly fun and genuinely heart-fluttering, but the barrier to entry is high. If even I, a fan of the series, felt that hesitation, I wasn’t sure how many readers would go along with it.
[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...