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‘Mind of Mencia’ Comedian Carlos Mencia Arrested on the Spot… Accused of Hiding $12 Billion Won in Income and Tax Evasion

‘Mind of Mencia’ Comedian Carlos Mencia Arrested on the Spot… Accused of Hiding $12 Billion Won in Income and Tax Evasion

Arrested at his LA home on the morning of the 18th… Charged with 12 felony counts, including willful failure to report personal and corporate taxes from 2019 to 2024 LA district attorney: “One of the most notorious high-volume repeat tax delinquents”… If convicted, could face up to 11 years in prison A past remark that “taxes are a good thing” comes back to haunt him… After a “plagiarism” controversy, he was on tour when he was detained
Carlos Mencia, a comedian who ruled the U. S. stand-up comedy world as a mid-2000s entertainment giant, was arrested on the spot by police on suspicion of hiding a massive income amounting to $8. 7 million (about 12 billion won) and evading taxes. ■ Arrested in a surprise raid at 7 a. m.
Kwon Soonpyo Anchor Steps Down From “News High Kick”…Will He Try to Become MBC’s Next CEO?

Kwon Soonpyo Anchor Steps Down From “News High Kick”…Will He Try to Become MBC’s Next CEO?

After leaving the show when its run ends on the 26th, Kwon Soonpyo is being discussed as a leading candidate for MBC’s next CEO, drawing attention to his next move.
MBC’s flagship anchor, the top power in South Korea’s radio news-and-current-affairs programming, is putting the microphone down without warning. Behind the decision, a massive political shake-up is being flagged—one expected to rock the Sangam-dong area.
BTS Busan Concert Draws 110,000 Visitors…Souvenir Sales Surge 136%, Tourism Ripple Effect a Huge Hit

BTS Busan Concert Draws 110,000 Visitors…Souvenir Sales Surge 136%, Tourism Ripple Effect a Huge Hit

The BTS Busan concerts that drew 110,000 people over two days generated massive economic ripple effects, including a 136% jump in local business sales, and wrapped up successfully.
The cultural landscape sometimes triggers a massive tectonic shift along the trajectory of a single artist. Beyond a mere large-scale concert, an astonishing social phenomenon was witnessed in Busan: the entire city—like a vast living organism—transforms into a single artistic text.
K-pop ‘The Small-Agency Miracle’ Is Taking Shape… Ministry Confirms Annual Support of 300 Million Won for 10 Teams, Including Récenner

K-pop ‘The Small-Agency Miracle’ Is Taking Shape… Ministry Confirms Annual Support of 300 Million Won for 10 Teams, Including Récenner

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA launch a new ‘Global Leap Support’ program—providing up to 3 years of autonomous backing such as overseas marketing.
The cultural power race of the 21st century is no longer the exclusive domain of giant capital. The ‘K-pop’ phenomenon that mega agencies have led has now reached a structural paradigm shift. The government’s newly launched ‘Global Leap Support for Small Agencies’ is not just a financial handout—it...
[Box Office] Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” Surpasses 5 Million Admissions… the Year’s Second Box-Office Hit Record

[Box Office] Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” Surpasses 5 Million Admissions… the Year’s Second Box-Office Hit Record

“Gunche” stays No. 1 at the box office for four straight weeks, as “Toy Story 5,” returning after seven years, leads in advance ticket sales
K-zombie thrillers that overwhelmed theaters in the off-season: Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” conquers the 5 million mark“Gunche,” a new K-zombie apocalypse created by director Yeon Sang-ho, held its ground at the very top of the weekend box office even in its fourth week since release.
Naver’s Chzzk Streams Every Match of the North Central America World Cup, With Top Streamers All Taking Part

Naver’s Chzzk Streams Every Match of the North Central America World Cup, With Top Streamers All Taking Part

Starting on the 12th, Chzzk will air 104 matches live, offering differentiated viewing experiences such as AI short-form clips, VOD highlight replays, and AI briefings.
The ground for innovation: the 2026 North and Central America World Cup frenzy that Naver 'Chzzk' is seizingThe grammar of traditional sports broadcasts is being completely rewritten. Naver proves its overwhelming media dominance by live-streaming every match of the 2026 international soccer...
M Countdown Climbs to 12 Million Views: Cutie Street Releases Korean Version of New Song “Prekyukyuu”

M Countdown Climbs to 12 Million Views: Cutie Street Releases Korean Version of New Song “Prekyukyuu”

“Can it be cute only?” Cutie Street, which swept local charts with “Prekyukyuu,” unveils the Korean-language version of its new track.
Over the sea of islands, the peninsula falls for 'Cutie Street'—a deadly declaration thrown at the heart of K-popThe Japanese rookie girl group 'Cutie Street' on the 6th released, on the spot, the Korean-language audio for its new song 'Prekyukyuu' (ぷりきゅきゅ), signaling a major shake-up in South...
[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate targets young voters by leaning on the K-pop fandom. Using social messages from K-culture such as BTS to push back against the conservative camp.
An Unexpected Gamble That Shook Colombia’s Presidential Race, Blurring the Lines Between Politics and CultureOn the modern political stage, “image making” is not just packaging—it is the core mechanism of power.
aespa’s Second Regular Album “LEMONADE” Debuts at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200…Third Career Top 10

aespa’s Second Regular Album “LEMONADE” Debuts at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200…Third Career Top 10

Reaching 41,000 album units, it claims No. 2 for top album sales and enters the Billboard 200 at No. 9 With a third Billboard main-chart top 10 record following “Girls” and “My World,” aespa proves its global clout A successful musical reinvention from the former “metal taste” identity to a fresh “sweet taste,” while breaking through the UK Official Chart as well
The second regular album “LEMONADE” by the girl group aespa debuted at No. 9 on the US Billboard main album chart, the “Billboard 200.”No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and a sweep of No. 2 for top album sales According to a US Billboard chart preview article dated the 7th , aespa recorded 41,000 album...
'BOYNEXTDOOR' Marks 3rd Anniversary With First Homecoming Comeback on June 8

'BOYNEXTDOOR' Marks 3rd Anniversary With First Homecoming Comeback on June 8

To celebrate their third anniversary, BOYNEXTDOOR will hold the 'Door Festa' event and return in a big way next month with their first full-length album on June 8.
'BOYNEXTDOOR's' nonstop takeoff toward 'HOME' beyond a three-year trailThe group 'BOYNEXTDOOR' is turning a historic milestone—three years since their debut—and finally making a dazzling return to the public with their first full-length album.