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'Cool Japan' from K-pop boom ends in cumulative deficit of 490 billion yen—Japan set for consolidation

'Cool Japan' from K-pop boom ends in cumulative deficit of 490 billion yen—Japan set for consolidation

Investment can be recouped at only 60%... The Japanese government admits the lack of a command tower was a misstep and holds countermeasure talks
"Cool Japan" loses 54 billion yen... the bleak reality behind benchmarking Korea’s Hallyu60.0% humiliation at the investment-recovery rate, rebuilding meeting set for end of this monthAn agency launched with big ambitions by Japan, designed to benchmark South Korea’s "Hallyu" and called "Cool Japan...
Namhongjin’s $50 Billion Epic “Hope” Opens Today… 600,000 Tickets Press Ahead to a Dominant No. 1

Namhongjin’s $50 Billion Epic “Hope” Opens Today… 600,000 Tickets Press Ahead to a Dominant No. 1

A return 10 years after “The Wailing.”
[In-Depth Analysis] The Return of a $5 Billion Epic—A Mind-Blowing Sci-Fi Thriller Created by the Namhongjin UniverseThe return of a master who broke a decade of silence is, indeed, overwhelming. 'Hope', which has shaken up the landscape of the Korean film industry, proved its explosive box-office...
'Jurassic Park's' Everlasting Hero, Sam Neill Dies at 78

'Jurassic Park's' Everlasting Hero, Sam Neill Dies at 78

Family and official social media announcements on the 13th (local time)… Neill fell asleep peacefully beside his family at a hospital in Sydney, Australia After a blood cancer (T-cell lymphoma) diagnosis in 2022, he recently received a clean bill of health, but an unexpected tragedy followed From Dr. Alan Grant in 'Jurassic Park' to 'The Piano' and 'Peaky Blinders,' he crisscrossed the screen in more than 150 productions over 50 years New Zealand and Australian prime ministers mourn in unison… “The greatest cultural icon that carried our film industry to the world”
The lasting star of the 'Jurassic Park' film series and a veteran of Hollywood, Sam Neill , has died. Fans were reassured after news spread that he had beaten blood cancer and recently received a clean bill of health, but his sudden death has plunged the global film industry into deep sorrow.
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...
‘Legend of the Husky Voice’ Bonnie Tyler Dies in Portugal at 75

‘Legend of the Husky Voice’ Bonnie Tyler Dies in Portugal at 75

Family statement released on the 9th (local time)… Expected recovery after a bout following surgery takes an unexpected turn, leaving her to rest forever She was the star behind the immortal 1983 mega hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” leaving a lasting mark on pop history With a distinct, rough tone, she earned three Grammy nominations and an honor from the British Empire (MBE) Music world colleagues such as Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rod Stewart, and Bryan Adams join a tearful tribute line
Legendary Welsh pop star Bonnie Tyler (Bonnie Tyler·75), who dominated the pop scene in the 1980s with explosive vocals and her signature alluring husky voice, has died. With total solar eclipses or lunar eclipses as they happen, she had captured radio and streaming charts around the world, earning...
Lee Byung-hun x Go Youn-jung, Heading to Tsushima…Casting for Wuxia Action Epic “Nambal”; Imogae’s Directorial Debut, “The Magician of Light”

Lee Byung-hun x Go Youn-jung, Heading to Tsushima…Casting for Wuxia Action Epic “Nambal”; Imogae’s Directorial Debut, “The Magician of Light”

Imogae’s first time directing the film “Spring in Seoul.” A wuxia action epic featuring Joseon-era swordsmen on a mission to rescue captives.
“A New Era of Joseon Wuxia,” a bloody struggle of nine swordsmen heading for TsushimaLee Byung-hun, a pillar of Chungmuro, and Go Youn-jung, who has solidified herself as an overwhelming top star, meet in the Joseon-era wuxia action epic “Nambal.
'Party Rock Anthem' vocalist and G.R.L. group member Lauren Bennett dies at 37

'Party Rock Anthem' vocalist and G.R.L. group member Lauren Bennett dies at 37

Bennett was the mesmerizing voice behind LMFAO’s 2011 mega hit She shaped the pop scene as a British singer, moving through the girl group Paradiso Girls and then G.R.L., and her death has shocked fans worldwide Former bandmates paid tribute in tears, saying, “Our hearts are broken, and we will remember her forever.”
Lauren Bennett (Lauren Bennett·37), the lead vocalist of a shuffle-dance craze that dominated clubs and music charts worldwide in the early 2010s and the voice behind the mega hit “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. ■ An era icon is gone… A sudden obituary shared by G. R. L.
Druski becomes the youngest host in BET Awards history, embracing top honors for Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor

Druski becomes the youngest host in BET Awards history, embracing top honors for Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor

The ceremony is held at the Peacock Theater in LA on the 28th… at age 31, Druski breaks the 2011 Kevin Hart record and makes new history “Neo-soul queen” Lauryn Hill wins the Living Legend Award, and Teyana Taylor takes home the Icon of the Year award Clips “Album of the Year,” Cardi B “Best Female Hip Hop Artist,” and more wrap up the 2026 Black culture festival
The 2026 BET Awards, widely regarded as the top festival representing American pop culture and the Black arts world, has officially ended with a dazzling display of the youngest, most energetic vibe in its history.
UK legendary indie label Rough Trade marks 50 years with Seoul event

UK legendary indie label Rough Trade marks 50 years with Seoul event

Rough Trade, the UK indie legend that launched The Smiths and The Strokes, will hold a special 50th-anniversary exhibition and an in-person concert tour stop in Seoul in September
The indie bloodline that spans half a century, 'Rough Trade' lands in SeoulRough Trade Records and Rough Trade Shop, two storied UK indie institutions that reshaped the map of global popular music, are coming to Korea for their 50th anniversary.
BTS North America Tour Draws 840,000 People: The Aesthetics of “Sold Out”… April Revenue Hits 114.8 Billion Won, Topping Billboard’s April “Top Tour”

BTS North America Tour Draws 840,000 People: The Aesthetics of “Sold Out”… April Revenue Hits 114.8 Billion Won, Topping Billboard’s April “Top Tour”

“Arirang” erupts in singalongs across the United States, with an eye-popping per-show haul of 18.2 billion won.
The masterpiece of BTS that breaks borders, “Arirang” that swallowed the North American continentThe history of global pop is being rewritten. The group BTS has sparked an unprecedented cultural tectonic shift across North America with its world tour “Arirang”.