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BTS Jung Kook’s “Seven” Hits 3 Billion-Stream Milestone, a First for a Korean Act on Spotify

BTS Jung Kook’s “Seven” Hits 3 Billion-Stream Milestone, a First for a Korean Act on Spotify

Among all songs released worldwide in 2023, it is the only one to reach the 3 billion mark—entering the Billboard charts for 152 straight weeks and sustaining long-term success
A 3 Billion-Stream Feat, a Proof of the Global Pop Star That Rewrote the Pop Landscape“BTS”’s golden maknae has now risen as an “unmatchable global pop icon,” and “Jung Kook” has set yet another record, shocking music markets around the world.
The fate of the late Liam Payne’s estate is decided… 9-year-old son Bear Payne inherits alone assets worth 40 billion won

The fate of the late Liam Payne’s estate is decided… 9-year-old son Bear Payne inherits alone assets worth 40 billion won

All of the late One Direction member Liam Payne’s former estate is legally confirmed to be passed entirely to his only son Bear—Real estate and royalties totaling at least $30 million… held and managed in a trust fund until he comes of age—A close aide of his biological mother Cheryl Cole says the legal outcome fulfills Liam’s only wish, as the story of his legacy unfolds amid his tragic early death
A legal ruling has been issued stating that the late Liam Payne’s massive estate—who served as a member of the boy band One Direction and died last year in a tragic accident—will be passed in full to his only children.
Clive Davis, the ‘Pop Titan’ Who Built Whitney Houston, Dies

Clive Davis, the ‘Pop Titan’ Who Built Whitney Houston, Dies

Legendary producer who discovered stars from Whitney Houston to Alicia Keys. His 94-year life—from lawyer to global music-industry powerbroker.
The Pop Compass Stops: The Immortal Legacy Left by the ‘Golden Ear’ of the CenturyClive Davis, the absolute ruler of the pop music industry and a legendary producer who helped shape icons of the era such as ‘Whitney Houston’ and ‘Alicia Keys,’ has died at age 94 on the 22nd .
Toys Surrendered Their Spot to Tablets… ‘Toy Story 5’ Sparks a $20 Billion Box-Office Frenzy Worldwide

Toys Surrendered Their Spot to Tablets… ‘Toy Story 5’ Sparks a $20 Billion Box-Office Frenzy Worldwide

Toys face the smartphone-and-tablet era as ‘Toy Story 5,’ returning after seven years, ignites a worldwide $20 billion box-office surge amid Rotten Tomatoes acclaim with a 95% score.
A counterattack by the analog age in the digital era, sweeping theaters worldwideMovie theaters around the world have fallen under the spell of Woody and Buzz once again. ‘Toy Story 5,’ the ambitious latest installment from the hallmark of well-made animation, ‘Pixar Animation,’ is unleashing a...
BTS’ “Arirang” Hits Billboard 200 for a 13th Straight Week… Reenters the Top 10

BTS’ “Arirang” Hits Billboard 200 for a 13th Straight Week… Reenters the Top 10

K-pop’s first-ever three-week consecutive No. 1 run continues as the album makes a reverse move to No. 10 on Billboard 200 in its 13th week, sustaining long-term success.
An immortal trajectory that shattered the limits of K-pop, proven by a global phenomenon solidified by charting for 13 straight weeksThe group ‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’ ’s fifth studio album ‘Arirang’ has once again reentered the Top 10 on the U. S.
‘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.
Grammy Nominee Producer Who Made “Sicko Mode,” Tay Keith, Found Dead at His Home at 29

Grammy Nominee Producer Who Made “Sicko Mode,” Tay Keith, Found Dead at His Home at 29

The Hollywood “super producer” who collaborated with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyoncé dies tragically 18: Found at an apartment in Nashville in the afternoon… Police: “No signs of foul play, but the cause of death will be classified through an autopsy” A star of good influence who had led efforts to support children facing malnutrition and mentored young people
Tay Keith (Tay Keith·29), the American musical genius who created Travis Scott’s historic mega hit “Sicko Mode” and sent shockwaves through the global hip-hop scene, has died suddenly.■ Found dead at his Nashville home… Police: “No signs of murder” On the 18th , according to the Metro Nashville...
BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

With foreign card payments up 73%, sales at traditional markets jump 2-fold…Data also sheds light on ‘rip-off pricing’ at lodging businesses
A pilgrimage for pop culture—and a find of the most ‘Korean’ kind of spending‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’’s arrival in Busan sparked sociological meaning far beyond a massive concert. The fan frenzy that gathered from around the world—the so-called ‘ARMY’—was a giant testbed showing how modern pop culture...
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Do You Know the Origin of Woody in “Toy Story”?

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Do You Know the Origin of Woody in “Toy Story”?

I can’t stop fixating on the objects in the movies. I get pulled into deep thought over why—director, cinematographer, production designer, maybe even an actor—someone put that object in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the objects from films that landed in my eyes, as if they gently stepped over them.
〈Toy Story 2〉 (1999)’s opening begins as if it were a scene from the 〈Star Wars〉 series. And in the moment of crisis, Woody recites the lines “Think about it, think about it,” like the way Dong-su (Kim Sang-kyung) does in 〈Theater Jeon〉 (2005) or Yeon-hong (Son Ye-jin) does in 〈No Secrets〉 (2016).
Murdoch’s Fox Buys Roku, the No. 1 U.S. Streaming Platform, for $22 Billion

Murdoch’s Fox Buys Roku, the No. 1 U.S. Streaming Platform, for $22 Billion

Fox secures the No. 1 platform after beating Google and Amazon on market share. Fox shares plunged 15% amid concerns about financial strain from the large acquisition
The expansion of the media empire has no end. Fox Corporation, a longtime media heavyweight that dominated 20th-century living rooms, has swallowed Roku, the gateway to the digital living room of the 21st century, for $22 billion (about 33 trillion won).