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‘An Icon of Car Culture’ Kyle Loftis, Founder of 1320Video, Passes Away

‘An Icon of Car Culture’ Kyle Loftis, Founder of 1320Video, Passes Away

A car-media powerhouse with 10 million fans worldwide… dies at an undisclosed age After launching in 2003, he secured 4 million YouTube subscribers with drag and street-racing content From 1320Video: “A shining presence that drove the growth of our sport… shocking and heartbreaking”
Kyle Loftis , the founder of 1320Video, a publication that has been a sacred place for car enthusiasts around the world and has led online car culture, passed away on Tuesday night.■ A media empire built on pure automotive passion… Mourners worldwide for YouTube’s 4 million On the 6th , 1320Video’s...
[Photo&] Samcheok Haerang Film Festival Opens in September…‘Picnic Cinema’ Set Against the Sea

[Photo&] Samcheok Haerang Film Festival Opens in September…‘Picnic Cinema’ Set Against the Sea

Held for two days starting September 4 in the Samcheok area. Newly established categories include a short film competition and a newly added AI film division, alongside a citizen-participation festival
‘3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival’, Opens on September 4…‘Blue Sea Myths and History’ Turns the Beach Into a Living ThemeFrom September 4 to 5, for two days, ‘2026 3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival’—a leading maritime cultural festival of the Republic of Korea—will kick off in a big way at major...
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[Culture&] "Seventeen and Aespa Photo Theft" Illegal Goods Company Receives First Correction Order

Ive, Rise, and 6 Other Groups Affected… Intellectual Property Office "Order to Destroy All, 20 Million Won Fine for Non-Compliance"
Companies selling "unofficial goods" that illegally used the photos and names of popular idol groups like Seventeen and Aespa are facing strong government sanctions. The Intellectual Property Office announced on the 5th that it has issued the first-ever correction order against four companies that...
The Late Lee Soon-jae Receives the Gold Medal of Culture... The Nation Recognizes His 70-Year Acting Career

The Late Lee Soon-jae Receives the Gold Medal of Culture... The Nation Recognizes His 70-Year Acting Career

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young Personally Delivers the Medal at the Mourning Hall, the Highest Honor for an Actor
The government honored the late actor Lee Soon-jae, who passed away on the 25th, with the first-class Gold Medal of Culture, celebrating his 70-year acting career.Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young personally visited the mourning hall set up at the Seoul Asan Medical Center in...
‘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.
Cannes Winner ‘Bring Me to the Back Seat’ Original Novel Tops eBook Charts Immediately After Release

Cannes Winner ‘Bring Me to the Back Seat’ Original Novel Tops eBook Charts Immediately After Release

The original novel of the Cannes Film Festival screenwriting winner, released in South Korea, shot to No. 1 on bestseller lists at the same time theaters won hearts.
The aftershocks of the masterfully crafted masterpiece chosen by the Cannes Film Festival are rippling beyond the screen, creating a seismic shift in the publishing world. The ‘Bring Me to the Back Seat Original Novel’, released through official channels in South Korea on the 15th, regained...
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.
SEVENTEEN to Hold Fan Meeting at Incheon Stadium…New Unit Takes the Stage Next

SEVENTEEN to Hold Fan Meeting at Incheon Stadium…New Unit Takes the Stage Next

At the Incheon Asian Game Main Stadium, SEVENTEEN will run its solo fan meeting, “CARATLAND.” The V8 unit debuts and Dino’s alter-ego “Pi-cheolin” is set to release a new album.
Entering the stadium: “Carat Express Train”, a provocative evolution of unprecedented units and alter-egos“SEVENTEEN”, which has solidified its status as a global mega IP, finally steps into “Incheon Asian Game Main Stadium” and sets a new milestone for K-pop fandom culture.
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.
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.