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Yasuhisa Hara’s Kingdom Vol. 80 has ascended to the coveted No. 1 position on the Billboard Japan Book Hot 100 chart for the week of August 27, marking a significant milestone as the serialization of the popular manga series celebrates its 20th anniversary. The latest installment in the Kingdom saga has demonstrated a remarkable breadth ... Read more

HYBE and Geffen Records’ highly anticipated global girl group, KATSEYE, faces a critical juncture in its nascent career following the abrupt withdrawal from Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival. The decision, announced on August 28, 2026 (KST), was necessitated by member Megan sustaining an ankle sprain during rehearsals, leading to a doctor’s recommendation for rest. ... Read more

The financial arrangements surrounding prominent paraplegic YouTuber Park We’s public speaking engagements have come under intense scrutiny, following revelations from public institution meeting minutes. A recent report by Sports Kyunghyang on August 26th detailed a wide range of fees paid to Park We for his lectures and appearances, sparking discussions about transparency in public spending ... Read more

The 64th Miss Universe pageant, held on December 20, 2015, at the AXIS Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be remembered as one of the most polarizing and widely discussed events in the history of international beauty competitions. While the primary narrative focused on a monumental live broadcast error by host Steve Harvey, a secondary ... Read more

The annual Waterbomb Festival, a cornerstone of South Korea’s summer music scene, continued its 2026 circuit this past weekend with a high-energy stop in the coastal city of Sokcho. While the event featured an array of top-tier talent, it was Jeon Soyeon, the leader and primary producer of the girl group (G)I-DLE, who became the ... Read more

Pooh Shiesty’s latest album, "All Eyes on Shiest," has achieved a significant milestone, debuting at the coveted number one position on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the week of August 22nd. This marks the rapper’s first number-one album, a powerful statement of his continued influence in the music industry, even as he navigates serious ... Read more