K-pop photo card trading is a blood sport that's equal parts lottery and enterprise, and there's money to be made for record companies and fans.

https://www.businessinsider.com/business-k-pop-boy-paper-photo-trading-cards-hybe-seventeen-2025-6

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On April 6, 2025, MBC aired the seventh episode of G-Dragon's Good Day after a brief break due to the recent controversy involving actor Kim Soo-hyun.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/k-pop/news-good-day-episode-7-recap-highlights-g-dragon-remakes-1988-hit-telepathy-aespa

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Recently, a former fourth generation idol spoke about her romances while promoting, including discussing how she was flirted with at a music show.

https://www.koreaboo.com/news/one-way-gen-z-kpop-stars-flirt-music-shows-according-4th-gen-idol/

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1. Firefox Moves to GitHub
   original article — hacker news
2. Fastvlm: Efficient vision encoding for vision language models
   original article — hacker news
3. Open Hardware Ethernet Switch project, part 1
   original article — hacker news
4. Persuasion Methods for Engineering Managers
   original article — hacker news
5. TransMLA: Multi-head latent attention is all you need
   original article — hacker news
6. Air Traffic Control
   original article — hacker news
7. 15 Years of Shader Minification
   original article — hacker news
8. The Barbican
   original article — hacker news
9. A conversation about AI for science with Jason Pruet
   original article — hacker news
10. Can you trust that permission pop-up on macOS?
    original article — hacker news

#hn #hackernews #ycombinator

A pop-up cafe filled with over 150 cute sausage dogs is returning to Leeds later this month.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/sausage-dog-cafe-revolution-electric-press-5030105

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Beneath Hotel Barriere Fouquet’s New York in Tribeca, where an established Oo-la-la following of jet-setting characters often stay, there’s an extremely luxe movie theatre that’s become an unofficial Sunday supper club for movie lovers with money to spend. Tickets to the theatre, formerly roped off only for private screenings for film elite, cost $215 a pop.

https://nypost.com/2025/03/06/lifestyle/nycs-priciest-movie-theatre-beneath-a-historic-hotel-nearly-impossible-to-book/

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This K-Pop idol reacted to sasaeng fans following him in a taxi by dragging one of the fans out of the car and yelling at the driver.

https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/legendary-kpop-idol-drag-sasaeng-taxi-following/

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K-pop group NCT Dream released a preview of its music video for "Flying Kiss," a song from its forthcoming album, "Dreamscape."

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2024/11/06/korea-nct-dream-flying-kiss-music-video-teaser/1551730910867/

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K-pop sensation Twice will release its new EP “Strategy” on Dec. 6. JYP Entertainment announced the news via the group’s official social media channels, s...

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20241021050427

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K-pop star Rosé and Bruno Mars released "Apt.," a first song from Rosé's debut solo album, "Rosie."

https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2024/10/18/Rose-Bruno-Mars-Apt-single-music-video-Blackpink/2021729260545/

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Brat summer is over, but it looms large over Smile 2 and Trap, two thrillers set against the backdrop of toxic pop fandom.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/smile-2-trap-pop-horror-movies/

#digitaltrends

Shakespeare in the park, K-Pop choreography competitions, drag shows and lavish pool parties are all happening this Labor Day weekend.

https://www.dailybulletin.com/2024/08/28/10-fun-things-happening-this-labor-day-weekend-in-southern-california/

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SEOUL— A South Korean music executive credited with creating popular K-pop group NewJeans denied allegations that she was trying to break her label away from HYBE, home to global sensation BTS, sending the K-pop giant’s shares tumbling on Friday. READ: Record giant HYBE audits ‘NewJeans’ label as infighting returns to K-pop The internal dispute at HYBE, South […]The post K-pop giant HYBE shares take another hit as dispute with NewJeans label drags on appeared first on Interaksyon.

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2024/05/01/274749/k-pop-giant-hybe-shares-take-another-hit-as-dispute-with-newjeans-label-drags-on/

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Unveil the journey of OH MY GIRL's iconic comeback! ColoringBook transformed from a disappointment to a triumph.

#KPop #OHMYGIRL #Resilience

https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/318407/20240325/know-song-nearly-ended-oh-girls-career-—-heres-why.htm

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U ponedeljak, 1. aprila, očekuje nas novo izdanje "Potere" na RTS 1 u 21 čas.  Objavljena je i najava za kviz, a tamo smo mogli da svedočimo jednoj zanimiljivoj situaciju.

https://www.telegraf.rs/pop-i-kultura/film-tv/3864088-jovan-memedovic-je-ostao-u-cudu-nakon-sto-mu-je-takmicar-potere-rekao-sta-voli-da-radi-u-slobodno-vreme

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Hyeris’ emotional Instagram post as she opens up about her past relationship and sparks a wave of support from netizens.

#Hyeri #GirlDay #KPOP

https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/318273/20240318/girls-day-hyeris-unexpected-disclosure-relationship-ryu-jun-yeol-goes.htm

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A pop-up burger maker now has a brick-and-mortar location in San Bernardino and an Orange County Mexican food chain has come to Riverside.

https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2024/03/06/dine-909-these-eateries-are-now-open-in-riverside-claremont-and-san-bernardino/

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Bad Bunny has been a seldom recurring face in WWE ever since his first appearance in 2021. After two years of being featured in the wrestling promotion, the pop star was finally given a place on the promotion’s virtual roster in WWE 2k23. And it looks like the Stamford-based company will expand on the same […]The post WWE 2k24: Bad Bunny Announced on Roster, Here’s His Possible Rating appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-gaming-news-wwe-two-k-twenty-four-bad-bunny-announced-on-roster-heres-his-possible-rating/

In 1989, Inside the NBA began with Ernie Johnson and a full head of hair. 35 years later, this unscripted 18x Emmy-winning with its star quartet of goofball analysts is a pop culture staple on TV. To celebrate the three decades of Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith, and Charles Barkley TruTV gathered some […]The post Snoop Dogg Stars in Emotional Docuseries Celebrating “Magical” Shaquille O’Neal and TNT Crew appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-legends-basketball-news-snoop-dogg-stars-in-emotional-docuseries-celebrating-magical-shaquille-oneal-and-tnt-crew/

It’s safe to say that Kim Kardashian has certainly secured her place in pop culture as a style icon.  I know, I know, the Kardashian family is quite controversial, and there are a good number of people out there who don’t enjoy seeing their name in the spotlight. However, since the 2000s, Kim K has […]

https://www.chipchick.com/2024/01/want-to-level-up-your-wardrobe-these-are-all-the-styling-tips-you-can-borrow-from-kim-kardashian-the-fashion-icon-herself.html

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Jurgen Klopp is regarded as one of the best managers in soccer. The German tactician has left an indelible mark on the beautiful game thanks to his domestic success with Liverpool. While his presence in the past eight years has significantly turned the table around for the Premier League club, the German humbly acknowledges that […]The post “I’m Not a Pope of Football” – Jurgen Klopp Confesses He Has to ‘Adapt a Lot’ at Liverpool appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-im-not-a-pope-of-football-jurgen-klopp-confesses-he-has-to-adapt-a-lot-at-liverpool/

Drawing from thousands of hours of archival footage, this series makes for a fascinating trawl through the back catalogue, and wreckage, of a pop star’s life.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/let-him-entertain-you-new-doco-gets-in-bed-with-robbie-williams-20231113-p5ejjg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_culture

Discover the shocking truth behind a K-Pop idol's expulsion for rejecting an extreme diet! Unmasking the dark side of 'Appearance Over Talent' in the industry. ...

https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/315497/20231017/k-pop-idol-expelled-group-refusing-drastic-diet—-appearance-over.htm

#kpopstarz #this

KCON Saudi Arabia 2023 (CJ ENM) KCON, the world's largest Korean culture and music celebration, attracted 23,000 people in Saudi Arabia on Friday and Saturday, according to organizer CJ ENM on Sunday.Around 3.5 million more from around 171 countries enjoyed a live stream of the concert.Under the theme 'Be A KCONer,' KCON offered diverse Korean cultural content such as talk shows with K-pop artists and K-pop performances.Many Korean brands from the food and beverage, cosmetic and lifestyle sectors opened up booths to promote their products.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000250595?sid=104

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KCON 2022 Saudi Arabia attracted around 20,000 visitors to its two-day Hallyu festivity, according to CJ ENM. [CJ ENM] Concertgoers to this month's KCON Saudi Arabia experienced Korean food, fashion and beauty products in addition to exciting K-pop performances. K-Travel Festa in Saudi, jointly hosted by the Culture Ministry and Korea Tourism Organization, operated a slew of promotional booths at the same venue and dates at the KCON concert. Visitors experienced Korean products like those from beauty brand Innisfree and food brand Nongshim, at Mohammed Abdu Arena from Oct.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/640/0000044259?sid=103

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Three years ago, as part of the public health messaging in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization launched the " Wear A Mask " campaign on social media. However, despite their benefits to public health, mask-wearing quickly became a highly politicized and divisive issue across the globe. But the campaign gained impressive traction after World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued the following tweet on X, the social media platform known at the time as Twitter, on August 21, 2020, thanking BTS, a South Korean K-pop group, for supporting the mask-wearing public health practice as part of the release of their new single, "Dynamite": "Thank you, #BTS for the uplifting #BTS_Dynamite and for reminding the #BTSARMY and the rest of us to #WearAMask and take care of our health and well-being during this #COVID19 pandemic.

https://www.miragenews.com/k-pop-fans-propel-covid-19-public-health-1098296/

#miragenews

BTS' Jungkook. Image: Instagram/@bighit_ent Big Hit Music announced the November release of BTS member Jungkook's debut solo album 'GOLDEN,' which is inspired by the K-pop star's 'golden moments.' '‘GOLDEN' is an album inspired by the golden moments of Jungkook, the golden maknae of BTS and a solo artist,' the music label said via fan community platform Weverse on Tuesday, Oct. 3. 'Golden maknae' translates to 'golden youngest,' which is the moniker of Jungkook as the youngest member of the seven-member boy group.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/521494/bts-jungkook-to-release-first-solo-album-golden-in-november

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With autumn now here, Seoul's district offices will be hosting a variety of festivals open to everyone and free of charge.The festivities will take place Oct. 3-9 and include dance performances, a city run, K-pop performance, a competitive parade, a street sports beer party and fashion shows. The following is a list of the district festivals set to take place celebrating the return of fall. A Colombian folk dance group performs at the 2019 World Folk Dance Festival in Seongdong-gu, eastern Seoul.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000250448?sid=104

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From disbandment to solo labels, rumors snowball amid YG's silence Blackpink performs at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, April 9. (YG Entertainment) Will Blackpink continue or will the group disband? Are the members moving to a different label or will they go independent?Rumors have been swirling as K-pop's biggest girl group and its agency, YG Entertainment, remain silent on the future, despite their seven-year contract having apparently reached the end of its term in August.On Tuesday, it was reported Jennie and Jisoo had established their own independent labels, though YG Entertainment denied to confirm the reports.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000250447?sid=104

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(From left) Atasha Muhlach, Sandara Park, Joshua Garcia. Images: FILE PHOTOS The first ‘Ber month came to a close, with Atasha Muhlach's fabulous entrance at noontime show 'EAT' making quite an impression to loyal viewers and showbiz watchers alike. Her joining the 'EAT' Dabarkads aside, the noontime show faces a setback after the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) said it will review noontime show over host Joey de Leon's 'lubid' or rope remark. On EAT's rival noontime show, K-pop icon Sandara Park drew laughs on 'It's Showtime' after asking why her portrait couldn't be found on ABS-CBN's hallway.

https://entertainment.inquirer.net/520903/showbiz-roundup-atasha-muhlach-joins-eat-sandara-parks-hallway-portrait-joshua-garcias-new-flame

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