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South Korean Actress Song Ha Yoon Breaks Silence on High School Violence Allegations, Issues Statement and Takes Legal Action Against Original Accuser – Details Inside
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
South Korean actress Song Ya Hoon, best known for her roles in Marry My Husband (2024) and Fight for My Way (2017), has officially addressed the allegations of physical assault during her high school years through her legal representative. Her...
South Korean actress Lee Seo-yi dies
Rappler
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July 2, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The actress passed away last June 20 MANILA, Philippines – South Korean actress Lee Seo-yi died at age 43, according to a report by Soompi....
Streaming Sneaks: Low Life’s 1970s South Korean schemers and The Sandman 2 in July
The Straits Times
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July 2, 2025
Low Life Debuts on Disney+ on July 16 The murky, colourful world of 1970s South Korea is the setting for the new crime drama Low Life. An 11-episode series based on a popular webtoon, it follows two schemers – veteran con man Gwan-seok (Ryu...
‘The Old Guard 2’ Movie Summary & Spoilers: Did Andy Become Immortal Again?
Digital Mafia Talkies
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July 2, 2025
I won’t deny that I was a bit let down by The Old Guard Part 2. I felt after watching the first part that the premise had a lot of potential, but convenient plot twists and lack of character depth in part 2 just diluted the impact that I expected...
entertainment A-Mei, Enhypen, Zerobaseone: Singapore concert calendar for 2025
Asiaone
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July 2, 2025
2024 came and went with some amazing acts visiting Singapore, from American songstress Taylor Swift, classic rockers Deep Purple, Cantopop king Andy Lau and Mandopop's Jay Chou, to Blackpink's Lisa and K-pop group Stray Kids. Here's how 2025's...
12 best movies of Squid Game’s Front Man, Lee Byung-hun, ranked
South China Morning Post
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July 2, 2025
One of the most recognisable and successful performers in South Korea, Lee Byung-hun is back on our screens this week in the dramatic conclusion of Netflix’s global K-drama phenomenon, Squid Game. Since his television debut in 1991, Lee has found...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 4:52 a.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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As Diddy awaits verdict, here's where his business ventures stand LOS ANGELES (AP) — While Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits a jury’s verdict in his high-stakes federal sex trafficking trial, the once-celebrated music mogul has seen his business empire...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 2:08 a.m. EDT
Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State
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As Diddy awaits verdict, here's where his business ventures stand LOS ANGELES (AP) — While Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits a jury’s verdict in his high-stakes federal sex trafficking trial, the once-celebrated music mogul has seen his business empire...
Road Goes Viral: Fujairah Rolls Out Musical Road, Here’s How It Works
Gulf Insider
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July 2, 2025
The “musical road” in Fujairah, a unique stretch of Sheikh Khalifa Street, has become viral. Why? It turns a routine commute into a drive-through symphonic experience. This nearly 1-km-long installation, located just before the Fujairah Police...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 6:13 a.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
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Jury in Diddy's sex trafficking trial to resume deliberations after reaching partial verdict NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial is set to resume deliberations. The jury reached a verdict Tuesday on all but one of...
Western art in ‘Boundless Horizons’ at Cawdrey Gallery
Whitefish Pilot - Montana
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July 2, 2025
The Cawdrey Gallery is presenting a joint exhibition featuring two distinguished artists, Jeff McKay and Brenna Kimbro, that celebrates the enduring spirit of the American West. The opening reception is July 3, from 5-8 p.m. during Whitefish...
This road in Fujairah plays music while you drive: A first of its kind in the Arab world
The Times of India
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Drivers experience Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony played by tyre sounds on Fujairah’s innovative musical road. (Photo : File) In a pioneering move for the UAE and the wider Arab world, Fujairah has launched the region’s first “Musical Street”, a...
‘Tiny melodies’: musician uses moths’ flight data to compose piece about their decline
The Guardian
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July 2, 2025
They are vital pollinators who come out at night, but now moths have emerged into the bright light of day as co-creators of a new piece of music – composed using the insects’ own flight data. Ellie Wilson composed Moth x Human in a protected...
BTS’ Jin brings ‘deadly cuteness’ to fashion event in Seoul
The Korea Times
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July 2, 2025
BTS member Jin made a captivating appearance at the opening photo call for the ALO Dosan store held Tuesday in Sinsa-dong, Seoul. Jin posed for photographers at the event, drawing attention with his signature charm and polished visuals. This...
Scarlett Johansson’s Seoul comeback: Skincare shopping, heart gestures and Hollywood glam
The Korea Times
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July 2, 2025
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson returned to Korea for the first time in eight years to promote the film “Jurassic World: New Era.” A red carpet event was held on Tuesday at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, featuring director Gareth...
Fujairah 'Musical Road' goes viral: How it works
Gulf News
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Where is Fujairah? Fujairah, one of the seven emirates comprising the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is about an hour away from Dubai by car. The emirate is known for its beautiful beaches along the Gulf of Oman, the rugged Hajar Mountains,...
BTS Surprise Comeback Along with Fresh Music, World Tour In Spring 2026
Zee News
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Seoul : Popular Korean boy band BTS has confirmed its comeback. They are set to return in spring 2026 with new music and a world tour, reported Variety. According to the outlet, the group has been on hiatus for two years due to solo ventures and...
Oldboy 2 Reportedly Now in Development 20 Years After Original Movie's Release
Movie Web
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July 1, 2025
There are no movies immune to the constant churn of content requirements, and according to a new report from scooper DanielRPK, a true landmark movie is seemingly set to get a completely unnecessary follow-up over 20 years after the original...
Swarms of ‘lovebugs' invade South Korea and blanket a mountain peak
NBC Connecticut
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July 1, 2025
Swarms of “lovebugs” are back in South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak, entering houses and sticking to car windows. Flying attached to one another while mating, the insects, known to scientists as Plecia nearctica, are also called united bugs,...
Music@Menlo Appoints New Artistic Directors
The Violin Channel
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July 1, 2025
The Music@Menlo festival and institute, founded in 2003 by cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han, has now appointed its new artistic directors as of its 2027 and 25th anniversary season. Cellist Dmitri Atapine and pianist Hyeyeon Park will...