BTS’ ‘Swim’ extends Billboard Hot 100 run to 12 weeks
BTS continued its strong run on the US charts this week as the lead track from its fifth album “Arirang” entered its 12th consecutive week on Billboard’s Hot 100.
· Lee Jung-joo
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A mini summer concert is coming to Seoul for a dazzling summer night.
· Cha Min-jung
Young dancers seek freedom in Korea's growing street dance scene
As K-pop and TV propel street dance into the mainstream, Korean dancers try to keep its grassroots culture alive
· Tammy Park
The Zara effect: Aussie designer joins royals in the inner sanctum
Australians are a more common sight riding horses at Royal Ascot than trading air kisses inside the Royal Enclosure, but on the opening day of the prestigious carnival, designer Rebecca Vallance found herself in curtseying distance of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
· Damien Woolnough
Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married
NEW YORK — Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot.
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Angeline Quinto earns college degree at 36
MANILA, Philippines — Singer-actress Angeline Quinto proved that it is never too late to achieve one's dreams after earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management from Immaculada Concepcion College at age 36.
· Iza Iglesias
As his centennial nears, Osamu Tezuka gets a global reintroduction
On the verge of his centennial, the legacy of Osamu Tezuka, one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, depends largely on where you live..
· Roland Kelts
Max Mara unveiled its cruise 2027 collection in Shanghai alongside 75th-anniversary exhibition ‘The Max!’
Attended by celebrities including Michelle Yeoh, Eileen Gu, Katie Holmes and Maude Apatow, the runway show celebrated timeless style with modern sensibilities
· Vincenzo La Torre
Max Mara unveiled its cruise 2027 collection in Shanghai alongside 75th-anniversary exhibition ‘The Max!’
Attended by celebrities including Michelle Yeoh, Eileen Gu, Katie Holmes and Maude Apatow, the runway show celebrated timeless style with modern sensibilities
· Vincenzo La Torre
Ateez floats teaser for 14th EP
Ateez unveiled the final batch of teaser photographs for the release of its upcoming EP, “Golden Hour: Part 5,” via agency KQ Entertainment on Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Official trailer: Moss & Freud
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Trailer for Australian horror film Leviticus
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K-beauty's 2nd boom: How indie brands, manufacturing powerhouses are rewriting the industry
South Korea's cosmetics industry is in the midst of a second global boom, powered not by legal conglomerates but by fast-moving indie brands, sophisticated manufacturers and the growing influence of social media.
· Yonhap
Report says US rejected Israeli request to review Iran memorandum
The United States has reportedly rejected an official Israeli request to review the memorandum of understanding reached between Washington and Tehran, according to Israeli media reports.
· Middleeasteye
Cortis clocks up 800m Spotify streams
Cortis stormed past 800 million streams mark on Spotify as of Monday, according to label Big Hit Music on Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Stray Kids’ Felix joins global hanbok campaign
Felix of Stray Kids will join a global campaign to promote hanbok, or Korean traditional attire, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
(News Focus) K-beauty's 2nd boom: How indie brands, manufacturing powerhouses are rewriting the industry
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's cosmetics industry is in the midst of a second global boom, powered not by legal conglomerates but by fast-moving indie brands, sophisticated manufacturers and the growing influence of social media.
· Kim Eun-jung
South Korea players in World Cup media ban after Son criticism sparks backlash
Members of the country’s press were caught making disparaging remarks about Son Heung-min’s military record
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South Korea players in World Cup media ban after Son criticism sparks backlash
Members of the country’s press were caught making disparaging remarks about Son Heung-min’s military record
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New art gallery in Abu Dhabi begins with a virtual exhibition and a vision for growth | The National
Maha Al Mansoori's new gallery does not yet have a permanent home.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Is the ‘Singapore brand’ losing its shine in China’s food scene?
Analysts say Singapore’s F&B firms can no longer rely on earlier strengths that made them stand out, given the growing competition
· Kolette Lim
Is the ‘Singapore brand’ losing its shine in China’s food scene?
Analysts say Singapore’s F&B firms can no longer rely on earlier strengths that made them stand out, given the growing competition
· Kolette Lim
This Hindu deity restores balance to the universe – and takes on many forms
In one of the epic tales from Hindu mythology, the blue-skinned god Lord Krishna held up Mount Govadharan for seven days with his pinky finger, allowing the villagers to shelter underneath. It was then that the rain god, Indra, realised that Krishna was an avatar of the all-powerful Lord Vishnu, and bowed down befor…
· Aarti Betigeri
Dateline geophysics lights up Californian rare earth hunt
Dateline Resources has zeroed in on three high-priority targets at its district-scale Music Valley heavy rare earths project in California after processing data from a massive airborne magnetic and radiometric survey.
· Murray Ward
Dateline geophysics lights up Californian rare earths hunt
Dateline Resources has zeroed in on three high-priority targets at its district-scale Music Valley heavy rare earths project in California after processing data from a massive airborne magnetic and radiometric survey.
· Murray Ward
Royal Ascot fashion and King Charles and Queen Camilla arrival
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Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison after raping woman in Louisiana
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· Audrey Rock
Le Sserafim stays on Billboard 200 for 3rd straight week
Le Sserafim kept a spot on the Billboard 200 for the third week in a row with its second studio album, according to the chart published on Tuesday in the US.
· Hwang You-mee
‘I have a lot of repressed rage’: Hugh Jackman on playing a dark Robin Hood
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· Garry Maddox
Will There Be A ‘Widow’s Bay’ Season 2 On Apple TV? Premiere Date Info And More
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· Nicole Gallucci
Bluey to be available in an Australian Indigenous language for the first time
Five episodes have been dubbed into Australian language Yolŋu Matha for Naidoc Week, with Bandit voiced by a founding member of rock band King Stingray
· Emma Joyce
New Asian pop and folk categories announced by music's Grammy Awards
LOS ANGELES — Next year's Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday, along with redefined rules that could affect the future of the coveted Best New Artist prize.
· Agence France-Presse
Govt. to review tax incentives for young workers at SMEs: finance minister
South Korea will review measures to offer income tax cuts for young workers at small and medium-sized enterprises in line with efforts to revitalize regional economies, the finance minister said.
· Yonhap
Sips of history: how ancient Chinese brewing techniques shaped modern alcohol
Unopened 2,500-year-old bottle of liquor contains substantial volume of liquid, allowing researchers to analyse drink’s chemical composition
· Kevin McSpadden
Sips of history: how ancient Chinese brewing techniques shaped modern alcohol
Unopened 2,500-year-old bottle of liquor contains substantial volume of liquid, allowing researchers to analyse drink’s chemical composition
· Kevin McSpadden
Gov't to review tax incentives for young workers at SMEs: finance minister
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will review measures to offer income tax cuts for young workers at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in line with efforts to revitalize regional economies, the finance minister said.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Patrick Dempsey’s nepo baby child Sullivan, 19, models vintage dresses, heels in glamorous fashion photos
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· Vanessa Serna
Amanda Batula calls out West Wilson’s ‘bulls–t’ claims about how their romance started
Amanda Batula called “bulls–t” on West Wilson’s account of how their relationship started during “Summer House: The Aftermath.”
· Eric Todisco
Inside LA’s plot to thwart Supreme Court redistricting surge that’s closing in on Democrats
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· Jamie Paige
‘Hockey Night in Canada’ NHL broadcasts won’t be on CBC next fall
TORONTO (AP) — “Hockey Night in Canada,” a program featuring NHL games that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season.
'Teach You a Lesson' tops Netflix's weekly non-English chart for 2nd week
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The Korean school drama "Teach You a Lesson" retained its position at the top of Netflix's non-English show chart for the second consecutive week, the streaming platform announced Wednesday.
· Shim Sun-ah
Cat joins Romeo and Juliet ballet performance
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Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teens say
Ziame Stewart can barely remember a time he was not performing for social media.
· Tiffanie Turnbull
Kyle Sandilands settles with former radio station for $12m and a helping hand with new media venture
ARN Media settlement of dispute with sacked radio host includes $12.09m cash payment and $1.5m worth of advertising
· Amanda Meade
Use this Audible Prime Day deal to read the ‘Off Campus’ books for free
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· Angela Tricarico
Cracking sleaze, Gromit: Wallace’s long-suffering canine companion to tell all in memoir
After ‘bottling everything up for a long time’ the faithful pet, who has remained silent for many years, will spill the beans on the pair’s ‘pet hates and fur-vent passions’
· Ella Creamer
Social media tempts but patient confidentiality must be upheld
The arrest of an intern doctor, who is also an online influencer, and the suspension of a resident doctor show more ethics training may be needed
· SCMP Editorial
Social media tempts but patient confidentiality must be upheld
The arrest of an intern doctor, who is also an online influencer, and the suspension of a resident doctor show more ethics training may be needed
· SCMP Editorial