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요즘 가장 뜨거운 화제는 단연 트로트 한일전, 한일가왕전입니다. 한국의 현역가왕 TOP 7과 일본의 트롯걸즈재팬 TOP 7이 맞붙는 이 글로벌 대결은 단순한 노래 경연을 넘어 문화 교류의 장이 되고 있습니다. 시청자들은 각국을 대표하는 트로트 스타들의 대결 구도와 함께, 내가 응원하는 가수에게 실질적인 도움이 될 수 있는 투표 방법, 그리고 우승자에게 주어질 파격적인 혜택에 대해 궁금증을 쏟아내고 … Read more
Money isn’t everything—but for one Japanese man in his 60s, that realization came far too late. After a lifetime of extreme frugality, he successfully saved about 600 million KRW (≈ 60 million yen). But shortly after retirement, his wife—his lifelong partner in sacrifice—passed away. Left alone with his wealth, he confessed in deep sorrow: “What … Read more
In the ever-evolving world of K-pop, idol brand reputation data has long served as a vital barometer for measuring public sentiment and cultural trends. The latest September 2025 report from the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute reveals what many had already anticipated: the undisputed star at the center of attention is none other than IVE’s … Read more
BTS V (Kim Taehyung) has purchased Seoul’s most expensive penthouse, PH129 in Cheongdam-dong, for ₩14.2 billion ($10.4M) in cash. Discover why PH129 is the crown jewel of luxury real estate in Korea, and how BTS members are shaping Seoul’s property market. BTS V’s Luxury Penthouse Purchase: ₩14.2 Billion Cash Deal in Cheongdam-dong The news of … Read more
When you think of cows, chances are you picture milk or beef. But one Japanese research team looked at cows a little differently and asked a peculiar yet brilliant question: “What if painting zebra stripes on cows could keep flies away?” That playful curiosity earned them the 35th Ig Nobel Prize in Biology, a prize … Read more
The future of K-pop is calling, and BigHit Music—the powerhouse behind global icons BTS and rising stars Tomorrow X Together—is launching the 2025 BigHit Music Global Audition. Open to male applicants born in 2007 or later, this large-scale audition is set to unfold both online and offline, reaching talent from every corner of the world. … Read more
Clayton Kershaw, the enduring face of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has officially announced that the 2025 season will be his last on the mound. For 18 remarkable years, he embodied the rarest of titles in modern sports: the “one-club man.” His retirement leaves a bittersweet void in baseball, as fans bid farewell to a pitcher … Read more
Soccer fans, wake up — a new chapter in MLS history has just been written. Heung-min Son, the pride of Korea and a global superstar, stormed into Major League Soccer with a sensational debut hat-trick, leading LAFC to a commanding 4–1 triumph. In one unforgettable night, Son didn’t just score goals — he took over … Read more
The U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) is widely expected to deliver its first interest rate cut of 2025 on September 17, marking a significant turning point in monetary policy. Analysts and investors anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, a move that has been signaled by recent data showing softer labor-market conditions. For an institution whose dual mandate … Read more
When people think of The Simpsons, the first things that come to mind are usually the slapstick humor, Homer’s eternal love for donuts, or Bart’s mischievous catchphrases. But beyond the comedy and cultural satire, this long-running animated series has gained an almost mystical reputation: its uncanny ability to “predict the future.” While some of these … Read more