K-Pop Unit News: Seventeen’s The8 and Vernon are launching a new subunit, V8, with an EP titled “V8” on June 29, plus lead single “singasong” and July 11-12 unit concerts in Goyang. K-Drama/Streaming Buzz: Netflix’s “Teach You a Lesson” is sparking debate abroad for tackling school bullying and entitled-parent power dynamics through a fictional school enforcer plot. Film & Animation: Animafest Zagreb wrapped with Natalia Mirzoyan’s “Winter in March” winning the Grand Prix, while Félix Dufour-Laperrière’s “Death Does Not Exist” took top honors in its category. Art & Culture: Architect Byoung Cho is debuting as a painter with his first solo exhibition in Seoul, tracing how “earth” memories shaped his visual and philosophical practice. Seoul Public Life: Seoul is rolling out a hidden-camera YouTube series promoting Arisu tap water during World Cup viewing events, featuring comedians Shin Gyu-jin and Kim Yong-myung. Sports & Society: Seoul’s Han River “Relaxed” triathlon festival drew 893,272 visitors and expanded inclusive events for foreigners, kids, and disability swimming. Business/Media: Court freezes assets of JoongAng Group affiliates after JTBC’s rehabilitation filing amid liquidity pressure tied to costly sports broadcasting rights. Tech/AI Art: A new AI-art museum in Los Angeles opens June 20, highlighting how generative work is moving from novelty to mainstream gallery talk.