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K-pop & Global Pop Culture: BTS has teased a new project with “Lamron” (NORMAL backwards), pointing to a comeback video tied to “Normal,” while ENHYPEN brings its “DARK MOON” urban-fantasy franchise to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with panels and immersive events. Celebrity News: IU and Lee Jong-suk have confirmed their breakup after four years, choosing to remain good colleagues. Branding & Entertainment: BTS member V becomes JINRO’s first-ever global ambassador, kicking off a worldwide soju campaign. Arts & Culture (Korea): Seoul’s West Busan Smart Valley (formerly Sinpyeong-Janglim) is set for a major revitalization push blending culture, digital spaces, and youth-friendly venues. Film & Industry: A New York Asian Film Festival chief says Korean cinema’s “crisis” is hard to see from abroad as the 25th edition spotlights 23 Korean films. Tech & Society: A growing South Korean market is using AI to recreate deceased loved ones in video messages, sparking hope and ethical concerns.

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Jul. 9, 2026

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