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K-Pop Debut Buzz: JYP’s new multinational girl group OurBirthday officially debuted in Seoul, aiming to carry forward the label’s girl-group legacy with seven members and a fresh “whip-hop” vibe. K-Pop Spotlight: TXT’s Yeonjun promoted his solo EP with a U.S. push, including a major TV appearance tied to his “Ice Cream” era. BLACKPINK Watch: Jennie is back in the headlines as her agency vows “no leniency” after a wardrobe/edited-video controversy, while also teasing comeback plans. Film & Festivals: Busan International Film Festival named Kim Jong-kwan’s romance drama “The Table: Day and Night” as its opening film. Cinema Culture: South Korea’s film council is cracking down on Odyssey IMAX ticket scalping after secondhand prices surged. Tech Meets Entertainment: Samsung is reportedly testing a wider display for the next Galaxy Z Fold generation to improve video viewing. Sports-Entertainment Tie-In: WPT Seoul is set to return this fall at INSPIRE in Incheon with a packed 46-event schedule.

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Aug. 18, 2026

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