K-pop & Charts: BTS’ “Arirang” stays in the Billboard 200 top 10 for a ninth straight week, while BLACKPINK’s Jennie lands on the Hot 100 via “Dracula” with Tame Impala. K-pop & Releases: aespa drops its sophomore studio album “LEMONADE,” leaning into a synth-heavy title track and a “make lemonade” theme of turning pressure into momentum. Fan Culture & Brands: Oreo and BTS push a limited-edition cookie collab with hotteok-inspired flavors and purple wafer designs—plus fresh global availability chatter. Live Music & Tourism: The government vows action against Busan accommodation price gouging ahead of BTS concerts, including inspections and possible penalties. Policy & Exports: South Korea’s Culture Ministry raises its 2030 K-culture targets to a 400 trillion won market and $110 billion in exports, expanding the definition to include tourism, food, beauty and fashion. Arts & Diplomacy: The Trinity Gallery marks 140 years of Korea-France ties with a three-artist exhibition exploring how art keeps the relationship evolving. Sports Spectacle: LIV Golf Korea returns to Busan with a big crowd and DeChambeau teeing off as the event’s second edition gets underway. Tech & Media: Disney+ says Kim Soo-hyun’s shelved drama “Knock-Off” remains on hold after the YouTuber behind AI-manipulated claims was arrested.