K-pop Global Hits: LE SSERAFIM’s “Eve, Psyche and Bluebeard’s Wife” cleared 300 million Spotify streams, adding to a long list of chart and streaming milestones. Anniversary Buzz: NCT 127 kicked off their 10th anniversary rollout with a teaser for “Nice 127,” ahead of a new album and world tour. Solo Expansion: ASTRO’s Yoon Sanha brought his “JUST, NO REASON” fancon to Mexico City and Tokyo, tailoring the setlist to the fan-con format. Billboard Power: Stray Kids matched Taylor Swift’s record for the most No. 1 Billboard 200 albums in the 2020s, landing their ninth straight chart-topper. Filmgoing Fever: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” surged past 5 million admissions in South Korea, keeping a fast, dominant run at the box office. Arts Policy: Seoul widened the Youth Culture Pass to age 24 and raised the per-ticket cap to 100,000 won, aiming to boost access to performances and exhibitions. Tourism: Busan’s Haeundae was named Korea’s first “global tourism zone,” with AI-powered visitor services and year-round programming planned through 2027. Music Industry Debate: The Grammys signaled it may reconsider the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category after BTS’ boycott comments. Pop Culture & Copyright: Kadokawa moved against anime recap YouTubers in a South Korea-linked legal fight, with a U.S. court ruling pushing back on fair-use arguments. Convenience Store Culture: Differentiated, fandom-linked products are driving double-digit growth at major Korean convenience chains. Sports (Local): The KBO MVP race tightened to four front-runners as the season heads into the home stretch. Big News (Non-arts): Trump ordered a “substantial” reduction in US-South Korea joint drills, citing cost and messaging to North Korea.