Jun 07, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group NewJeans firmly rejected a court-suggested settlement with their agency ADOR during a June 4, 2025 hearing, citing "completely shattered" trust following the removal of their creative director Min Hee-jin. The legal battle continues with the next hearing scheduled for July 24, as NewJeans faces potential fines of $735,000 per member for any independent activities without ADOR's approval.
Jun 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
NCSOFT launched its remastered MMORPG Blade & Soul NEO on Steam for North American and European markets on June 4, 2025, expanding beyond its proprietary PURPLE platform as part of a broader global expansion strategy that includes Lineage2M's Southeast Asian launch and upcoming China release with Tencent.
Jun 05, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Young professionals, especially Gen Z and millennials, are increasingly extending business trips for leisure and secretly bringing friends or family along, driving the "bleisure" travel market from $692.7 billion in 2024 to a projected $3.5+ trillion by 2034. This trend reflects a generational shift toward work-life balance, with 74% willing to invite companions on work trips and many not telling their employers about it.
Jun 05, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong has ordered aggressive global talent recruitment "regardless of nationality or gender," highlighted by hiring former TSMC executive Margaret Han to lead US foundry operations as Samsung struggles with declining market share and mounting losses in its chip business.
Jun 04, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon and Webtoon Entertainment CEO Kim Jun-koo are meeting with Netflix executives at Silicon Valley headquarters this Thursday to explore expanded collaboration opportunities, following their highly successful 2023 bundling partnership that boosted Netflix's Korean user base from 10 million to over 14 million subscribers.
Jun 02, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster is aggressively expanding into Europe with its revolutionary "experiential retail" concept that transforms stores into art galleries, achieving nearly $600 million in revenue and catching the attention of Google for a smart glasses partnership. The brand exemplifies how Korean companies are leveraging cultural soft power and innovative design to challenge traditional European luxury brands on their own turf.
Apr 29, 2023 PM EDT - Serena Martinez
Some of the employees of the Korean talent company giant HYBE are currently under investigation due to utilizing inside sources to their company shares in order to gain a significant margin in the profit.
Nov 14, 2022 AM EST - Serena Martinez
Disney is also planning to freeze a majority of the hiring, only allowing new employees for "the most critical, business-driving positions."
May 30, 2022 AM EDT - Victoria Marian Belmis
Thanks to this news, the price of Dogecoin has strengthened.
May 29, 2022 PM EDT - Victoria Marian Belmis
Titles like Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone, and God of War met huge success when they became available on PC. Find out more about Sony’s plan here.
May 26, 2022 AM EDT - Victoria Marian Belmis
The technology installed lets you try out clothes before purchase without ever having to carry them. Find out more about its enhanced shopping experience here.
May 25, 2022 AM EDT - Victoria Marian Belmis
Many developers are already testing the features’ possibilities. Find out more about the platform here.
May 24, 2022 AM EDT - Victoria Marian Belmis
They’re also testing another delivery service that works with mom-and-pop shops. Find out more here.
May 23, 2022 AM EDT - Victoria Marian Belmis
Last year’s The International had a prize pool of $40 million. Find out more about the global esports event here.
May 22, 2022 PM EDT - Victoria Marian Belmis
The update gives drivers a steadier option for music streaming. Find out how you can integrate Apple Music here.
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Sep 19, 2025 AM EDT - Jason
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