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Architect (from Hybe Im Home page)

Business - Jun 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

HYBE IM's MMORPG "Architect" Targets Apple Market with iOS and macOS Launch

HYBE IM announced its MMORPG "Architect: Land of Exiles" will launch on iOS and macOS platforms in the second half of 2025, marking a rare move for Korean MMORPGs to fully support Apple's ecosystem. The Unreal Engine 5-powered game, developed by Aquatree with a 30 billion won investment, represents a crucial test for HYBE IM's expansion into comprehensive game development.

Low-Earth Orbit (from Unsplash)

Tech - Jun 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

South Korea Greenlights Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet as Global Space Race Accelerates

South Korea approved regulatory clearance for SpaceX's Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb to begin low-Earth orbit satellite internet services as early as June 2025, disrupting the country's telecom market while simultaneously pursuing its own $234 million 6G satellite constellation project by 2030.

BTS RM & V (from BTS Army Official Instagram)

K-WAVE - Jun 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

BTS RM and V Complete Military Service, Reunite with Fans in Chuncheon

BTS members RM and V completed their mandatory South Korean military service on June 10, 2025, greeting fans at a discharge event in Chuncheon before promising to return to performing soon. With Jimin and Jungkook set to be discharged on June 11 and Suga on June 21, all seven BTS members will reunite by the end of June for their highly anticipated comeback.

Choi-Sooyoung (from Ofiicial Instagram)

K-PEOPLE - Jun 08, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

Girls' Generation's Choi Sooyoung Makes Hollywood Debut in 'Ballerina'

Girls' Generation's Choi Sooyoung successfully made her Hollywood debut in the John Wick spin-off "Ballerina," earning praise from co-star Ana de Armas for her professionalism and dedication to the role of Katla Park.

Naver (from Official Instagram)

Business - Jun 08, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

Naver Sets Up Silicon Valley Investment Hub to Boost AI Ambitions

South Korea's Naver is establishing Naver Ventures, a new Silicon Valley investment subsidiary led by Yong-Jung Park, to accelerate its AI capabilities and compete with global leaders like OpenAI, with video AI startup TwelveLabs confirmed as its first investment target.

Enhypen (from official instagram)

K-WAVE - Jun 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

ENHYPEN Returns from Coachella with Record-Breaking Album 'DESIRE : UNLEASH'

K-pop group ENHYPEN celebrated their historic Coachella debut by releasing their sixth mini-album 'DESIRE : UNLEASH,' which broke their sales records with 1,890,677 copies sold on the first day and topped iTunes charts in over 20 regions. The group aims for Billboard 200 #1 after their previous album peaked at #2, with upcoming stadium tours in Japan and their first European tour planned.

Newjeans (from official Instagram)

Business - Jun 07, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

NewJeans Rejects Settlement as Legal Battle Continues

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.

perplexity (from ofiicial X)

Tech - Jun 07, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

Perplexity CEO Accuses Google of Sabotaging Samsung Partnership Deal

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas accused Google of deliberately sabotaging his company's smartphone partnerships and called Google's AI assistant a "terrible product" while announcing a major deal with Samsung to potentially replace Google as the default AI assistant on Galaxy S26 devices. The accusations highlight the intensifying competition in AI search as Perplexity, despite being much smaller than Google, continues its rapid growth with 780 million monthly queries and a $14 billion valuation.

Tecnician (from Unsplash)

Trending News - Jun 07, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

The Rise of Neo Blue Collar: How AI is Reshaping Career Preferences

Young workers globally are increasingly choosing skilled trades over traditional white-collar careers as AI threatens office jobs while creating high demand for hands-on technical expertise that cannot be easily automated. South Korea's Meister vocational schools exemplify this trend, with enrollment surging as graduates achieve 90% employment rates compared to struggling university graduates in an oversaturated white-collar market.

BTS (from BTS official Instagram)

K-WAVE - Jun 07, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

BTS Complete Reunion Imminent as All Members Set for Military Discharge by June 2025

BTS will complete their military hiatus by June 2025, with all seven members discharged by June 21, marking their first opportunity for full-group activities since 2022 and setting the stage for a highly anticipated reunion during their 12th anniversary celebrations.

Gdragon (from Instagram)

K-WAVE - Jun 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

G-Dragon Reveals His Ideal Type and Dream Underwater Wedding on 'Fridge Interview'

BIGBANG's G-Dragon revealed his preference for "cat-like" facial features over height and shared his dream of having an underwater wedding during his June 5, 2025 appearance on YouTube's "Fridge Interview" with hosts Dex and TWICE's Sana.

Blade and Soul (from Instagram)

Business - Jun 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

NCSOFT Launches Blade & Soul NEO on Steam, Expands Global IP Strategy

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.

Nine Puzzles (From Instagram)

K-WAVE - Jun 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Kim Da Mi Defends "Nine Puzzles" Character Against Sociopath Claims

Kim Da Mi defended her quirky portrayal of criminal profiler Yoon I-na in Disney+'s hit thriller "Nine Puzzles" against viewer criticism calling the character sociopathic, explaining that I-na's unconventional mannerisms were deliberate creative choices to show a genius with exceptional profiling abilities who cares for her team but struggles socially.

Travel (from Unsplash)

Business - Jun 05, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

The Rise of Bleisure Travel: How Gen Z and Millennials Are Redefining Business Trips

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.

Samsung (from Instagram)

Business - Jun 05, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong Intensifies Global Talent Hunt

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.

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