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Beatles in the 60s. Michael Jackson in the 80s. BTS in the 20s. I don't think there is any other living act that can pull off this crowd in a foreign land with 30 minutes of notice for a 4-min appearance... no cap #BTS_ARİRANG #BTSMéxico
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Not just good @ughhkive , Goyang was great. It is so good, other countries are studying how they did it so they could learn from it. From the time I got off the train car, there were signs pointing to where I should go. No need to ask anyone, the arrows were big with accompanying words translated into several languages (Japanese, Chinese, English). When I got off the train station, the signs were even bigger. With the multitude of vendors selling everything, from blankets to water to fans in the shape of the members' faces, it was still orderly. There were A LOT of people but it was remarkably orderly. As soon as I got inside the Goyang Stadium property, I already knew where to go. Signs do wonders. At one point, I had to stop because I couldn't, for the life of me, remember if I was supposed to be in the East or West side. A staff asked me to keep it moving. I refused because I honestly didn't know where to move to. She guided me where to stand so I don't block the path. You could imagine there were several others like me. I finally figured it out, checked the sings, and kept walking. I did ask the staff member if there were merch booth on either side of the stadium. Aside from people who were walking slow as they were taking pictures, getting giveaways or just plain slow, no other hold up. I spotted my entrance. I decided to go around several times just because I wanted to observe some things. When I finally decided to enter the venue, there was no queue. There were a lot of gates, and I mean A LOT, and each gate had at least two staff members. I was asked to stand and look at the camera. It scanned my face, I entered. That was it. For those who opted out of queue, there were lines but shorter because of the amount of gates open to scan their tickets and check IDs. Once inside, I asked the staff if they have meds for headache (just to test). I was provided with one and asked if I needed more help. I tried the restrooms. I tried going into another section. I tried standing where I wasn't supposed to, just to test the system. Staff was fast to warn me but polite. I was attended to. All my questions were answered promptly. Sometimes, some ARMYs were "too helpful". I wanted to test some more things but ARMYs would help me out before I could get to the staff. After the concert, we were asked to stay seated until it was our section's turn to exit. ARMYs are disciplined. We did as we were told. Some started collecting trash. We left the area spotless. We were seated for probably another 10 - 15 mins. Going out was even better because I paid for a bus service to take me back to Seoul. They gave me clear instructions where to go. Once outside, I asked a staff member, and there were many of them, for the landmark I was given. They gave me instructions how to get there. It was a 10-min walk. Since the exit was done by section, there wasn't a crowd rush. My personal space wasn't invaded that much. However, I did try the train once. We were actually discouraged from taking the subway because the queue was long. I still tried for the heck of it. The line was long but THERE WAS A LINE and it was moving. No one was cutting the line, no one fought. There were employees there just to make sure everything is orderly, and we were. So, they really didn't do much except stop people from getting in the train when it gets full. I was in both Gwanghwamun and Goyang. I documented a good amount of all these and live streamed some. From Red Bullet Club Nokia to Arirang Allegiant, NEVER experienced anything remotely close to what people have described happened in Busan.
Well were u there? Cause people in goyang mentioned it was pretty good x.com/asianeac/status/206560…
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Throwback to a legendary single "One Last Kiss" from the legendary singer Hikaru Utada. A song about a sad but "not bitter" goodbye. zurl.co/8whvA #japanesesongs #asiansongs #nostalgia #hikaruutada
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My favorite part of ICONIC BY MISTAKE is that every angry tweet or post about the song automatically validates its message and does exactly what the song predicts it will do: Help market the girls. That's efficiency. Click here zurl.co/lwhET #ICONICBYMISTAKE #KATSEYE #ILLIT #LESSERAFIM #KpopAnalysis #MusicVideoAnalysis
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Happy birthday BTS @BTS_twt . May you have many more to come and I hope you continue to share it with ARMY. 감사합니다 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 #BTS13thAnniversary #BTS_ARİRANG_BUSAN
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LISA brought superstar energy to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony. Watch the BLACKPINK star join Anitta and Rema for a spectacular performance of "Goals" in Los Angeles, setting the tone for the World Cup. From the opening moments to the final beat, it was a reminder of why LISA remains one of the most captivating performers in the world today. #FIFAWorldCup #LISA #Anitta #Rema #Goals #OpeningCeremony #LosAngeles zurl.co/DelZF
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I wasn't in Busan, so I can't speak directly on what happened there. What I can speak on is BTS concerts. I've attended more BTS events than I can count in the 13 years I've been a fan. Most recently, I was at the Gwanghwamun comeback event, the Goyang tour kickoff, and all Las Vegas shows. In all of those cases, my experience was the opposite of chaos. At Goyang, I used facial recognition entry. I had my face scanned and was inside the venue in less than a minute. There were no massive bottlenecks, no confusion, and no disorder. Fans who opted not to use facial recognition were still able to enter through organized queues. There were countless official and unofficial activities outside the venue, yet everything remained remarkably orderly. No one pushed anyone, no one yelled at anyone. Organizers were strict as to where we can or cannot stand or which way we can go but we were never yelled at, pushed or misled. Las Vegas was similar. Yes, the lines were long on the first day, but long lines and chaos are not the same thing. The line existed. The line moved. VIP attendees received their gifts and wristbands on time and not a single one didn't get their gifts. If anything, the criticism at the time was that there was almost too much control rather than too little. What stands out most is the level of coordination surrounding BTS events. Las Vegas shut down roads and redirected traffic. Seoul and Goyang extended bus and train operations and adjusted transportation schedules to accommodate concertgoers. We've heard similar stories from other BTS stops over the years, whether in Mexico, California, Florida, or elsewhere. Major BTS concerts typically involve extensive planning between organizers, venues, transportation authorities, local governments, security teams, and event operators. Again, I wasn't in Busan, so I'm not making claims about what happened there. But based on my own experience attending BTS events across multiple countries and venues, what people are describing doesn't sound consistent with the standard of planning and crowd management I've personally experienced. If this was a BigHit failure, there would have been at least one venue who experienced the same thing but there has been none. If there were failures, they should be identified. But they should be identified accurately, not simply assigned to BTS or BigHit because they are the easiest to blame. I've attended concerts after concerts of BTS. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED. - Fairlane zurl.co/kWwfg #BTS #BTSARMY #BigHitMusic #Busan #ConcertSafety #EventManagement
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MEOVV just dropped a performance video for Hit 'Em and it's another reminder that this group isn't relying on flashy concepts alone. While many rookie groups are still finding their footing on stage, MEOVV continues to prove that live performance is becoming one of their biggest strengths. Their confidence, precision, and stage presence are helping them build a reputation as one of the more polished young acts in K-pop. What's especially impressive is how quickly they're establishing a distinct identity. There's a sophistication to their performances that feels deliberate rather than manufactured—a group that's focused not just on going viral, but on becoming performers audiences want to watch. zurl.co/Jkkb8 #MEOVV #미야오 #BITENOW #HitEm #THEBLACKLABEL #더블랙레이블
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TWICE’s Jihyo shines on the official World Cup track “Follow Me” — a high-energy collaboration with French Montana, LUDMILLA, Adriana C, and producer RedOne!All artists have equal billing on this global anthem, blending powerful vocals, rap, and infectious beats to unite fans worldwide through football and love. The song dropped on June 12, 2026 — perfect hype for the tournament co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico!Jihyo’s strong, emotional delivery adds that signature TWICE power to the mix. Stream “Follow Me” now and get ready to cheer! zurl.co/k8Kvo #Jihyo #TWICE #FollowMe #FIFAWorldCup2026 #Kpop
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Highly recommended. It will get your blood pumping without leaving your couch! 96 Minutes is Taiwan’s first high-speed rail disaster thriller as Taiwanese cinema continues gaining global momentum through Netflix and streaming. More here 👇zurl.co/IgfQK #taiwan #netflix #asianmovies
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Another critical evidence ADOR presented in court is the Telegram messages of Min Heejin with NewJeans members and their parents. Telegram is encrypted. This raises the question- how did ADOR get it. Since it was accepted by the court, it means it was legally obtained. Did Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni provide ADOR with new information? One of the parents of a NewJeans member will allegedly take the stand in the next hearing. Click here zurl.co/F6mMQ #newjeans #ador #danielle #kpop #ador #hybe
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What a legendary performance! Immaculate voices! Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta and EJAE take to the stage at the Opening Match of the tournament for "DNA", the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. What a run EJAE has been on, Grammy, OSCAR, record breaking movie, and now World Cup! #FIFAWorldCup #Andrea Bocelli #David Guetta #EJAE #FIFAWorldCupOnYT #DNA zurl.co/qaSEh
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The genius of ICONIC BY MISTAKE is that the girls found a way to turn their haters into unpaid interns. Every criticism becomes content. Every outrage becomes promotion. Every hate tweet becomes marketing. The haters think they're attacking the girls. The girls are living their best life while their haters do the marketing for them. Full breakdown of the music video here 👉 zurl.co/Ksi6L
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BTS is finally releasing "Come Over" on streaming platforms!!! Also on the schedule: 📸 Family photos 🎥 Hooligan performance video 📺 Run BTS 2.0 returns 🎬 Normal Log & 13-Side Film 💿 Arirang 613 Limited Edition Vinyl 🏟️ Two sold-out Busan concerts At this point FESTA isn't an anniversary. It's BTS's annual reminder that being an ARMY is a full-time job. zurl.co/Pe8ih #BTS #방탄소년단 #BTSFESTA2026 #ComeOver #ARIRANG #RunBTS #ARMY
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To those asking, #lisa has not performed yet at the #fifa World Cup 2026 opening. Her performance is scheduled for the US opening ceremony on June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. She'll join Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Rema, and Tyla before the USA vs. Paraguay match. Quick Context: The 2026 tournament uses three separate opening ceremonies across host nations: - Mexico (June 11, already happened): Featured Shakira, Burna Boy, etc. - Canada (June 12): Features Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, etc. - USA (June 12, Los Angeles): This is Lisa's event. Ceremony starts at 4:30 PM PDT (SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles) That's 7:30 PM EDT / 6:30 PM CDT / 5:30 PM MDT How to watch In the United States - TV - FOX (English) - Telemundo / Universo (Spanish) - Free Streaming: Tubi (free with ads, in 4K) — the best no-cost option for the ceremonies and matches. Just create a free account. #LISAxWorldCup #Goals #FIFA2026 #lalisa
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IMPORTANT COURT DETAIL: The presiding judge, Nam In-soo, in this case is the same judge who ruled in Min Hee-jin’s favor in her put-option dispute against HYBE earlier this year. Danielle’s lawyers told the court that no final product was ever created from the discussions with EMOTIONAL ORANGE. They also emphasized that, to their knowledge, Danielle was never paid by the band, Omega, or ELLE magazine for other project. They say ADOR is blowing up preliminary talks that never turned into a commercial release. This is consistent with the precedent that Soo set in his decision on the put-option case. In that decision, the court found evidence that Min had explored ways to separate ADOR from HYBE and discussed plans to separate the label from HYBE. However, the court concluded that those efforts never resulted in an actual takeover of ADOR or a completed separation from HYBE. As a result, the judge ruled that Min didn't violate his put option. In other words, an "attempt" is not the same as the "actual action". For the full breakdown of today’s hearing 👉 zurl.co/ea2jO What do you think — is this just legal posturing, or does the judge’s prior ruling signal how this might play out? Drop your thoughts below. #NewJeans #Danielle #NewJeans #ADOR #HYBE #MinHeeJin #Kpop #KpopNews #NewJeansComeback #Hallyu
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WONHEE RISING TO THE TOP OF 4TH GEN, NEW BRAND DEALS, NEW SHOW #illit #wonhee #shorts #viral #kpop
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For years, Twelve-hour shifts in #bollywood shoots are common. Eighteen-hour days are not unheard of. Some shoots stretch far longer when action scenes, weather delays, star availability, or expensive locations are involved. Now, workers want an 8-hour cut off. But can Bollywood afford it or will the the cost be passed to viewers? And can viewers afford the increase or will they resort to staying home to stream? Details here 👇 zurl.co/UFK9O
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Get ready for history! Thailand’s beloved princess, BLACKPINK’s Lisa, is set to dazzle at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony on June 12, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The global superstar will perform alongside Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, Anitta, and more in a high-energy 13-minute show ahead of the USA vs Paraguay match. As the first Thai artist and first female K-pop soloist to open the world’s biggest football tournament, Lisa brings her signature charisma and power. Fans are buzzing about her anthem “Goals” (with Anitta & Rema), the vibrant FIFA World Cup 2026 track blending K-pop, Latin, and Afrobeats vibes—perfect for scoring massive energy on and off the pitch! Lisa proves once again why she’s a global icon. Thailand and Lilies worldwide are so proud! Let’s cheer her on as she kicks off the World Cup in style. #LISAxWorldCup #Goals #FIFA2026 #lalisa
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