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According to his agency, SM Entertainment, EXO’s Kai, real name Kim Jong-in, is planning to enlist in the military this May. On May 7th, the K-pop singer will begin his mandatory military service, which is compulsory of all able-bodied men in South Korea. Kai is the sixth EXO member to join the military, joining Xiumin, D.O., Suho, and Chen. His …

Three Chinese nationals have been sentenced to jail by Singaporean authorities for a complex scheme involving the theft of casino chips. The group of three individuals used superglue to stick the chips they had stolen onto their hands before trying to exchange them for money. The authorities were informed by the casino staff after they became suspicious of their behavior, …

At the Leeum Museum in Seoul, a student of art made a bold statement by consuming a banana that was a component of Maurizio Cattelan’s infamous work “Comedian.” The artwork, which is a genuine banana attached to a white wall, made headlines when it was sold at Art Basel in 2019 for $120,000. Many people argued about whether the artwork …

An agreement was inked by the central banks of South Korea and Indonesia to encourage local currency exchanges between the two nations. The agreement intends to lessen the dependence on the US currency in bilateral commerce and investment. During a virtual meeting on Monday, the agreement was signed by the governors of the Bank of Korea, Lee Ju-yeol, and the …

A Japanese man living in Milwaukee expressed his excitement to watch Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels play against the Milwaukee Brewers. Ohtani is a two-way player who excels at both pitching and hitting, and is considered one of the most exciting players in baseball today. The man, who has lived in the United States for several years, shared …

In Tacloban, Nieves Fernandez worked as a teacher. When the Japanese invaded the Philippines in 1941, her life was completely changed. She is known by her students as “Miss Fernandez,” and she was fiercely protective of them. When the Japanese threatened to kill her students, her fierce maternal instincts rose to the surface. During World War II, she changed from …

South Korea’s entertainment industry recently held its annual Baeksang Arts Awards, and two of the country’s most popular actresses, Park Eun-bin and Song Hye-kyo, were among the big winners. The prestigious awards ceremony recognizes the best of Korean television and film, and this year’s event was held virtually due to the ongoing pandemic. Park Eun-bin won the Best Actress award …

One of the most well-known Japanese manga series, Haikyuu, was first published on April 6, 2014. Within the first few episodes of its premiere, this television series gained enormous popularity, and it is now in its fifth season. Also Read – New Pokémon anime series title and trailer revealed The anticipation for Haikyuu Season 5 is palpable, and fans are …

Fans of “The Good Bad Mother” are anticipating the upcoming episode with bated breath after a preview showed a flirtatious conversation between characters played by Lee Do-hyun and Ahn Eun-jin. Ahn Eun-jin’s character is seen flirting with Lee Do-hyun’s character, who remains stoic and unaffected by the approaches. Fans of the program are eager to see how this dynamic plays …

The revisions to Japan’s visa policy may result in an inflow of skilled workers from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The new visa categories will enable foreign employees with specific talents to stay in Japan for up to ten years, an increase from the present five-year restriction. While this may provide new chances for Southeast Asian employees, there are questions …