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June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

World Cup crowds supercharge Seoul convenience stores, with beer sales reportedly jumping up to 7x near Gwanghwamun

As World Cup matchday crowds packed into central Seoul, nearby convenience stores saw a sharp spike in demand—particularly for beer and snack staples, according to multiple local reports. One article highlighted that around Gwanghwamun, foot traffic from football fans translated into “World Cup special” sales, with beer purchases reportedly rising as much as sevenfold during […]

June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

Sana Addresses Backlash Over Floral “Underwear” Mishap at TEAZEN x TWICE Event in Seoul

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

TWICE member Sana has responded to online backlash after her outfit drew attention at a recent event in Seoul. On June 18, Sana wore a floral dress with very short matching bottoms at the TEAZEN x TWICE Kombucha Lab pop-up. Critics speculated that the look was unintentional—some even suggested a wardrobe slip—prompting Sana to explain […]

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June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

World Cup Streaming Surge in South Korea Tests Platform Capacity as Simulcasts Battle for Viewers

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

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South Korea’s World Cup viewing market is being reshaped by a simultaneous push toward online platforms—and the strain that comes with it. In the latest broadcast-day coverage, major TV and streaming outlets reported strong audience figures for the opening stages of the tournament, while industry attention also turned to how quickly digital services must scale […]

June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

“World Cup Cheer” Drives a Surge in Convenience-Store Beer Sales in Seoul, Data Show

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

Seoul retailers are seeing a clear “World Cup cheer” effect this week, with convenience stores near major viewing areas reporting sharp jumps in beer and chicken sales as fans pack city streets. According to recent reporting based on sales tracking, beer demand around the World Cup has surged as much as sevenfold, while foot traffic […]

June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

Ailee Denies Pregnancy Rumors After Video Shows “Slight Belly” at Coffee Festival

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

South Korean singer Ailee has publicly addressed online rumors suggesting she is pregnant after a video circulated showing what some viewers interpreted as a “slight belly” during a recent public appearance. The allegations gained traction after netizens compared the singer’s outfit and movements at the Coffee Festival held at the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail and […]

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June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

World Cup Seoul Watch Brings a Beer Boom: Convenience Stores Near Gwanghwamun See Sales Surge Up to Sevenfold

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

As World Cup matches draw massive crowds to Seoul’s central areas, nearby convenience stores are seeing a sharp spike in demand—especially for beer—underscoring how tournament schedules can quickly reshape everyday retail. According to a report by Yonhap News, foot traffic surged around Gwanghwamun during peak viewing times, driving beer sales at convenience stores in the […]

media bankruptcy featured image - Central Daily Newspaper Files for Workout After 22 Billion Won Note Default Signals Deepeni...

June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

Central Daily Newspaper Files for Workout After 22 Billion Won Note Default Signals Deepening Press-Stability Concerns

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

Workout request follows final default on 22 billion won in notes South Korea’s JoongAng Ilbo has formally applied for a corporate workout after reportedly failing to repay about 22 billion won (roughly tens of millions of U.S. dollars) tied to commercial notes, according to coverage summarized by major Korean news outlets. The move marks another […]

celebrity couple featured image - Han Ga In and Yeon Jung Hoon Finally Share Their First Joint Photoshoot After 19 Years of M...

June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

Han Ga In and Yeon Jung Hoon Finally Share Their First Joint Photoshoot After 19 Years of Marriage

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

After nearly two decades of marriage, South Korean actors Han Ga In and Yeon Jung Hoon have finally posed together in what fans are calling their “proper” joint photoshoot—an online moment decades in the making. According to Han Ga In’s social media posts, the couple decided to shoot together for the first time in 19 […]

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June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

Singer Jang Yoon Jeong Says Illegal Filming Scared Her Away From Public Baths—So She Installed a Home Sauna

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

South Korean singer Jang Yoon Jeong has revealed how illegal filming by the public changed her daily life, saying she became too afraid to use public bathhouses and saunas after photographs of her were captured without consent. In a video posted to YouTube on the afternoon of the 18th, Jang described the shift from treating […]

YouTube break featured image - Million-Subscriber YouTuber Dex101 Announces a Break, Citing Personal Reasons and Health Consi...

June 20, 2026 (2 months ago)

Million-Subscriber YouTuber Dex101 Announces a Break, Citing Personal Reasons and Health Considerations

By UNiKPOP • Entertainment

South Korean YouTuber Dex—who runs the Dex101 channel and has more than 1 million subscribers—has announced that he will pause his YouTube activities, explaining the decision in a recently posted video released on the channel Dex101 on the 18th, according to Koreaboo. In the video, Dex told fans that the break is driven by a […]

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World Cup crowds supercharge Seoul convenience stores, with beer sales reportedly jumping up to 7x near Gwanghwamun

World Cup Streaming Surge in South Korea Tests Platform Capacity as Simulcasts Battle for Viewers

“World Cup Cheer” Drives a Surge in Convenience-Store Beer Sales in Seoul, Data Show

Ailee Denies Pregnancy Rumors After Video Shows “Slight Belly” at Coffee Festival

World Cup Seoul Watch Brings a Beer Boom: Convenience Stores Near Gwanghwamun See Sales Surge Up to Sevenfold

Central Daily Newspaper Files for Workout After 22 Billion Won Note Default Signals Deepening Press-Stability Concerns

Han Ga In and Yeon Jung Hoon Finally Share Their First Joint Photoshoot After 19 Years of Marriage

Singer Jang Yoon Jeong Says Illegal Filming Scared Her Away From Public Baths—So She Installed a Home Sauna

Million-Subscriber YouTuber Dex101 Announces a Break, Citing Personal Reasons and Health Considerations