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Today is June 21st, 2026, and we've got some incredible stories to share with you.

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17 held their 10th anniversary fan meeting, 17 in Caratland at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. And fans were treated to a heartwarming surprise when members Won Wu and Hoshi made unexpected appearances from the audience. The two members, currently fulfilling their military service duties, couldn't perform on stage but showed up to support their bandmates and greet fans. The other members acknowledged their presence during the performance, creating an emotional moment for attendees. Following this special event, 17 continues their busy schedule with Unit V8, featuring The Eight and Vernon, set to release their first mini album on June 29th, followed by solo concerts in July, while youngest member Dino prepares to debut his musical alter ego, Picholin, with an album dropping August 3rd.

A 50-something Japanese woman accused of forcibly kissing BTS member Jin during his military discharge free hug event has filed an objection ahead of her first trial hearing. The woman, identified only as Ms. A, submitted a notice of objection and rights reservation through her legal representative to Seoul Eastern District Court, signalling her intention to exercise her defense rights regarding trial procedures and scheduling. She faces indecent assault charges after allegedly kissing Jin on the cheek while hugging him at the event held at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium. Last year, an incident that sparked controversy when she posted about it on social media. Two trial dates have been scheduled for July, and legal observers are watching closely to see how this objection might affect the proceedings.

The six-member group, who won Rookie of the Year at the same ceremony three years ago, delivered powerhouse performances of their hit single Spaghetti, featuring Jay Hope of BTS and their latest title track Boom Polly, complete with dramatic lifts, pyrotechnics, and laser effects. During their acceptance speech, the members expressed gratitude to their fandom Fear Not and emphasized their commitment to creating meaningful music with authentic storytelling. The group is gearing up for their Pure Flow World Tour, kicking off July 11th and 12th at Inchon Inspire Arena before heading to Japan, the United States Europe for their first ever solo concerts there, and wrapping up in Asia this November.

BTS leader RM has been appointed as the National Museum of Korea's first ever global ambassador, marking a historic collaboration between the K-pop superstar and the cultural institution. The rapper, whose real name is Kim Namjoon, will promote Korean cultural heritage worldwide through various activities, building on his previous philanthropic efforts, including two separate 100 million one donations to the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation in 2021 and 2022. At the appointment ceremony on June 19th, RM toured the Dan Won Kim Hongdo Painting His Times exhibition with museum director Yu Hong Jun and received a special edition of the Daidong Yojido map as a commemorative gift. The museum director expressed excitement about sharing Korea's cultural treasures with global audiences through RM's influence, while the artist himself is preparing for an October exhibition at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, featuring his personal art collection.

Our featured song today is Talk Talk by hip-hop duo Mighty Mouth, featuring Din Din and Sawyer. After fifteen years, they've breathed new life into their signature track with this fresh remake that's buzzing across music shows, especially with those iconic vocal sound effects that fans can't stop talking about. Here's a preview.

From their third EEEP Run Run Run. In their acceptance speech, the band humbly thanked the awards and promised to continue making great music for a long time while expressing their belief in music's power to support young people navigating daily life. Dragon Pony recently made their official Japanese debut with their first EP Run to Run, and are currently in the middle of their Japan tour, having performed in Tokyo on June 17th, with an Osaka show scheduled for June 21st.

Singer-songwriter Jung Sung Huan showcased his versatility at the 2026 Soul Park Music Festival, performing at Olympic Park's Wori Financial Art Hall on June 20th. The emotional balladier kicked off with his hit I Will, which immediately sparked audience sing-alongs before transitioning through upbeat tracks like Incomplete, an epilogue that highlighted his band's energetic sound. He introduced his self-composed new song, Just Like Today, as a wedding anthem for engaged couples, then delivered his signature ballad, If It Was You, alongside tracks from his full album Called Love, including Planet and title track Happiness is Difficult. Zhang surprised fans by premiering an unreleased summer festival track tentatively titled Fly Fly, featuring refreshing band sounds perfect for the season, and he's set to continue his festival circuit with upcoming appearances at Deep Dive Music Festival and other major events.

Actress Sheen Minar opens up about the intense physical and emotional demands of her latest thriller Snowball, where she takes on the challenging dual role of visually impaired twin sisters Su Jin and Su In. The 28-year veteran actress, known primarily as a romantic comedy queen, deliberately sought out this difficult project after rapping bad relationship, admitting she might be addicted to suffering for her craft. Sheen revealed that playing a character losing her sight required mastering eye muscle control to create unfocused gazes and even moving each eye independently, explaining matter-of-factly that eyes are muscles too, so you can train them with practice. The actress described how wearing blindfolds during action sequences genuinely terrified her, causing her neck muscles to seize up from constant tension, while she performed barefoot chase scenes that left her physically and emotionally exhausted despite having minimal dialogue.

Sheen expressed gratitude for receiving increasingly diverse project offers as she ages, and mentioned her desire to return to historical dramas if the opportunity arises, demonstrating her commitment to continuously expanding her acting range.