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How Well Do You Actually Remember Pop Culture? A 32-Question Global Challenge
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How Well Do You Actually Remember Pop Culture? A 32-Question Global Challenge

Test your global pop culture knowledge with this 32-question quiz covering music, movies, fashion, and iconic references from Europe and beyond. How much do you really remember?

K-Pop Dream Meets Crime Nightmare in ENA’s New Drama ‘I Dol I’, Now on Netflix
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K-Pop Dream Meets Crime Nightmare in ENA’s New Drama ‘I Dol I’, Now on Netflix

ENA's new K-drama 'I Dol I' is a 12-episode series blending rom-com and murder mystery. Centered on a K-pop idol, the show is now streaming globally on Netflix and Kocowa.

Japan Clears Path to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Plant, Testing Post-Fukushima Resolve
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Japan Clears Path to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Plant, Testing Post-Fukushima Resolve

The Niigata assembly has cleared the final hurdle for restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility, the world's largest nuclear plant, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.

Japan's H3 Rocket Fails Mid-Flight, Dealing Blow to National Space Ambitions
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Japan's H3 Rocket Fails Mid-Flight, Dealing Blow to National Space Ambitions

Japan's next-generation H3 rocket failed 30 minutes after its December 22 launch, following a second-stage engine malfunction. The setback impacts Japan's commercial space launch ambitions.

Indie 'Game of the Year' Winner Stripped of Awards After Admitting to Gen AI Use
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Indie 'Game of the Year' Winner Stripped of Awards After Admitting to Gen AI Use

'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' was stripped of its Indie Game of the Year award after developers admitted to using generative AI for placeholder assets, violating the event's strict rules and sparking debate.

Park Shin Hye Goes Undercover as a 20-Year-Old in 90s-Set Comedy 'Undercover Miss Hong'
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Park Shin Hye Goes Undercover as a 20-Year-Old in 90s-Set Comedy 'Undercover Miss Hong'

First look at 'Undercover Miss Hong,' the new K-drama starring Park Shin Hye and Ko Kyung Pyo. A 90s-set office comedy about an elite agent undercover.

Hong Kong Proposes Rule Change to Funnel Insurance Billions into Crypto
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Hong Kong Proposes Rule Change to Funnel Insurance Billions into Crypto

Hong Kong's Insurance Authority is proposing new rules to allow its 158 insurers to invest in crypto, requiring a 100% risk charge. The move could unlock billions in institutional capital for the Asian digital asset market.

'Crack vs. Thump': A Former Sniper's Viral Guide to Surviving an Active Shooter
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'Crack vs. Thump': A Former Sniper's Viral Guide to Surviving an Active Shooter

A former sniper's viral TikToks break down how to survive an active shooter situation. Learn the critical dos and don'ts, including how to locate a shooter by sound alone.

Kim Sung Kyu Confirmed as the Chilling New Villain for 'Taxi Driver 3'
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Kim Sung Kyu Confirmed as the Chilling New Villain for 'Taxi Driver 3'

Actor Kim Sung Kyu is confirmed to be the main villain in the upcoming Season 3 of the hit K-drama 'Taxi Driver,' promising a chilling showdown with Lee Je-hoon's team.

KBO Star Song Sung-mun Agrees to 4-Year, $15M Deal with San Diego Padres, Source Says
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KBO Star Song Sung-mun Agrees to 4-Year, $15M Deal with San Diego Padres, Source Says

Former Kiwoom Heroes infielder Song Sung-mun has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $15 million contract with the San Diego Padres, making his move from the KBO to MLB.

Fighting Flares Between Kaspara and Rydonia Hours Before Crucial Peace Talks
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Fighting Flares Between Kaspara and Rydonia Hours Before Crucial Peace Talks

Fighting has resumed between Kaspara and Rydonia in the disputed Azure Coast, just hours before their foreign ministers were to meet in Malaysia for de-escalation talks.

South Korean Ruling Party Pushes for Special Insurrection Tribunal, Opposition Launches Filibuster
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South Korean Ruling Party Pushes for Special Insurrection Tribunal, Opposition Launches Filibuster

On Dec. 22, 2025, South Korea's ruling Democratic Party introduced a bill for a special insurrection tribunal, prompting the opposition PPP to launch a filibuster in a major clash over judicial independence.