Chinese Taipei is moving on to the Little League World Series Championship thanks to a dominant performance from breakout pitcher Lai Cheng-Xi. Cheng-Xi was surgical in the LLWS International Championship, carving up Venezuela’s offense to throw a shutout in Chinese Taipei’s commanding 4-1 win. The right-handed pitcher has been a stud for the Asia-Pacific Region representatives […]
Late “Parasite” Actor Lee Sun Kyun To Be Honored At Busan International Film Festival
On August 23, 2024 (KST), the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) announced that it will honor the late actor Lee Sun Kyun with a special screening and a dedicated award. | BIFF The special screening, announced to have been titled “Beautiful Person, Lee Sun Kyun,” will feature six of Lee’s most remarkable works—including the […]
Germany Captain Ilkay Gundogan Announces International Retirement
Ilkay Gundogan in action at Euro 2024.© AFP Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan announced his retirement from international football on Monday after leading his country at Euro 2024. “After a few weeks of reflection, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end my national team career,” Gundogan said in a German FA […]
Switzerland Goalkeeper Yann Sommer Retires From International Football
File image of Yann Sommer.© X (Twitter) Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced his retirement from international football on Monday after a 12-year career in which he made 94 appearances for the national side. The 35-year-old played all five of Switzerland’s matches at Euro 2024. His last international game was the quarter-final defeat by England on […]
International Fans Condemned For Trying To “Erase” BTS Suga’s Drunk Driving Mistake
BTS‘s Suga was found recently operating an electric scooter after consuming alcohol, with a breathalyzer test indicating a 0.08% alcohol level. BigHit Music confirmed that his license was revoked, and he was fined accordingly. In addition to the company’s statement, Suga personally apologized for the incident on Weverse. In South Korea, laws governing electric scooters […]