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South Korea’s K-pop album exports surged to a record $257.48 million USD in the first half of 2026, as the United States overtook Japan as the world’s largest consumer of physical K-pop music. As per import and export trade statistics from the Korea Customs Service, first-half exports skyrocketed 125% when compared to the same period…

BETR Entertainment (ASX:BBT) attracted investor attention after its shares climbed 5.71% to AUD 0.185 during trading on 16 July 2026. The online wagering company featured among the day’s ASX gainers, lifting its market capitalisation to approximately AUD 183.11mn. Trading turnover reached around 95,620 shares, well above the stock’s recent average, indicating stronger investor participation during…

South Korea’s theater market has attained record-breaking growth in the first half of this year, driven by high-priced stage adaptations of global IPs, which broke historical box-office benchmarks. According to data released by the Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System (KOPIS), theater ticket sales surged 105% year-on-year to ₩75.89 billion (~ $50.9 million USD)…