Global girl group KATSEYE emerges, shaped by K-Pop artist development techniques.

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• The summer heat has driven up shopping mall sales and increased demand for ready-to-eat meals.

• Financial authorities are opposing the restructuring plans of SK and Doosan.

• BLACKPINK's Lisa is estimated to earn $623,000 for each Instagram post.

NEWS 📰

The summer heat has driven up shopping mall sales and increased demand for ready-to-eat meals.

The record-breaking summer heat is driving more people to seek refuge in air-conditioned shopping malls and cook less at home, according to major shopping malls and superstores.

Visitor numbers at large malls have surged by 10% this month compared to last year, with evening visits rising by up to 20%. Lotte Department Store and Lotte Outlets saw a 10% increase in visitors from August 1-20, with a 20% spike in foot traffic during evening hours. Similarly, Shinsegae and its Starfield malls reported a 5.5% increase in visitors and a 4.9% rise in sales, while Hyundai Department Stores saw a 22.5% jump in evening visitors.

The heat has also boosted sales of home meal replacement products, with E-Mart and Lotte Mart reporting significant increases in sales of microwavable and frozen foods, as people prefer avoiding cooking in the heat.

Tottenham's Son Heung-min scores his first two goals of the new season in a dominant win over Everton.

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min scored twice in a 4-0 victory over Everton, marking his first goals of the new Premier League season. The match, held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, gave Spurs their first win of the season after a 1-1 draw with Leicester City in their opener.

Son's first goal came in the 25th minute after he pressured Everton's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, eventually scoring into an empty net. He added a second goal in the 77th minute, finishing off a counterattack with a left-footed strike.

Son's performance earned him the Man of the Match award and brought his Premier League goal tally to 122, placing him 21st on the all-time scoring list, just one goal behind Raheem Sterling and Dwight Yorke.

ENTERTAINMENT 🌄

The global girl group KATSEYE emerges and is shaped by K-pop artist development techniques.

KATSEYE is a groundbreaking global girl group formed using K-pop artist development techniques. The group consists of six talented members from around the world: Sophia from the Philippines, Daniela, Lara, and Megan from the United States, Manon from Switzerland, and Yoonchae from South Korea. Their journey to stardom, filled with fierce competition and strong bonds of sisterhood, is captured in the Netflix docuseries "Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE."

Despite their different musical backgrounds, the members have embraced K-Pop's influence, with Sophia, a longtime fan, helping others understand the genre. While KATSEYE isn't a traditional K-pop group, they are deeply inspired by it and respect its processes. Their singles, including "Touch," showcase their unique blend of diverse backgrounds and talent. The docuseries highlights their year-long journey from over 120,000 global submissions to becoming an international sensation.

Travel Guide and The Best Way to Enjoy Korea

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