BTS, currently the world’s most successful pop group.South Korean men must perform compulsory military service once they turn 28, if they haven’t done so already. Two of the members of the group, Jin and Suga, will soon turn 28 – Jin’s birthday is on 4 December – meaning their time with the group was under threat.The law change, though, has extended the maximum age to 30 for those allowed to defer their service.
Blackpink Sparks Backlash After Video With Giant Panda Cub
12.11.2020 - 03:16 / etcanada.com
Blackpink has been hit by outrage after videos of the k-pop band handling a giant panda cub circulated online.
The clip, which sees members of the girl group touching the cub, was due to air as part of the band’s “24/365 with Blackpink” reality series.
The incident took place in Everland Resort theme park in South Korea. According to CNN, the cub was born to pandas sent to the country from China’s Sichuan province in 2016.
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China Anne McClain Was Going to Leave 'Black Lightning' After Season 4 Regardless of Show's Fate - See Her Statement
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23.11.2020 / 17:41
Gary Barlow recalls weight loss journey after 'losing control of himself'
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23.11.2020 / 16:53
National Zoo reveals giant panda cub's name after online poll
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nypost.com
17.11.2020 / 22:23
Conan O’Brien ending late-night show after 28 years
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deadline.com
17.11.2020 / 19:13
Twitter Launches Disappearing ‘Fleets’ Globally After Tests In Select Markets
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17.11.2020 / 06:37
China Video Streamer iQIYI Stands Still After Cutting Content Investment
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