On December 31, 2025, 68-year-old Mary Yu retired from the Washington Supreme Court, concluding 11 years of service.

As the state’s first Asian American, Latina, and openly gay justice, she leaves a trailblazing legacy, breaking barriers and championing inclusion, and representation.

Born in Chicago to a Chinese father and Mexican mother, Yu grew up immersed in diverse cultures.

She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1975 and went on to earn a theology degree from Dominican University in 1979.

After college, Yu worked for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, initially as a secretary for the Office of Peace and Justice.

She eventually rose to director, advocating for social justice and community programs.

Yu spent 14 years as a trial court judge in King County Superior Court before her Supreme Court appointment in 2014.

During that time, she presided over historic moments, including marrying Washington’s first same-sex couple in 2012, a milestone she described as ‘magical.’

Yu became the first openly LGBTQ justice on Washington’s Supreme Court, as well as the first Asian-American and Latina-American.

She also became the 11th woman to serve, joining a growing number of female and LGBTQ justices shaping the court’s future.

“I have spent a lot of time mentoring and teaching those younger than me to embrace life, lead, and to make a difference,” Yu said in a statement.

“As a result of those relationships, I have confidence in the next generation. They will defend and protect the courts that I love so deeply.”

After years of waiting, BTS’ full seven members is officially coming back on March 20, 2026.

This highly anticipated return marks the group’s first complete album release in nearly four years, ending a long hiatus that saw the members successfully finish their mandatory military service.

The announcement was touchingly revealed through handwritten New Year lette t to dedicated ARMY members worldwide.

These personal notes featured the significant date ‘2026.03.20,’ a subtle hint that was later officially confirmed by Big Hit Music.

During a recent emotional reunion on Weverse Live, the septet expressed their sincere gratitude and hopes for a safe return.

Leader RM shared that he had been waiting for this specific moment more than anyone else, while Jin celebrated finally reuniting with his teammates.

The new album follows their 2022 anthology ‘Proof’ and will feature 14 brand-new tracks.

Beyond the music, the agency confirmed a large-scale world tour is on the horizon, promising fans the stylish and immersive live performances they have deeply missed since 2022.

As 2026 unfolds, BTS is ready to create even better memories with their fans.

With all seven members back together, the group is poised to reclaim their throne on the global stage, proving their bond with ARMY remains as unbreakable and influential as ever.

EJAE made history as the first Korean American to win the Golden Globe for ‘Best Original Song’ for ‘Golden.’

The track topped entries from ‘Wicked: For Good’, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’, ‘Sinners’, and ‘Train Dreams’, cementing its global impact.

The breakout single made history as the first song by Korean female artists to reach No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it held the top spot for six weeks.

It also led the Billboard Global 200 for an impressive ten consecutive weeks across charts and streaming platforms worldwide.

The song also became 2025’s biggest-selling soundtrack, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Soundtrack chart.

The album later earned five Grammy nominations, including Song of the Year, and achieved Double Platinum status, emphasizing its cultural impact.

Singer-songwriter Ejae, who co-wrote and performed ‘Golden,’ accepted the honor alongside Mark Sonnenblick and Lee Hee-joon.

Their win highlighted K-pop’s expanding global reach, reflecting how the genre now shapes mainstream music and culture worldwide.

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