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South Korea Defeats France to Win the 2026 Bakery World Cup
South Korea has officially claimed the title of world’s best bakers by securing the gold at the prestigious 2026 Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie in Paris, also known as the Bakery World Cup.
In a stunning upset, they bested runner-up Taiwan and even defeated France on their home turf.
The team were not celebrity chefs, but dedicated neighborhood bakers.
Kim Jong-ho, Hwang Seok-yong, Choi Yong-hwan, and Kim Myung-gi trained together for six demanding months, often working through the night to perfect every detail possible.
This year’s theme, ‘The Great Inventions of Your Country,’ pushed teams to tell national stories.
Korea answered with a bread sculpture of the ‘geobukseon’. This ironclad warship, famous for defending the nation during the Joseon Dynasty, was reimagined as a masterful edible work of art.
They also added clear Korean flavors, using ingredients like ssanghwa tea, rice flour, and turmeric.
Blending these local tastes with classic French baking techniques, the team impressed judges and showed how far South Korea’s baking skills have grown on the global stage in recent years.
This marks South Korea’s second victory, the first coming ten years ago in 2016. By tying with Japan and the US for total wins, they have cemented their status as a global baking powerhouse.
No longer just famous for K-pop, Korea is now officially a land of elite baking.
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‘Golden’ Makes History After Becoming First K-Pop Song to Win a GRAMMY
‘Golden’ from the hit animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ just won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The win cements its place in music history as the first K-pop song ever to earn a Grammy.
Performed by EJAE with Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the song previously made chart impact by leading the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks.
Globally, it also topped the Billboard Global 200, remaining at number one for 20 weeks across the world.
‘Golden’ stood out among strong competitors, including songs from ‘TRON: Ares,’ ‘Sinners,’ and Elton John’s ‘Never Too Late.’
Beyond the win, the song also earned additional nominations for Song of the Year, Best Pop/Duo Performance, and Best Remixed Recording.
With its Grammy win secured, attention now shifts to the Academy Awards, where ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ competes in two major categories.
Fans and creators are hopeful that ‘Golden’ will continue its remarkable run, proving the song still has more milestones waiting ahead.
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Jackie Chan Goes Viral After Recording a Farewell Song to Be Released After His Passing
71-year-old Jackie Chan has moved fans worldwide after revealing he has already recorded a personal farewell song meant to be released on the day he passes away.
This emotional project serves as his last goodbye, ensuring his voice remains even when he is gone.
The announcement was shared last December 28 during the Beijing premiere of his latest drama, ‘Unexpected Family.’
Chan said the idea came after losing close friends and colleagues in recent years, which led him to reflect on aging, life’s fragility and the importance of expressing one’s feelings while there is still time.
Despite the audience’s curiosity, he refused to sing a single note. He explained that performing it now would only make people cry.
Instead, the track remains locked away, a private treasure waiting to offer comfort to the world on the day he finally rests.
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BTS Makes History as First Asian Artist to Sell Out Europe in Under an Hour
BTS has made history as the first Asian act to sell out every European stadium date in under 60 minutes.
Tickets for the highly anticipated ‘Arirang World Tour’ disappeared almost instantly, underscoring the group’s continued dominance on the global stage.
The speed of the sales was breathtaking, with London leading the charge by selling out in just 30 minutes.
Madrid followed closely at 37 minutes, while Munich took only 39. Both Brussels and Paris reached full capacity in 42 minutes, leaving millions of fans stunned by the overwhelming demand.
The European leg of this historic tour officially launches on June 26 and 27 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid.
From there, the septet will travel to Brussels, London, Munich, and Paris, performing a total of ten massive stadium shows for their adoring European fanbase.
Before performing in Europe, BTS will kick off the colossal ‘Arirang World Tour’ on April 9 in South Korea.
With 82 shows planned across 34 cities, this is the largest tour ever staged by a K-pop act, marking a triumphant return that has redefined the history of live music.
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