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Seven boys widened India's door to South Korea and everything changed

South Korean cultural exports like K-pop and K-dramas have significantly boosted India's engagement. This cultural wave now fuels substantial economic ties and foreign investment. Korean brands are deeply embedded in India's consumer market across various sectors. Bilateral trade and investment are expanding, covering advanced manufacturing and technology. This partnership aims…

The Economic Times

IShowSpeed's Instagram Reel featuring BTS becomes most-viewed in first 24 hours with 300 million views

IShowSpeed's Instagram Reel of meeting BTS at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final achieved a record. The viral video garnered an impressive 300 million views within its initial twenty-four hours. This encounter brought together a major streamer and a popular K-pop group, creating significant buzz. Fans worldwide rapidly shared the…

The Times of India

Growth in CD sales has overtaken vinyl in the US – the reasons for this might surprise you

Could a K-pop group be CD's saviours?

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The Surprising Reason Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber Made $0 at the FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup final in 2026 featured a Super Bowl-style half-time show, with world-famous artists, a charitable mission, and controversy among football fans.

International Business Times UK

BTS' World Cup Halftime Show Reveals Why Singing While Dancing Pushes the Human Body to Its Limits

BTS' World Cup halftime performance highlights the intense physical demands of singing while dancing, from elevated heart rates and oxygen use to hydration and muscle endurance

Medical Daily

Before You Call It Crap: What FIFA's First Halftime Show Was Actually Built to Do

Eleven Minutes, Two Dead Rock Legends' Golf Cart, and a Fight Nobody's Actually Having. Rooney called it "crap" in five words. A closer look at the World Cup's first halftime show finds a more complicated, defensible verdict.

Latin Times

K-pop is becoming more international – what that means for the K in the genre

K-pop has become a multibillion-dollar global success. This growth has been driven by viral choreography, high-concept music videos and a highly passionate fanbase that functions like an unofficial global marketing team.

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“This is like a bad trip": Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney and others share their views on the first ever World Cup Halftime Show

It featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and Coldplay

MusicRadar

The Children Who Stole the Show at the World Cup Halftime Show: Meet the Kids Who Performed With Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Chris Martin

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber may have supplied the star power, but some of the most memorable performers in the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show were still in elementary school.

Latin Times

Justin Bieber, Madonna Feud Rumours: Alleged World Cup Halftime Show 2026 Tension Explained

Reports suggest Madonna and Justin Bieber clashed over creative control of the 2026 World Cup final halftime show in New York.

International Business Times UK

Liam Gallagher compares divisive World Cup halftime show to ‘a bad trip’

Super Bowl-style medley of performances featured artists including Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira

The Independent UK

Hello Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, where have you been all my life?

Samsung's wider foldable phone appears in hands-on shots ahead of this week's Unpacked

“They started barking with him”: Fans drop hilarious reactions as IShowSpeed posts special backstage picture with BTS at FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Famous streamer IShowSpeed enjoyed one of the top highlights of the FIFA World Cup final after watching BTS perform during the halftime show. The popular streamer later met the K-pop band backstage. The streamer became a trending topic as videos of his hilarious reaction spread across social media during the…

The Times of India

BTS FIFA Performance Trolled With Racist Remarks – Fans Defend Group Against 'Can't Sing' Attacks

BTS's FIFA World Cup final performance sparked mixed reactions on X, with fans quickly defending the group's live vocals.

International Business Times UK

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Evening Standard

World Cup half-time show review round-up: ‘Lots of stars and little purpose’

The likes of Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and The Muppets performed at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup Half-Time Show Performers Ranked by Net Worth: Who Is the Richest?

Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Coldplay, BTS, and Burna Boy headlined FIFA's first World Cup half-time show. Here's how their estimated net worths compare.

The Independent UK

World Cup half-time show controversy as fans criticise ‘massacre’

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International Business Times UK

Wayne Rooney Called the First World Cup Halftime Show 'Crap' – Here's Why Fans Were Divided

Wayne Rooney labelled the World Cup final halftime show 'crap', sparking debate over FIFA's attempt to blend football with entertainment. The star-studded performance divided fans and pundits alike.

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No love for the World Cup half time show... the three hour wait to get into the stadium was more entertaining

The inaugural World Cup half time show took place during the Spain vs Argentina final at the New York New Jersey Stadium

Sports Illustrated

The Inaugural World Cup Halftime Was Too Crowded To Be Effective—But I Still Kind of Liked It

Madonna, BTS and more co-headlined an inaugural World Cup halftime show that took a maximalist approach to spectacle.

Bored Panda

“Utter Garbage”: FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Divides Billions As Fans Brand It A “Disaster”

“The football final is not a concert. This was ridiculous. There's already enough money in the pocket; there's no need to put on these shows," wrote one user,

The Times of India

IShowSpeed’s wild reaction to BTS steals attention during FIFA World Cup Final halftime show

A viral X post from @solmerv showed IShowSpeed’s energetic reaction as BTS performed “Dynamite” during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. The streamer jumped, danced and shouted with excitement inside MetLife Stadium. The clip delighted ARMYs, especially after Speed had recently revealed BTS is his favourite K-pop group,…

Evening Standard

Madonna, Shakira and Ted Lasso appear in first World Cup half-time show

The 11-minute performance on Sunday also saw Justin Bieber step on to the pitch along with Burna Boy and Korean pop group BTS.

Evening Standard

Madonna leads star-studded extravaganza at World Cup halftime show with Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy

Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy led a smooth halftime show

The Independent UK

Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’

The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo

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