K-pop Ticket Culture: Filipino Armys battled the “ticketing war” to snag passes for BTS’s March 2027 “Arirang” shows, with fans trading queue tactics and survival tips online. Soft-Power Spiritual Travel: SBS’s “Sunim and Sonim: Soul Trip in India” blends celebrity travel with Buddhist practice, turning a glossy format into a guided “true self” journey. Charity Under Fire: UK charities are shifting resources toward safeguarding and crisis prep as online hostility and misinformation reshape daily work, according to an NCVO-Zurich briefing. Media Literacy for Kids: South Korea launches “Miri Camp 2026” for first- and second-graders and parents, teaching media use as a skill—not a tech-free moral panic. Culture Policy Meets Screens: Korea expands “Culture Wednesday” with citizen-made promo videos, pushing weekly arts access beyond the old monthly discount routine. Religion vs Virality: Chatsworth pastor Mervin Naidu faces backlash after a “porridge prayer” clip sparks threats, with religious leaders calling it a sham apology and escalating complaints. World Cup as Global Content Engine: The 2026 opening ceremonies roll out across the US, Mexico and Canada, while TikTok and the ATP expand tennis content partnerships to feed Gen Z fan culture. Online Hostility’s Real-World Cost: Turkey’s crackdown on OnlyFans influencers brings jail threats, fueling the ongoing fight over private expression vs public morality. Tourism Through Food: Kenya Tourism Board and EatOut Africa team up to build more structured culinary experiences, betting on digital discovery and local flavor.