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Crypto
BPMG partners with Welcome Payments and VDCRUX on stablecoin payments
Blockchain and AI company BPMG said on Thursday it has signed a business partnership with Welcome Payments, an IT financial payment company under Welcome Financial Group, and payment and ordering service operator VDCRUX to work on a stablecoin-based payment business. The cooperation focuses on building a real-world payment environment using stablecoins. The three companies plan to improve payment convenience and expand demonstrations and commercialization of digital asset-based payment services in stages.
Entertainment
BTS\' V draws attention in school uniform ad; Astro\'s Cha Eun-woo pays tax bill in full
In mid-April, entertainment news drew attention as BTS member V appeared in a youth-film-style coffee advertisement. Astro member and actor Cha Eun-woo, who faced tax evasion allegations, said he paid all taxes and bowed again, while his agency Fantagio apologised. A limited-edition KATSEYE-GAP hoodie collection and goods for MBC drama “21st Century Daegunbuin” were unveiled. Debate also grew over the acting of IU and Byeon Woo-seok, as boy groups prepared new releases.
Games & Commerce
Starbucks Korea adds limited-time morning discount to Buddy Pass
Starbucks Korea has added a limited-time morning discount to its paid subscription service, Buddy Pass. The company is offering users a 15 percent discount coupon for made-to-order drinks in the morning from this month through May 20, in addition to existing coupons usable after 2 p.m. The move comes as low-priced coffee chains expand. Starbucks posted 3.238 trillion won in sales last year, up 4.4 percent, while operating profit fell 9.3 percent to 173.0 billion won.
