Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe has stepped up the charging-speed race by touting what it says is the fastest EV charging time in the U.S. market. The car can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in 11 minutes when using a 600-kW DC fast charger. The figure assumes ultra-high-output charging infrastructure, which remains limited for most U.S. consumers, raising attention to the gap with real-world use.

K-pop group Ive released an album cover drawn by Japanese manga artist Junji Ito for its fourth Japan album, \'LUCID DREARM\', with a limited edition featuring a special design. JTBC’s new weekend drama \'Mojamussa\', written by Park Hae-young and starring Koo Kyo-hwan and Go Youn-jung, premiered to sharply divided reactions. KBS announcer Nam Hyun-jong announced plans to marry in November. 2NE1 member Park Bom posted a handwritten letter addressing past controversy. Police are investigating a case involving a man in his 30s after a BJ’s report, as speculation spread online. OTT rankings highlighted continued strength for K-dramas and new releases.