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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Boys II Planet trainee faces backlash after photos of him with his pet cat raises 'animal abuse' concerns
One after another, the trainees from the survival show Boys II Planet have found themselves caught up in controversies. From accusations of being a BTS Jungkook anti to claims of bullying, and even one for having a girlfriend - everything is being scrutinized by fans online. Now, another contestant, Jeong Sanghyeon, has landed himself in hot water, this time facing charges of 'animal abuse'. The trainee is facing intense backlash online after photos of him carrying his pet cat outside for a walk and into a local mart went viral on social media, causing an uproar. While this may seem trivial to many, K-netizens have not taken this act lightly. Did Jeong Sanghyeon 'abuse' his cat? Jeong Sanghyeon found himself at the center of backlash after a series of photos surfaced online, allegedly showing him carrying his cat in public spaces - including during walks and even inside a local mart. While the images may have appeared endearing to some, others quickly raised red flags about the potential risks and lack of proper pet safety. It is also to be noted that none of these phots show Jeong Sanghyeon's face but only a male's back holding a cat. In most countries, including South Korea, animal welfare guidelines advise against bringing cats outdoors without the right precautions. Cats are easily startled in unfamiliar settings and, without a secure carrier or a harness and leash, they can quickly bolt or become distressed. The lack of restraint in Jeong's photos led many to question whether the animal's safety was being compromised. Korean fans unhappy What began as casual photos quickly escalated into a heated debate online. Netizens on the app Theqoo criticized the trainee for what they called "reckless" and "uninformed" behavior. Some even accused him of "animal abuse," arguing that exposing a cat to crowded, noisy environments without proper protection was both irresponsible and emotionally harmful. 'Just why would you take a cat on a walk?' 'As a cat owner, this makes me so stressed out.' 'Don't raise pets so easily.' 'Cat owners are so stressed about this. Isn't it better to remove the post?' 'He's treating the cat like an accessory or doll.' At present, neither Jeong Sanghyeon nor the Boys II Planet production team has issued any statement regarding the allegations. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Korea Herald
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Gen.G clinches 2025 EWC championship, following MSI victory
Gen.G becomes the second team to win the EWC title following T1 South Korean League of Legends juggernaut Gen.G cemented their status as esports royalty by capturing the 2025 Esports World Cup title on Monday, following hot on the heels of their recent Mid-Season Invitational triumph. In a best-of-five grand final, Gen.G edged out China's Anyone's Legend, securing the championship with a 3-2 victory and a $600,000 prize. The series featured notable performances from mid laner Jeong 'Chovy' Ji-hoon and top laner Kim 'Kiin' Ki-in, who contributed to early wins. Jeong's control of Twisted Fate — a champion known for his global map presence and effective burst damage — played a major role in Gen.G's success. Before the final, Gen.G had overcome Europe's G2 Esports 2-1, while Anyone's Legend had swept Korea's T1 by 2-0. By finishing among the top four teams at MSI 2025, Gen.G and T1 bypassed the preliminaries and advanced directly to the playoffs. With this victory, Gen.G becomes the second team to clinch the EWC championship, following last year's winners, T1. The Riyadh-based event, launched in 2024, is an annual international tournament series featuring multiple esports titles, including Starcraft, Battleground Mobile, Fortnite and League of Legends. Gen.G's EWC triumph adds to its winning streak, coming off their back-to-back MSI titles — one of the three major annual international tournaments organized by Riot Games. Widely regarded as the second-most prestigious League of Legends event after the League of Legends World Championship, Gen.G clinched the tournament's championship by beating T1 3-2 in a July 13 final. The match not only reignited the longstanding Gen.G-T1 rivalry but also gained significant attention as it marked the first international final clash between popular mid laners Jeong and Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok. With their MSI championship, Gen.G has boosted its chances of securing a direct berth to the 2025 World Championship. Riot Games' 2024 rule grants MSI champions automatic Worlds qualification, provided they return to their regional league and achieve at least a playoff-level finish. Currently sitting in the legend group for the upcoming League of Legends Champions Korea rounds 3 to 5, which kick off Wednesday, Gen.G needs 4 to 5 more wins — on top of their 18-0 record from rounds 1 and 2 — to guarantee a spot in the World Championship playoffs. Since the tournament's debut in 2015, only two teams, T1 and Royal Never Give Up, had secured back-to-back MSI titles. Now, Gen.G joins the list with their consecutive MSI championship win.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Galaxy has played huge role in advancing Android as a whole': Samsung's Sally Jeong on partnership with Google
Samsung has been a long-standing innovator in the smartphone industry, and this innovation hasn't been limited to hardware evolution as the company has also consistently improved the Android software experience, a process that has been instrumental in advancing the Google-owned operating system as a whole, a top executive from the South Korean company has stated. Sally Hyesoon Jeong , EVP and Head of Framework R&D, Mobile eXperience Business, Samsun, further emphasised that the collaborative nature of the partnership between these two tech giants is far more extensive than commonly understood. 'Back in 2011, we launched Galaxy Note 2. My first Android device, so this is very special to me. We launched multi-window on the Galaxy Note 2. It gave people a new way to use a large screen and become a standard for the full mobile industry,' she told The Times of India Tech soon after the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7. Jeong explained how Android 12L brought convenient features for larger screens like taskbars and split screen layout in apps. She said that this collaboration didn't just benefit Galaxy users but also other Android makers and all Android users. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Get ₹2Cr life cover@ ₹700 p.m. ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo 'I can say that the ideas that started with Galaxy have played a huge role in advancing Android as a whole. This has been possible thanks to our long-standing partnership with Google. By introducing new features on Galaxy first, we've been able to contribute to creating a better experience for all Android users,' she added. 'Samsung worked closely with Google for software on Galaxy Z Fold7' One of the main highlights of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the deep integration of Google's Gemini AI capabilities , including Gemini Live, with OneUI 8. When asked about the next phase of Samsung-Google partnership in the foldable space, especially when Google is gradually scaling up its own foldable and smartphone lineup, Jeong said that both the companies will continue to work to continuously expand the ecosystem. 'In 2019, we introduced the world's first foldable device with new software like three-way, multi-window, and flex mode to match. So these kinds of new form factors work well when the Android ecosystem grows with them. So that's why we've always worked closely with Google,' Jeong added. 'Today, I'm really happy to share that our new foldable device comes with one UI 8 and Android 16 together,' she said. 'I can say that the ideas that started with Galaxy have played a huge role in advancing Android as a whole. This has been possible thanks to our long-standing partnership with Google. By introducing new features on Galaxy first, we've been able to contribute to creating a better experience for all Android users,' Jeong highlighted. Noting examples of Samsung-Google collaboration, Jeong said that the Now Bar, first shown on the Galaxy S25, was built together with Google. The feature started with Google Sports and Samsung apps, and now it's an official Android 16 feature so people can check live information more easily with richer applications like Uber and Lyft, globally. 'So, after years of work on large screens, we now have adaptive applications by default. This means Android is totally ready to look great on any screen,' Jeong said, adding that Samsung Galaxy 's DeX feature will now be a part of Android too. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Indian Express
Samsung's Sally Hyesoon Jeong shares insights on developing OneUI 8 interface for the Galaxy Z Fold 7
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7 last week at its Unpacked event in Brooklyn, New York, what made headlines was its thin and light design, and how the company managed to deliver a bar-style smartphone with a foldable form factor. However, a lesser-known but equally important factor that plays a critical role in differentiating a foldable phone from a traditional smartphone is the user interface. Samsung has said its new One UI 8 is designed to be 'context-aware and naturally responsive,' and has been optimised specifically for the flexible format of foldables. While the user interface is evolving on smartphones, a consistent criticism of foldables is that the UI doesn't look much different from what you get on regular smartphones, calling into question the differentiated experience that companies like Samsung promise as part of the foldable appeal. Responding to this criticism, Sally Hyesoon Jeong, EVP and Head of Framework R&D, Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung, explained why the company opted for a basic app layout on foldables. However, Jeong also offered a glimpse into how the user interface might evolve in the future. 'The user interface you see on foldables is being used broadly across their larger screens. That's the layout, and we have gone with a more basic app interface. But as AI advances and we receive more feedback from users, a voice-centric UI is something we could consider as we move forward – and this isn't just about foldables,' said Jeong, who has been with Samsung for over 25 years. 'It's not a form factor issue. As AI continues to evolve and we move more toward this kind of voice-centric or even app-less interface, I think there's real potential to apply that approach, whether it's on a bar-type phone or a foldable.' Voice-based vs app-based interface The user interface on devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 supports a voice-based AI agent, and it is deeply integrated with Google's Gemini Live, which has been improved with new multimodal capabilities. It can better understand what users want, see, and do, while also providing contextual answers without requiring users to switch back and forth between different apps. In fact, Gemini Live on the new foldables also supports the Live Screensharing feature, allowing users to ask Gemini about what's on the screen or within view of the camera, and get instant answers. As Jeong indicated, a voice-based user interface on smartphones — instead of an app-based interface — could be a possibility in the future, but it won't be limited to foldables alone. Samsung pioneered foldables with the launch of its first foldable phone in 2019. Since then, it has released multiple generations of foldable devices in two form factors: Flip and Fold. The Flip is more akin to a traditional smartphone, where a single screen folds in half, whereas the Fold opens like a book to reveal a larger, tablet-like display. Weighing in on software and hardware Companies like Samsung have a long-term product roadmap, and often work on multiple generations of devices simultaneously. This means Samsung has to take a differentiated approach when developing software and hardware, where, at times, development happens in parallel, and at other times, the software is developed independently when the hardware dependency is not there. 'In cases where there's some hardware dependency, we have to build the software experience together. For instance, in a large-screen environment, we continuously develop and prototype software specifically for that use case. But when there's no hardware dependency, we develop the software independently. For example, we try to identify consumer pain points or areas for improvement,' Jeong said. 'We also conduct our own AI development, researching and evaluating what kinds of features to introduce. That kind of independent software development can take place without relying on hardware.' One UI 8, which is built on top of Android 16, isn't designed solely for foldable, and also runs on standard bar-type phones as well as tablets. Samsung says that with One UI 8, the emphasis was on making large-screen multitasking possible and optimising AI for larger screens. For instance, Samsung offers a feature called AI Results View that displays AI-generated results in a split view or floating window. This means Samsung had to maximise the amount of space used while multitasking. Another feature, called Drag & Drop, lets users move AI-generated content between app windows by simply pressing, holding, and dragging it to the relevant screen. This way, you can save time transferring content from one app to another. Working across devices One wonders if Samsung also draws insights from how multitasking features are received on tablets, and then brings them to devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which now features an expansive 8-inch screen. 'When we developed and designed One UI 8, we looked at bar-type phones, foldables, and tablets together, and considered how to implement features across each form factor. We developed them as a unified experience – starting with a feature for a bar-type phone, then adapting it for foldables to ensure continuity, and finally considering how to express it on tablets,' said Jeong. 'We design all of this together. For large-screen applications, features like multi-window, pop-up windows, and desktop modes will be available. For example, tablets have a bigger lock screen, so we considered how to display widgets there – whether to include them or not. This whole process is done together. When designing for a particular form factor, especially those with larger screens, we think about how to apply and adapt each feature,' she added.
The Star
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
In test-obsessed South Korea, AI boom arrives in exams, ahead of the technology itself
Students at Sangincheon Middle School in Incheon take part in an AI class in February to prepare for KT's nationally accredited AICE (AI Certificate for Everyone) Junior certification exam. - KT SEOUL: A wave of artificial intelligence certifications has flooded the market in South Korea over the past two years. But according to government data, most of these tests exist only on paper, and have never been used by a single person. As of Wednesday (July 9), there were 505 privately issued AI-related certifications registered with the Korea Research Institute for Professional Education and Training, a state-funded body under the Prime Minister's Office. This is nearly five times the number recorded in 2022, before tools like ChatGPT captured global attention. But more than 90 per cent of those certifications had zero test-takers as of late last year, the institute's own data shows. Many of the credentials are loosely tied to artificial intelligence in name only. Among recent additions are titles like "AI Brain Fitness Coach," "AI Art Storybook Author," and "AI Trainer," which often have no connection to real AI technology. Only one of the 505 AI-related certifications — KT's AICE exam — has received official recognition from the South Korean government. The rest have been registered by individuals, companies, or private organisations, with no independent oversight or quality control. In 2024, just 36 of these certifications held any kind of exam. Only two had more than 1,000 people apply. Fourteen had a perfect 100 per cent pass rate. And 20 were removed from the registry that same year. For test organisers, the appeal is often financial. One popular certification that attracted around 500 candidates last year charged up to 150,000 won (US$110) per person, including test fees and course materials. The content reportedly consisted of basic instructions on how to use existing tools like ChatGPT or Stable Diffusion. Some issuers even promote these credentials as qualifications to teach AI to students or the general public. The people signing up tend to be those anxious about keeping up in an AI-driven world. A survey released this week by education firm Eduwill found that among 391 South Koreans in their 20s to 50s, 39.1 per cent said they planned to earn an AI certificate to prepare for the digital future. Others (27.6 per cent) said they were taking online AI courses or learning how to use automation tools like Notion AI. Industry officials warn that most of these certificates hold little value in the job market. Jeong Sung-hoon, communications manager at Seoul-based AI startup Wrtn, told The Korea Herald that these credentials are often "window dressing" for resumes. Wrtn ranked second in generative AI app usage among Koreans under 30 this March, according to local mobile analytics firm Wiseapp. 'Most private AI certifications aren't taken seriously by hiring managers,' Jeong said. 'Even for non-technical jobs like communications or marketing, what matters more is whether someone actually understands the AI space. That can't be faked with a certificate.' - The Korea Herald/ANN
