K-Pop idol receives death threat for Texas concert

A NETIZEN posted an online plan to shoot Jimin during his popular K-Pop group BTS concert on Sept 16 in Fort Worth, Texas, China Press reported.

The local police at Fort Worth had assured that they will install metal detectors at the concert to ensure the safety of performers and concert-goers.

Jimin had also received death threats last year after someone posted a photo of a bloodied hand, with the comment, “My two partners and I will attend the April 1 event to kill Jimin”.

Security was tightened for the April event which went well without any untoward incidents.

> It is said that one can buy almost anything on Taobao, Alibaba’s e-commerce platform, including amulets and charms from a Taoist priest, China Press reported.

A self-proclaimed Taoist priest sold several charms to attract love and fortune online, each around 39 yuan (RM24.27).

He gets around 1,300 transactions per month and scored 99.96% in terms of positive reviews.

However, following investigations, the media in China found out that he was a fraud.

The China Taoist Association said that Taoist priests go through stringent vetting processes and those found masquerading as one will be ordered to stop all activities and action will be taken against those who violated the laws.

> Ten tourists from Chengdu, Sichuan province, China fled from Thailand after being threatened and coerced by their tour guide to buy souvenirs, Sin Chew Daily said.

The tour guide, a 21-year-old Chinese national who does not have a tour guide licence, has since been arrested by police in Pattaya.

He admitted taking the tourists to a latex centre in Pattaya to buy latex pillows in hopes of getting a commission. However, not many bought the product and he threatened them.