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Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Perth Now
Killer's shocking lies before triple murder
A taekwondo instructor who confessed to a shocking triple murder in Sydney's west has confirmed his pleas as he gets set to learn his fate. Kwang Kyung Yoo, 51, earlier this year pleaded guilty to murdering Min Cho, 41, and a seven-year-old child at Yoo's North Parramatta taekwondo studio as well as Ms Cho's husband, Steven Cho, 39, at his Baulkham Hills home in February last year. A statement of agreed facts tendered to the court do not state Yoo's motivation for the horrific murders. However, they do reveal that in the lead-up he lied to his wife that he was being given a BMW as a work car and instead took Ms Cho's BMW X5 after killing her. The court documents also reveal he was obsessed with wealth and had told lies about his academic credentials and having competed at the Olympics. Yoo confirmed his three guilty pleas in the NSW Supreme Court in Sydney on Friday. 'Yes,' Yoo said, appearing from prison via videolink, as he confirmed he would plea guilty to each murder. Yoo hung his head during Friday's mention in the Supreme Court. Kwang Kyung Yoo murdered three people. Credit: Supplied Yoo falsely claimed he competed at the Olympics. Facebook Credit: Supplied Yoo ran the Lion's Taekwondo and Martial Arts Academy at North Parramatta and was known to his students as 'Master Lion' at the time of the horrific triple murder. According to court documents, in January last year, he lied to his wife when he told her that a primary school – where he had a part-time job – was giving him a BMW as a work car. In the 11 days leading up to the horrific murders, Yoo was captured on CCTV driving into the complex where the Cho family lived in his grey Toyota Camry on five occasions The court was told that about 6.22pm on February 19, after the other parents and students had left his taekwondo studio, Yoo strangled Ms Cho in a storeroom before dragging her body into the office. Later that evening, he was captured on CCTV taking Ms Cho's car keys before he later called his wife to say his new BMW had arrived. 'The car has arrived,' he told her during a brief phone call. Murder victims Min Cho and her husband Steven. Supplied Credit: Supplied He then killed the seven-year-old boy in the storeroom by strangling him. At 8.48pm, he drove Ms Cho's BMW X5 away from the scene to her Baulkham Hills townhouse where he broke in. Mr Cho returned home and was stabbed to death by Yoo, with blows to the head, neck and chest. Mr Cho stabbed Yoo in self-defence but was killed in the altercation. Yoo returned to his studio and called his wife, saying: 'I've been stabbed with a knife.' He drove to Westmead Hospital and was treated for a collapsed lung and stab wounds. He claimed to police that he had been stabbed by three people in the carpark of a North Parramatta Woolworths; however, officers quickly established that was a lie after viewing CCTV footage. Police searched Ms Cho's BMW, which Yoo had driven to hospital, and found traces of blood inside. Mr Cho's body was discovered the next day when friends became concerned and went to the couple's home. Police then went to the Lion's Taekwondo and Martial Arts Academy, where they noticed blood on the front steps before the bodies of Ms Cho and the boy were found inside. Yoo's taekwondo studio where two bodies were discovered. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia Police outside the Chos' Baulkham Hills home. NewsWire/Gaye Gerard. Credit: News Corp Australia 'During the investigation, police obtained evidence that suggested that the offender (Yoo) had interests in luxury items, social status and wealth,' the court documents state. Police found evidence of Yoo inspecting properties and falsely telling agents that he was acting on behalf of his wealthy employer or his parents who had a budget of up to $50m. He showed the mother of one of his students a picture that he falsely claimed was taken from his home with Harbour Bridge views. He had further lied about owning property in Sydney's eastern suburbs and luxury cars and that he holidayed in New York and California. Yoo also told people, including his wife and sister, that he had a master's degree and PHD from Macquarie University and The University of Sydney. However, both institutions had no record of him. He was also found to have lied about competing in taekwondo at the 2000 Olympics. Yoo will appear in court again next week when a date will be set for sentence proceedings.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Kiara Advani's Rs 40 Crore net worth uncovered: Birthday girl's whopping salary for War 2 revealed
MS Dhoni: The Untold Story Shershaah Satyaprem Ki Katha War 2 A look at Kiara Advani's net worth and brand deals Bollywood Hungama Bollywood Life Kiara Advani's Rs 40 crore net worth ( Image credit : Kiara Advani's Rs 40 crore net worth | Credit: Instagram | @kiaraaliaadvani ) Additionally, her screen presence also represents several major brand endorsements, including: Senco Gold Galaxy Chocolates Myntra and more. Kiara Advani has a luxurious car collection BMW X5: A BMW X5 price starts at Rs 97.80 lakh in India, and the top model price goes up to Rs 1.12 crore. The X5 comes in four variants: the base model, the XDrive40i xLine, and the BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport. A BMW X5 price starts at Rs 97.80 lakh in India, and the top model price goes up to Rs 1.12 crore. The X5 comes in four variants: the base model, the XDrive40i xLine, and the BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport. Audi A8L: According to Car Dekho, the Audi A8 costs about Rs 1.34 crore to Rs 1.63 crore (ex-showroom). According to Car Dekho, the Audi A8 costs about Rs 1.34 crore to Rs 1.63 crore (ex-showroom). BMW 530d: The price of the BMW 530d in India may vary, but the 530d M Sport variant costs around Rs 74.5 Lakh (ex-showroom), as per CarWale. Mercedes-Benz E-Class: A Mercedes-Benz E-Class costs around Rs 74.40 lakhs (ex-showroom) in India. Upcoming projects of Kiara Advani War 2 Bollywood Life, War 2 FAQs Q. When and where did Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra get married? As Kiara Advani rings in her 34th birthday on July 31, fans and film buffs are celebrating not just the actress's charm and versatility but also her remarkable journey in Bollywood. From her debut role into her recent successes likeand, Kiara has carved a niche for herself in the industry. With an estimated net worth of Rs 40 crore and an impressive lineup of films, including the much-anticipated, she stands as one of the most bankable stars of her generation. Let's take a close look at her Rs 40 crore net worth and the fortune she's built along the to, Kiara Advani's net worth is estimated at Rs 40 crore, a result of her flourishing film career, high-value brand endorsements, and smart investments. According to a report by, Kiara Advani is whopping Rs 15 crore for her role in this fee, she now ranks just behind top earners Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, who are said to charge around Rs 20 crore per film. By securing this paycheck, Kiara has reportedly surpassed other leading actresses like Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, and Kareena Kapoor in terms of remunerationAnother report fromreveals that the actress was paid about Rs 15 crore for War 2. The report highlights that she charges around Rs 3 crore for a film and earns nearly Rs 1.5 crore for each endorsement a net worth of Rs 40 crore, Kiara has made a name for herself with hit films and smart investments. According to English Tupaki, she earns Rs 1.5 crore per endorsement. Well, apart from this, she owns a luxurious set of cars in her garage, which includes:The 34-year-old actress is gearing up for a blockbuster-packed phase through 2025 and into 2026, with a lineup showcasing her versatility across genres and industries. On August 14,is going to release in the theatres, and this will be Kiara's first movie after becoming a to, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara, is the most expensive movie made in the industry so far.Q. Which films and endorsements contribute most to her fame and income?Some of Kiara Advani's most notable works include M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Kabir Singh, Good Newwz, Shershaah, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and Satyaprem Ki Advani and Sidharth Malhotra got married on February 7, 2023, in a traditional Hindu ceremony onFebruary 7, 2023.
Perth Now
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 BMW X5 Shadow Edition price: Darkened special SUV comes at a premium
The 2025 BMW X5 Shadow Edition is a new special edition based on the popular large luxury SUV, bringing a darker appearance for a premium of close to $10,000. It's the latest vehicle from the Bavarian brand to wear the Shadow Edition moniker, following the special 3 Series of 2017, 1 Series of 2019 and X7 of 2020. Priced at $146,900 before on-road costs and now available for delivery, the X5 Shadow Edition costs $9300 more than its X5 xDrive30d donor vehicle, which is priced at $137,600 plus on-roads in either xLine or M Sport guises. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new BMW X5. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert However, the extra outlay is somewhat offset by a host of additional standard equipment and unique features, including four metallic paint finishes, the M Sport Pro Package, and the following extras: Alcantara headliner with Anthracite finish Carbon-fibre interior trim package Exclusive 21-inch V-spoke bi-colour alloy wheels with run-flat tyres Crafted Clarity cut glass interior elements (incl. iDrive controller) 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system Privacy glass The M Sport Pro Package includes: M Sport brakes, red M Shadowline lights M seat belts M Shadowline exterior M Sports exhaust Metallic paint colours: BMW Individual Dravit Grey M Carbon Black Black Sapphire Mineral White There are no changes under the bonnet, where the Shadow Edition continues to employ the X5 xDrive30d's 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 210kW of power and 650Nm of torque, matched as standard to an eight-speed automatic transmission. MORE: Everything BMW X5
The Advertiser
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 BMW X5 Shadow Edition price: Darkened special SUV comes at a premium
The 2025 BMW X5 Shadow Edition is a new special edition based on the popular large luxury SUV, bringing a darker appearance for a premium of close to $10,000. It's the latest vehicle from the Bavarian brand to wear the Shadow Edition moniker, following the special 3 Series of 2017, 1 Series of 2019 and X7 of 2020. Priced at $146,900 before on-road costs and now available for delivery, the X5 Shadow Edition costs $9300 more than its X5 xDrive30d donor vehicle, which is priced at $137,600 plus on-roads in either xLine or M Sport guises. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new BMW X5. Click here to get a great deal. However, the extra outlay is somewhat offset by a host of additional standard equipment and unique features, including four metallic paint finishes, the M Sport Pro Package, and the following extras: The M Sport Pro Package includes: Metallic paint colours: There are no changes under the bonnet, where the Shadow Edition continues to employ the X5 xDrive30d's 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 210kW of power and 650Nm of torque, matched as standard to an eight-speed automatic transmission. MORE: Everything BMW X5 Content originally sourced from: The 2025 BMW X5 Shadow Edition is a new special edition based on the popular large luxury SUV, bringing a darker appearance for a premium of close to $10,000. It's the latest vehicle from the Bavarian brand to wear the Shadow Edition moniker, following the special 3 Series of 2017, 1 Series of 2019 and X7 of 2020. Priced at $146,900 before on-road costs and now available for delivery, the X5 Shadow Edition costs $9300 more than its X5 xDrive30d donor vehicle, which is priced at $137,600 plus on-roads in either xLine or M Sport guises. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new BMW X5. Click here to get a great deal. However, the extra outlay is somewhat offset by a host of additional standard equipment and unique features, including four metallic paint finishes, the M Sport Pro Package, and the following extras: The M Sport Pro Package includes: Metallic paint colours: There are no changes under the bonnet, where the Shadow Edition continues to employ the X5 xDrive30d's 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 210kW of power and 650Nm of torque, matched as standard to an eight-speed automatic transmission. MORE: Everything BMW X5 Content originally sourced from: The 2025 BMW X5 Shadow Edition is a new special edition based on the popular large luxury SUV, bringing a darker appearance for a premium of close to $10,000. It's the latest vehicle from the Bavarian brand to wear the Shadow Edition moniker, following the special 3 Series of 2017, 1 Series of 2019 and X7 of 2020. Priced at $146,900 before on-road costs and now available for delivery, the X5 Shadow Edition costs $9300 more than its X5 xDrive30d donor vehicle, which is priced at $137,600 plus on-roads in either xLine or M Sport guises. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new BMW X5. Click here to get a great deal. However, the extra outlay is somewhat offset by a host of additional standard equipment and unique features, including four metallic paint finishes, the M Sport Pro Package, and the following extras: The M Sport Pro Package includes: Metallic paint colours: There are no changes under the bonnet, where the Shadow Edition continues to employ the X5 xDrive30d's 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 210kW of power and 650Nm of torque, matched as standard to an eight-speed automatic transmission. MORE: Everything BMW X5 Content originally sourced from: The 2025 BMW X5 Shadow Edition is a new special edition based on the popular large luxury SUV, bringing a darker appearance for a premium of close to $10,000. It's the latest vehicle from the Bavarian brand to wear the Shadow Edition moniker, following the special 3 Series of 2017, 1 Series of 2019 and X7 of 2020. Priced at $146,900 before on-road costs and now available for delivery, the X5 Shadow Edition costs $9300 more than its X5 xDrive30d donor vehicle, which is priced at $137,600 plus on-roads in either xLine or M Sport guises. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new BMW X5. Click here to get a great deal. However, the extra outlay is somewhat offset by a host of additional standard equipment and unique features, including four metallic paint finishes, the M Sport Pro Package, and the following extras: The M Sport Pro Package includes: Metallic paint colours: There are no changes under the bonnet, where the Shadow Edition continues to employ the X5 xDrive30d's 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 210kW of power and 650Nm of torque, matched as standard to an eight-speed automatic transmission. MORE: Everything BMW X5 Content originally sourced from:
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
See Inside The 2027 BMW X5 Before It Strips For Reveal
See Inside The 2027 BMW X5 Before It Strips For Reveal originally appeared on Autoblog. G65 BMW X5 Approaches With New Looks The Autoblog spies have captured new spy shots of the upcoming 2027 BMW X5, internally known as the G65, and while the exterior hasn't changed much since our last sighting a month ago (only new wheels are evident), our spies have finally caught a glimpse of the cabin, revealing a new steering wheel that treads the line between round and square as part of a completely revised cabin. Much of the interior is still hidden beneath camouflaging drapery, but BMW's next-gen infotainment tech is on display, and it seems to be incorporated seamlessly. BMW Panoramic Vision View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Unveiled at the top of the year at the Consumer Electronics Show, BMW Panoramic iDrive includes a new (optional) head-up display system called BMW Panoramic Vision, which features 3D overlays. This sits just ahead of the driver and can interact with the central display, swiping apps and readouts between the two. Below this, a narrow bar stretches from pillar to pillar just below the hood line. This acts as the driver information display but also handles other information according to the driver's customization preferences, keeping all the most important information near the line of sight. There will still be a conventional central infotainment display for media and settings that require a larger interface, but the idea is that the driver doesn't need to look away from the road to use this screen nearly as much as before. That steering wheel we mentioned earlier? Its touchpad controls may not be as tactile as a button, but BMW says haptic feedback will make glancing down a rare occurrence. What Else To Expect View the 4 images of this gallery on the original article The new infotainment system will form part of all Neue Klasse EVs, but also combustion vehicles built on the same platform. BMW likes to put its latest tech in existing vehicles whenever possible, which is why entry-level models like the X1 received iDrive 9 before more upmarket offerings like the 5 Series. As for which X5 variant we're looking at, the existence of a quad-exit exhaust setup indicates not the X5 M but the M Performance version of the regular X5, the M60i. For the G65 model launching next year, the name will become X5 M60e as the 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 mild-hybrid system will be swapped out for a plug-in hybrid six-cylinder, expected to deliver over 550 horsepower. Range-extender hybrids are also reportedly in development. Fortunately, full-fat M cars are expected to retain their traditional engines, so the X5 M should retain its V8. See Inside The 2027 BMW X5 Before It Strips For Reveal first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
