Sep 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS leader RM donated $144,000 to two Seoul hospitals on his 31st birthday, splitting the funds equally between Seoul Asan Medical Center and Korea University Medical Center to support financially vulnerable patients and improve medical services. This continues his annual tradition of birthday philanthropy following his completion of mandatory military service in June 2025.
Sep 09, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
South Korea's iconic singer, songwriter, and producer J.Y. Park—founder and head producer of JYP Entertainment—has been appointed as the co-chair of the Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange, a newly established body under President Lee Jae-myung. He will serve alongside Minister Choi Hwi-young of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Sep 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS Jungkook issued a stern warning to stalkers during his September 1st birthday livestream after a 40-year-old woman was arrested for breaking into his Seoul home's parking lot on August 30, 2025. This marks the second home intrusion incident in three months, prompting the K-pop star to directly threaten legal action against anyone who trespasses on his property.
Sep 02, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
McDonald's is launching the TinyTAN Happy Meal on September 3, 2025, featuring collectible toys of all seven BTS members in two editions (Throwback and Encore), marking the second collaboration between the fast-food chain and the K-pop superstars following their successful 2021 partnership.
Aug 31, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member V threw a ceremonial first pitch at the LA Dodgers game on August 25, 2025, which generated such massive coverage in Japan that five major sports newspapers featured him on their front pages and sold out nationwide. The event crashed ticket websites due to overwhelming demand and included high-profile meetings with baseball stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Aug 31, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin won Forbes Korea's "CF Genius Idol" poll with 43.83% of votes, proving his exceptional commercial power through partnerships with luxury brands like Gucci, FRED Jewelry, and Laneige that have generated millions in media value and record-breaking sales increases. His brand endorsements consistently deliver measurable business results, from Ottogi Jin Ramen's 19.2% export sales growth to Alo Yoga's $3.6 million media impact in just 24 hours.
Aug 31, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK's ROSÉ launched her first designer collection with PUMA on August 28, 2025, featuring ballet-inspired Speedcat sneakers priced at $90-110 and monochromatic streetwear. The collaboration marks her evolution from PUMA global ambassador to creative designer, with the collection reflecting her personal aesthetic through "ROSIE" branding and ballet-influenced details.
Aug 22, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang has been appointed as a Professional Member of the Recording Academy, giving him authority to submit Grammy entries and propose rule changes, as part of HYBE's broader strategy that has already secured voting memberships for 16 of its artists and producers.
Aug 22, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean-Canadian director Maggie Kang addressed Oscar speculation during her first Seoul visit since "K-Pop Demon Hunters" became Netflix's biggest animated hit, humbly stating that industry recognition "would be a tremendous honor" while emphasizing she didn't create the work with awards in mind. The film, which took seven years to develop, has achieved record-breaking success with 158.8 million views and is now being considered for Academy Awards in both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song categories.
Aug 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member V will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium on August 25 for the Dodgers vs Reds game, causing ticket websites to crash as millions of fans rushed to buy seats. This marks the first time a BTS member has performed this honor at a Major League Baseball game in the United States.
Aug 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SEVENTEEN donated $250,000 to UNESCO on International Youth Day from proceeds of their charity auction with sacai, bringing their total contribution to UNESCO youth programs to over $1.25 million since becoming the organization's first Youth Goodwill Ambassadors in 2024.
Aug 15, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong secured a record $16.5 billion chip manufacturing deal with Tesla and broke Sony's iPhone sensor monopoly with an Apple contract during his 17-day US business trip. These major wins position Samsung as a stronger competitor to TSMC in the global semiconductor market.
Aug 06, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
South Korean captain Son Heung-min officially joined Los Angeles FC for a record-breaking $26 million transfer fee, ending his 10-year career at Tottenham Hotspur where he scored 173 goals and led the club to their first trophy in 17 years with the 2025 Europa League title.
Aug 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Los Angeles FC are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham captain Son Heung-min this summer, with the 33-year-old South Korean forward open to joining MLS after achieving his dream of winning the Europa League trophy with Spurs in May 2025.
Jul 22, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop superstar G-Dragon has been appointed as honorary ambassador for the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, which will take place in November and marks the country's first time hosting the summit in 20 years. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced the appointment, highlighting G-Dragon's global influence and recent achievement as the first Korean artist to transmit music into space.
Sep 13, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac
Sep 11, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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