Nov 26, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Kim Sae-ron's mother released evidence claiming the late actress dated Kim Soo-hyun from age 15, including pre-military messages, 2018 exchanges during his service, and a 2024 letter referencing their "5-6 year" relationship.
Nov 25, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Legendary South Korean actor Lee Soon-jae, known as the "national TV dad," died at age 91 on November 25, 2025, from pneumonia after a seven-decade career spanning over 140 dramas including "High Kick!" and "What Is Love?". The veteran performer became the oldest actor to win the KBS Drama Awards Grand Prize in January 2025 for "Dog Knows Everything," cementing his legacy as one of Korea's most beloved entertainment icons.
Nov 13, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BIGBANG's G-Dragon discussed filming the viral APEC 2025 Korea promotional video in W Korea magazine's November issue, revealing the comfortable filming atmosphere under director Shin Woo-seok and expressing surprise that the international cast scene was filmed together rather than using CGI effects.
Nov 08, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
BTS member V's appointment as YUNTH's brand ambassador triggered immediate sellouts across Japan, with the skincare brand's vitamin C serum hitting #1 on Amazon Japan and Rakuten within hours of the November 5 campaign launch, forcing stores nationwide to issue restocking notices.
Oct 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS's Jungkook was spotted dining alone at a Korean BBQ restaurant in Seoul in October 2025, continuing his well-known solo dining habit that has earned him the nickname "professional solo diner" and inspired fans to create a "Jungkook Road" map of his favorite restaurants.
Oct 29, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop star G-Dragon will perform as the sole Korean artist at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting welcome dinner on October 31 in Gyeongju, where he serves as the summit's promotional ambassador. The private performance for 21 world leaders comes amid his "Übermensch" world tour, which continues to Taipei immediately after the event.
Oct 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS leader RM will make history as the first K-pop artist to deliver a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit on October 29, 2025, in Gyeongju, South Korea, addressing 1,700 global business leaders on K-Culture's soft power and creative industries.
Oct 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK's Rosé received South Korea's Presidential Commendation at the 2025 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards for her groundbreaking achievements, including becoming the first K-pop artist to win MTV VMA Song of the Year with "APT." featuring Bruno Mars and setting Billboard records with her debut solo album "rosie."
Oct 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin dominated Milan Fashion Week in September 2025, ranking #1 among influencers and generating $9.7 million in media value during his third appearance as Gucci's global brand ambassador. His daring unbuttoned shirt styling earned him best-dressed recognition from international publications including Paris Match, which praised his "prince-like charm."
Oct 24, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Actor Ahn Hyo-seop won the New Artist Award at the 15th Beautiful Artist Awards on October 23, 2025, and donated his entire $15,000 prize to charity following his breakout year starring in Netflix's record-breaking "K-Pop Demon Hunters" and the fantasy film "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy." The donation continues the Canadian-Korean actor's established pattern of philanthropy, including previous contributions to COVID-19 relief, disaster aid, and UNICEF.
Oct 23, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BIGBANG's G-Dragon made history as the youngest musician ever to receive South Korea's prestigious Jade Crown Cultural Merit Award at age 36, delivering an emotional speech about his 30-year journey from a six-year-old dreamer to K-pop icon. The honor comes during his triumphant comeback with the Übermensch world tour, ahead of BIGBANG's 20th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
Oct 21, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jungkook's 2022 FIFA World Cup anthem "Dreamers" has surpassed 500 million Spotify streams, becoming his fifth solo track to reach this milestone and contributing to his record-breaking 9.7 billion total solo streams—the highest for any K-pop artist.
Oct 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member V generated $13.1 million in earned media value for Celine at Paris Fashion Week 2026 with just two Instagram posts, ranking as the top Korean celebrity and #1 musician at the event, while contributing to Celine's first-ever entry into the top 10 brand rankings at Paris Fashion Week.
Oct 14, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin earned his 24th Charity Fairy designation on Choeaedol after fans delivered over 56.8 million votes on his 12,000-day anniversary, triggering a $453 donation that brings his total charitable contributions through the platform to $10,800. Following his record-breaking solo tour that positioned him as the highest-ranking Asian solo artist on Pollstar's global charts with $30 million in revenue, Jin continues demonstrating both commercial success and philanthropic impact.
Oct 14, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jimin celebrated his 30th birthday on October 13, 2025, breaking social media records for the sixth consecutive year with 23+ simultaneous worldwide X trends and 113 million Weverse livestream views, while fans transformed his hometown Busan into "Jimin Land" with yacht tours, fireworks, and global charitable initiatives.
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