Jun 23, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS's Suga donated $3.6 million to establish South Korea's first music therapy-based autism treatment center just two days after completing military service, personally spending seven months developing the innovative MIND program by teaching guitar to children with autism. The Min Yoongi Treatment Center represents the largest artist donation in the hospital's history and creates a new model for celebrity philanthropy that combines substantial funding with hands-on expertise.
Jun 21, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member J-Hope shocked viewers on Korean TV show "Omniscient Interfering View" by revealing he has mapped out his life 20 years ahead until age 50, contrasting sharply with co-guest actress Choi Kang-hee's spontaneous "live kindly" philosophy.
Jun 20, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean superstar Kim Soo-hyun faces ₩7.3 billion ($5.3 million) in lawsuits from 16 advertisers who terminated contracts following unproven allegations that he dated late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage. The actor denies the claims and is counter-suing for ₩12 billion, while courts have seized his luxury assets including a Seoul apartment worth ₩3 billion.
Jun 20, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Suga completed his 21-month alternative military service on June 18 and will be officially discharged on June 21, making him the final member to fulfill South Korea's mandatory military obligations. With all seven members now having completed their service, BTS is positioned for their anticipated group reunion after nearly four years on hiatus.
Jun 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Dex's agency gave conflicting statements on June 19 about his potential casting in the fantasy drama "Men of the Harem" alongside Suzy, with some reports saying his involvement was denied while others claimed he's reviewing the proposal. The confusion suggests ongoing negotiations for the highly anticipated Studio Dragon production based on a popular web novel.
Jun 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS's J-Hope appeared on TWICE Sana's "Fridge Interview" where he shared heartfelt moments about a military junior attending his concert and revealed his split personality between being organized at work but spontaneous while traveling.
Jun 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Jeon Somi announced her comeback with digital single "EXTRA" releasing July 7, 2025, marking her first solo release in 11 months since last summer's "Ice Cream."
Jun 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
1VERSE, a five-member K-pop boy group featuring two North Korean defectors (Hyuk and Seok), will make their historic debut on July 18, 2025, becoming the first K-pop group to include North Korean defector idols.
Jun 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean conductor Han-Na Chang showcased her luxurious American mansion on KBS2's "Crazy Rich Korean," revealing her 6,600-square-foot hilltop home that once housed Hollywood stars, while sharing personal details about her life as one of the world's leading classical music conductors.
Jun 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Japanese rock star MIYAVI has been cast in the Korean drama "How to Become a Building Owner in Korea" as his family relocates to Seoul, marking his television debut in Korea and leveraging his Korean heritage for career expansion.
Jun 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS is reportedly planning their first group comeback in March 2026, nearly four years after their last album "Proof," as all seven members complete their mandatory military service with Suga finishing on June 21, 2025.
Jun 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop superstar G-Dragon is partnering with entertainment company IPX to launch "ZO&FRIENDS," a character brand targeting global fans this summer, marking his entry into the lucrative character merchandise market. The collaboration comes as G-Dragon's agency Galaxy Corporation prepares for a public listing, with the project building on IPX's proven success with K-pop character brands like BT21 with BTS.
Jun 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
KATSEYE released striking concept photos featuring bridal wedding attire for their upcoming single "Gabriela" (June 20), which serves as the title track for their second EP 'Beautiful Chaos' dropping June 27.
Jun 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
EXO's D.O. surprised fans by debuting platinum blonde hair in the teaser for his first full album 'BLISS', scheduled for release on July 7, marking a dramatic image change for the typically conservative artist. The album will be followed by his "DO It!" Asia tour starting in Seoul on July 19-20.
Jun 16, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
HYBE officially announced that BIGHIT MUSIC will debut a new five-member boy group in Q3 2025, marking their first boy group since TXT's 2019 debut, with members already contributing to hit songs by ILLIT, TXT, and other HYBE artists.
Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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