Oct 28, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
HYBE's multinational group &TEAM made their official Korean debut on October 28, 2025, with mini album "Back to Life" after achieving million-seller status in Japan and attracting 160,000 fans on their Asia tour. The nine-member group aims to win on Korean music shows and eventually perform at major festivals like Lollapalooza.
Oct 28, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
EXO will return in December 2025 with only six members—Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, and returning member Lay—while Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin remain absent due to an ongoing $430,000 lawsuit with SM Entertainment over contract disputes and revenue sharing.
Oct 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS is planning their biggest world tour ever with 65 concerts globally in 2026 following the completion of all seven members' military service, with a new album set for March 2026. The announcement triggered a 9.38% surge in HYBE Corporation's stock price, reflecting the group's massive economic impact after a nearly four-year hiatus.
Oct 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
JYP Entertainment's rookie boy group NEXZ released their third mini-album 'Beat-Boxer' on October 27, 2024, with members citing Park Jin Young and Stray Kids as their role models while showcasing their powerful performance skills developed through diverse dance backgrounds including breaking, hip-hop, and house.
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
K-pop rookie group CLOSE YOUR EYES announced their third mini album 'blackout' featuring a collaboration with Grammy-winning Kazakh DJ Imanbek on the title track 'SOB,' set for release on November 11th. The partnership marks the group's first international collaboration just seven months after their debut through JTBC's Project 7.
Oct 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
TWICE became the first K-pop girl group to chart 10 albums on the Billboard 200 with their anniversary album TEN: The Story Goes On debuting at No. 11, while their English single "The Feels" simultaneously reached 500 million YouTube views, marking their ninth music video to achieve this milestone.
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 24, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin will conclude his record-breaking solo world tour with encore concerts at Incheon Munhak Stadium on October 31 and November 1, following historic sellouts at major venues including London's O2 Arena and Anaheim's Honda Center. The shows will be livestreamed globally on Weverse as Jin promises upgraded performances and closer fan interaction for the final chapter of his #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR.
Oct 24, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
South Korea's MBC University Song Festival returns October 26, 2025 after 13 years, featuring a special tribute where late legend Shin Hae-chul's children will perform his iconic 1988 winning song "To You" with band LUCY.
Oct 24, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
HYBE, the entertainment company behind BTS and SEVENTEEN, has partnered with Los Angeles Football Club for the team's October 29 playoff match, creating a K-culture festival featuring K-pop music, Korean food, and synchronized light shows at BMO Stadium—marking the first collaboration between HYBE and Major League Soccer.
Oct 23, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group (G)I-DLE successfully completed their first Japan arena tour with sold-out shows in Saitama and Kobe, while their Japanese EP "i-dle" reclaimed the number one position on the Oricon Daily Album Chart two weeks after its initial release. The five-member group performed Japanese versions of their hits and announced upcoming solo projects, with Miyeon's second mini-album dropping November 3 and plans for a world tour in 2026.
Oct 23, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
The Golden Disc Awards announced its "Power House 40" list recognizing the most influential figures in Korean music history—including BTS, BLACKPINK, Park Jin-young, and Cho Yong-pil—as selected by 50 industry professionals to commemorate the awards ceremony's 40th anniversary in 2026.
Oct 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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