Jun 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Eun Ji-won, 47-year-old leader of pioneering K-pop group Sechs Kies, announced his remarriage to a non-celebrity fiancée after 13 years since his last marriage ended in 2012. The first-generation K-pop idol, who has been candid about his fears of aging alone, plans to hold a private ceremony later this year.
Jun 11, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
So Ji-sub's Netflix crime thriller "Mercy for None" shot to #2 on the global non-English TV charts within just three days of its June 6 release, earning 4.9 million views and landing in the Top 10 across 44 countries. The brutal revenge series, dubbed the "Korean John Wick" by critics, marks the 47-year-old actor's return to action after 13 years.
Jun 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Hyundai Department Store has developed HEYDI, South Korea's first AI shopping assistant designed specifically for physical retail spaces, which will launch globally in July 2025 supporting seven languages for international customers. The conversational AI system provides real-time personalized shopping recommendations, restaurant reservations, and store navigation as part of the company's broader digital transformation strategy.
Jun 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS members Jimin and Jungkook completed their 18-month mandatory military service on June 11, 2025, greeting fans with salutes at Yeoncheon Public Stadium. With only Suga remaining to be discharged on June 21, BTS is now just days away from their complete reunion after nearly three years of military service.
Jun 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
aespa's leader Karina will make her solo debut at Waterbomb Seoul 2025, performing on July 5 at Korea's largest water-themed music festival. The announcement has generated mixed reactions from fans, with some questioning whether she has enough solo material for a full performance.
Jun 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS members RM and V completed their mandatory South Korean military service on June 10, 2025, greeting fans at a discharge event in Chuncheon before promising to return to performing soon. With Jimin and Jungkook set to be discharged on June 11 and Suga on June 21, all seven BTS members will reunite by the end of June for their highly anticipated comeback.
Jun 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group ENHYPEN celebrated their historic Coachella debut by releasing their sixth mini-album 'DESIRE : UNLEASH,' which broke their sales records with 1,890,677 copies sold on the first day and topped iTunes charts in over 20 regions. The group aims for Billboard 200 #1 after their previous album peaked at #2, with upcoming stadium tours in Japan and their first European tour planned.
Jun 07, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group NewJeans firmly rejected a court-suggested settlement with their agency ADOR during a June 4, 2025 hearing, citing "completely shattered" trust following the removal of their creative director Min Hee-jin. The legal battle continues with the next hearing scheduled for July 24, as NewJeans faces potential fines of $735,000 per member for any independent activities without ADOR's approval.
Jun 07, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS will complete their military hiatus by June 2025, with all seven members discharged by June 21, marking their first opportunity for full-group activities since 2022 and setting the stage for a highly anticipated reunion during their 12th anniversary celebrations.
Jun 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BIGBANG's G-Dragon revealed his preference for "cat-like" facial features over height and shared his dream of having an underwater wedding during his June 5, 2025 appearance on YouTube's "Fridge Interview" with hosts Dex and TWICE's Sana.
Jun 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Kim Da Mi defended her quirky portrayal of criminal profiler Yoon I-na in Disney+'s hit thriller "Nine Puzzles" against viewer criticism calling the character sociopathic, explaining that I-na's unconventional mannerisms were deliberate creative choices to show a genius with exceptional profiling abilities who cares for her team but struggles socially.
Jun 05, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin's second mini-album 'Echo' maintains its position at 122nd on the Billboard 200 for a second consecutive week, while his title track "Don't Say You Love Me" continues to perform strongly across multiple global charts. The album previously made history by debuting at No. 3, making Jin the first K-pop soloist to break into the Billboard 200 top 5 in 2025.
Jun 04, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
"Bitch x Rich" Season 2 has been officially confirmed for a July 2025 global premiere on Viki, continuing the psychological thriller with returning stars Lee Eun Saem and Red Velvet's Yeri as power struggles intensify at elite Cheongdam International High School. The season introduces new characters including Kim Min Kyu and Won Kyu Bin who will shake up the fractured hierarchy following the previous season's shocking events.
Jun 04, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
J-Hope of BTS successfully concluded the Asia leg of his solo world tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' with two sold-out concerts at Kyocera Dome Osaka, attracting over 80,000 fans and wrapping up a historic tour that drew 470,000 attendees across 31 shows in 15 cities. The tour will reach its finale with encore concerts in Seoul on June 13-14, coinciding with BTS's 12th debut anniversary and featuring the debut of his new collaboration "Killin' It Girl" with GloRilla.
Jun 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
G-Dragon announced the Australian leg of his "Übermensch" World Tour with three shows across Sydney (July 2-3) and Melbourne (July 6, 2025), marking his first solo tour in eight years and supporting his first studio album in 12 years. The tour follows his successful comeback with the critically acclaimed "Übermensch" album and sold-out performances across Asia, featuring cutting-edge technology and AI elements in the show production.
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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
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