Jul 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Kim Hye-im transformed from a corporate engineer to one of K-pop's most successful female CEOs, building Beat Interactive from a basement office into a major entertainment company managing artists like Forestella and NEWBEAT. Her content-first philosophy and authentic leadership style have made her a standout figure in the male-dominated K-pop industry.
Jul 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
2NE1 leader CL has been holding private meetings with YG Entertainment's Yang Hyun-suk since their successful reunion tour, sparking fan speculation about a potential 2025 comeback as evidence mounts including trademark renewals, cryptic studio posts, and hints about new music being "in consideration."
Jul 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Jeon Somi is making a dramatic comeback on July 7th with her new single "EXTRA," showcasing a bold transformation from her previous colorful "high teen" image to a mature, edgy aesthetic with armor-inspired visuals. The release marks her first music in 11 months and will be followed by her "CHAOS" fan meeting tour across Asia.
Jul 02, 2025 PM EDT - Sia Kim
On July 2, 2025, G-Dragon returned to Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena after an eight-year hiatus. Marking the first Australian stop of his world tour celebrating his third full-length album, 《Übermensch》, the concert unfolded as a multimedia spectacle blending music, philosophy, cutting-edge technology, and heartfelt interaction with fans. Thousands of glowing light sticks reflected the audience’s eager anticipation, as the stage was filled with both his classic hits such as “Heartbreaker,” “Crayon,” and “Crooked,” alongside new tracks like “TOO BAD” and “DRAMA.”
Jul 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
The hit Korean webtoon "Eleceed" with 1.42 billion global views is getting an anime adaptation in 2026, produced by Academy Award-nominated DandeLion Animation Studio with top-tier creators including director Hiroshi Nishikiori and My Hero Academia's Yousuke Kuroda.
Jul 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS announced their return during a July 1, 2025 livestream watched by 7.3 million fans, confirming a new album and world tour for spring 2026 after completing their mandatory military service. This marks their first group comeback in four years, with the members relocating to the US to begin recording together starting in July.
Jul 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netflix's "Squid Game" Season 3 topped streaming charts in 93 countries within 24 hours of its June 27, 2025 release, but received mixed reviews with 81% critic approval versus only 51% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The six-episode final season concludes the Korean thriller series despite fan criticism of its ending and character development.
Jul 01, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jimin's solo track "Who" has become the longest-charting song by a male K-pop soloist in United World Chart history with 44 weeks, while also achieving #1 debuts on Billboard's global charts and over 1.7 billion Spotify streams. This record-breaking success occurred during Jimin's military service, further cementing his position as a groundbreaking solo artist in the global music industry.
Jul 01, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
HYBE Corporation, the K-pop giant behind BTS and SEVENTEEN, officially announced plans to launch operations in India by September 2025, targeting the country's 1.4 billion population as part of their successful global expansion strategy that has already proven effective in the US, Japan, and Latin America.
Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BABYMONSTER will release their retro hip-hop single "Hot Sauce" on July 1, 2025, as the first of two pre-releases leading up to their October mini-album, building on the success of their "DRIP" album which helped them achieve over 1.7 million combined album sales.
Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netflix's Squid Game Season 3 concludes with Player 456 Gi-hun sacrificing himself to save a newborn baby who becomes the winner, while Cate Blanchett's surprise cameo as an American recruiter hints at the games continuing worldwide.
Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
MONSTA X celebrates their 10th anniversary in 2025 with their first complete group activities in three years, including KSPO Dome concerts from July 18-20 and their debut appearance on Japan's "CDTV Live! Live!" after all six members reunited following military service completions.
Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
TWICE will make history as the first female K-pop group to headline Lollapalooza Chicago (July 31-August 3) while releasing their fourth studio album "THIS IS FOR" on July 11 after a four-year gap. The group is hosting exclusive pre-listening events in Seoul on July 8 before launching their sixth world tour.
Jun 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
HYBE IM released a major June 2025 update for ASTRA: Knights of Veda featuring new 5-star knight Bianca with unique "Dopamine Index" combat mechanics, a revamped Portrait of Thierry system with flexible difficulty levels, and summer events running through July 31st.
Jun 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Former IZ*ONE member YENA will make her first guest appearance at BTS Jin's inaugural solo fan concert on June 28, 2025, in Goyang, Korea, performing their collaborative track "Loser" from Jin's latest album "Echo." This marks a significant milestone for both artists as Jin launches his first worldwide solo tour and YENA continues establishing herself as a prominent solo artist.
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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
