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BTS (from BTS official Instagram)

Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

BTS Members Complete Military Duty in South Korea

All seven members of BTS have now finished their national service requirements. Jin and J-Hope completed their duty first. The others-Suga, RM, V, Jimin and Jung Kook-finished in 2025. All members can now take part in group work. Some members stayed active in music during service. During the break, Jung Kook took part in international

어쩔수가없다 (from CJ ENM)

Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Park Chan-wook "No Other Choice" Wins TIFF 2025 International Award - Korean Film Sets Record

Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" won the inaugural International People's Choice Award at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, achieving record-breaking pre-sales to over 200 countries and positioning itself as South Korea's Oscar entry following critical acclaim at Venice.

IDID (from Official Insta)

Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Starship Entertainment's IDID Debuts September 2025: 7-Member Boy Group Targets Rookie of the Year

Starship Entertainment's 7-member boy group IDID officially debuted on September 15, 2025, with their mini-album "I did it" after being formed through the survival show "Debut's Plan." The group has set an ambitious goal to win a rookie award in 2025, positioning themselves as "#ClassicHip" artists blending hip-hop with youthful energy.

Stray Kids Felix (from Official Insta)

Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Felix Stray Kids Birthday Donation 2025: $144K to Children's Charities

Stray Kids member Felix donated $144,100 to children's charities on his 25th birthday (September 15, 2025), splitting the funds between Samsung Seoul Hospital, UNICEF, and World Vision for the second consecutive year.

Huntrix (from Netflix)

Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Netflix 'KPop Demon Hunters' Soundtrack Hits Billboard 200 No. 1, 'Golden' Tops Hot 100 Four Weeks

Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after 12 weeks, while its lead single "Golden" by HUNTR/X completed four weeks atop the Hot 100, making it the first soundtrack ever to have four songs simultaneously in the top 10.

Newjeans (from official Instagram)

Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

NewJeans Contract Rift Widens After Mediation Breakdown

The standoff between HYBE and its affiliate ADOR has entered a sharper phase. The second attempt at mediation wrapped up in under thirty minutes. Nothing meaningful came out of it. The quick collapse made it clear that both sides are still unwilling to compromise.

K-Beauty Expo Korea 2017 (photo by Kintexsw, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons))

Sep 15, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac

Korean Beauty Brands Win Over Australian Shoppers

Interest in Korean beauty products has grown sharply in Australia, with the market projected to be worth about AUD 158 million this year. The pace of demand has surprised observers and reflects how far the Korean cultural wave now extends.

Choi Si-won in August 2024 (Photo by 티비텐 TV10, via YouTube, Licensed under CC BY 3.0)

Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Draws Debate, While Group’s Global Presence Remains Intact

Choi Siwon of Super Junior has found himself at the center of discussion after posting a tribute on social media to American commentator Charlie Kirk. The short post, though written as a personal note, circulated quickly through fan forums and social media, where users debated the broader question of whether idols should comment on politically charged figures.

NewJeans during recent promotions, as shared on their official Facebook page. (Photo © ADOR / HYBE, via NewJeans official Facebook page)

Sep 13, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

NewJeans’ Contract Renewal Sparks Speculation About Group’s Future

K-pop sensation NewJeans has entered the spotlight again-not for a new release, but for mounting questions over its contract status. Reports in Korean media this week indicated that discussions between the group and ADOR, the subsidiary label under HYBE, have begun earlier than expected, setting off speculation about whether all five members will remain under the same management.

aespa performs “Rich Man” during their U.S. promotional run. (Photo © SM Entertainment / via @aespa_official on X)

Sep 13, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac

aespa’s GMA Stage Draws Mixed Reactions, But Signals Strong U.S. Momentum

K-pop group aespa appeared on Good Morning America this week, performing their single "Rich Man" as part of a broader U.S. promotional push. The high-profile stage placed the quartet in front of millions of viewers, marking another step in their bid to expand beyond Asia.

Photo courtesy of Singing Beetle / via 1VERSE official Instagram (@official1verse)

Sep 12, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

1VERSE’s Debut Raises Questions About K-pop’s Changing Identity

The newly formed boy band 1VERSE recently stepped onto the K-pop stage, and much of the attention has focused less on their debut single than on who they are. The lineup includes two members who left North Korea as children,

GDragon (from 갤럭시 코포레이션)

Sep 12, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

G-Dragon Sues Malicious Commenters for First Time in 19-Year Career

G-Dragon is suing online harassers for the first time in his 19-year career, with his agency Galaxy Corporation declaring a "no settlements" policy against malicious comments and false rumors. The Big Bang leader has retained top law firm Yulchon LLC to pursue both criminal and civil action against defamatory posts across social media platforms.

BTS RM (from Fansta)

Sep 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah

BTS RM Donates $144,000 to Two Seoul Hospitals on 31st Birthday

BTS leader RM donated $144,000 to two Seoul hospitals on his 31st birthday, splitting the funds equally between Seoul Asan Medical Center and Korea University Medical Center to support financially vulnerable patients and improve medical services. This continues his annual tradition of birthday philanthropy following his completion of mandatory military service in June 2025.

Rosé in an official press photo released by Atlantic Records. Courtesy of Atlantic Records.

Sep 11, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

Rosé’s VMAs Win with “APT” Triggers Record Video Views and Mixed Tour Reactions

Rosé of BLACKPINK stunned the music world this week by becoming the first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards for her collaboration with Bruno Mars, "APT."

A concert crowd silhouetted against stage lighting — symbolic of the growing wave of K-pop performances across the U.S. (Photo by Terrah Holly on Unsplash)

Sep 11, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

K-Pop Concerts Are Sweeping the U.S., and the Scene Feels Different This Time

K-pop's presence in the United States has reached a point where even casual observers can't ignore it. In the past week alone, fans in Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and San Jose were able to pick between Kang Daniel, Tomorrow X Together, LE SSERAFIM, and newer acts like tripleS.

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