Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
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
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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.
Sep 15, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
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.
Sep 15, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac
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.
Sep 14, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
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.
Sep 13, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
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.
Sep 13, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac
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.
Sep 12, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
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,
Sep 12, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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.
Sep 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
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.
Sep 11, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
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."
Sep 11, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
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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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah