Sep 22, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
WJSN's Dayoung released a cinematic music video teaser for "Number One Rockstar," a B-side from her successful solo debut single "gonna love me, right?" which has earned international recognition from major outlets like Forbes and NME.
Sep 22, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac
Stray Kids have made U.S. chart history again. The group's new full-length KARMA debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (chart dated Sept. 6, 2025), giving the act seven consecutive No. 1 debuts-the first time in the chart's 70-year history that an artist's first seven entries have all opened at the top. According to Billboard and Luminate data, KARMA launches with 313,000 equivalent album units, of which 296,000 are traditional album sales. That breakdown underscores
Sep 22, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac
The EXO leader returns with his fourth mini-album, arriving today at 6 p.m. KST (5 a.m. ET), with an English version of the title cut aimed at global fans. EXO's Suho releases his fourth mini-album Who Are You today at 6 p.m. KST, part of a coordinated global rollout across major platforms. The timing puts the U.S. drop at 5 a.m. Eastern / 2 a.m. Pacific, giving North American listeners a morning
Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
K-Pop demand in the U.S. is flashing again. In Texas, a limited-run BTS pop-up has turned the Houston Galleria into a purple-tinted checkpoint for fans through October 12. On the West Coast, LE SSERAFIM closed a strong swing with a sold-out night at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and a high-energy show at LA's Kia Forum, the kind of reception that suggests bigger
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SEVENTEEN's "WORLD" music video has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, becoming their ninth video to achieve this milestone as they continue their "NEW" world tour while four members serve mandatory military duty.
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
ROHAN 2 Global, the blockchain-powered sequel to the classic MMORPG franchise, has surpassed 1.3 million pre-registrations and introduces "ROHANomics" - a revolutionary economy where players can own and trade digital assets through RUBY tokens capped at 1 billion supply.
Sep 19, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Red Velvet enters 2025 with a split structure where three members (Irene, Seulgi, Joy) remain with SM Entertainment while Wendy and Yeri joined new agencies, though all will continue group activities together. This arrangement allows individual creative freedom while maintaining their legacy as one of K-pop's most experimental and influential third-generation groups.
Sep 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean drama "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" has become 2025's biggest hit, climbing from 4.9% to 15.4% ratings while achieving #2 globally on Netflix with 7.5 million views, making Lee Chae-min a breakout star and reinforcing Im Yoon-ah's rom-com queen status. The time-traveling culinary romance became the first non-original K-drama to reach #1 on Netflix globally, promoting Korean cuisine culture while dominating both traditional TV and streaming platforms.
Sep 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SM Entertainment and Egg is Coming have announced "Reply High School," a reality show featuring 15 SMTR25 trainees living in era-themed classes (1990s, 2000s, 2010s) set to air globally in the first half of 2026. The show takes a collaborative approach rather than elimination-based format, serving as an extended introduction for the multinational trainee group before their expected debut.
Sep 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin was announced as the new global ambassador for Japanese haircare brand LUCIDO-L on September 16, 2025, promoting their Re: series products and adding another major endorsement to his portfolio since completing military service in June 2024.
Sep 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop star IU donated $144,000 to four Korean charities on her 17th debut anniversary, bringing her 2025 charitable contributions to over $357,000 while supporting children with illnesses, people with disabilities, and vulnerable elderly communities.
Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Dating rumors between BTS member V and choreographer Lee Jung emerged after a viral video from Tyler, The Creator's September 2025 concert showed them appearing to glance at each other, prompting intense fan speculation and demands for clarification on social media, though neither has officially addressed the claims.
Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Rolling Hall's inaugural Sound Planet Festival 2025 successfully hosted 40,000 attendees over two days at Paradise City hotel in Incheon, proving that luxury resort venues can effectively host large-scale music festivals while featuring 70 artists including Kim Jaejoong, Cherry Filter, and other major Korean acts.
Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean publisher DreamAge announced October 22, 2025 as the official release date for "Architect: Land of Exile," a premium MMORPG developed by Aquatree studio founded by the creator of hit mobile game "Lineage 2: Revolution." The Unreal Engine 5-powered game features seamless open-world exploration, dynamic large-scale events, and player-friendly monetization systems.
Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
Bigbang is set to make their long-awaited return next spring as part of the Coachella 2026 lineup. The timing of Coachella 2026 is significant for Bigbang. It matches the twentieth anniversary of their debut and provides a chance to regroup publicly after years with only sporadic activity. Performing in California also places them on one of the world's most visible stages, showing that their reputation still resonates well beyond Korea.
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