K-WAVE - Oct 13, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean trot star Lim Young-woong dominated the 2025 Asia Artist Awards preliminary vote with 182,669 votes (28.94%), nearly tripling second-place BTS member Jimin's count, as the 10th anniversary ceremony prepares for December 6 in Taiwan.
K-WAVE - Oct 13, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
TWS released their fourth mini album 'play hard' on October 13, 2025, showcasing explosive youth energy through title track "OVERDRIVE" and five additional tracks that celebrate limitless passion and breaking boundaries. The Pledis Entertainment sextet demonstrates significant artistic growth with member-written lyrics and choreography, solidifying their "clear fighting spirit" identity that blends refreshing boyhood pop with intensely powerful performances.
K-WAVE - Oct 13, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SEVENTEEN's S.Coups and Mingyu achieved unprecedented success with their debut mini-album 'HYPE VIBES', selling over 880,000 copies in its first week and simultaneously topping both Oricon's Weekly Combined Album Ranking and Billboard Japan's Top Albums Sales chart while setting a new record for K-pop subunit album sales.
K-WAVE - Oct 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK's Jisoo released "Eyes Closed" featuring Zayn Malik on October 10, 2025—her first-ever collaboration outside the group, marking eight months since her solo EP "Amortage." The historic K-pop and Western pop crossover unites two global superstars while Jisoo balances BLACKPINK's ongoing Deadline World Tour with her expanding acting career.
K-WAVE - Oct 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BABYMONSTER released their second mini album 'WE GO UP' on October 10, 2025, featuring a hip-hop title track and three additional songs across diverse genres. The six-member comeback follows their successful 300,000-fan world tour and their record as the fastest K-pop girl group to reach 10 million YouTube subscribers.
K-WAVE - Oct 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
The comedy film "Boss" unexpectedly dominated South Korea's 2025 Chuseok holiday box office with 1.72 million viewers, overtaking Park Chan-wook's critically acclaimed "The Ax" by offering family-friendly entertainment that resonated more with holiday audiences than the director's sophisticated thriller.
K-WAVE - Oct 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jimin's "Be Mine" has surpassed 300 million Spotify streams in 444 days, marking his seventh solo track to reach this milestone, while his lead single "Who" made history as the first solo song by an Asian artist without collaboration to hit 2 billion streams. Despite releasing his MUSE album during military service with minimal promotion, Jimin continues to dominate global streaming charts with multiple tracks exceeding 300 million plays.
K-WAVE - Oct 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
TOMORROW X TOGETHER launched their second VR concert "HEART ATTACK" on October 10 at Megabox COEX in Seoul, featuring a campus fantasy concept with AI-enhanced visuals and Unreal Engine VFX. The immersive theater experience expands to Japan and other Asian cities through December 2025 while the group continues their fourth world tour.
K-WAVE - Oct 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jungkook's debut album GOLDEN has become the first K-pop solo release to spend 100 consecutive weeks on Spotify's Weekly Top Albums Global chart, accumulating over 6 billion streams. The album features three songs that each surpassed 1 billion streams, making Jungkook the first Asian solo artist with four billion-stream tracks total.
K-WAVE - Oct 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
P1Harmony's first English album EX debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200, marking their first top 10 entry and best US chart performance with 40,000 equivalent units sold in the first week.
K-PEOPLE - Oct 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK's Jennie attended Chanel's Spring-Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing new creative director Matthieu Blazy's debut collection while reinforcing her seven-year partnership with the luxury brand. The K-pop icon wore a sky-blue slip ensemble with a yellow mini bag, earning praise from international fashion media as the group prepares for the Asian leg of their Deadline World Tour.
K-PEOPLE - Oct 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK's Jisoo was named the official face of Dior's Spring-Summer 2026 women's collection after attending the brand's Paris Fashion Week show on October 1, where she received exceptional VIP treatment including personal greetings from Dior's CEO. The promotional video featuring Jisoo in a green couture gown garnered 50 million views on TikTok, solidifying her status as "Human Dior."
K-WAVE - Oct 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
RIIZE made history by winning gold in pistol shooting at ISAC 2025, with Anton's stellar 10.1-point shot leading the team to victory despite having only one practice session due to their concert tour schedule.
K-WAVE - Oct 07, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER concluded their month-long US tour with electric performances at Newark's Prudential Center on October 1-2, earning critical acclaim from major publications like the San Francisco Chronicle and Dallas Observer across nine shows in seven cities. The group also recently partnered with UNICEF on a $1.4 million mental health initiative while preparing for their Japan tour and October 22 album release.
K-WAVE - Oct 07, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
SEVENTEEN's S.Coups and Mingyu shattered K-pop records with their debut unit album "HYPE VIBES," selling 887,581 copies in its first week—the highest ever for a K-pop sub-unit. The album dominated charts across Korea, Japan, and China while the title track's challenge video surpassed 180 million views.
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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
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