K-WAVE - Sep 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK dominated the 2025 MTV VMAs with three wins: Rosé became the first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year for "APT." with Bruno Mars, Lisa claimed her third Best K-Pop award for "Born Again," and BLACKPINK won Best Group as the first girl group to receive this honor.
K-WAVE - Sep 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BigHit Music's new boy group CORTIS achieved strong debut sales with over 103,000 copies sold on their first day and charted in 18 countries with their EP "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" on September 8, 2025. The five-member group distinguished themselves through hands-on creative involvement and viral social media content, marking BigHit's first new group debut since TXT six years ago.
Tech - Sep 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
NIKKE reached #1 on Japan's App Store revenue rankings in September 2024 following the launch of its bunny-themed "COINS IN RUSH" update, marking another strong performance in Japan's competitive mobile gaming market where the game has generated $592.3 million in lifetime revenue.
K-WAVE - Sep 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean indie singer-songwriter Kwon Jung Yeol of 10CM has been announced as the eighth host of KBS2's popular music talk show "The Seasons," with his new season titled "Sseudam Sseudam" premiering September 5, 2025. The 42-year-old artist, who holds the record for most guest appearances on KBS music programs, will bring his musical expertise to the Friday night show following previous hosts like Park Bo-gum and Lee Young-ji.
K-WAVE - Sep 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
South Korean band DAY6 released their fourth studio album "The DECADE" on September 5, 2025, to celebrate their 10th anniversary, featuring double title tracks "Dream Bus" and "INSIDE OUT." The milestone release follows their historic achievement as the first Korean band to perform at Goyang Sports Complex, drawing 40,000 fans per night.
K-WAVE - Sep 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Stray Kids will make history as the first K-pop group to hold stadium concerts in Korea with their "dominATE: celebrATE" encore shows on October 18-19, 2025, at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, marking the grand finale of their record-breaking world tour.
K-WAVE - Sep 04, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Song Joong Ki returns to romantic melodrama for the first time since "Descendants of the Sun" (2016) in JTBC's "My Youth," premiering September 5, 2025, alongside Chun Woo Hee in a reunion romance about former child stars reconnecting after a decade.
Tech - Sep 04, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Borderlands 4, the genre-defining looter shooter, returns September 12, 2025, featuring seamless open-world exploration on the new planet Kairos with revolutionary movement mechanics including grappling hooks, gliding, and on-demand vehicle summoning. The game promises extensive single-player content with optional 4-player co-op, marking Gearbox's most ambitious entry that emphasizes story-driven gameplay over live-service monetization.
K-WAVE - Sep 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group ILLIT released an exclusive Spotify Performance Video for "oops!" on September 2, 2025, immediately following their successful Japanese debut with "Toki Yo Tomare" which topped charts and sold out all their upcoming Japan fan concerts.
K-PEOPLE - Sep 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS Jungkook issued a stern warning to stalkers during his September 1st birthday livestream after a 40-year-old woman was arrested for breaking into his Seoul home's parking lot on August 30, 2025. This marks the second home intrusion incident in three months, prompting the K-pop star to directly threaten legal action against anyone who trespasses on his property.
K-WAVE - Sep 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netflix has formally demanded that Chinese streaming platform Tencent Video stop distributing "Yi Fan Feng Shen," a cooking show that allegedly copies every aspect of the hit Korean series "Culinary Class Wars," from camera angles to background music. The plagiarism controversy has escalated to legal action after producers revealed the Chinese version replicates scenes "cut by cut," prompting Netflix to take one of its most aggressive stances against content piracy.
K-WAVE - Sep 02, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop girl group KISS OF LIFE will officially debut in Japan in late 2024, as announced by S2 Entertainment on September 2nd, following their rapid global success and strong fan response during their world tour. The four-member group will launch with album releases, fan club recruitment, and planned concerts to connect with Japanese fans.
Tech - Sep 02, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netmarble's vampire-themed MMORPG "Vampir" achieved remarkable success by reaching 200,000 concurrent players within its first week of launch on August 26, while simultaneously topping both Apple App Store and Google Play Store charts in South Korea. The game's innovative "Diamond Farming" system and cross-platform support helped it stand out in the crowded MMORPG market.
K-PEOPLE - Sep 02, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
McDonald's is launching the TinyTAN Happy Meal on September 3, 2025, featuring collectible toys of all seven BTS members in two editions (Throwback and Encore), marking the second collaboration between the fast-food chain and the K-pop superstars following their successful 2021 partnership.
Tech - Sep 02, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Netflix's record-breaking animated hit "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (236 million views) has sparked a gaming industry gold rush, with multiple Korean and international developers pursuing licensing deals to create games based on the demon-fighting K-pop idols.
Sep 13, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac
Sep 11, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Isaac
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