K-WAVE - Jun 14, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
ARTMS's first mini-album 'Club Icarus' achieved approximately 65,000 first-day sales on June 13, 2025, more than doubling their previous record of 30,000 from debut album 'Dall.' This milestone represents significant commercial growth for the five-member group formed from former LOONA members.
K-WAVE - Jun 13, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
During her appearance on Park Bo-gum's music talk show, KISS OF LIFE's Belle revealed that her mother wants the actor as a son-in-law, prompting Park Bo-gum to sweetly greet Belle's mother through the camera. The interaction also led to Belle expressing interest in writing a rock song for the actor, creating a heartwarming moment that delighted fans.
K-WAVE - Jun 13, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS made an emotional reunion at J-Hope's concert finale on their 12th debut anniversary, with Jin and Jungkook making surprise stage appearances while all seven members gathered in the same venue for the first time since 2022. The historic moment came just days after four members completed their military service, signaling the group's imminent return to full activities.
K-WAVE - Jun 13, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Samsung founder's great-granddaughter Annie Moon will debut as K-pop's first chaebol heiress alongside former ILLIT member Lee Youngseo in THEBLACKLABEL's new co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT on June 23. The unprecedented lineup combines established figures from different entertainment spheres, including a renowned choreographer and former survival show contestants, marking a bold departure from traditional K-pop group formation.
K-WAVE - Jun 12, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed there will be no Season 4 of the Netflix hit series, calling his six-year journey with the show "unimaginable miracles," but hinted at potential spin-offs exploring untold stories. Season 3, premiering June 27, 2025, will conclude Seong Gi-hun's story as the final chapter of the main series.
Tech - Jun 12, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
South Korea's search leader Naver is launching an AI-powered "AI Tab" in 2026 to compete with Google and Microsoft, using its Korean-language AI model HyperCLOVA X as Google gains market share and narrows Naver's once-dominant position to 58.85%.
K-WAVE - Jun 12, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
YoonA and Ahn Bo Hyun star in the supernatural romantic comedy "Pretty Crazy," directed by Lee Sang Geun, about a woman cursed to transform into a devil every night at 2 AM and her unemployed neighbor who becomes her caretaker. The film gained international attention with its poster reveal at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and is scheduled for release in South Korea in 2025.
K-WAVE - Jun 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Eun Ji-won, 47-year-old leader of pioneering K-pop group Sechs Kies, announced his remarriage to a non-celebrity fiancée after 13 years since his last marriage ended in 2012. The first-generation K-pop idol, who has been candid about his fears of aging alone, plans to hold a private ceremony later this year.
Tech - Jun 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 has received FCC certification confirming it will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a major 200MP camera upgrade. The device will be significantly thinner than its predecessor and is expected to launch at Galaxy Unpacked in July with Android 16.
K-WAVE - Jun 11, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
So Ji-sub's Netflix crime thriller "Mercy for None" shot to #2 on the global non-English TV charts within just three days of its June 6 release, earning 4.9 million views and landing in the Top 10 across 44 countries. The brutal revenge series, dubbed the "Korean John Wick" by critics, marks the 47-year-old actor's return to action after 13 years.
Business - Jun 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Hyundai Department Store has developed HEYDI, South Korea's first AI shopping assistant designed specifically for physical retail spaces, which will launch globally in July 2025 supporting seven languages for international customers. The conversational AI system provides real-time personalized shopping recommendations, restaurant reservations, and store navigation as part of the company's broader digital transformation strategy.
Business - Jun 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission approved the merger of streaming platforms Tving and Wave to create a domestic rival to Netflix, but the deal still faces opposition from major shareholder KT Studio Genie. The combined platform would control about 25% of Korea's streaming market compared to Netflix's 61%.
K-WAVE - Jun 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS members Jimin and Jungkook completed their 18-month mandatory military service on June 11, 2025, greeting fans with salutes at Yeoncheon Public Stadium. With only Suga remaining to be discharged on June 21, BTS is now just days away from their complete reunion after nearly three years of military service.
K-WAVE - Jun 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
aespa's leader Karina will make her solo debut at Waterbomb Seoul 2025, performing on July 5 at Korea's largest water-themed music festival. The announcement has generated mixed reactions from fans, with some questioning whether she has enough solo material for a full performance.
Life - Jun 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
54-year-old Korean actress Kim Nam-joo revealed her unconventional diet strategy of choosing between alcohol and food rather than eliminating both, which helped her lose 7kg, though she previously used extreme methods like eating only two eggs and three kimbap rolls daily for six months during filming of "Misty."
Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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