K-WAVE - Jul 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK launched their Deadline World Tour on July 5-6, 2025 at Goyang Stadium, becoming the first K-pop girl group to headline the venue while debuting their new song "Jump" for 80,000 fans. The concerts marked their first group performance in nearly three years and kicked off a 31-show global stadium tour running through January 2026.
K-PEOPLE - Jul 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Kim Hye-im transformed from a corporate engineer to one of K-pop's most successful female CEOs, building Beat Interactive from a basement office into a major entertainment company managing artists like Forestella and NEWBEAT. Her content-first philosophy and authentic leadership style have made her a standout figure in the male-dominated K-pop industry.
K-WAVE - Jul 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
2NE1 leader CL has been holding private meetings with YG Entertainment's Yang Hyun-suk since their successful reunion tour, sparking fan speculation about a potential 2025 comeback as evidence mounts including trademark renewals, cryptic studio posts, and hints about new music being "in consideration."
K-WAVE - Jul 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Jeon Somi is making a dramatic comeback on July 7th with her new single "EXTRA," showcasing a bold transformation from her previous colorful "high teen" image to a mature, edgy aesthetic with armor-inspired visuals. The release marks her first music in 11 months and will be followed by her "CHAOS" fan meeting tour across Asia.
K-PEOPLE - Jul 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk donated ₩5 billion ($3.6 million) to Seoul National University for rebuilding its cultural center, with the groundbreaking ceremony held July 3, 2025. This contribution is part of his broader philanthropic efforts totaling over ₩10 billion since 2020, focusing on education and youth support.
K-WAVE - Jul 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
The hit Korean webtoon "Eleceed" with 1.42 billion global views is getting an anime adaptation in 2026, produced by Academy Award-nominated DandeLion Animation Studio with top-tier creators including director Hiroshi Nishikiori and My Hero Academia's Yousuke Kuroda.
Tech - Jul 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, launching July 9, 2025, feature dramatically thinner designs with the Z Fold 7 measuring just 4.2mm unfolded and sporting a 200MP camera, while the Z Flip 7 becomes the first Samsung foldable with an Exynos processor and a larger 4,300mAh battery.
Tech - Jul 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
LG Electronics' Smart Cottage has become the first prefabricated building in South Korea to achieve ZEB Plus certification—the highest zero-energy rating—while pioneering new electrical safety standards for modular housing through a partnership with Korea Electric Safety Corporation.
K-WAVE - Jul 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS announced their return during a July 1, 2025 livestream watched by 7.3 million fans, confirming a new album and world tour for spring 2026 after completing their mandatory military service. This marks their first group comeback in four years, with the members relocating to the US to begin recording together starting in July.
K-WAVE - Jul 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netflix's "Squid Game" Season 3 topped streaming charts in 93 countries within 24 hours of its June 27, 2025 release, but received mixed reviews with 81% critic approval versus only 51% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The six-episode final season concludes the Korean thriller series despite fan criticism of its ending and character development.
Tech - Jul 01, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Korean display manufacturers Samsung and LG will exclusively supply all OLED panels for Apple's iPhone 17 series due to their superior LTPO technology capabilities, while Chinese rival BOE remains locked out due to persistent quality control issues.
K-WAVE - Jul 01, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jimin's solo track "Who" has become the longest-charting song by a male K-pop soloist in United World Chart history with 44 weeks, while also achieving #1 debuts on Billboard's global charts and over 1.7 billion Spotify streams. This record-breaking success occurred during Jimin's military service, further cementing his position as a groundbreaking solo artist in the global music industry.
K-WAVE - Jul 01, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
HYBE Corporation, the K-pop giant behind BTS and SEVENTEEN, officially announced plans to launch operations in India by September 2025, targeting the country's 1.4 billion population as part of their successful global expansion strategy that has already proven effective in the US, Japan, and Latin America.
K-WAVE - Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BABYMONSTER will release their retro hip-hop single "Hot Sauce" on July 1, 2025, as the first of two pre-releases leading up to their October mini-album, building on the success of their "DRIP" album which helped them achieve over 1.7 million combined album sales.
Tech - Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
NCsoft received Chinese regulatory approval on June 24, 2025, to launch its flagship mobile MMORPG Lineage M in China under the title "Paradise: Bloodline," marking a significant breakthrough for Korean gaming companies amid years of restricted access to the Chinese market. The approval opens the door to the world's largest gaming market for a franchise that has generated $2.8 billion in revenue and represents 70% of NCsoft's total earnings.
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