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.
K-WAVE - Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netflix's Squid Game Season 3 concludes with Player 456 Gi-hun sacrificing himself to save a newborn baby who becomes the winner, while Cate Blanchett's surprise cameo as an American recruiter hints at the games continuing worldwide.
K-WAVE - Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
MONSTA X celebrates their 10th anniversary in 2025 with their first complete group activities in three years, including KSPO Dome concerts from July 18-20 and their debut appearance on Japan's "CDTV Live! Live!" after all six members reunited following military service completions.
K-WAVE - Jun 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
TWICE will make history as the first female K-pop group to headline Lollapalooza Chicago (July 31-August 3) while releasing their fourth studio album "THIS IS FOR" on July 11 after a four-year gap. The group is hosting exclusive pre-listening events in Seoul on July 8 before launching their sixth world tour.
K-PEOPLE - Jun 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BIGBANG's G-Dragon donated 880 million won ($635,000) to his JusPeace Foundation to combat youth drug addiction, transforming his 2023 drug allegation ordeal into meaningful social action through government partnerships and treatment programs.
Tech - Jun 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Pearl Abyss launched native PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Black Desert Console on June 26, 2025, offering free upgrades for existing players while ending support for PS4 and Xbox One. The upgrade brings enhanced performance and paves the way for major content updates like the Deadeye class and Ulukita region on July 10.
Tech - Jun 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
HYBE IM released a major June 2025 update for ASTRA: Knights of Veda featuring new 5-star knight Bianca with unique "Dopamine Index" combat mechanics, a revamped Portrait of Thierry system with flexible difficulty levels, and summer events running through July 31st.
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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
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