Paramount and HYBE Co-Produce K-Pop Movie Starring Yoo Ji-young and Eric Nam; TXT's Yeonjun Releases Solo Track 'Ghost Girl' Paramount and HYBE co-producing K-Pop movie starring Yoo Ji-young and Eric Nam; release in 2027. TXT's Yeonjun released 'Ghost Girl'; album sold 1.76M copies, topped Oricon chart. Blackpink's 'JUMP' concert video released; single hit No. 1 on Billboard Global 200. HYBE under investigation for allegedly siphoning off ₩4.10 billion KRW from NewJeans' collaboration. BLACKPINK's Jennie appointed Seoul tourism ambassador; campaign 'Absolutely in Seoul' launches July 31. Total 1487 words · 6 mins read27 More Stories8 hours ago62
K-Culture Expansion Plan; ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao Harassed by Sasaeng Fans Culture Minister nominee aims to expand K-Culture market to ₩300 trillion. ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao harassed by sasaeng fans in China; idol safety concerns raised. Blackpink's Jennie partners with Alta Music Group for US management, retains creative control. BLACKPINK's Rosé touched inappropriately by fans during US tour, sparking outrage. Jeon So Mi to release new EP 'Chaotic & Confused' on August 11. Total 817 words · 4 mins read19 More StoriesYesterday, 3:26 AM26
IVE to Release New Album in August 2025; BTS's Live Album Debuts at No. 10 on Billboard 200 IVE to release new album in August 2025, previewed new song at SBS events. BTS's live album debuted at No. 10 on Billboard 200 chart. BLACKPINK experienced hacking on Spotify, Apple Music, and Shazam on July 27, 2025. MONSTA X celebrated their 10th anniversary; new album coming September 1, 2025. Netflix to produce 'Variety,' a new series exploring the K-pop industry. Total 1208 words · 5 mins read27 More StoriesMon, 3:26 AM40
Saweetie and TWICE Collaborate on New Song; Lee Soo Ji's 'Sexy Food' Goes Viral Saweetie and TWICE to release collaboration song “superstars” on August 1, 2025. Lee Soo Ji's rap song 'Sexy Food' went viral with nearly 4 million views. K World Dream Awards set for August 21, 2025, in Seoul, hosted by Jeon Hyun Moo and Jang Do Yeon. Mnet's 'Boys II Planet' judges criticized for allegedly fatshaming contestants during evaluations. Ahn Yujin to host '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer' for the fifth time. Total 840 words · 4 mins read15 More StoriesSun, 3:28 AM22
NewJeans-ADOR Lawsuit Hearing Held; NCT DREAM Wins Music Bank First Place NewJeans-ADOR lawsuit hearing held July 24; mediation set for August 14. NCT DREAM's 'BTTF' wins first place on KBS Music Bank July 25. Blackpink tops Korea brand reputation rankings; BTS second, Lim Young-woong third. Fact Music Awards set for September 20 in Macau with Stray Kids, IVE, aespa. MBC teases 'Mary Kills People' drama starring Lee Bo Young, premieres August 1. Total 1072 words · 5 mins read22 More StoriesSat, 3:27 AM36
HYBE raided over IPO fraud allegations; BLACKPINK's 'Jump' tops charts Seoul police raided HYBE, investigating Bang Si-hyuk for alleged $146M IPO fraud. BLACKPINK's 'Jump' tops K-POP RADAR, debuts atop Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. Stray Kids announces 'KARMA' album release for August 22, 2025. IVE to make comeback in late August 2025 after Lollapalooza performance. Yeo Jin-goo's agency blames staff for adult content follow on social media. Total 1250 words · 5 mins read24 More StoriesFri, 3:51 AM38
'All of Us Are Dead' Season 2 Set in Seoul; BABYMONSTER's 'HOT SAUCE' MV Hits 100M Views 'All of Us Are Dead' Season 2 will depict a new zombie outbreak in Seoul. BABYMONSTER's 'HOT SAUCE' MV reached 100M views in 23 days; group on world tour. Film '전지적 독자 시점' starring Ahn Hyo-seob and Lee Min-ho debuts at #1 with 122,491 viewers. Park Bo-gum appointed Korea Tourism Honorary Ambassador, promoting with videos and a theme song. BLACKPINK's Jennie denies discord rumors, stating, 'We love each other so much, guys'. Total 1395 words · 6 mins read29 More StoriesThu, 3:26 AM38
HYBE Employees Sentenced for Insider Trading; Megabox and Lotte Cultureworks Plan Merger HYBE employees sentenced for insider trading after BTS's enlistment news caused stock drop. Megabox Jungang and Lotte Cultureworks plan merger to revitalize Korean film industry. Park Chan-wook's '어쩔수가없다' invited to Venice; Lee Hwan's 'Project Y' to Toronto. H.O.T. to reunite at Hanteo Music Festival in September after six years. Mediation fails in BTS defamation case against YouTuber Sojang; lawsuit continues. Total 1666 words · 7 mins read27 More StoriesJul 23, 3:26 AM45
K-Pop Fan Sexually Assaulted at NCT WISH Fan Meeting; Seoul Airline Employee Charged for Selling BTS Flight Data K-Pop fan sexually assaulted by security at NCT WISH fan meeting in Japan. Airline employee charged for selling BTS's flight data, earning over ₩10 million. Blackpink's 'JUMP' video boosts YG Entertainment's stock price by over 7%. TXT's 'The Star Chapter: Together' sells 1.428 million copies on its first day. ONMIND announces disbandment of virtual K-Pop group AEONIT, contracts end July 31. Total 1402 words · 6 mins read24 More StoriesJul 22, 3:26 AM42
BTS Jungkook Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams; ALLDAY PROJECT Wins on 'Music Core' BTS's Jungkook surpasses 1 billion streams on Spotify with his original tracks, a first for an Asian artist. ALLDAY PROJECT won first place on MBC's 'Music Core' with 'FAMOUS', beating BLACKPINK and aespa. Big Ocean, the first K-pop deaf idol group, gains popularity, using AI and metronomes. MONSTA X celebrated their 10th anniversary with 'CONNECT X' concert, their first full-group comeback in four years. SHINee's Key to release his third full-length album 'HUNTER' on August 11, featuring 10 songs. Total 1418 words · 6 mins read27 More StoriesJul 21, 3:27 AM41