On July 6, 2025, BTS's V attended the Celine 2026 Spring/Summer collection show in Paris, marking his first major fashion appearance since completing military service. He met LVMH CEO Sidney Toledano and Anna Wintour, generating significant buzz and trending on social media.

BlackPink released a teaser for the music video of their new song 'Jump', which was previously performed at concerts during their Deadline World Tour. The music video is scheduled to premiere on July 11 on YouTube, marking their first new music since 2023's 'The Girls'.

YG Entertainment apologized for obstructed views at BLACKPINK's concert at Goyang Stadium on July 5-6, 2025, due to a console and an extended LED screen. The company promised follow-up measures, including refunds, for affected audience members.

Actress Jeon Ji Hyun established PEACHY Company to manage her career and explore new directions, aiming to blend actors' lives and expressions naturally. She will star in Disney+'s 'Polaris' in September.

Keena from FIFTY FIFTY will resume group activities, starting with the S2O Taiwan schedule on July 12 and 13. Keena's return follows a break since May 9, 2025, due to PTSD symptoms.

On July 8, 2025, RIDI Corporation launched its global short drama platform 'Kanta' in Japan, aiming to deliver Korean drama content in a compressed format. New K-drama series will be released monthly, including 'Jeong Jun-ha and Manager Jeong'.

HSAD, in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization, launched the global campaign 'Escape to Korea' on July 7, 2025, leveraging K-content to promote Korean tourism and culture.

On July 6, 2025, SHINee's Taemin apologized on Instagram for insensitive comments about earthquakes made during a live broadcast on July 5. Taemin acknowledged his insensitivity and expressed regret for not considering the situation of people in Japan.

Yeo Min Jeong, now known as Son Bi Ya/Sonfeya Kim, transitioned from an erotic film actress to a university professor, currently an adjunct MBA professor at Kyung Hee University.

On July 8, 2025, Suzy shared photos on her social media featuring BTS member V and actor Park Bo-gum from a luxury brand event in Paris. The images captured Suzy in elegant outfits and generated positive reactions from fans.

A preview of SHINee’s Minho on MBC’s “Home Alone” (“I Live Alone”) reveals his home and daily routine. Minho, who has been living alone for five years, showcases his apartment and his intense everyday routine.

On July 6, 2025, SBS's "My Ugly Baby" featured Lee Sang-min and his wife preparing for in vitro pregnancy. The episode also touched on Lee Sang-min's marriage, with his wife expressing a desire to meet Kim Jun-ho.

BABYMONSTER's Asa revealed on 'Running Man' that she only graduated from kindergarten after moving to Korea 6 years ago, sparking discussion on the internet.

Park Ji-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, Han Dong-hee, and Lee Hong-nae star in 'Becoming a Legendary Cook', a Tving original series based on the webtoon of the same name. The series, directed by Jo Nam-hyung, is expected to be released in 2026.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization will hold the 'K-Drama, Love Chapter' exhibition at Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae until November 30, 2025. The exhibition is open daily except Tuesdays, from 9 AM to 6 PM, and is free to the public.

Moon Ga-young joins tvN's 'Seocho-dong' as Kang Hee-ji, a rookie lawyer who transfers to Jo Hwa law firm. The drama follows five associate attorneys navigating legal challenges.

Lee Tae Ran embodies Go Sung Hee, a chaebol matriarch, in the upcoming weekend drama “Our Golden Days,” which will premiere on August 9 at 8 p.m. KST. This marks Lee Tae Ran's return to KBS weekend dramas after 12 years.

Koreaboo lists 9 new K-Dramas to watch in July 2025, including 'Bitch x Rich 2', 'Law and The City', 'S-Line', 'Low Life', 'The Nice Guy', 'The Defects', 'My Girlfriend is the Man!', 'The Winning Try', and 'Trigger'.

On July 6, 2025, BTS's j-hope made a surprise appearance at the second night of BLACKPINK's DEADLINE World Tour at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea. The show marked BLACKPINK's first full-band performances in two years.

Apple Music released its list of the 500 most-streamed songs globally over the past 10 years, with BTS's 'Dynamite' ranking 34th and 'Butter' ranking 252nd. The list included four Korean songs, released to mark Apple Music's 10th anniversary.

Singer Lim Young-woong was ranked as the most voted person in the idol chart rating ranking for the 5th week of June, receiving 328,337 votes from June 30 to July 6, 2025. This marks his 223rd consecutive week at No. 1 on the Idol Chart.

The Rose will conclude its 2025 “Once Upon a WRLD” world tour with a concert in Seoul on August 30 at Blue Square in Yongsan District. The tour, which kicked off in Zurich, Switzerland, on June 9, included 27 cities.

Mnet's K-POP global boy audition program 'BOYS II PLANET' will start broadcasting on ABEMA from July 17, 2025. The show is a global K-pop project where fans help produce and launch a top-tier boy group.

Seoul Beats published its 2025 mid-year review of K-pop comebacks, highlighting artists who reinvented themselves or made meaningful returns. The review covered comebacks from veteran artists like G-Dragon, Got7, and Shinee, as well as solo projects.

On July 7, 2025, Suga, Jungkook, and Jimin were seen at Incheon Airport heading for LA. This was Suga's first overseas departure since being discharged, and the members will stay in the USA for two months to focus on their comeback scheduled for Spring 2026.

During a US radio appearance, BLACKPINK's Lisa was asked which country she considered home, and she chose Korea, sparking discussion on Korean forums. Lisa holds permanent residency in Korea.

On July 7, 2025, BTS leader RM went live on Weverse after arriving in Los Angeles to work on BTS’ comeback album, but the live was cut short after only 2 minutes due to a damaged microphone.

Chinese platforms are illegally selling 'Squid Game' merchandise, including items for Season 3, prompting criticism from Professor Seo Kyoung-duk regarding unauthorized use of actors' portraits.

CJ ENM will produce a global creative musical based on the movie 'Dancing Queen', aiming for a 2027 premiere in Korea, with the script and music completed in 2026. The project involves a creative team including Broadway director Jerry Mitchell.

On July 7, 2025, Kim Mi-ae proposed amendments to the 'Cultural Industry Promotion Basic Law' to establish K-culture industry hubs in urban convergence zones. The amendments aim to foster a comprehensive cultural industry ecosystem.

Lee Moon-se resumed his radio DJing on MBC FM4U's 'Hello, Lee Moon-se' on July 7th at 11 AM, following his US tour. He performed Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition' as the opening song.

On July 8, 2025, British Ambassador to South Korea, Colin Crooks, posted photos on X showing his interactions with K-pop stars, including BTS member J-Hope, and actors like Lee Byung-hun and Jeong Ho-yeon. Crooks expressed his fondness for K-culture.