TWICE Announces Comeback with 'THIS IS FOR'; Stray Kids Certified Triple Platinum for 'Hollow'

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Key Takeaways

  • TWICE to release 4th album 'THIS IS FOR' on July 11, comeback after 3 years.
  • Stray Kids certified triple platinum by RIAJ for 'Hollow,' exceeding 750,000 shipments.
  • HYBE's 'Dark Moon' webtoon surpasses 200 million views, topping charts since January 2022.
  • NCT Dream launches 'Dream the Future' concert tour in Seoul, showcasing their nine-year journey.
  • Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon (HYO) releases new single 'YES' on July 16.

Top Stories

TWICE to release 4th album 'THIS IS FOR' on July 11, 2025.

TWICE will release their 4th regular album 'THIS IS FOR' on July 11, 2025, marking their comeback after a 3-year hiatus. The group will perform the title track at an arena concert on July 19, 2025.

Stray Kids certified triple platinum by RIAJ for 'Hollow'.

On July 10, 2025, Stray Kids was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan for their Japanese mini album 'Hollow', exceeding 750,000 cumulative shipments.

HYBE's 'Dark Moon' webtoon surpasses 200 million views.

HYBE's webtoon 'Dark Moon: The Altar of the Moon' has surpassed 200 million views as of July 10, 2025, topping charts in multiple countries since its launch in January 2022.

NCT Dream launches 'Dream the Future' concert tour in Seoul.

NCT Dream will launch its fourth concert tour, 'Dream the Future,' starting Thursday at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, showcasing their nine-year journey.

Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon (HYO) releases new single 'YES' on July 16.

Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon (HYO) is releasing a new single titled 'YES' on July 16, marking her return approximately 10 months after her previous single.

Award Season

17th Melon Music Awards (MMA2025) to be held December 20, 2025.

The 17th Melon Music Awards (MMA2025) will be held on December 20, 2025, at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, with revised award criteria.

Broadcasting News

SBS revamps 'SBS 8 News' and 'Morning Wide' starting July 21.

SBS is revamping its weekday main news programs, 'SBS 8 News' and 'Morning Wide,' starting July 21, 2025, with new anchors to bring a fresher perspective.

Business News

Hanwha predicts HYBE's Q2 performance below expectations.

On July 10, 2025, Hanwha Investment & Securities predicted HYBE's second-quarter performance would fall short of expectations, estimating an operating profit of 66 billion won.

South Korean mobile game sales fell 13 percent in first half of 2025.

Sales of South Korean mobile games fell 13 percent in the first half of 2025, totaling 3.3 trillion won (USD$2.4 billion), down from 3.8 trillion won a year earlier.

Celeb Scoop

Koyote's Shinji to appear on 'You Quiz on the Block' on July 16.

Koyote's Shinji is set to appear on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' on July 16, 2025, and addressed public concerns regarding her marriage.

Scarlett Johansson donates 'You Quiz' prize money to cancer foundation.

On July 9, 2025, Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson appeared on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' and donated her 728 USD prize to the Korean childhood cancer foundation.

BLACKPINK's Lisa learned Korean in six months with intense study.

BLACKPINK member Lisa, originally from Thailand, learned Korean in six months under the guidance of her language teacher at YG Entertainment through rigorous study.

Rapper San E cleared of charges of entering female singer's residence.

Rapper San E was cleared of charges of entering the residence of a female singer under his agency, Leta, with the police closing the case due to insufficient evidence.

Yang Se Jong's changed appearance at Low Life press conference draws attention.

On July 8, 2025, actor Yang Se Jong's appearance at the press conference for the Disney+ series Low Life drew significant attention online due to his changed appearance.

Drama Alert

Im Si-wan concludes 'Squid Game' role, expresses relief.

Actor Im Si-wan discussed concluding his role as Myung-gi in 'Squid Game' Season 3 after a two-year filming period, expressing relief at shedding the character's moral complexity.

Jung Yunho attends 'Fine: The Bumpkins' presentation; series releases July 16.

On July 8, 2025, Jung Yunho attended the production presentation of the Disney+ drama 'Fine: The Bumpkins' (also known as 'Fine: Country Bumpkins') in Seoul, which is set to release on July 16, 2025.

Netflix to release 'Trigger' on July 25, 2025, starring Kim Nam-gil.

Netflix will release the action thriller 'Trigger' on July 25, 2025, starring Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang, depicting a chaotic world in South Korea involving illegal firearms.

Xdinary Heroes, Soyou, ATEEZ Jongho join '착한 사나이' OST lineup.

Xdinary Heroes, Soyou, and ATEEZ Jongho are participating in the OST lineup for JTBC's new Friday series '착한 사나이', which premieres on July 18.

Lists highlight 10 K-pop idols with acting potential for K-dramas.

Multiple sources list 10 K-pop idols with acting potential for K-dramas, including NCT Taeyong, ENHYPEN Sunghoon, TWICE Sana, and TWICE Nayeon.

'Squid Game 3' tops July drama brand reputation rankings.

The Korean Business Research Institute announced that 'Squid Game 3' topped the July 2025 brand reputation rankings for dramas, with a brand reputation index of 7,984,003.

Fan Talk

HDC아이파크몰 transforms into HYBE fan photo zone for 'HYBE CINE FEST'.

HDC아이파크몰 transforms its 4th-floor outdoor space into a photo zone for HYBE fans, coinciding with CJ CGV's 'HYBE CINE FEST in Asia' featuring BTS and Seventeen.

Kakao hosts contest for 'Pine' video adaptation on Kakao Page.

Kakao Entertainment is hosting a contest from July 9-16, 2025, on Kakao Page for lines and fan art to commemorate the video adaptation of the webtoon 'Pine'.

K-Pop Buzz

WayV to release seventh mini-album 'BIG BANDS' on July 18.

WayV will release their seventh mini-album 'BIG BANDS' on July 18, featuring the title track in Korean and Chinese, along with five other tracks.

Rookie group AHOF wins second music show trophy with 'Rendezvous'.

Rookie group AHOF won their second music show trophy with their debut song 'Rendezvous' on MBC M's 'Show Champion' on July 9, 2025, following their win on SBS funE's 'The Show' on July 8.

TXT releases concept photos for 'The Star Chapter: TOGETHER'.

TXT released concept photos for their upcoming 4th studio album 'The Star Chapter: TOGETHER' on July 9/10, 2025, ahead of its July 21 release.

ASC2NT unveils comeback timeline for 'Conversion Pt.2: BLOOMED'.

ASC2NT has unveiled the comeback timeline for their third single album titled 'Conversion Pt.2: BLOOMED', with the official release on July 24th.

Yunho's 'Thank U' goes viral in 2025 due to reaction video.

Yunho's solo song 'Thank U,' released in 2021, has gone viral in July 2025 due to a reaction video, leading to a 'Thank U' challenge with RIIZE.

Movie Magic

Three Korean movies to look forward to this summer.

Three Korean movies are set to release this summer: <전지적 독자 시점> on July 23, <좀비딸> on July 30, and <악마가 이사왔다> on August 13.

Movie 'Noise' releases sequentially overseas in Asia.

The movie 'Noise,' a Korean thriller, is being released sequentially in Asian countries, including Mongolia, Vietnam, and Thailand, starting in July 2025.

Social Scene

TWICE's Nayeon accused of copying BLACKPINK's Jennie in viral post.

On July 9, 2025, Nayeon of TWICE was accused of copying Jennie of BLACKPINK in a viral post on Nate Pann, sparking strong reactions.

ALLDAY PROJECT's Youngseo and Woochan's chemistry sparks viral 'Chan-Cat' ship.

A clip of ALLDAY PROJECT's Youngseo and Woochan is going viral due to their perceived chemistry, sparking a viral ship named 'Chan-Cat' among Korean netizens in July 2025.

Park Bom faces body shaming at WATERBOMB festival.

At the 2025 WATERBOMB Seoul festival, 2NE1 member Park Bom faced body shaming after a performance, sparking debate among fans and critics.

Star Style

BLACKPINK launches 'BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA' League Collection.

BLACKPINK launched a limited-edition collection with Fanatics and Mitchell & Ness, featuring NBA and MLB team logos, following their world tour.

TV Variety

Lee Jang-woo's 'Do You Know JibBap' premieres July 9, featuring BamBam.

MBN's 'Do You Know JibBap,' featuring actor Lee Jang-woo as a K-home meal chef, premiered on July 9, 2025, with the first episode featuring BamBam in Thailand.

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