K-pop group IVE will release a new album in August 2025, following a preview of a new song at the '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer' and the '2025 SBS K-Pop Awards Summer' on July 26 and 27, 2025; the group has won 15 music awards previously.

BTS's live album 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LIVE' debuted at No. 10 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart on July 27, 2025, while the soundtrack for 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' reached 3rd place; BTS has placed 16 albums on the chart.

BLACKPINK faced hacking incidents on Spotify, Apple Music, and Shazam on July 27, 2025, with altered profile pictures, track credits, and audio.

MONSTA X celebrated their 10th debut anniversary with the 2025 MONSTA X CONNECT X concert from July 26 to July 28, 2025, and will release a new full group album on September 1, 2025.

Netflix announced the production of a new series, 'Variety,' on July 28, 2025, which will explore the lives of idol groups, their fans, and entertainment agencies within the K-pop industry.

iKON's Kim Dong-hyuk entered boot camp on July 28, 2025, for his mandatory military service and will serve in the Army military band.

Park Bo-gum sent snack and coffee trucks to IU's filming location for the MBC drama '21st Century Queen' on July 26, 2025, showing his support.

Model Choi Yeon-soo and Kim Tae-hyun of DickPunks will marry in late September 2025, as announced on July 27, 2025.

Idol-actor Ziyu faces cheating allegations from two ex-partners, leading to fan reactions, including delivering condoms to his home.

Netizens are raising concerns about the connection between underage 'Boys II Planet' trainees Yeom Yechan and Kim Taejo and Cho PD, the CEO of their company, Choco Entertainment.

KBS2's crime program Smoking Gun aired the case of Yang So Ra, an aspiring actress who died in 2009 after suffering sexual assault and police negligence.

The film 'First Ride,' starring Cha Eun-woo, is set to be released in October 2025, with launch images released on July 28, 2025, the same day Cha Eun-woo enlisted in the military.

The thriller film 'Murderer Report,' starring 조여정 and 정성일, is confirmed for release on September 5, featuring a veteran reporter and a serial killer engaging in a psychological game.

tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'The Tyrant's Chef' will premiere on August 23, 2025, starring Im Yoon-ah and Lee Chae-min in a survival fantasy romantic comedy.

KBS 2TV's '1 Night 2 Days Season 4' featured a segment on July 27, 2025, where 딘딘 and 이준 engaged in a war of words during an episode set in Gangneung, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province.

Mun Ka Young's character Kang Hui Ji in 'Law and The City' receives support from her colleagues after her father is arrested for fraud.

The film 'Suyun's Melody,' directed by Choi Jong-ryong, is scheduled to be released on August 6 and tells the story of a thirteen-year-old girl seeking a family after her grandmother's funeral.

Kim Yo Han and his rugby teammates will try fencing and wrestling in an upcoming episode of 'The Winning Try'.

Lim YoonA and Ahn Bo Hyun appeared in a preview for 'Amazing Saturday', with their episode set to air on August 2 at 7:40 p.m. KST.

The NJZ Fan Union “Team Bunnies” is under investigation for alleged illegal fundraising activities, with a representative referred to the prosecution for violating the Act on Collection and Use of Donations.

allkpop published an article on July 26, 2025, about 10 K-pop fan sign moments that went viral, highlighting heartwarming interactions between idols and fans.

Kakao Entertainment will host the '2025 Webtoon Feedback Day' on August 20, 2025, providing 1:1 mentoring with Kakao Webtoon PDs for prospective creators.

BLACKPINK's new single 'JUMP' reached No. 1 on Soompi's K-Pop Music Chart 2025, July Week 4, but the song sparked debate online on July 27, 2025, with mixed reactions from fans and critics.

K-pop artists accounted for half of the best-selling CD albums in the US midyear list of 2025, with Stray Kids' album '合 (HOP)' being the best-selling CD album by a group.

ATEEZ’s “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3” returned to No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart on July 26, 2025, with ENHYPEN’s “DESIRE : UNLEASH” at No. 2 and other K-pop artists also charting.

Red Velvet's Joy will release her first solo mini album 'From JOY, with Love' on August 18, 2025, featuring six tracks, approximately 4 years after her successful special album 'Hello' in May 2021.

Boy band Ampers&One will release its third EP 'Loud & Proud' on August 12, 2025, four months after their last EP 'Wild & Free' released in April 2025.

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) announced certifications for several K-pop and international artists, including Rosé, Bruno Mars, LE SSERAFIM, SEVENTEEN, and BTS.

Taeyang held his first solo fan meeting, titled '01', on July 26, 2025, at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan, Seoul, 19 years after his debut.

Actor Lee Byung-hun will host the opening ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), scheduled for September 17-26, 2025, marking the first time a male host has been chosen solo for the event.

Girls' Generation's Yuri led a charity yoga class in Jeju City on July 26, 2025, to support abandoned dogs, raising ₩1.85 million KRW.

IVE's Jang Wonyoung's current hairstyle received viral criticism on July 27, 2025, with a post criticizing her bangs gaining significant attention.