TXT Announces 'ACT: TOMORROW' US Tour; Netflix Adapts Solo Leveling
Key Takeaways
- TXT's 'ACT: TOMORROW' tour includes 9 US shows in 7 cities starting September 9.
- Netflix is adapting 'Solo Leveling' into a live-action series starring Byeon Woo-seok.
- 'Running Man' celebrates its 15th anniversary in July 2025, special episode airs July 13.
- Sul Kyung-gu founded Actors 99 agency after leaving C-JeS Entertainment on July 10, 2025.
- Ha Sung-woon sings '그때의 나에게', the first OST for tvN's drama 'Seochodong'.
Top Stories
TXT's world tour 'ACT: TOMORROW' includes US dates.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) will begin their fourth world tour, 'ACT: TOMORROW', with a North American leg from September 9 to October 2, 2025, including 9 shows in 7 US cities. The tour supports their new album 'The Star Chapter: TOGETHER', which will be released on July 21.
Netflix adapts Solo Leveling into a live-action series.
Netflix is adapting the webtoon Solo Leveling into a live-action series, with Byeon Woo-seok starring as Sung Jin-woo. The series, a joint production of Netflix, Kakao Entertainment, and SANAI PICTURES, is based on the South Korean web novel and its anime adaptation.
'Running Man' celebrates its 15th anniversary.
SBS's variety show 'Running Man' celebrates its 15th anniversary in July 2025, with the first episode airing on July 11, 2010. The show, which has a YouTube channel with 3.35 million subscribers, will air a 15th-anniversary special on July 13.
Sul Kyung-gu establishes his own agency, Actors 99.
Actor Sul Kyung-gu established his own management agency, Actors 99, on July 10, 2025, after leaving C-JeS Entertainment. He is currently the only actor at Actors 99 and has upcoming projects, including the Netflix movie 'グッドニュース' and series '野ネズミ'.
Ha Sung-woon to sing OST for drama 'Seochodong'.
Ha Sung-woon will sing the first OST for the drama 'Seochodong', titled '그때의 나에게', which will be released on July 13, 2025. The drama 'Seochodong' is a tvN drama starring Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young.
Celeb Scoop
Kim Young-chul hospitalized with paralytic ileus.
Comedian and broadcaster Kim Young-chul was hospitalized on July 11, 2025, with paralytic ileus after experiencing severe abdominal pain. He was unable to attend the recording of JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' on July 10.
Drama Alert
Park Seo-jun to appear in Netflix's 'Bloodhounds 2'.
Actor Park Seo-jun will make a special appearance in Netflix's 'Bloodhounds 2', which is based on a webtoon and is scheduled for release next year. The series follows characters Go-nu and Woo-jin as they navigate a global underground boxing league.
'Our Movie' plot details revealed.
In 'Our Movie', the secret romance between Lee Je Ha and Lee Da Eum faces complications after they are caught during a late-night rendezvous by film staff. Producer Seo Hyun Woo is now prepared to take drastic action.
New stills released for 'BITCH X RICH 2'.
New stills of “BITCH X RICH 2” were shared on July 10, 2025, featuring Lee Eun Saem joining Kim Ye Rim’s Diamond 6. The stills show a tense meeting between Hye In and school chairman Seo Hee Gwon.
SBS's drama 'The Winning Try' releases making-of video.
SBS's upcoming comedy sports drama “The Winning Try” released a making-of video for its poster shoot on July 11, 2025, and new stills featuring Kim Yo Han and his rugby team members. The drama premieres on July 25 at 9:50 p.m. KST.
Film Industry
Korean film industry adapts to declining box office sales.
The Korean film industry is facing challenges with declining theater attendance, leading filmmakers to focus on fan engagement through stage greetings and merchandise. Films like '12.12: The Day' and 'Hi-Five' have utilized these strategies.
K-Pop Buzz
SEVENTEEN's Dino performs at the Esports World Cup.
The 2025 Esports World Cup began in Riyadh on July 10, featuring Dino of SEVENTEEN performing the theme song. The event includes a $70 million prize pool and runs for seven weeks with 24 games.
Jeon Somi and NMIXX to appear on Mnet's 'Live Wire'.
On July 11, 2025, Mnet's 'Live Wire' will feature Jeon Somi and NMIXX performing a surprise stage and sharing trainee memories. The 4th episode will include the first broadcast of NMIXX's 'World of Street Woman Fighter' mission song.
Stage & Theater
Jeon So-min stars in the play 'Hymn of Death'.
Actress Jeon So-min is performing in the play 'Hymn of Death' at the LG Arts Center Seoul in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The play, which deals with the love, freedom, and art of young people in the 1920s, will run from July 11th to August 17th.