BLACKPINK released their new song 'JUMP' on July 11, 2025, after a hiatus of two years and ten months, with a music video directed by Dave Meyers. Concept photos for the single sparked criticism, with some fans accusing the group of using AI and Photoshop.

IVE will perform at Lollapalooza Berlin on July 12, 2025, marking the first time a K-pop girl group has been invited for two consecutive years. BTS member J-Hope departed for Lollapalooza Berlin on July 10, 2025.

Rosé and Bruno Mars' music video 'APT.' surpassed 1.8 billion views on YouTube on July 10, 2025. The video, released on October 18, 2024, is the fastest music video by an Asian artist to reach this milestone.

On July 9, 2025, BTS members Jimin and V celebrated 'ARMY Day' with fans. BTS is preparing for their first full-length album in six years and plans a world tour in 2026.

NCT's Doyoung donated 100 million KRW (approximately $72,700) to support children and young adults in need. This donation was made after his song 'Memory' achieved first place on a music show.

The Recording Academy invited 16 HYBE Music Group artists and producers, including SEVENTEEN and KATSEYE, as new voting members. These new members will vote in the 68th Grammy Awards.

Son Dambi revealed that her husband, Lee Kyu Hyuk, tricked her into having children, despite an initial agreement to be a DINK couple. Their first daughter was born via IVF in April 2025.

PENTAGON's Hui sustained a nasal bone fracture while filming JTBC's 'The Gentlemen's League 4' on July 9, 2025, leading to a suspension of activities. Hui will focus on recovery.

On July 10, 2025, former BIGBANG member V.I (Seungri) was reportedly seen with a woman in Seoul, South Korea. This incident has garnered attention online and sparked speculations about Seungri's potential return to Korea.

On July 9, 2025, actress Kim Jung-nan revealed her parents' belongings on her YouTube channel. She showed her mother's wedding ring and a T-shirt her mother had dyed for her when she was in elementary school.

Soompi's first impressions of “BITCH X RICH 2” highlights tense power struggles, unexpected alliances, and dark secrets at Cheongdam International High School.

News18 and allkpop published articles listing K-dramas fans want to see get a second season. The lists include 'Twinkling Watermelon,' 'Tomorrow,' 'Vincenzo,' 'Twenty Five Twenty One,' 'The Devil Judge,' 'Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart,' and 'Hotel Del Luna.'

KBS's upcoming weekend drama “Our Golden Days” teases rising tension in the friendship between Jung Il Woo and Yoon Hyun Min. “Our Golden Days” will premiere on August 9 at 8 p.m. KST.

Lee Yi Kyung will make a special appearance in Park Min Young's upcoming drama 'The Confidence Man KR'. The drama is slated to air in the second half of 2025.

Choi Young Joon shares his thoughts on his upcoming drama 'The Defects', which premieres on July 21 at 10 p.m. KST.

Actor Roh Jae-won, who played Nam-gyu in 'Squid Game' Season 3, discussed his role and the prize money in an interview.

The South Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is reviewing the proposed merger between Lotte Cinema and Megabox. If approved, the merger would create a two-horse race with CGV.

BLACKPINK's world tour 'DEADLINE' began with a Korean performance. The group will continue the world tour in the US, Canada, Paris, Italy, Bangkok, Singapore, and Japan.

Kwon Eun-bi performed at Waterbomb Seoul 2025 on July 6, marking her third consecutive year at the festival. She will also perform at Waterbomb Bali 2025 on September 7, 2025.

CRAVITY will hold their 2025 'Dare to Crave' solo concert at the Seoul Olympic Handball Gymnasium on July 12-13, 2025. The event marks their first stadium performance in 2 years 2 months since their 2023 world tour and celebrates their 5th anniversary.

On July 9, 2025, JYP Entertainment released a teaser for Jihyo's 20th anniversary celebration at the agency. The video of the celebration will be released on July 15 at 8 p.m. KST.

BTS member Jin topped the MY1PICK weekly ranking for the 71st consecutive week. Jin received 8,884,587 hearts in the vote held from June 29 to July 6.

K-pop girl group AtHeart will debut on August 13, 2025, with their first EP 'Plot Twist'. The group is led by global K-pop content leader Titan Contents.

On July 9, 2025, Card released their 8th mini album "Drift," marking their comeback after an 11-month hiatus. Card will hold a solo concert in Seoul on July 19, their first in Korea in five years.

KATSEYE's new song 'Gabriela' choreography has been criticized for being 'inappropriate' for 17-year-old member Yoonchae. The controversy started on July 9, 2025.

HYBE's new global boy group project, Santos Bravos, has sparked criticism due to its name and lack of diversity in the lineup. Netizens expressed disappointment, calling the name 'stereotypical' and the lineup lacking in diversity.

The movie 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' released a duo poster on July 10-11, 2025, and behind-the-scenes stills. The film, starring Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Min-ho, is set for release on July 23, 2025.

The comedy film 'The Devil Moved In', starring Im Yoon-ah and Ahn Bo-hyun, is set to be released on August 13, 2025. The film, directed by Lee Sang-geun, tells the story of a woman who transforms into a devil.

On July 10, 2025, a VIP screening of the animation 'Dino Man: Secret of Dinosaur Mountain' was held in Gwangju. The film is scheduled for official release in Megabox theaters nationwide on July 25.

The play 'Hymn of Death', directed by 이연우, held a press call on July 10, 2025, in Seoul. The play runs from July 11 to August 17.