Between June 30 and July 8, 2025, 'Squid Game 3' topped Netflix charts with 1.063 billion views and led in 93 countries. Fans created AI-generated alternative endings reflecting strong engagement with the series' finale and characters.

On July 8, 2025, Lee Si-young announced her second pregnancy via IVF with embryos created before her March 2025 divorce. The implantation without ex-husband's consent sparked legal and ethical discussions in Korean entertainment.

On July 9, 2025, HYBE announced cooperation with authorities investigating Chairman Bang Si-hyuk for alleged fraudulent stock trading related to a 2020 profit-sharing deal.

On July 8, 2025, Super Junior released their 12th album 'Super Junior 25' marking their 20th anniversary and announced preparations for their tenth world tour and 200th concert.

XngHan announced his solo debut under XngHan & Xoul with the single 'Waste No Time' releasing July 31, 2025, with teasers shared on July 9.

Kakao Entertainment announced MMA 2025 will be held on December 20 at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome with new TOP10 award criteria emphasizing music source and voting.

The Blue Dragon Series Awards will be held on July 18, 2025, at Incheon Paradise City, hosted by Jun Hyun Moo and YoonA, featuring 15 award categories and live global streaming.

On July 8-9, 2025, JG Star Entertainment refuted cheating and bullying rumors about Moon Won, fiancé of singer Shinji, confirming their amicable divorce and 2026 marriage plans.

On July 8, 2025, Lee Jin-ah shared the birth of her first child via Instagram, expressing gratitude and joy with husband Shin Sung-jin.

On July 8, 2025, J-Hope attended a reunion event with former military comrades in Wonju; all BTS members have now completed their military service.

'Law and the City,' a Seoul-based legal drama starring Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young, premiered on Disney+ with a 5.12% Nielsen rating as part of its K-drama expansion.

On July 8, 2025, Netflix premiered 'Better Late Than Single,' a dating show about singles guided by celebrity mentors, releasing weekly episodes through July 29.

MAMAMOO's Moonbyul posted a TikTok video featuring Solar, sparking fan speculation about a possible romantic relationship amid the group's LGBTQ+ ally reputation.

July 2025 sees Korean films using fan engagement to combat box office decline; new dramas like 'Shopping' and films such as 'The Devil Moved In' and 'My Daughter Is a Zombie' prepare releases; 'Good Boy' faces criticism for violent content.

Kakao Entertainment announced the closure of Radish Fiction by end of 2025 after operational challenges and a $325 million impairment charge.

BLACKPINK announced their single 'Jump' releasing July 11, 2025, with a teaser on July 8, continuing their DEADLINE world tour across major global cities.

On July 10, 2025, Gwangju will host the Nationwide Sparkling Tour featuring a K-pop idol group, including pop-up stores and donations to revitalize local tourism.

On July 8, 2025, aespa's single 'Dirty Work' failed to enter the Billboard Hot 100, causing fan criticism of SM Entertainment's promotion and debates on chart manipulation.

In early July 2025, ALLDAY PROJECT topped Soompi's K-Pop chart; NMIXX's Lily's cover of 'Golden' went viral; FIFTY FIFTY's Keena resumes activities starting July 13.

On July 9, 2025, Shin Hyun-jun was appointed chairman of the Samcheok Sea & Love Film Festival scheduled for August 30-31 to promote local culture and tourism.

A July 7, 2025, deleted social media post alleged Kwon Eunbi was sexually harassed during a Daejeon university festival, prompting public concern and criticism of her agency Woollim Entertainment.

On July 7, 2025, the Korea Press Ethics Commission cautioned 25 media outlets for unethical use of Kim Soo Hyun's name linked to a petition, emphasizing lack of evidence and reputational harm.