On July 24, 2025, Seoul police raided HYBE's headquarters, investigating founder Bang Si-hyuk for alleged fraud during HYBE's 2020 IPO. He is accused of misleading investors and profiting around 200 billion won (approximately $146 million).

On July 25, 2025, BLACKPINK's single 'Jump' topped the K-POP RADAR chart for the second week, with 29.57 million views on its music video. The single also debuted atop the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and at No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.

On July 25, 2025, JYP Entertainment announced that Stray Kids will release their fourth full album 'KARMA' on August 22, 2025, following the release of the album's trailer.

IVE, managed by Starship Entertainment, is preparing for a comeback in late August 2025, following the release of their third mini-album 'IVE EMPATHY' in February, which achieved over 1.04 million initial sales.

On July 24 and 25, 2025, Yeo Jin-goo's official social media account followed an adult content account, which his agency attributed to a staff member's mistake.

On July 24, 2025, Don Spike (Kim Min-soo) discussed his drug addiction and recovery on JTBC, expressing regret and sharing rehabilitation efforts after being sentenced to 2 years in prison for using drugs 14 times.

Actor Choo Young-woo will hold his first Asia fan meeting tour 'Who (is) Choo?' starting in Seoul on September 6, 2025, and continuing in major Asian cities.

On July 23, 2025, actress Lim Soo Hyang revealed she comes from a wealthy background in a YouTube video, discussing a 20-year-old jacket and her car with only 3,600 km on it after two years.

On July 23-24, 2025, Lee Dong Wook discussed dating rumors involving Jang Do Yeon and other actors on the YouTube channel 'Narae Sik', playfully stating that Jang Do Yeon likes him the most.

ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo, before his military enlistment on July 28, 2025, sent a message to fans via a messaging app, asking them not to forget him, which netizens found "ridiculous" due to his popularity.

On July 24, 2025, ADOR admitted that the CCTV footage related to NJZ's Hanni and ILLIT was deleted after the standard 30-day retention period, denying any malicious intent during a court hearing.

Korean actress Yang Mira recently addressed a controversy involving an airplane baggage violation, explaining that she unintentionally packed a portable battery charger in her checked baggage and the issue was resolved after airport staff checked her luggage.

The South Korean action fantasy film 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy,' directed by Kim Byung-woo and starring Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Min-ho, topped the local box office.

The Netflix series 'Aema,' directed by Lee Hae-young, is set to be released on August 22, 2025, depicting the story of top star 'Heeran' (Lee Hanee) and rookie actress 'Juae' (Bang Hyo-rin) confronting the dark realities behind the spotlight during the making of the erotic film 'Aema Woman' in the 1980s.

Several sources, including SPUR digital Han-dora team and Soompi, have compiled lists of the best Korean dramas from the first half of 2025, highlighting dramas released after January 2025.

On July 24, 2025, an interview with Sing Shong, the author of 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint', was published, where he discussed the movie adaptation of his web novel and expressed satisfaction with the film.

Park Min Young stars as Yoon Yi Rang, a con artist with an IQ of 165, in the upcoming drama 'Confidence Queen', which premieres on September 6 at 9:10 p.m. KST.

On July 24, 2025, the main poster for the film “Only God Knows Everything,” a mystery thriller about a priest torn between revenge and faith, was unveiled, with the film set to hit theaters in August 2025.

On July 24, 2025, The Korea Herald published a culinary tour of Seoul inspired by the film 'KPop Demon Hunters', highlighting dishes like Pyongyang naengmyeon, kimbap, and seolleongtang.

On July 30, 2025, the Ulsan Ulju Mountain Film Festival will screen three Korean independent art films, including 'After Summer,' 'Jeong-Sun,' and 'Gyoel Gyoel,' with free admission on a first-come, first-served basis.

On July 24, 2025, an online community post featuring hilarious fan encounters with BTS went viral, accumulating over 44,000 views, including anecdotes about J-Hope, Jin, Jungkook, RM, and Suga.

Kakao Games announced the global pre-registration for PixelTribe's mobile action RPG 'Goddess Order' on July 23, 2025, with the game set to launch globally in September.

Kim Heechul of Super Junior made a surprise appearance on Kim Jaejoong's YouTube show '재.친.구 (JaeFriends)', creating a rare onscreen reunion between a current SM Entertainment star and the former TVXQ member.

Super Junior's Ryeowook covered the viral song 'Golden' from Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters, encouraged by fellow member Shindong, and received praise for his performance.

ALLDAY PROJECT, a co-ed K-POP group with 2 males and 3 females, will debut on MBC's variety show on July 26, 2025, revealing their dorm life and dynamics.

On July 23, 2025, Mnet's 'Boys II Planet' faced criticism for 'evil editing' after viewers noticed an error in an episode featuring contestant Kim Junseo, leading to accusations of manipulative tactics.

Leejung, choreographer for Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters', picked ASTRO's Cha Eunwoo as the male idol closest to Saja Boys' Jinu, noting that his 'Soda Pop' cover felt like 'human Jinu' had come to life.

On July 24, 2025, WEi's Junseo faced criticism for his vocal performance of ENHYPEN's 'Sweet Venom' on 'Boys II Planet,' with netizens questioning his song choice and singing ability.

Koreaboo revisits the 16 eliminated contestants from Mnet's I-LAND, five years after the show's premiere, detailing their current activities in groups like JUST B, Tempest, &TEAM, and 8TURN, as well as solo careers and acting returns.