Saweetie and TWICE Collaborate on New Song; Lee Soo Ji's 'Sexy Food' Goes Viral

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Key Takeaways

  • Saweetie and TWICE to release collaboration song “superstars” on August 1, 2025.
  • Lee Soo Ji's rap song 'Sexy Food' went viral with nearly 4 million views.
  • K World Dream Awards set for August 21, 2025, in Seoul, hosted by Jeon Hyun Moo and Jang Do Yeon.
  • Mnet's 'Boys II Planet' judges criticized for allegedly fatshaming contestants during evaluations.
  • Ahn Yujin to host '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer' for the fifth time.

Top Stories

Saweetie and TWICE to release a song.

American rapper Saweetie and TWICE are collaborating on a new song called “superstars,” set to be released on August 1, 2025. Saweetie shared a video of herself dancing with TWICE at the JYP Entertainment building.

Lee Soo Ji's rap song 'Sexy Food' goes viral.

Lee Soo Ji, under the alias HAMBUGGY, released a rap song titled 'Sexy Food' that went viral online. The song, a parody of recent rap styles, gained close to 4 million views after being performed live at the Waterbomb Festival.

K World Dream Awards set for August 21, 2025, in Seoul.

The 2025 K World Dream Awards will be held on August 21, 2025, at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul, hosted by Jeon Hyun Moo and Jang Do Yeon. The event will feature performances by various K-pop artists and will be broadcast on U-NEXT and HelloLive for Japanese and global viewers, respectively.

Mnet's 'Boys II Planet' judges criticized.

Judges on Mnet's 'Boys II Planet,' including Jaejoong, faced criticism for allegedly fatshaming contestants during evaluations on July 25 and 26, 2025, prompting online backlash.

Ahn Yujin to host SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer.

IVE's leader, Ahn Yujin, will host the '2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer' at Ilsan Kintex on July 26th and 27th, marking her fifth time hosting the event.

Celeb Scoop

Actress Kim Geum-soon shares life story on KBS2.

Actress Kim Geum-soon, also known as 'Jenny's mother,' shared her life story on KBS2's 'Shin Sang-chul Pyeonstorang,' including her marriage, childbirth, and divorce in Brazil, and her acting award in 2022.

Jung Subin wins Cheongryong Ranking.

Jung Subin won the Cheongryong Ranking for Actress of the Month on July 25, 2025, and is scheduled to have a solo fan meeting in Wuhan on July 27, 2025.

Paul Kim mistaken for BTS's V.

Singer Paul Kim shared an anecdote on JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' about being mistaken for BTS's V during his trip to Prague.

TXT's Soobin shares awkward sauna story.

TXT's Soobin recounted an awkward experience on YouTube's 'Hyel's Club' where he ran into his friend's manager at a sauna while naked.

Drama Alert

SBS drama 'Try: We Become Miracles' premiered, Kihyun releases OST.

SBS premiered the sports drama 'Try: We Become Miracles' on July 25, 2025, starring Yoon Kye-sang and Im Se-mi, with Kihyun of MONSTA X releasing the OST 'SURF' on the same day. The drama follows a former rugby player guiding a struggling high school team.

Channel A drama 'My Lovely Journey' unveils teaser.

Channel A's upcoming drama 'My Lovely Journey,' starring Gong Seung Yeon, Yoo Joon Sang, and Kim Jae Young, has released its fourth teaser and is set to premiere on August 2, 2025.

Fandom Frenzy

BOYNEXTDOOR's meet & greet event criticized.

Fans expressed frustration with BOYNEXTDOOR's 'KNOCK ON Vol.1' concert meet & greet event on July 25, 2025, where the group merely walked past them despite the extra charge of ₩44,000 KRW.

KATSEYE Lara's comment sparks reactions.

KATSEYE Lara's comment during a Weverse live broadcast about the group's lightstick sparked major reactions from netizens on July 25, 2025.

Global Stage

Korean play 'Gwangdae' captivates Taiwanese audiences.

The traditional Korean play 'Gwangdae' has been well-received by Taiwanese audiences at the Cloud Gate Theater, showcasing the global potential of K-culture.

K-Pop Buzz

KBS 2TV to air 'Long Hair Fluttering' featuring veteran rock musicians.

KBS 2TV will premiere the reality music show 'Long Hair Fluttering' in September, featuring rock musicians Kim Tae-won, Kim Jong-seo, Kim Kyung-ho, and Park Wan-kyu. The show will document their journey together, with a focus on the MZ generation and featuring 'flat live' performances.

Soompi highlights K-pop idols' dance skills.

Soompi published an article on July 27, 2025, showcasing K-pop idols who successfully performed challenging dance trends. The article highlights idols such as Lee Chae Yeon, Hyunjin, Dino, Yeonjun, Moka, Huening Kai, Changbin, Kyujin, Jisung, and Juun.

TXT showcases talents in Japan.

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) showcased their talents through various entertainment platforms in Japan, including a performance video of 'Upside Down Kiss' and appearances on different shows.

Movie Releases

'Zombie Daughter' movie release.

The movie 'Zombie Daughter,' starring Jo Jung-suk and Choi Yu-ri, is set to be released on July 30, 2025, and has received praise from celebrities.

Actress Kuei Lun-mei to visit Korea for film re-release.

Actress Kuei Lun-mei, who debuted in the Taiwanese film 'Blue Gate Crossing' (2002), will visit Korea to promote the re-release of the film on July 30, 2025, marking her first visit in 12 years.

Star Style

BLACKPINK's Jennie's photoshoot goes viral.

BLACKPINK's Jennie's photoshoot with ELLE Korea went viral on July 26, 2025, showcasing a classy and elegant look, which drew attention and praise from netizens.

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