Sep 02, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop girl group KISS OF LIFE will officially debut in Japan in late 2024, as announced by S2 Entertainment on September 2nd, following their rapid global success and strong fan response during their world tour. The four-member group will launch with album releases, fan club recruitment, and planned concerts to connect with Japanese fans.
Sep 02, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
McDonald's is launching the TinyTAN Happy Meal on September 3, 2025, featuring collectible toys of all seven BTS members in two editions (Throwback and Encore), marking the second collaboration between the fast-food chain and the K-pop superstars following their successful 2021 partnership.
Sep 02, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Netflix's record-breaking animated hit "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (236 million views) has sparked a gaming industry gold rush, with multiple Korean and international developers pursuing licensing deals to create games based on the demon-fighting K-pop idols.
Sep 02, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
ZEROBASEONE's debut full album "NEVER SAY NEVER" sold over 1.1 million copies on its first day, with the group targeting a Billboard 200 career high after previously reaching #28 with "BLUE PARADISE." The nine-member K-pop act faces contract uncertainty as their project deal expires in January 2026, while preparing for their second world tour starting in October.
Sep 02, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" has become the breakout hit of the 2025 Venice Film Festival with perfect critical reviews (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and is now positioned as a serious Oscar contender after a 20-year journey to bring the project to screen. The film represents a crucial comeback for distributor CJ ENM and could finally earn the acclaimed Korean director his first Academy Award nomination.
Sep 01, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Stray Kids' latest album "KARMA" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 313,000 equivalent units, making them the first artist in the chart's 70-year history to have their first seven entries all debut at the top position. This achievement gives them the record for most No. 1 albums by any group this century, surpassing BTS, Linkin Park, and Dave Matthews Band.
Aug 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jimin's second album "MUSE" made K-pop history by becoming the first solo album by a Korean artist to spend 40 weeks on Spotify's US Weekly Top Albums chart, with title track "Who" surpassing Drake's "Jimmy Cooks" to enter the top 100 most-streamed songs in US Spotify history. This achievement occurred entirely during Jimin's mandatory military service, demonstrating unprecedented staying power in the American music market without any promotional activities.
Aug 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BigHit Music officially confirmed that BTS member Jimin previously dated actress Song Da-eun but emphasized their relationship ended years ago, marking the first time the agency has addressed dating rumors for any BTS member. The confirmation came after Song Da-eun posted a controversial elevator video featuring Jimin, which reignited three years of speculation and harassment.
Aug 31, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member V threw a ceremonial first pitch at the LA Dodgers game on August 25, 2025, which generated such massive coverage in Japan that five major sports newspapers featured him on their front pages and sold out nationwide. The event crashed ticket websites due to overwhelming demand and included high-profile meetings with baseball stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Aug 31, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin won Forbes Korea's "CF Genius Idol" poll with 43.83% of votes, proving his exceptional commercial power through partnerships with luxury brands like Gucci, FRED Jewelry, and Laneige that have generated millions in media value and record-breaking sales increases. His brand endorsements consistently deliver measurable business results, from Ottogi Jin Ramen's 19.2% export sales growth to Alo Yoga's $3.6 million media impact in just 24 hours.
Aug 31, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK's ROSÉ launched her first designer collection with PUMA on August 28, 2025, featuring ballet-inspired Speedcat sneakers priced at $90-110 and monochromatic streetwear. The collaboration marks her evolution from PUMA global ambassador to creative designer, with the collection reflecting her personal aesthetic through "ROSIE" branding and ballet-influenced details.
Aug 28, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
The 7th Newsis Hallyu Expo in Seoul honored K-culture's biggest stars, with IU winning top honors for Netflix's "When Life Gives You Tangerines" and Lee Jung-jae recognized for "Squid Game," while ATEEZ made history as only the third K-pop boy group to crack the Billboard Hot 100.
Aug 28, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
NCT DREAM's surprise appearance at a Guangzhou popup store on August 26 drew over 15,000 fans who packed a five-story mall, demonstrating the K-pop group's massive popularity in China following their million-selling album "Go Back To The Future."
Aug 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
EPIC TRAVELS, a five-member K-pop group featuring veterans from SNUPER, UP10TION, and other disbanded acts, is building international recognition through their Japanese single "Tab Tab" while preparing for their November Korean debut under Monster Brain Entertainment.
Aug 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netflix's animated film "K-pop Demon Hunters" has become the streaming platform's most-watched movie ever with 236 million views, while its soundtrack made Billboard history as the first to place four songs simultaneously in the Hot 100's top 10, led by "Golden" hitting #1.
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