Oct 17, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Diablo IV's Season 11 PTR launches October 21-28 with massive permanent changes including complete itemization redesigns, all four Lesser Evils returning to invade endgame modes, and smarter enemy AI, before the full season drops December 9, 2025.
Oct 16, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
LE SSERAFIM released animated track sampler videos on October 17 previewing two songs from their upcoming single album 'SPAGHETTI'—one featuring alternative funk pop and another showcasing disco pop vibes. The first single album drops October 24, 2025, seven months after their mini-album 'HOT.'
Oct 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
EJAE, a former SM Entertainment trainee who never debuted, returned to Seoul after her song "Golden" from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters made history as the first female K-pop track to top the Billboard Hot 100, holding the No. 1 spot for eight consecutive weeks. The Korean-American singer-songwriter, who is the granddaughter of legendary actor Shin Young-kyun, reflected on her decade-long journey from rejection to global stardom during a press conference on October 15.
Oct 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jungkook's debut solo album GOLDEN has become the first album by an Asian solo artist to surpass 6.2 billion streams on Spotify, while also achieving a record 100 consecutive weeks on Spotify's Weekly Top Albums Global chart. The 11-track album, released in November 2023, features three billion-stream songs and continues dominating global charts even after Jungkook completed his military service in June 2025.
Oct 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SEVENTEEN will release a four-part documentary series "OUR CHAPTER" on Disney+ starting November 7, 2025, chronicling their 10-year journey with exclusive footage from their world tour, fan meetings, and album production. The series provides candid reflections from all 13 members as they navigate their milestone anniversary amid ongoing military enlistments.
Oct 14, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
aespa drew 30,000 fans across three sold-out shows at Tokyo's Ariake Arena (October 11-13) while their hit "Rich Man" secured 10 music show wins in Korea, as the group continues their Asian tour through April 2026.
Oct 14, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin earned his 24th Charity Fairy designation on Choeaedol after fans delivered over 56.8 million votes on his 12,000-day anniversary, triggering a $453 donation that brings his total charitable contributions through the platform to $10,800. Following his record-breaking solo tour that positioned him as the highest-ranking Asian solo artist on Pollstar's global charts with $30 million in revenue, Jin continues demonstrating both commercial success and philanthropic impact.
Oct 14, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jimin celebrated his 30th birthday on October 13, 2025, breaking social media records for the sixth consecutive year with 23+ simultaneous worldwide X trends and 113 million Weverse livestream views, while fans transformed his hometown Busan into "Jimin Land" with yacht tours, fireworks, and global charitable initiatives.
Oct 13, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean trot star Lim Young-woong dominated the 2025 Asia Artist Awards preliminary vote with 182,669 votes (28.94%), nearly tripling second-place BTS member Jimin's count, as the 10th anniversary ceremony prepares for December 6 in Taiwan.
Oct 13, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
TWS released their fourth mini album 'play hard' on October 13, 2025, showcasing explosive youth energy through title track "OVERDRIVE" and five additional tracks that celebrate limitless passion and breaking boundaries. The Pledis Entertainment sextet demonstrates significant artistic growth with member-written lyrics and choreography, solidifying their "clear fighting spirit" identity that blends refreshing boyhood pop with intensely powerful performances.
Oct 13, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SEVENTEEN's S.Coups and Mingyu achieved unprecedented success with their debut mini-album 'HYPE VIBES', selling over 880,000 copies in its first week and simultaneously topping both Oricon's Weekly Combined Album Ranking and Billboard Japan's Top Albums Sales chart while setting a new record for K-pop subunit album sales.
Oct 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK's Jisoo released "Eyes Closed" featuring Zayn Malik on October 10, 2025—her first-ever collaboration outside the group, marking eight months since her solo EP "Amortage." The historic K-pop and Western pop crossover unites two global superstars while Jisoo balances BLACKPINK's ongoing Deadline World Tour with her expanding acting career.
Oct 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BABYMONSTER released their second mini album 'WE GO UP' on October 10, 2025, featuring a hip-hop title track and three additional songs across diverse genres. The six-member comeback follows their successful 300,000-fan world tour and their record as the fastest K-pop girl group to reach 10 million YouTube subscribers.
Oct 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
The comedy film "Boss" unexpectedly dominated South Korea's 2025 Chuseok holiday box office with 1.72 million viewers, overtaking Park Chan-wook's critically acclaimed "The Ax" by offering family-friendly entertainment that resonated more with holiday audiences than the director's sophisticated thriller.
Oct 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jimin's "Be Mine" has surpassed 300 million Spotify streams in 444 days, marking his seventh solo track to reach this milestone, while his lead single "Who" made history as the first solo song by an Asian artist without collaboration to hit 2 billion streams. Despite releasing his MUSE album during military service with minimal promotion, Jimin continues to dominate global streaming charts with multiple tracks exceeding 300 million plays.
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