Oct 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS leader RM will make history as the first K-pop artist to deliver a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit on October 29, 2025, in Gyeongju, South Korea, addressing 1,700 global business leaders on K-Culture's soft power and creative industries.
Oct 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop rookie group CLOSE YOUR EYES announced their third mini album 'blackout' featuring a collaboration with Grammy-winning Kazakh DJ Imanbek on the title track 'SOB,' set for release on November 11th. The partnership marks the group's first international collaboration just seven months after their debut through JTBC's Project 7.
Oct 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
TWICE became the first K-pop girl group to chart 10 albums on the Billboard 200 with their anniversary album TEN: The Story Goes On debuting at No. 11, while their English single "The Feels" simultaneously reached 500 million YouTube views, marking their ninth music video to achieve this milestone.
Oct 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK's Rosé received South Korea's Presidential Commendation at the 2025 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards for her groundbreaking achievements, including becoming the first K-pop artist to win MTV VMA Song of the Year with "APT." featuring Bruno Mars and setting Billboard records with her debut solo album "rosie."
Oct 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin dominated Milan Fashion Week in September 2025, ranking #1 among influencers and generating $9.7 million in media value during his third appearance as Gucci's global brand ambassador. His daring unbuttoned shirt styling earned him best-dressed recognition from international publications including Paris Match, which praised his "prince-like charm."
Oct 24, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Actor Ahn Hyo-seop won the New Artist Award at the 15th Beautiful Artist Awards on October 23, 2025, and donated his entire $15,000 prize to charity following his breakout year starring in Netflix's record-breaking "K-Pop Demon Hunters" and the fantasy film "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy." The donation continues the Canadian-Korean actor's established pattern of philanthropy, including previous contributions to COVID-19 relief, disaster aid, and UNICEF.
Oct 24, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin will conclude his record-breaking solo world tour with encore concerts at Incheon Munhak Stadium on October 31 and November 1, following historic sellouts at major venues including London's O2 Arena and Anaheim's Honda Center. The shows will be livestreamed globally on Weverse as Jin promises upgraded performances and closer fan interaction for the final chapter of his #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR.
Oct 24, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
South Korea's MBC University Song Festival returns October 26, 2025 after 13 years, featuring a special tribute where late legend Shin Hae-chul's children will perform his iconic 1988 winning song "To You" with band LUCY.
Oct 24, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
HYBE, the entertainment company behind BTS and SEVENTEEN, has partnered with Los Angeles Football Club for the team's October 29 playoff match, creating a K-culture festival featuring K-pop music, Korean food, and synchronized light shows at BMO Stadium—marking the first collaboration between HYBE and Major League Soccer.
Oct 23, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group (G)I-DLE successfully completed their first Japan arena tour with sold-out shows in Saitama and Kobe, while their Japanese EP "i-dle" reclaimed the number one position on the Oricon Daily Album Chart two weeks after its initial release. The five-member group performed Japanese versions of their hits and announced upcoming solo projects, with Miyeon's second mini-album dropping November 3 and plans for a world tour in 2026.
Oct 23, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
The Golden Disc Awards announced its "Power House 40" list recognizing the most influential figures in Korean music history—including BTS, BLACKPINK, Park Jin-young, and Cho Yong-pil—as selected by 50 industry professionals to commemorate the awards ceremony's 40th anniversary in 2026.
Oct 23, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BIGBANG's G-Dragon made history as the youngest musician ever to receive South Korea's prestigious Jade Crown Cultural Merit Award at age 36, delivering an emotional speech about his 30-year journey from a six-year-old dreamer to K-pop icon. The honor comes during his triumphant comeback with the Übermensch world tour, ahead of BIGBANG's 20th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
Oct 22, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop group to perform twice at Kaohsiung National Stadium during their October 18-19, 2025 concerts, drawing over 120,000 fans and generating $9.8 million in tourism revenue for the city. The sold-out shows launched the Asia leg of their DEADLINE world tour and coincide with preparations for their first group comeback since 2022.
Oct 22, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
TXT's Yeonjun releases his first solo album "NO LABELS: PART 01" on November 7, 2025, featuring six tracks spanning hard rock to hip-hop with a title track he co-wrote. As the first TXT member to drop a full solo album, he's showcasing his authentic artistry beyond the group's conceptual image, building on the viral success of his 2024 mixtape "GGUM."
Oct 22, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
NCsoft's anime-inspired action RPG Limit Zero Breakers will make its European debut at Paris Games Week (October 30 - November 2, 2025) with playable raid content, ahead of its planned 2026 global release on PC and mobile with cross-platform support.
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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
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