Nov 25, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
N.Flying drummer Kim Jaehyun returns to acting with a lead role in the upcoming youth romantic comedy "Romance's Absolute Value," directed by Lee Tae-gon, marking his first project since completing military service in February 2025. The drama features Jaehyun as an English teacher alongside actress Kim Hyang-gi, continuing his dual career in both music and acting as N.Flying celebrates their 10th anniversary.
Nov 24, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
CRAVITY won Best Stage and Best Artist 10 awards at the 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards on November 14, just days after releasing their epilogue album "Dare to Crave: Epilogue" with title track "Lemonade Fever," adding to their impressive collection of performance awards throughout 2024-2025.
Nov 24, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
K-pop girl group ILLIT released their first single album "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" on November 24, marking a dramatic shift from their bright debut concept to a mature reggae-pop sound with subdued performances, just eight months after their viral debut hit "Magnetic" became the first K-pop debut song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Nov 24, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Korean sibling duo AKMU will leave YG Entertainment in December 2025 after 12 years, with executive producer Yang Hyun Suk personally encouraging them to pursue independence and establish their own label.
Nov 24, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
RIIZE released their second single album "Fame" on November 24, 2025, marking their first venture into rage-style hip-hop while delivering a message that authentic human connection matters more than celebrity status. The three-track release follows their triple million-seller album "Odyssey" and showcases a darker, more aggressive sound than the SM Entertainment group's typical emotional pop style.
Nov 23, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
IVE's 2022 hit "After LIKE" has surpassed 200 million streams on Billboard Japan, becoming the group's third song to reach this milestone alongside "ELEVEN" and "LOVE DIVE." The Starship Entertainment group continues their momentum in Japan following sold-out Tokyo Dome performances and the recent launch of their second world tour "SHOW WHAT I AM."
Nov 23, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
The 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards takes place December 6-7 at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan with global broadcast coverage through MTN, Weverse, and regional platforms across Asia, featuring 23 K-pop acts and top Korean actors. The sold-out two-day event includes a 300-minute awards ceremony hosted by Lee Junho and Jang Wonyoung, followed by the ACON 2025 festival with performances from 13 acts.
Nov 23, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Xdinary Heroes concluded their "Beautiful Mind" world tour with three sold-out concerts at Jamsil Indoor Stadium from November 21-23, marking a major career milestone just under four years after their December 2021 debut. The JYP Entertainment rock band's emotional performances featured new material from their seventh mini-album "LXVE to DEATH," theatrical production elements, and powerful instrumental solos that showcased their rapid ascent in Korea's rock scene.
Nov 23, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
NewJeans members are returning to ADOR after losing a year-long legal battle, with the Seoul court ruling their contract remains valid through 2029, while ADOR intensifies legal action against deepfake creators who exploited the members' images. A 21-year-old man was fined $10,200 for creating and distributing deepfake pornography of members Haerin, Hanni, and Minji, as the agency pursues a zero-tolerance policy against online harassment.
Nov 20, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BIGBANG's G-Dragon and BLACKPINK's Jennie will reunite at the December 20 MMA2025 ceremony in Seoul, marking their first major public appearance together since 2021 dating rumors surfaced. Both will perform as solo artists alongside EXO, aespa, IVE, and other top acts at one of K-pop's biggest year-end awards shows.
Nov 20, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Mnet's survival show "Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess" is experiencing a disconnect between low TV ratings and strong digital success, as Studio Choom's November 17 release of Team A's self-produced "DAISY" performance has drawn enthusiastic fan response. The collaboration highlights how K-pop content increasingly finds audiences through digital platforms rather than traditional television broadcasts.
Nov 20, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Rookie rock band AxMxP, who set a Korean record with 63,000 first-week album sales in September, will perform at four major year-end festivals including Innomas Music Series 2 on December 28, cementing their reputation as one of 2025's hottest festival acts.
Nov 19, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
KATSEYE's "Gabriela" reached No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated November 22, marking the group's highest chart position to date in its 17th week on the chart. The Grammy-nominated track also hit No. 13 on Pop Airplay while their "BEAUTIFUL CHAOS" EP climbed to No. 35 on the Billboard 200.
Nov 19, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
K-pop group aespa faces a 66,000-signature petition demanding their removal from Japan's prestigious Kohaku Uta Gassen year-end show after member NingNing's 2022 mushroom cloud lamp post resurfaced amid escalating China-Japan diplomatic tensions over Taiwan. The controversy has positioned aespa as a cultural casualty in the worst bilateral crisis between the two nations in decades.
Nov 19, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
SBS's romantic comedy "Dynamite Kiss" starring Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin reached No. 3 on Netflix's global non-English charts within its first week by breaking convention with a first-episode kiss scene. The drama premiered November 12 with 4.5% viewership and topped all Korean weekday dramas while reviving SBS's Wednesday-Thursday slot after six years.
Nov 29, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
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