Nov 17, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
LE SSERAFIM's b-side track "1-800-hot-n-fun" reached 100 million Spotify streams on November 15, marking the group's 15th song to achieve this milestone. The achievement comes as their recent single "SPAGHETTI" drives renewed interest across their catalog, which includes "ANTIFRAGILE" at 600 million streams and multiple tracks exceeding 200 million plays.
Nov 17, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BTS members Jin and J-Hope have achieved the highest rankings for Korean solo artists on Pollstar's concert charts, with Jin placing No. 14 globally and J-Hope ranking No. 5 in Asia after their sold-out world tours drew over half a million fans combined. Jin's tour grossed $9.6 million at Osaka's Kyocera Dome—a K-pop solo record—while J-Hope's 33-show tour attracted 524,000 attendees across 16 cities.
Nov 17, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BTS member Jimin's solo track "Who" has become the first K-pop song to achieve the most-streamed song of all time on Spotify in seven countries (South Korea, Bulgaria, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Venezuela, Singapore, and Latvia), while also reaching 2 billion global streams in just 427 days—the fastest for any Asian solo artist. The track set additional records in the U.S. market with over 386 million streams and 33 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, all achieved without traditional promotion while Jimin was completing his military service.
Nov 14, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
FIFTY FIFTY concluded their travel series "Fifty Trip" with over 10 million views after four months featuring trips to Vietnam, Japan, China, and Jeju Island, while simultaneously promoting their comeback single "Too Much Part 1."
Nov 14, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
TVXQ's Yunho laughs off his "Lesson Uncle" nickname while performing TVXQ classics on "The Seasons," joined by rock legends Jaurim, alternative collective Balming Tiger, and birthday girl Hong Eunchae of LE SSERAFIM.
Nov 14, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
KIIRAS released first single "BANG BANG!" on November 14, showcasing vocal abilities that earned them "5th generation super rookie" recognition. Malaysian leader Lingling and the group's live performance skills drive their growing influence in ASEAN markets six months after debut.
Nov 13, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BIGBANG's G-Dragon discussed filming the viral APEC 2025 Korea promotional video in W Korea magazine's November issue, revealing the comfortable filming atmosphere under director Shin Woo-seok and expressing surprise that the international cast scene was filmed together rather than using CGI effects.
Nov 13, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
Blue.D returns November 30 with "Nero," a self-written single marking her first release under new management after a year-long hiatus, demonstrating her evolution as both performer and songwriter.
Nov 13, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
Former f(x) member Krystal releases solo debut single "Solitary" on November 27, featuring production from chillwave pioneer Toro y Moi and a CD-exclusive party remix unavailable on streaming platforms.
Nov 13, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
ENHYPEN covered Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe" as the sole K-pop representative in Apple Music's 2025 Carols Covered collection, releasing their harmony-focused interpretation November 11.
Nov 12, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BAFTA disqualified "KPop Demon Hunters" from the 2026 Film Awards due to its UK streaming-first release, though the film remains Oscar-eligible and earned five Grammy nominations including Song of the Year.
Nov 12, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Netflix's "Veiled Musician" premiered November 12, 2025, featuring nine Asian countries competing in a voice-only format. The Korean edition, hosted by Choi Daniel with judges including Paul Kim and Ailee, selects three representatives for the January 2026 "Veiled Cup" finals on SBS.
Nov 12, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
All five NewJeans members announced their return to ADOR on November 12, ending a year-long legal battle after a court upheld their contracts through 2029.
Nov 11, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
AI virtual idol group IITERNITI released their debut full album "HELLO WORLD" on November 11, 2025, marking a milestone in AI-driven entertainment with music that explores emotional connections between artificial intelligence and humans. The album, produced through collaboration between Pulse Nine's Deep Real AI technology and human artists, features diverse genres and positions the group as companions who communicate rather than just perform.
Nov 11, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
The 2025 MAMA AWARDS returns to Hong Kong November 28-29 with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh presenting, Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" collaboration, 27 performing acts, and unprecedented production upgrades including 4K streaming and live house band accompaniment across two nights at Kai Tak Stadium.
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