Nov 05, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
NCT WISH successfully launched their first world tour 'INTO THE WISH: Our WISH' with three sold-out shows in Incheon (October 31-November 2, 2025), drawing 24,000 fans and streaming globally to 130 cinemas across eight countries, before continuing to 16+ regions across Asia.
Nov 05, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
TVXQ leader U-Know Yunho released his first full-length solo album 'I-KNOW' on November 5, 2025, featuring collaborations with EXO's Kai and (G)I-DLE's Minnie, exploring the duality between his public persona and private reality through a "Fake & Documentary" concept. The release comes 22 years into his career, following his Presidential Commendation award in October and the viral resurgence of his 2021 hit "Thank U."
Nov 04, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BTS member Jimin captivated over 10 million viewers during a November 2, 2025 Weverse Live broadcast following his military discharge, appearing with blonde hair and collecting 113 million hearts while discussing his solo music, playing Ryan Gosling's gifted guitar, and expressing his eagerness to finally perform "Who" live on stage.
Nov 04, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
K-pop group FIFTY FIFTY released their digital single "Too Much Part 1" on November 4, 2025, featuring the title track "Gawibawibo" and marking their first venture into hip-hop with B-side "Skittlez." The comeback arrives six months after their "Day & Night" mini-album and includes an English version to reach global audiences.
Nov 04, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
NCT 127 members Doyoung and Jungwoo will both enlist for mandatory military service on December 8, 2025, with Doyoung serving as an active-duty Army soldier and Jungwoo joining the Army Band. They become the third and fourth NCT members to enlist, following Taeyong and Jaehyun, and are expected to be discharged in June 2027.
Nov 04, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
SHINee's Taemin will perform at Las Vegas's Dolby Live on January 16, 2026, ahead of becoming the first Korean male solo artist to headline Coachella in April 2026.
Nov 03, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BTS member Jin concluded his debut solo world tour with two encore concerts in Incheon on October 31 and November 1, 2025, featuring surprise appearances by J-Hope, Jungkook, V, and Jimin, who performed together for the first time since completing their military service. The emotional reunions and collaborative performances have intensified fan anticipation for BTS's full group comeback expected in 2025.
Nov 03, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR achieved triple million-seller status with their fifth mini-album 'The Action,' selling over 1 million copies in its first week while title track "Hollywood Action" peaked at #2 on Melon—their highest chart position ever. The six-member group concluded promotions with three music show wins and will perform at major international festivals including the 2025 MAMA Awards in Hong Kong and COUNTDOWN JAPAN in Tokyo.
Nov 03, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
BTS member Jin concluded his record-breaking first solo world tour by sharing emotional finale photos on Instagram after sold-out encore concerts in Incheon, where he was joined by fellow BTS members J-Hope, Jungkook, and V. The tour grossed $32.5 million and set multiple records for Asian solo artists, including the highest Billboard Top Tours ranking (#9) and becoming the first Korean soloist to headline London's O2 Arena.
Nov 03, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
With just two days left before voting closes on November 5, Lim Young-woong, Yuqi, Stray Kids, NiziU, Lee Junho, and Kim Hye-yoon are leading their respective categories in the Asia Artist Awards 2025 popularity vote, which will determine winners based on 30% preliminary and 70% final voting results.
Oct 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop icon G-Dragon concludes his eight-month Übermensch World Tour with three finale concerts at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome on December 12-14, following record-breaking sellouts across 16 cities including historic back-to-back Tokyo Dome performances. Tickets go on sale November 10-11 exclusively through Coupang Play's mobile app.
Oct 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group IVE kicks off their second world tour "SHOW WHAT I AM" today in Seoul with three concerts at KSPO DOME (October 31-November 2), featuring exclusive solo stages, unreleased songs, and live band performances after a breakthrough 2025 that saw them dominate charts and headline major festivals including Lollapalooza Berlin and Paris.
Oct 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS's Jin concluded his record-breaking debut solo tour with a two-night encore at Incheon Munhak Main Stadium on October 31-November 1, 2025, featuring surprise appearances by j-hope and Jungkook. The #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR spanned nine cities across three continents, breaking multiple records including becoming the first Korean soloist to headline London's O2 Arena.
Oct 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Private First Class Cha Eun-woo of ASTRO hosted the APEC 2025 welcome dinner while on military duty, and G-Dragon performed wearing a modernized traditional Korean hat for world leaders including Donald Trump, showcasing Korea's cultural diplomacy at the October 31 summit in Gyeongju.
Oct 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
A Seoul court ruled that K-pop group NewJeans must honor their exclusive contract with ADOR until 2029, rejecting their claims that former CEO Min Hee-jin's dismissal and alleged mistreatment justified termination. The five members immediately announced plans to appeal, stating their trust with the agency has "completely collapsed."
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