Oct 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin achieved unprecedented success in 2025, with his song "Don't Say You Love Me" surpassing 500 million Spotify streams and becoming the first Asian artist to top Spotify's global chart this year, while his debut solo world tour broke multiple records including ranking 14th on Pollstar's Global Concert Tours and grossing over $44 million total.
Oct 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Com2uS launched the Summoners War World Arena Championship 2025 Asia-Pacific Cup on October 18 at Busan Esports Arena, where eight elite players including defending champion KELIANBAO compete for three spots at the November 1 World Finals in Paris. The single-elimination tournament features Korean players SCHOLES and ZZI-SOONG alongside regional competitors in best-of-five matches streamed globally in 13 languages.
Oct 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
TWICE made history on October 15, 2025, as the first K-pop girl group to perform at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, with members Nayeon, Momo, Jihyo, and Tzuyu delivering performances of "Strategy" and "This Is For" in Brooklyn. The milestone performance during their 10th anniversary year follows BLACKPINK's Lisa, who became the first K-pop solo artist to perform at the show in 2024. Top 10 Tags:
Oct 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Stray Kids concluded their dominATE world tour with historic sold-out stadium concerts at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on October 18-19, 2025, marking their first Korean stadium shows after a year-long global journey of 54 performances across 34 cities.
Oct 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jungkook's debut solo single "Seven" achieved Platinum certification from France's SNEP on September 29, 2025, for surpassing 30 million streams—his first Platinum upgrade in France after previously earning three Gold certifications. The track has now accumulated certifications across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, including RIAA Platinum in the U.S. and double Platinum in Canada.
Oct 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK is reportedly preparing a new album for mid-December 2025 according to Korean media reports, though YG Entertainment has not confirmed the release date, while the group continues their DEADLINE World Tour following the success of their July single "JUMP."
Oct 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member V generated $13.1 million in earned media value for Celine at Paris Fashion Week 2026 with just two Instagram posts, ranking as the top Korean celebrity and #1 musician at the event, while contributing to Celine's first-ever entry into the top 10 brand rankings at Paris Fashion Week.
Oct 17, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group izna revealed the challenges of filming their "Mamma Mia" music video using demanding one-take sequences, with members describing the new technique as both nerve-wracking and rewarding. The Teddy Park-produced track from their second mini-album Not Just Pretty sold 150,000 copies on its first day, delivering a message of self-confidence to Gen Z audiences.
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.
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