K-WAVE - Jul 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
K-pop superstar G-Dragon cancelled his Bangkok concert due to Thailand's extreme heat wave, but the decision has intensified fan protests against his agency Galaxy Corporation over systemic tour mismanagement including poor venue planning, unfair ticketing, and CEO overexposure. The incident highlights broader issues since G-Dragon joined the AI-focused tech company Galaxy Corporation, which lacks traditional music industry expertise.
K-PEOPLE - Jul 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member V made his high-profile fashion return at Celine's Spring 2026 Paris show on July 6, receiving a personal invitation from Anna Wintour to a Hollywood event just weeks after completing his military service on June 10.
K-WAVE - Jul 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK's new single "JUMP" has dominated global charts by reaching #1 on iTunes in 47 countries and achieving over 19 million YouTube views in its first day, marking their triumphant return after a 3-year hiatus. The hardstyle-influenced track launched alongside their DEADLINE World Tour and represents their first group release since 2023.
Tech - Jul 11, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8, launching July 25 at $349.99, introduces the world's first smartwatch antioxidant measurement feature and adopts a new squircle design, though the $50 price increase may deter some users despite its advanced health monitoring capabilities.
K-WAVE - Jul 11, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
LE SSERAFIM's Huh Yunjin has been selected as a Recording Academy voting member for 2025, joining 15 other HYBE artists in gaining Grammy voting rights. The achievement comes alongside her growing success as a solo artist with five self-written songs and her role as a producer within the K-pop group.
K-WAVE - Jul 11, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Rising K-pop group ALLDAY PROJECT, featuring Korea's first chaebol idol Annie Moon (Shinsegae heiress), is set to appear on MBC's "Omniscient Interfering View" following their record-breaking debut that achieved Perfect All Kill and Billboard Global 200 entry. The group's variety show appearance will showcase the behind-the-scenes lives of their star-studded lineup, including Annie who spent 10 years convincing her family and had to get into Columbia University to pursue her idol dreams.
Tech - Jul 11, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Nexon announced THE FINALS Korea National League Circuit 2 starting July 12, 2025, featuring eight teams competing for $5,100 in prize money, with the winner advancing to face Circuit 1 champions Sparkle Esports for Korean representation at the $100,000 Global Major tournament at DreamHack Stockholm in November.
Business - Jul 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Kakao CEO Chung Shin-a announced plans to launch an AI agent service powered by OpenAI technology that can autonomously handle daily tasks like restaurant bookings and taxi reservations, following a strategic partnership between the Korean tech giant and OpenAI announced in February 2025. The initiative is part of Kakao's push to transform into an "AI-native" company through its Kanana messenger app, which will operate separately from KakaoTalk.
K-PEOPLE - Jul 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
BTS member V surprised fans by sharing a rare Instagram photo celebrating soccer star Son Heung-min's 33rd birthday alongside world-renowned pianist Cho Seong-jin, showcasing an unexpected friendship between three of Korea's biggest stars from entertainment, sports, and classical music.
K-WAVE - Jul 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS's Jimin has made Billboard history by becoming the longest-charting K-pop soloist on the Hot 100, with his song "Who" spending 32 consecutive weeks on the chart and surpassing PSY's "Gangnam Style" record. This achievement occurred while Jimin was completing his mandatory military service, from which he was discharged in June 2025.
Tech - Jul 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Dream Age has released a teaser page for "Architect: Land of Exile," an Unreal Engine 5-powered MMORPG developed by Aquatree that features seamless open-world exploration and unlimited movement mechanics, set for release in 2025.
US - Jul 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has become a cultural phenomenon with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score and record-breaking chart success, positioning it as a serious 2026 Oscar contender while its fictional K-pop groups outperform real artists on music charts.
K-WAVE - Jul 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SEVENTEEN members Hoshi and Woozi will enlist for mandatory military service on September 15-16, 2025, making them the third and fourth members to serve after completing their final activities including the "HOSHI X WOOZI FAN CONCERT [WARNING]" tour.
K-WAVE - Jul 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean supernatural comedy "The Devil Moved In" starring Im Yoona and Ahn Bo-hyun will be released on August 13, 2025, reuniting the successful creative team behind the 2019 hit "Exit" for a story about a young man who takes a bizarre job monitoring his neighbor's demonic transformations.
K-WAVE - Jul 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
RIIZE's first solo concert tour "RIIZING LOUD" kicked off with three sold-out nights at Seoul's KSPO Dome, drawing over 31,000 fans and featuring an elaborate ship-themed stage design that transformed the venue into a maritime odyssey. The performances showcased the six-member group's growth from rookies to K-pop's next generation leaders, with standout moments including fan sing-alongs during "Love 119" and covers of EXO's "Monster" and TVXQ's "HUG."
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