SM Entertainment's girl group aespa wrapped up three consecutive sold-out performances at Tokyo's Ariake Arena last weekend, cementing their status as one of K-pop's hottest acts.
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SEVENTEEN's newest subunit has proven their commercial power in Japan, with S.Coups and Mingyu's debut mini-album achieving dual chart supremacy and setting multiple sales records.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.'
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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.
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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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