Jungkook has broken new ground for Korean artists by securing the December 2025 cover of Rolling Stone UK alongside editions in seven other countries, becoming the first K-pop soloist to achieve this milestone as his solo catalog surpasses 10 billion Spotify streams.
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BLACKPINK member Jennie has secured the top position among K-pop artists on Rolling Stone's year-end best albums ranking with her debut solo LP 'Ruby.'
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BLACKPINK's ROSÉ made history as "APT." became the first K-pop song to reach the top 10 on Billboard's 2025 year-end Hot 100 chart at No. 9, while Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters" soundtrack placed seven songs on the year-end ranking, demonstrating K-pop's sustained mainstream dominance in Western markets.
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Son Heung-min returned to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 9, 2025, where the club unveiled a mural on Tottenham High Road honoring the LAFC star's decade-long legacy, featuring his signature celebration and Europa League trophy lift from May 2025. The 33-year-old South Korean forward delivered an emotional farewell speech to fans, saying "I hope you don't forget me" during his first visit since his summer transfer to MLS.
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BLACKPINK's Jennie shared Instagram photos from the group's sold-out November 22-23, 2025 DEADLINE World Tour concerts at Philippine Arena in Manila, featuring her red corset stage outfit and behind-the-scenes moments. The post, captioned "Always a good time with you Philippines," gave fans a glimpse of the K-pop star's performances and backstage personality during BLACKPINK's return to the Philippines.
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Dating rumors between BTS Jungkook and aespa Winter escalated into protest truck demonstrations outside HYBE headquarters in Seoul on December 9-10, 2025, sparked by alleged matching tattoos seen in Disney+'s "Are You Sure?!" Season 2. SM Entertainment announced legal action against malicious posts targeting Winter on December 10, while both BigHit Music and SM Entertainment remain silent on the relationship speculation that has circulated since July 2025.
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Tottenham Hotspur unveiled a massive mural honoring Son Heung-min on Tottenham High Road on December 9, 2025, as the club legend returned to the stadium for an emotional farewell ceremony before their Champions League match against Slavia Prague. The 33-year-old former captain, who scored 173 goals in 454 appearances and led Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years before joining LAFC in August 2025, addressed fans at the stadium for the first time since his departure.
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BTOB leader Seo Eunkwang released his first full-length solo album "UNFOLD" on December 4, 2025, featuring 10 tracks including title song "Greatest Moment" with the vocalist writing and composing nine songs. The 34-year-old's debut studio album arrives 13 years after his 2012 group debut, followed by sold-out solo concerts in Seoul and Busan in December 2025.
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ILLIT secured their first music show win for "NOT CUTE ANYMORE" on Music Bank, defeating RIIZE with 7,593 points as the group transitions to a more mature concept.
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Im Young-woong's Gocheok Sky Dome concerts for January 16-18, 2026 sold out immediately after tickets went on sale December 4, continuing his tour's complete sellout streak.
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