Dec 09, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
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.
Dec 09, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BTS member Jungkook becomes the first Korean solo artist to cover Rolling Stone UK in December 2025 as part of a historic 8-country collaboration, coinciding with his achievement of surpassing 10 billion Spotify streams—the first K-pop soloist to reach this milestone. The 27-year-old artist's covers span Korea, UK, Japan, US, France, India, Philippines, China, and Brazil, with his hit single "Seven" leading at 2.6 billion streams as he prepares for BTS's 2026 reunion.
Dec 09, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BTS became the first Korean artist to receive a Presidential Commendation at the 2024 Korea Good Donation Awards for their LOVE MYSELF campaign with UNICEF, which has raised $6.6 million and reached 155 countries since 2017. The award recognizes the group's unprecedented charitable impact through their partnership addressing child violence prevention and mental health support, as they prepare for their highly anticipated 2026 comeback and world tour.
Nov 29, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
G-Dragon donated HK$1 million ($189,000 USD) to support victims of Hong Kong's devastating Wang Fuk Court fire that killed at least 128 people, specifically requesting funds support firefighters and psychological recovery programs through his Juspeace Foundation.
Nov 28, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BTS topped South Korea's November 2025 Star Brand Reputation Rankings with 9.9 million points as global anticipation builds for their comeback album in late 2025 and world tour in 2026 following their June military reunion.
Nov 26, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Kim Sae-ron's mother released evidence claiming the late actress dated Kim Soo-hyun from age 15, including pre-military messages, 2018 exchanges during his service, and a 2024 letter referencing their "5-6 year" relationship.
Nov 25, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Legendary South Korean actor Lee Soon-jae, known as the "national TV dad," died at age 91 on November 25, 2025, from pneumonia after a seven-decade career spanning over 140 dramas including "High Kick!" and "What Is Love?". The veteran performer became the oldest actor to win the KBS Drama Awards Grand Prize in January 2025 for "Dog Knows Everything," cementing his legacy as one of Korea's most beloved entertainment icons.
Nov 13, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BIGBANG's G-Dragon discussed filming the viral APEC 2025 Korea promotional video in W Korea magazine's November issue, revealing the comfortable filming atmosphere under director Shin Woo-seok and expressing surprise that the international cast scene was filmed together rather than using CGI effects.
Nov 08, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
BTS member V's appointment as YUNTH's brand ambassador triggered immediate sellouts across Japan, with the skincare brand's vitamin C serum hitting #1 on Amazon Japan and Rakuten within hours of the November 5 campaign launch, forcing stores nationwide to issue restocking notices.
Oct 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS's Jungkook was spotted dining alone at a Korean BBQ restaurant in Seoul in October 2025, continuing his well-known solo dining habit that has earned him the nickname "professional solo diner" and inspired fans to create a "Jungkook Road" map of his favorite restaurants.
Oct 29, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop star G-Dragon will perform as the sole Korean artist at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting welcome dinner on October 31 in Gyeongju, where he serves as the summit's promotional ambassador. The private performance for 21 world leaders comes amid his "Übermensch" world tour, which continues to Taipei immediately after the event.
Oct 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS leader RM will make history as the first K-pop artist to deliver a keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit on October 29, 2025, in Gyeongju, South Korea, addressing 1,700 global business leaders on K-Culture's soft power and creative industries.
Oct 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK's Rosé received South Korea's Presidential Commendation at the 2025 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards for her groundbreaking achievements, including becoming the first K-pop artist to win MTV VMA Song of the Year with "APT." featuring Bruno Mars and setting Billboard records with her debut solo album "rosie."
Oct 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin dominated Milan Fashion Week in September 2025, ranking #1 among influencers and generating $9.7 million in media value during his third appearance as Gucci's global brand ambassador. His daring unbuttoned shirt styling earned him best-dressed recognition from international publications including Paris Match, which praised his "prince-like charm."
Oct 24, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Actor Ahn Hyo-seop won the New Artist Award at the 15th Beautiful Artist Awards on October 23, 2025, and donated his entire $15,000 prize to charity following his breakout year starring in Netflix's record-breaking "K-Pop Demon Hunters" and the fantasy film "Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy." The donation continues the Canadian-Korean actor's established pattern of philanthropy, including previous contributions to COVID-19 relief, disaster aid, and UNICEF.
Dec 09, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Dec 05, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
