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MAMA 2025 — Who’s headlining? Editorial illustration for en.koreaportal.com (unofficial)

Sep 30, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

MAMA 2025 Sets Hong Kong Return; Fans' Choice Nominee Phase Closes-What Comes Next on Mnet Plus

The 2025 MAMA AWARDS will return to Hong Kong for a two-day run at Kai Tak Stadium on November 28-29 (KST), organizer CJ ENM confirmed in its spring announcement. It marks MAMA's first Hong Kong edition since 2018 and its first at the city's new 50,000-seat venue, underscoring the show's push for a large-scale, in-person production paired with a

Huntrix (from Netflix)

Sep 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Netflix's 'Golden' Breaks Chart Records: K-Pop Animation Soundtrack Dominates Global Music Charts

HUNTR/X's "Golden" from Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters has achieved unprecedented success with eight non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the UK Official Singles Chart (tying the all-time animated record) and seven weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first K-pop song by female vocalists to reach #1 in the US.

슈가 (from 빅히트뮤직)

Sep 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

BTS Suga Opens Revolutionary Music Therapy Center for Children With Autism in Seoul

BTS member Suga's $3.6 million donation established the Min Yoongi Treatment Center at Seoul's Severance Hospital, pioneering music-based therapy for children with autism through the innovative MIND program he co-developed while volunteering weekends to work directly with patients.

BTS Jin (from Official Insta)

Sep 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Jin's Osaka Concerts Break K-Pop Solo Artist Box Score Record at $9.6M on Billboard Charts

BTS member Jin set the highest box score record for a K-pop solo artist with $9.6 million from two Osaka concerts in July 2025, while becoming the first Asian soloist to rank on Billboard's Top Tours chart with $32.5 million in monthly revenue. His album "Echo" debuted at No. 3 on Billboard 200, and title track "Don't Say You Love Me" spent a record-breaking 81 days in Spotify's Global Top 10.

베스터 (from 넷 마블)

Sep 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

RF Online Next Expands with Vester World and Cross-Regional Play

Netmarble launched the Vester world in RF Online Next with six new servers enabling cross-regional gameplay between Korean players and communities in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, while offering starter rewards and growth support items to new players.

Stray Kids (from official Facebook)

Sep 29, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

Stray Kids’ ‘Karma’ Is 2025’s Best-Selling Album in the U.S.—What’s Driving Their Stateside Run?

Stray Kids' fourth studio album "Karma" has emerged as the United States' best-selling album so far this year on year-to-date tallies compiled from Luminate's retail tracking and cited by multiple outlets. Released on August 22, the album reached the top of the Billboard 200 in its first week and has continued to move physical copies into late September, an unusual arc in a market

Enhypen (from official instagram)

Sep 26, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

ENHYPEN to Close ‘WALK THE LINE’ in Seoul: Presale Sept. 29, Onsale Oct. 1 (ET/PT Guide)

ENHYPEN will wrap their 2025 tour run with a three-night "WALK THE LINE : FINAL" at Seoul's KSPO Dome on Oct. 24-26 (KST), with organizers confirming that the finale will be held both in person and online. Official notices list showtimes of 7:00 p.m. (Fri, Oct. 24), 6:00 p.m. (Sat, Oct. 25), and 5:00 p.m. (Sun, Oct. 26), and designate NOL ticket as the exclusive ticket seller for the Seoul dates. The minimum

Jimin (from Bighit Music)

Sep 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Jimin Closer Than This 300 Million Spotify Streams: BTS Star Hits Sixth Solo Milestone

BTS's Jimin achieved his sixth solo milestone with "Closer Than This" reaching 300 million Spotify streams, a heartfelt fan song he released as a Christmas gift during his military service in December 2023.

TXT (from Bighit Music)

Sep 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

TXT UNICEF Mental Health Campaign: K-pop Group Launches Youth Empathy Initiative

K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) has partnered with UNICEF to launch "TOGETHER FOR TOMORROW," a global mental health campaign targeting youth, with an official ceremony scheduled for September 30th at UNICEF headquarters in New York.

보이즈 2 플래닛 (from Mnet)

Sep 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Alpha Drive One Members Revealed: Boys 2 Planet Winners Set for 2026 Debut

Mnet's "Boys 2 Planet" concluded with the formation of eight-member group Alpha Drive One (ALD1), but their debut is delayed until early 2026 due to ZEROBASEONE's contract expiration. The group received over 32.5 million votes from 213 countries, with Lee Sang Won ranking first among the final eight members.

몬스타엑스 (from 스타쉽엔터테인먼트)

Sep 26, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

MONSTA X Honors MONBEBE's 10th Anniversary with Handwritten Messages and Live Birthday Celebration

MONSTA X celebrated their fanclub MONBEBE's 10th anniversary on September 26, 2025, with heartfelt handwritten messages and a special "WELCOME TO MONBEBE BIRTHDAY CAFE" live broadcast on YouTube. The milestone marks a decade since the fanclub was officially named in 2015, highlighting the strong bond between the K-pop group and their devoted fans.

Jin (from MTV Official)

Sep 25, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Jin BTS Dominates Milan Fashion Week 2025 as Gucci Global Ambassador Breaks Internet

BTS member Jin dominated Milan Fashion Week 2025 as Gucci's global ambassador, attending the premiere of "The Tiger" short film on September 23, where his classic black and white ensemble generated over one million social media posts and topped Google Trends worldwide. His appearance alongside Hollywood A-listers like Demi Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow created a viral moment that led to sold-out Gucci items and reinforced his influence as both a K-pop icon and fashion powerhouse.

S.Coups closes the BOSS Womenswear SS26 show at Milan Fashion Week — © HUGO BOSS (Press Service)

Sep 25, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

S.Coups Closes BOSS at Milan Fashion Week—What His Runway Moment Signals for K-Pop x Luxury

SEVENTEEN leader S.Coups made his runway debut as the closing look for BOSS's womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show at Milan Fashion Week on Thursday-an unusually elevated assignment for a first walk and a sign of how K-pop's relationship with luxury keeps evolving from front-row cameos to runway roles. Fashion trades described the collection

사마귀 (from Netflix Korea)

Sep 25, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Netflix Mantis Movie: Squid Game Stars Im Si-wan & Park Gyu-young Team Up in Kill Boksoon Spin-off

Netflix's "Mantis" premieres September 26, 2025, starring Squid Game actors Im Si-wan and Park Gyu-young as elite assassins competing for supremacy in a spin-off to the hit 2023 film "Kill Boksoon."

임윤아 (From SM Ent.)

Sep 25, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah

Yoona's "The Tyrant's Chef" Breaks Netflix Records: First tvN Drama to Hit Global #1 for Two Weeks

Girls' Generation's Yoona's tvN drama "The Tyrant's Chef" became the first tvN series to top Netflix's Global Non-English TV Shows chart for two consecutive weeks while also dominating Korean domestic ratings. The time-travel romance about a modern chef transported to Korea's Joseon Dynasty achieved this success through Yoona's dedicated method acting and the show's unique blend of culinary themes with historical palace intrigue.

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