K-WAVE - Dec 10, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
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.
K-PEOPLE - Dec 10, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
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.
K-WAVE - Dec 10, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
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.
K-WAVE - Dec 10, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
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.
K-PEOPLE - 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.
K-PEOPLE - 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.
K-PEOPLE - 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.
K-WAVE - Dec 09, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BTS Island: In the SEOM mobile game launched its 2025 Holiday update on December 9 with festive member costumes, a month-long winter challenge offering physical merchandise, and special in-game events celebrating BTS member V's December 30 birthday. The free match-3 puzzle game, developed by DreamAge with creative input from all seven BTS members, features the new content alongside Paradise Island's ninth story episode.
K-WAVE - Dec 09, 2025 AM EST - Hannah
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.
K-WAVE - Dec 06, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
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.
K-WAVE - Dec 06, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
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.
K-WAVE - Dec 06, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Dating rumors between BTS's Jungkook and aespa's Winter exploded after alleged matching tattoos surfaced online. Both BigHit Music and SM Entertainment declined to comment—a stark contrast to their quick denials of past dating rumors involving the same artists. The silence mirrors how agencies handled confirmed past relationships involving V and Jimin.
K-WAVE - Dec 05, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Baby DONT Cry, P NATION's first girl group produced by (G)I-DLE's Soyeon, is building K-pop success through emotional storytelling and steady fandom growth rather than viral trends since their June 2025 debut. The four-member rookie group earned Billboard's K-pop Rookie of the Month for November 2025, proving their slow-burn strategy of authentic connection over algorithm-chasing can work in an oversaturated market.
K-WAVE - Dec 05, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
BTS members Jimin and Jin dominated Billboard Japan's 2025 year-end charts and Spotify Wrapped rankings with multiple solo placements, as the group prepares for their highly anticipated spring 2026 comeback album and world tour after completing military service.
K-WAVE - Dec 05, 2025 PM EST - Hannah
Dating rumors between BTS Jungkook and aespa Winter have surged based on circumstantial evidence like matching tattoos and a concert appearance. HYBE and SM Entertainment issued brief "checking" statements rather than immediate denials, drawing mixed reactions. Fans are demanding protection from harassment while questioning whether the timing—coinciding with news of HYBE's legal troubles—is coincidental. Neither artist has confirmed any relationship.
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K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
