K-WAVE - Sep 11, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Chinese internet users have been caught exploiting the record-breaking success of Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (236 million views) to illegally promote their own struggling animation "Ne Zha 2," using unauthorized hashtags and composite images while simultaneously pirating the Korean content through over 7,000 illegal reviews on Chinese platforms.
K-WAVE - Sep 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
FNC Entertainment debuted their first new boy band in 10 years, AxMxP, on September 10, 2025, with an unprecedented full-length album featuring 10 tracks and three title songs. The four-member rock band consists of Ha Yoojoon (vocalist), Kim Shin (guitarist), Cru (drummer), and Juhwan (bassist), marking a significant return for the agency known for successful bands like FT Island and CNBLUE.
K-WAVE - Sep 10, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group aespa will perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" on September 12, 2025, and appear on "The Jennifer Hudson Show" as part of their US expansion following their million-selling sixth mini-album "Rich Man" and new Capitol Music Group partnership.
K-WAVE - Sep 10, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
South Korean boy group ALL(H)OURS held a live showcase on September 9, 2025, to promote their fourth mini album "VCF" (Vibe Check Failed), emphasizing their commitment to performing without lip-syncing. The seven-member group returned after a seven-month hiatus with the title track "READY 2 RUMBLE" and plans for an upcoming North American tour.
K-WAVE - Sep 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
The 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025 has launched popularity voting through September 18 via the STARPOLL app, with the main ceremony and ACON festival scheduled for December 6-7 at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan featuring major K-pop acts like Stray Kids, IVE, and RIIZE alongside Korean drama stars.
K-WAVE - Sep 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SEVENTEEN members S.Coups and Mingyu are debuting as the new unit CxM with their mini album "HYPE VIBES" on September 29, marking the group's fourth official sub-unit during a transitional period as some members prepare for military service.
Tech - Sep 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Over 1,600 students with disabilities competed in Korea's largest inclusive gaming tournament at Vivaldi Park in Gangwon Province, featuring 28 categories of esports and IT competitions after advancing from nationwide preliminaries involving 2,500 participants.
Tech - Sep 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netmarble launched "The King of Fighters AFK," a mobile idle RPG featuring 114 collectible fighters from SNK's classic fighting franchise, worldwide on September 4, 2025. The game transforms the traditional fighting series into an accessible team-building experience with automated battles, though it faces mixed reception due to the recent shutdown of its predecessor "KOF Allstar."
K-WAVE - Sep 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-pop group RIIZE and their fans BRIIZE raised 104 million won ($77,800) for children's medical expenses through a collaborative donation campaign marking the group's second debut anniversary in September 2024. The fundraising combined RIIZE's 100 million won donation with 4 million won raised by fans through an online QR code campaign to support pediatric cancer patients and children needing rare disease treatments.
Trending News - Sep 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" broke Korean box office records by reaching 4 million viewers in just 18 days, surpassing its predecessor "Mugen Train" which took four months to reach 2.23 million viewers. The anime film dominated with a 72.6% market share during its opening weekend and continues to hold the #1 position while contributing to a global total of over $250 million.
K-WAVE - Sep 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BLACKPINK dominated the 2025 MTV VMAs with three wins: Rosé became the first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year for "APT." with Bruno Mars, Lisa claimed her third Best K-Pop award for "Born Again," and BLACKPINK won Best Group as the first girl group to receive this honor.
K-WAVE - Sep 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BigHit Music's new boy group CORTIS achieved strong debut sales with over 103,000 copies sold on their first day and charted in 18 countries with their EP "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" on September 8, 2025. The five-member group distinguished themselves through hands-on creative involvement and viral social media content, marking BigHit's first new group debut since TXT six years ago.
Tech - Sep 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
NIKKE reached #1 on Japan's App Store revenue rankings in September 2024 following the launch of its bunny-themed "COINS IN RUSH" update, marking another strong performance in Japan's competitive mobile gaming market where the game has generated $592.3 million in lifetime revenue.
K-WAVE - Sep 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean indie singer-songwriter Kwon Jung Yeol of 10CM has been announced as the eighth host of KBS2's popular music talk show "The Seasons," with his new season titled "Sseudam Sseudam" premiering September 5, 2025. The 42-year-old artist, who holds the record for most guest appearances on KBS music programs, will bring his musical expertise to the Friday night show following previous hosts like Park Bo-gum and Lee Young-ji.
K-WAVE - Sep 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
South Korean band DAY6 released their fourth studio album "The DECADE" on September 5, 2025, to celebrate their 10th anniversary, featuring double title tracks "Dream Bus" and "INSIDE OUT." The milestone release follows their historic achievement as the first Korean band to perform at Goyang Sports Complex, drawing 40,000 fans per night.
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