K-WAVE - Aug 04, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Virtual K-pop group HUNTR/X from Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" has achieved unprecedented success with "Golden" reaching No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the first K-pop song to top UK charts in 13 years. The fictional group's track also became the first song by an all-woman group to lead Billboard's Streaming Songs chart since 2013, proving virtual artists can achieve real-world chart dominance.
K-WAVE - Aug 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Actor Park Bo-gum concluded his historic run as the first actor to host KBS2's "The Seasons" on August 1, 2025, with an emotional finale featuring a surprise appearance by IU, who moved him to tears by presenting flowers and performing an unrehearsed duet.
K-WAVE - Aug 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin made history as the first Korean solo artist to sell out two consecutive nights at Honda Center in Anaheim, completing a record-breaking US tour that drew over 100,000 fans across eight shows in four major cities while earning critical acclaim from major publications like Los Angeles Times and Forbes.
Korea - Aug 01, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Los Angeles FC are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham captain Son Heung-min this summer, with the 33-year-old South Korean forward open to joining MLS after achieving his dream of winning the Europa League trophy with Spurs in May 2025.
K-WAVE - Jul 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Lee Bo-Young returns to MBC after 13 years to star in "Mary Kills People," South Korea's first drama to directly tackle assisted dying, premiering August 1, 2025, as a Korean adaptation of the acclaimed Canadian series about a doctor who secretly helps terminally ill patients end their lives.
K-WAVE - Jul 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
JTBC's new weekend legal drama "Esquire" premiered August 2, 2025, starring Lee Jin-wook and Jung Chae-yeon as mentor and rookie lawyers at a major law firm, distinguished by its authentic portrayal written by practicing lawyer Park Mi-hyeon.
Tech - Jul 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Nexon's Dungeon Fighter Mobile has launched a Sword Art Online collaboration featuring 22 new character avatars and limited-time events running through September 18, 2025. Players can collect SAO-themed items, interact with Asuna in towns, hunt special enemies, and earn rewards including bonus experience and premium currencies.
K-WAVE - Jul 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
IVE sparked discussions with their personalized soccer uniforms during a July 30 halftime performance at the Coupang Play Series, strategically building buzz for their confirmed late August comeback—their first Korean release in seven months following the massive success of "IVE EMPATHY."
Tech - Jul 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Australia has reversed its earlier decision and will now include YouTube in its world-first social media ban for children under 16, effective December 2025, after safety data showed YouTube had the highest rate of harmful content exposure among all platforms. The move faces legal threats from Google but has strong public support, with 77% of Australians backing the age restrictions that will impose fines up to A$49.5 million on non-compliant platforms.
Business - Jul 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
LG's ChatEXAONE AI chatbot excels at business strategy and analysis compared to ChatGPT and Google Gemini, but struggles with math problems and current events, positioning itself as an enterprise-focused tool rather than a general-purpose AI assistant.
Tech - Jul 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Former "Goddess of Victory: Nikke" director Choi Joo-hong's new studio GPYOON has raised $5.2 million to develop "Terrarium," an anime-style mecha third-person shooter combining subculture elements with transforming robot combat, targeting a 2027 global release. The game features squad-based battles where players control both female android characters and giant mechs in post-apocalyptic underground bases.
K-WAVE - Jul 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
ATEEZ became the first K-pop act to enter the Billboard Hot 100 twice in 2025 with "Lemon Drop" (No. 69) and "In Your Fantasy" (No. 68), while simultaneously achieving seven consecutive Billboard 200 Top 7 albums. Their success represents a breakthrough for non-"Big 4" K-pop acts in the competitive US market, supported by strategic releases and an extensive world tour.
K-WAVE - Jul 29, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
TWICE drew 100,000 fans to their sold-out Kyocera Dome Osaka concerts on July 26-27, 2025, where they debuted songs from their upcoming Japanese album "ENEMY" using an innovative 360-degree stage setup as part of their "THIS IS FOR" World Tour. The group continues their global success with recent Billboard Hot 100 chart entries and their historic upcoming performance as the first K-pop girl group to headline Lollapalooza Chicago.
K-WAVE - Jul 29, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS's first live album "Permission to Dance on Stage - Live" debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200, making them the Korean artist with the most top 10 albums (8 total) and only the third act ever to reach the top 10 with a live recording. The group also made history by becoming the first artist to sweep all 10 positions on the World Digital Song Sales chart with live recordings.
K-WAVE - Jul 29, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Chinese streaming platform Tencent Video has been accused of plagiarizing Netflix's hit Korean cooking show "Culinary Class Wars" with their unauthorized series "Yi Fan Feng Shen," which mirrors the original's format, stage design, and competition structure while also misrepresenting Korean cultural elements like kimchi.
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Isaac
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Isaac
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
K-WAVE - Dec 31, 1969 PM EST - Hannah
