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Global K-Wave
Hyung-won to MC ASEA 2025 After Discharge, Teases 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu
MONSTA X's Hyung-won will make his official comeback as an MC for ASEA 2025 in Yokohama and appear on the YouTube show 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu.
K-Pop
Monsta X Announces Global Release of 'Unfold' on April 3, First US Studio Album in 4 Years
Monsta X announces the April 3 global release of their US studio album 'Unfold', marking their return to the US market after 4 years.
Global K-Wave
Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP Visit Korea to Discuss K-Town Cooperation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Top executives from Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP visit Korea to discuss K-Town projects and expansion into tourism, F&B, and lifestyle sectors.
Global K-Wave
Yunchan Lim Wins Opus Klassik Instrumentalist of the Year as Youngest Individual Honoree
Pianist Yunchan Lim won Opus Klassik’s Instrumentalist of the Year award for Bach: Goldberg Variations. The win marks a second straight year in the category for Korean pianists after Seong-Jin Cho.
Celebrity & Issues
BLACKPINK Lisa Reveals Discontinued Ferrari Testarossa, Owning 7 Ferraris Alone
BLACKPINK's Lisa draws attention again by revealing her rare, discontinued Ferrari Testarossa, adding to her massive luxury car collection.
Global K-Wave
BTS Jin’s First Solo Tour Expands From Goyang to Arenas and Theaters
Jin’s first solo fan concert world tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR moved from Goyang through Japan, the US and Europe before returning with an Incheon encore and #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR THE MOVIE. The project highlights his solo catalog, fan-participation format and theater releases in SCREENX and 4DX.
K-Pop
Stray Kids Set Five Seoul Shows at KSPO DOME for RUN IT World Tour
Stray Kids will open the Korean schedule for their new RUN IT world tour with five shows at KSPO DOME in Seoul. The run links to the June 24 release of RUN IT and the August 7 album THIS & THAT.
K-Pop
Son Tae-jin Wraps Three-Day THE MAESTRO Seoul Concert, Heads to Busan in July
Son Tae-jin completed three Seoul performances of his solo concert THE MAESTRO at LG Arts Center Seoul LG SIGNATURE Hall. The concert moves to Busan on July 17 and 18 at Sohyang Theater Woori Bank Hall.
Celebrity & Issues
BTS' RM Becomes National Museum of Korea's First Global Ambassador, Begins With Kim Hong-do Exhibition
BTS' RM was appointed the National Museum of Korea's first global ambassador, beginning his role at a June 19 ceremony and a Kim Hong-do exhibition. His upcoming SFMOMA exhibition in 2026 will pair his collection with works from the museum.
Celebrity & Issues
Kim Do-hoon Shares Seoul Music Awards Selfie With Go Youn-jung and Heo Nam-jun
Kim Do-hoon posted a backstage selfie with Go Youn-jung and Heo Nam-jun after the 35th Seoul Music Awards at INSPIRE Arena. The photo drew attention as actor presenters also became part of the post-ceremony buzz.
K-Pop
CLOSE YOUR EYES Adds 35th Seoul Music Awards Rookie Honor After Eight Wins
CLOSE YOUR EYES won the Rookie Award at the 35th Seoul Music Awards at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. The seven-member K-pop boy group continues its rapid rise after eight rookie trophies and 1.2 million cumulative mini-album sales.
Celebrity & Issues
NewJeans Members Become Faces of Gucci, Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton
All five members of NewJeans have been appointed as global ambassadors for major fashion and beauty brands, expanding their influence beyond music.
K-Pop
Stray Kids' Han Draws Attention With Solo Airport Departure After 'back to life'
Han of Stray Kids departed from Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule after releasing his solo single 'back to life.' The trip comes as Stray Kids continues major overseas appearances from The Governors Ball Music Festival to Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY.
Global K-Wave
Shiho Yano’s Longtime Friend Yu Yamada Watches Yumi’s Cells While Doing Housework
Shiho Yano shared a 25-minute shopping vlog with Japanese model Yu Yamada, her friend of nearly 30 years. In the video, Yu Yamada said she watches Korean dramas daily and named Yumi's Cells and Kim Go-eun among her favorites.
Variety & TV
Korea Comedy Festival Returns to World Cup Park's Pyeonghwa Plaza on June 28
The 2nd Korea Comedy Festival will take place June 28 at Pyeonghwa Plaza in World Cup Park, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The outdoor event will emphasize citizen participation, stage performances and on-site programs.
K-Pop
Sana Joins TWICE at Gwanghwamun Photo Wall Ahead of Seoul Tour Finale
Sana and all nine members of TWICE attended the TEAZEN X TWICE Kombucha Lab photo session in Gwanghwamun. The group is also preparing for its July 10-12 finale at KSPO DOME in Seoul.
Global K-Wave
Stray Kids' Felix to front 2026 Hanbok Wave on billboards in New York and Paris
Felix of Stray Kids will become the face of 2026 Hanbok Wave, working with five Korean hanbok brands on 50 new designs. The campaign is set to appear in pictorials, videos and billboards in cities including Seoul, New York, Paris and Milan.
K-Pop
Kwon Eun-bi, Lim Chang-jung to Headline MCT Big Concert in Magok on June 20-21
Kwon Eun-bi and Lim Chang-jung will perform at the 2026 MCT Festival in Seoul's Magok area. The MCT Big Concert with KOMCA runs June 20-21 as part of the three-day urban festival.
Global K-Wave
Grammy Awards Add Best Asian Pop Category for 2027, but K-pop Fans Are Divided
The Grammy Awards will introduce Best Asian Pop Music Performance at the 69th Grammy Awards. K-pop fans see both recognition and the risk of Asian pop being separated from major categories.
Global K-Wave
Joshua Hong takes SEVENTEEN's youth mission to UNESCO in Paris
Joshua Hong will represent SEVENTEEN at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris on June 25 as 100 youth projects and 2026 support plans are unveiled.
Celebrity & Issues
KoN returns as Paganini, violin in hand and drama in full swing
KoN plays Niccolò Paganini in the musical Paganini from June 20 to August 30, blending live violin, acting and song on stage.
Celebrity & Issues
Winter gets two Hawaii nights as aespa learns how to rest
On Zip Daesung, aespa’s Winter and GISELLE recall their January break, from a short Hawaii stay to LA work sessions.
Global K-Wave
Sinui Guseul lands in Busan as SLL courts buyers with episode one
SLL screened Sinui Guseul episode one at Busan Content Market 2026, spotlighting Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Sung Min and its Prime release path.
Global K-Wave
K-pop fancams help power YouTube Korea’s 3.5 trillion won year
Korea’s YouTube ecosystem tops 3.5 trillion won in 2025 GDP impact as K-pop, K-drama, beauty and education content fuel 85,000 FTE jobs.
Hyung-won to MC ASEA 2025 After Discharge, Teases 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu
MONSTA X's Hyung-won will make his official comeback as an MC for ASEA 2025 in Yokohama and appear on the YouTube show 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu.
Monsta X Announces Global Release of 'Unfold' on April 3, First US Studio Album in 4 Years
Monsta X announces the April 3 global release of their US studio album 'Unfold', marking their return to the US market after 4 years.
Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP Visit Korea to Discuss K-Town Cooperation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Top executives from Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP visit Korea to discuss K-Town projects and expansion into tourism, F&B, and lifestyle sectors.
Yunchan Lim Wins Opus Klassik Instrumentalist of the Year as Youngest Individual Honoree
Pianist Yunchan Lim won Opus Klassik’s Instrumentalist of the Year award for Bach: Goldberg Variations. The win marks a second straight year in the category for Korean pianists after Seong-Jin Cho.
BLACKPINK Lisa Reveals Discontinued Ferrari Testarossa, Owning 7 Ferraris Alone
BLACKPINK's Lisa draws attention again by revealing her rare, discontinued Ferrari Testarossa, adding to her massive luxury car collection.
BTS Jin’s First Solo Tour Expands From Goyang to Arenas and Theaters
Jin’s first solo fan concert world tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR moved from Goyang through Japan, the US and Europe before returning with an Incheon encore and #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR THE MOVIE. The project highlights his solo catalog, fan-participation format and theater releases in SCREENX and 4DX.
Stray Kids Set Five Seoul Shows at KSPO DOME for RUN IT World Tour
Stray Kids will open the Korean schedule for their new RUN IT world tour with five shows at KSPO DOME in Seoul. The run links to the June 24 release of RUN IT and the August 7 album THIS & THAT.
Son Tae-jin Wraps Three-Day THE MAESTRO Seoul Concert, Heads to Busan in July
Son Tae-jin completed three Seoul performances of his solo concert THE MAESTRO at LG Arts Center Seoul LG SIGNATURE Hall. The concert moves to Busan on July 17 and 18 at Sohyang Theater Woori Bank Hall.
BTS' RM Becomes National Museum of Korea's First Global Ambassador, Begins With Kim Hong-do Exhibition
BTS' RM was appointed the National Museum of Korea's first global ambassador, beginning his role at a June 19 ceremony and a Kim Hong-do exhibition. His upcoming SFMOMA exhibition in 2026 will pair his collection with works from the museum.
Kim Do-hoon Shares Seoul Music Awards Selfie With Go Youn-jung and Heo Nam-jun
Kim Do-hoon posted a backstage selfie with Go Youn-jung and Heo Nam-jun after the 35th Seoul Music Awards at INSPIRE Arena. The photo drew attention as actor presenters also became part of the post-ceremony buzz.
CLOSE YOUR EYES Adds 35th Seoul Music Awards Rookie Honor After Eight Wins
CLOSE YOUR EYES won the Rookie Award at the 35th Seoul Music Awards at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. The seven-member K-pop boy group continues its rapid rise after eight rookie trophies and 1.2 million cumulative mini-album sales.
NewJeans Members Become Faces of Gucci, Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton
All five members of NewJeans have been appointed as global ambassadors for major fashion and beauty brands, expanding their influence beyond music.
Stray Kids' Han Draws Attention With Solo Airport Departure After 'back to life'
Han of Stray Kids departed from Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule after releasing his solo single 'back to life.' The trip comes as Stray Kids continues major overseas appearances from The Governors Ball Music Festival to Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY.
Shiho Yano’s Longtime Friend Yu Yamada Watches Yumi’s Cells While Doing Housework
Shiho Yano shared a 25-minute shopping vlog with Japanese model Yu Yamada, her friend of nearly 30 years. In the video, Yu Yamada said she watches Korean dramas daily and named Yumi's Cells and Kim Go-eun among her favorites.
Korea Comedy Festival Returns to World Cup Park's Pyeonghwa Plaza on June 28
The 2nd Korea Comedy Festival will take place June 28 at Pyeonghwa Plaza in World Cup Park, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The outdoor event will emphasize citizen participation, stage performances and on-site programs.
Sana Joins TWICE at Gwanghwamun Photo Wall Ahead of Seoul Tour Finale
Sana and all nine members of TWICE attended the TEAZEN X TWICE Kombucha Lab photo session in Gwanghwamun. The group is also preparing for its July 10-12 finale at KSPO DOME in Seoul.
Stray Kids' Felix to front 2026 Hanbok Wave on billboards in New York and Paris
Felix of Stray Kids will become the face of 2026 Hanbok Wave, working with five Korean hanbok brands on 50 new designs. The campaign is set to appear in pictorials, videos and billboards in cities including Seoul, New York, Paris and Milan.
Kwon Eun-bi, Lim Chang-jung to Headline MCT Big Concert in Magok on June 20-21
Kwon Eun-bi and Lim Chang-jung will perform at the 2026 MCT Festival in Seoul's Magok area. The MCT Big Concert with KOMCA runs June 20-21 as part of the three-day urban festival.
Grammy Awards Add Best Asian Pop Category for 2027, but K-pop Fans Are Divided
The Grammy Awards will introduce Best Asian Pop Music Performance at the 69th Grammy Awards. K-pop fans see both recognition and the risk of Asian pop being separated from major categories.
Joshua Hong takes SEVENTEEN's youth mission to UNESCO in Paris
Joshua Hong will represent SEVENTEEN at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris on June 25 as 100 youth projects and 2026 support plans are unveiled.
KoN returns as Paganini, violin in hand and drama in full swing
KoN plays Niccolò Paganini in the musical Paganini from June 20 to August 30, blending live violin, acting and song on stage.
Winter gets two Hawaii nights as aespa learns how to rest
On Zip Daesung, aespa’s Winter and GISELLE recall their January break, from a short Hawaii stay to LA work sessions.
Sinui Guseul lands in Busan as SLL courts buyers with episode one
SLL screened Sinui Guseul episode one at Busan Content Market 2026, spotlighting Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Sung Min and its Prime release path.
K-pop fancams help power YouTube Korea’s 3.5 trillion won year
Korea’s YouTube ecosystem tops 3.5 trillion won in 2025 GDP impact as K-pop, K-drama, beauty and education content fuel 85,000 FTE jobs.