Astro’s Cha Eun-woo began his mandatory military service on July 28, starting basic training before joining the Army band. He shared a heartfelt farewell with fans via YouTube.
BTS's live album Permission to Dance on Stage – Live debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200, marking their eighth top-10 entry and the first by a Korean live album.
Police raided HYBE’s Seoul headquarters in connection with a stock fraud probe involving founder Bang Si-hyuk, following allegations of misleading investors and unfair trading.
HYBE America and Paramount Pictures are teaming up to produce a K-pop film starring Yoo Ji-young and Eric Nam, with a U.S. release set for February 2027.
Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines won the grand prize and three additional awards at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards, highlighting the show's critical and popular success.
North Korean defector Hyuk, once homeless and begging for food, has debuted as the leader of new K-pop boy band 1Verse, sharing his journey through music.
