"Golden" from Netflix’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters reaches No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, spotlighting the global success of fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X.
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.