"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.
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.
HYBE will appeal a police ruling that cleared Min Hee-jin of breach of trust, citing new legal developments and court findings against the former ADOR CEO.