KGMA reveals its 31-artist lineup as ATEEZ-led visuals dazzle Seoul’s iconic tower

RM will be the first K-pop artist invited to the APEC CEO Summit, highlighting the global rise of K-content.

On his birthday, he decided to donate; funds earmarked for surgeries and transplants for adult patients with serious illnesses and pediatric wards.

Miyao’s media art show lit up Namsan Seoul Tower as global K-pop fans gathered at the landmark on the 26th ahead of KGMA. The mint-green media art illuminated the tower, with Miyao’s performance serving as a centerpiece of the spectacle. KGMA also revealed a lineup of 31 artists, drawing wide attention from fans around the world. KGMA is expected to deliver an experience that blends musical evolution with cutting-edge technology.

A netizen who posted malicious comments about Hanni was not punished after a settlement; the court dismissed the charge.

Wacky Willy releases a winter campaign photoshoot featuring Giselle for “GISELLE IN WONDER WINTER,” blending fantasy with cozy aesthetics.

An insult-for-Hani case against a NewJeans member was dismissed after a settlement with the victim.

Dior's Custom Dresses for Jisoo Amid Blackpink World Tour

New album expected to drop in spring next year, with more than 30 North American concerts

Lee Jung-hoo, 27, a Major League Baseball player for the San Francisco Giants and known as the 'Gocheok Idol,' returned to the Gocheok Dome. On the 27th, JTBC officials said that the day before, during a game at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, Breakers faced the independent-league All-Star team, with Lee Jung-hoo batting leadoff. The Breakers are the newly reorganized lineup of 'The Strongest Baseball,' led by coach Lee Jong-beom, Jung-hoo's father.

After a ratings dip, tvN's weekend drama Taepung SangsA proves its strength with Episode 6 delivering a national 8.9% average and a 9.6% peak

Seoul finale delivers heartfelt moments, surprise segments, and memorable covers

In an op-ed published by The Star, a Malaysian newspaper, on the 27th, President Lee Jae-myung outlined the goal of achieving $300 billion in annual Korea-ASEAN trade. He also called for initiating negotiations to improve the Korea-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement. He added that ASEAN-born young artists are making significant strides in K-pop groups, highlighting Lisa of Blackpink (Thai), Ten of NCT, and Hanni, a Vietnamese-Australian member of NewJeans, as examples. Ling Ling, a Malaysian member of Kirás, was also mentioned.

On tvN’s Kong Shim-eun De Kong Na-seo Ut-eum Pang Haengbok Pang Overseas Expedition, Woo-bin showcases humor and thrift on a Mexico trip.

Ningning stuns with refined elegance as she shares photos on SNS.

Hybe is set to release a new BTS album next spring and to embark on a “complete” world tour. A LS Securities analyst suggested that BTS’s comeback in the first half of next year would lead Hybe’s earnings to rebound the most within the sector. The BTS world tour is expected to consist of 60 shows and attract about 3.08 million attendees, with next year’s concert revenue projected at 1.2728 trillion won, up 62.6% year over year.

Part of Elle Korea’s 33rd Anniversary Hello, Little Love campaign

Korean culture showcased in a London forum as five core areas and top trends emerge from UK media analysis

LS Securities cites BTS’s planned comeback and IP-driven platform expansion as catalysts for Hybe’s upside.

HYBE eyed as BTS's full-group activities are planned for next year, with reports of a 65-concert world tour.

A look into the third theme of KBS and the Korean Film Critics Association’s “Our Times” series, Night of Memories.

Paragraph 1: According to the group's label, Ailit will release their first single Not Cute Anymore on the 24th of next month, five months after their May mini-album Bomb. This marks their return after five months since the mini album. The single Not Cute Anymore is described as a story about a “not me” who begins to realize that the world sees me differently from how I see myself.

Giselle embodies a dreamy winter mood in a campaign for Wacky Willy, balancing maturity with innocence.

Attendance marks the group's biggest world tour to date as ENHYPEN concludes Walk the Line: Final

The 2025 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards were held at the Haoreum Theater of the National Theater in Seoul on the evening of the 23rd, with actor Kim Min-gyu and announcer Park Sun-yeong serving as hosts. The event celebrates the nation’s top achievements in popular culture and arts across film, music, theater, and broadcasting. The Silver Crown Medal of Culture was awarded to actress Kim Hae-sook, who expressed gratitude for the honor and pledged to continue as a warmer, more responsible actor beside the audience.