Credit: Lee Do Hyun, Song Kang, V Instagram 2025 is shaping up to be the year of long-anticipated reunions as some of the biggest stars make their return from mandatory military service. As fans’ long wait comes to an end, these discharge dates are generating massive buzz. Below is a military discharge calendar that recently circulated on an online forum: May 13: Lee Do Hyun, Hyungwon May 19th: Ko Woo Rim...
Credit: YG Entertainment, SWMP Lee Chan Hyuk and Ha Jisoo first met while working on Umbrella , an album released by Lee Chan Hyuk’s project group, Lee Chan Hyuk Video , in June 2023. The album features 12 remake songs arranged by Lee Chan Hyuk, including collaborations with artists like Yim Si Wan, Go Ah Sung, Jang Yoon Ju, Shin Bong Sun, ITZY’s Chaeryeong and Chang Kiha. Ha Jisoo played the female lead in the music video for one of the album’s double title tracks, “Dance,” where she worked closely with Lee Chan Hyuk....
Credit: Online Community Bang Si Hyuk, Chairman of HYBE, and BJ Juice Seyeon, who recently made headlines in the U.S., are once again in the spotlight. This time, it’s due to a photo with Kim Ha On, a former contestant from High School Rapper . On Monday, online channels were abuzz with a post titled BJ Juice Seyeon Deleted a Photo of Kim Ha On from Instagram. On Sunday, BJ Juice Seyeon celebrated her birthday at a stylish hotel in Seoul....
Credit: Hot Ones YouTube Recently, BLACKPINK’s Jennie appeared on an episode of the famous First We Feast YouTube series Hot One and she did more than eat flaming hot chicken wings- she delivered some spicy stories of her own that set the internet ablaze. On June 19th, the video showcased Jennie trying an array of decadent chicken wings with various spicy sauces (including the spiciest and infamous level 10 “Wings of Death”)....
Credit: Online Community Loro Piana, the Italian luxury brand led by Frédéric Arnault , has been placed under court supervision over labor exploitation allegations. Arnault has been romantically linked to BLACKPINK’s Lisa . An Italian court has ruled that luxury brand Loro Piana, owned by LVMH, allowed for serious labor exploitation by failing to properly supervise its suppliers. With this ruling, Loro Piana becomes the fifth luxury brand in Italy to face court-ordered administrative oversight due to worker mistreatment in its supply chain....
Credit: BTS V’s social media, online community A heartwarming story about BTS’s V is capturing hearts as he nears his discharge in just one month. A fellow soldier, who served alongside V, recently shared a heartfelt post on social media. “There were so many things I was thankful to Taehyung for during our time together in the military,” he wrote. “I couldn’t put it all into words, but I wanted to express my gratitude this way....
Credit: Varo Entertainment Byeon Woo Seok recently held his first fan meeting in Taiwan, drawing over 3,000 local fans and sparking a series of unprecedented events, showcasing his immense popularity. Taiwan’s Liberty Times reported on June 9th, “Hallyu star Byeon Woo Seok held two consecutive fan meetings in Taiwan on the 8th, attracting over 3,000 fans.” The report highlighted the overwhelming fan turnout, with fans flocking to Breeze Nanshan to take photos with Byeon Woo Seok....
Credit: NYLON, Fantagio, Nana’s Instagram, Marie Claire K-pop stars are showing exceptional presence not just on stage but in the high-end real estate market as well. Despite their relatively young age, they’ve been making headlines by purchasing luxury apartments, penthouses and standalone homes worth billions of won. SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi Buys $3.7 Million Property in Cash, Becomes Yoo Jae Suk’s Neighbor Credit: Yoo Jae Suk and Hoshi’s Instagram, Naver Map...
Credit: Rosé Instagram, SM Entertainment Artists including Rosé, Bruno Mars, 10CM, aespa, and CRAVITY dominated various categories in Week 26 of the Circle Chart for 2025. The Korea Music Content Association, which operates the Circle Chart, announced, “In Week 26 (June 22nd-28th, 2025) of the Circle Chart, Rosé and BRUNO MARS claimed No. 1 on the Global K-pop Chart, 10CM achieved a double crown, aespa topped the Album Chart, and CRAVITY secured first place on the Retail Album Chart....
Credit: Netflix, Hwasa instagram, SM Entertainment Several K-pop acts made a major impact on the Circle Chart in Week 50, with HUNTR/X, Hwasa, WayV, and Doyoung claiming top spots across multiple categories. The Korea Music Content Association announced that during Week 50 (December 7th–13th), HUNTR/X topped the Global K-pop Chart, Hwasa earned an impressive five wins, while WayV and Doyoung each secured two chart crowns. HUNTR/X—alongside EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, and the KPop Demon Hunters cast—continued their remarkable streak as “Golden” held No....
Taiwanese outlet ET Today reported that DJ Koo was seen cleaning his wife’s tombstone at Jinbaoshan Cemetery on January 4th. The report follows a viral post from an online community where a fan of the late actress shared a heartbreaking encounter. The fan, who had visited the cemetery, described seeing Koo arrive with a large bag of cleaning supplies. He proceeded to carefully wipe every corner of the tombstone. Moved by the sight of him diligently caring for her final resting place, the fan decided not to disturb him and quietly left....
Credit: Sehun Instagram EXO member Sehun has seen a major return on his real estate investment, with the value of a Seoul building he purchased in 2019 rising by more than 1.6 billion won ($1.1 million) in just six years. According to Building Road Real Estate on November 10th, Sehun bought a six-story commercial building in Sangdo-dong, Dongjak District, Seoul, for 3.355 billion won ($2.3 million) under his sole ownership in September 2019....
Credit: Sony Music Entertainment Korea The members of BLACKPINK had recently announced the amazing solo adventures they will embark on. With so many opportunities, we can expect to see great things from each member – but not every member’s actions were well-received or executed. Ros é announced her new agency signing with Teddy’s The Black Label , Jennie struts in high fashion and reunites with Billie Eilish, and Jisoo is well on her way to being a force of an actress, but Lisa was met with critical criticism after her recent teaser photos dropped for “ROCKSTAR....
Credit: SM Entertainment Former NCT member Taeil has been indicted without detention on charges of quasi-rape. According to legal sources on the 4th, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office’s Women and Children’s Crime Investigation Division 1 announced that they indicted Taeil and two accomplices without detention on charges of quasi-rape under the Sexual Violence Punishment Act on February 28th. The charge of quasi-rape applies when individuals use weapons or two or more people jointly assault a victim who is mentally incapacitated or unable to resist....
Credit: Creative Group ING, Nylon In the ever-expansive world of K-pop and Korean entertainment, stars like Hyeri and Kwon Eun Bi have become notable players in the real estate market. The global surge in the popularity of K-pop and K-drama has not only elevated the stature of these stars but also their earning potential, leading many to invest in lucrative property deals. Recently, Hyeri gained a substantial profit of approximately 3 billion KRW (about 2....
Credit: FNC Entertainment K-pop band FT Island will be operating with a split lineup strategy, performing as a duo domestically while maintaining their original three-member lineup internationally. According to Herald POP’s report on the 3rd, FT Island will perform as a two-member group with Lee Hong Gi and Lee Jae Jin in South Korea, while Choi Min Hwan joins them for activities abroad. Lee Hong Gi recently expressed his thoughts on this decision during his “HONGGI B-DAY PARTY ‘XXX’” held on the 2nd....
Credit: FNC Entertainment FT Island’s Choi Min Hwan has reportedly sold his Gangnam property, netting a substantial profit of approximately 2 billion KRW (around USD 1.4 million). According to the Herald Economy, Choi finalized a contract to sell his multi-family residence for 3.8 billion KRW (approx. USD 2.8 million). He originally purchased the property in 2015 for roughly 1.2 billion KRW, subsequently expanding it into a two-story family home where he lived with his family until the recent sale....
Credit: Hani Instagram, MBC every1 Psychiatrist and TV personality Yang Jae Woong , who is engaged to former EXID member Hani , is expected to be indicted in connection with a fatal incident at his clinic last year, according to reports from The Hankyoreh on August 28th. Police in Gyeonggi Province are reportedly preparing to forward Yang and 10 other medical staff members to prosecutors. The group includes two attending physicians, two nurses, four nurse assistants, and two caregivers....
Credit: Jennie’s Official Twitter Jennie has made history as the first K-pop solo artist to be honored at Billboard’s Women in Music awards, while aespa joined an esteemed list of recognized K-pop groups at the event. On March 29th, Jennie attended the Billboard Women in Music 2025 ceremony at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, where she was presented with the Global Force Award. Expressing her gratitude, Jennie said, “I’m truly honored and proud to receive the Global Force Award in a room filled with such inspiring women....
Credit: Netflix Netflix has confirmed the production of The Price of Confession , a gripping mystery thriller featuring a stellar cast including Jeon Do Yeon , Kim Go Eun , Park Hae Soo , and Jin Sun Kyu . The Price of Confession centers on Yun Soo, played by Jeon Do Yeon, who becomes the prime suspect in her husband’s murder. As she struggles to clear her name, she encounters the mysterious Mo Eun, portrayed by Kim Go Eun, a woman known as the “witch” among prison inmates for her uncanny ability to read people....
