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Celebrity & Issues
Kim Young-ok faces an empty chair, then the Doosan Bears mound
In a June 10 YouTube video, Kim Young-ok opens up about life after Kim Young-gil's death, from eating alone to practicing a Doosan Bears first pitch.
Celebrity & Issues
Park Jung-soo lets slip Jung Eul-young's 'Ha-neul' phone name
In a June 10 YouTube video, Park Jung-soo reveals she saves PD Jung Eul-young as Ha-neul while cooking at her Apgujeong studio.
K-Drama
Hwang Hee enters APT with Ji Seong and a past to protect
Hwang Hee joins JTBC's APT as Jang Je-gil, reuniting with Ji Seong in the July 11 drama about apartment politics and old loyalties.
Global K-Wave
BTS's SWIM rides U.S. radio lift to No. 41 on the Hot 100
BTS's "SWIM" rises to No. 41 on the June 13 Billboard Hot 100, backed by Pop Airplay gains and steady global streaming.
Variety & TV
Last Humans hunts desert water as StandBIMe rewrites dating rules
EBS science survival show Last Humans reaches Netflix Korea’s Top 10, while Wavve’s gender-open dating series StandBIMe premieres June 19.
Celebrity & Issues
Jeon Won-joo eyes an elevator apartment after her son takes her arm
In a June 9 YouTube video, Jeon Won-joo visits Doseonsa with her son, weighs an elevator apartment after hip surgery, and revisits his childhood pain.
K-Pop
JAY B lets TR.EE take root in Seoul before Bangkok follows
JAY B returns with third mini-album TR.EE on June 10, then brings new R&B tracks to Seoul concerts and a July Bangkok stage.
K-Pop
JAY B starts his 528Hz era with slow-burn R&B on 'TR.EE'
JAY B releases third mini album 'TR.EE' on June 10, led by 'Layback,' before Seoul shows at YES24 LIVE HALL.
K-Pop
Dayoung takes 'body' from Shorts buzz to her first solo win
WJSN's Dayoung discusses her solo hit 'body,' chart surge and LA recording process on Radio Star airing June 10, 2026.
K-Pop
I.O.I, SeeYa and Secret turn 2026 into a girl group comeback wave
I.O.I reunites with Seoul concerts, SeeYa starts a 20th-anniversary tour, and Secret prepares Secret Flavor with new member Yebin.
Celebrity & Issues
Choi Sooyoung and Jung Kyung-ho split after 14 years together
Choi Sooyoung and Jung Kyung-ho confirm their breakup after a 14-year public relationship, with no reason disclosed as fans react worldwide.
K-Pop
INFINITE turns 16 and puts August fan-meeting dates on the calendar
INFINITE reveals 'Muhandae Jiphoe V,' its first full-group fan-meeting in two years, for August 29-30, 2026, at Inspire Arena in Incheon.
Variety & TV
Jensen Huang brings AI down to earth with Yoo Jae-suk on You Quiz
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang joins tvN's You Quiz on the Block on June 10 to discuss AI, his immigrant story and Korea with Yoo Jae-suk.
K-Pop
LE SSERAFIM, I'LL-IT and KATSEYE enter 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE'
LE SSERAFIM, I'LL-IT and KATSEYE release 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' on June 12 at 1 PM KST, with pre-saves and a dark MV teaser live.
K-Pop
Migak Boys step off the TVING screen with 'My Flavor'
The Legend of Kitchen Soldier's fictional Migak Boys bring 'My Flavor' to M Countdown on June 11 after an official MV release.
K-Pop
Busan drops 915-worker BTS concert plan as safety questions linger
Busan City scraps mandatory deployment of 915 civil servants for BTS' June 12-13 paid concerts, switching to volunteers as traffic duties remain unresolved.
K-Pop
NAYZ turns a four-song debut into 130,427 sales and Oricon No. 1
NAYZ sells 130,427 copies in its first week with debut mini-album NAZE, while People Talk helps the rookie group top Oricon in Japan.
Global K-Wave
BTS Jin's gray tee shows how idol voting photos turn political
After South Korea's June 3, 2026 local elections, BTS Jin, Lee Young Ji and fromis_9's Baek Ji-heon show why idol voting posts draw scrutiny.
Global K-Wave
Byeon Woo-seok opens The Secret Library as Seoul tickets go live
Byeon Woo-seok begins his 2026 Asia fan-meeting tour in Seoul on July 4-5, with Ticketlink sales opening June 15 at 8 PM.
Celebrity & Issues
Jung Ho-yeon steps into Monaco F1 spotlight before Hope
Jung Ho-yeon joins Louis Vuitton's Monaco Grand Prix events from June 6-8 as Na Hong-jin's Hope heads to Korean cinemas July 15.
Celebrity & Issues
Jeong Ae-ri wraps 20 episodes before ovarian cancer treatment
On Song Seung-hwan's Wonderful Life, Jeong Ae-ri recalls her 2016 ovarian cancer diagnosis and why she finished drama filming first.
Global K-Wave
izna catches the beat as 'SET THE TEMPO' cracks iTunes Worldwide top 10
izna's third mini-album 'SET THE TEMPO' starts strong after its June 8 release, with 'METRONOME' driving early global chart momentum.
K-Drama
Yeon Sang Ho’s Gas Human locks down Tokyo Station for Netflix
Yeon Sang Ho writes and executive-produces Netflix’s eight-part Gas Human, a modern take on Toho’s 1960 Gas-Man No. 1, out July 2, 2026.
K-Drama
Kim Mu-yeol’s black suit leads Teach You a Lesson to No. 1
Netflix’s 19+ Korean series Teach You a Lesson tops Korea’s TV chart after its June 5 debut, with webtoon controversy fueling early attention.
Kim Young-ok faces an empty chair, then the Doosan Bears mound
In a June 10 YouTube video, Kim Young-ok opens up about life after Kim Young-gil's death, from eating alone to practicing a Doosan Bears first pitch.
Park Jung-soo lets slip Jung Eul-young's 'Ha-neul' phone name
In a June 10 YouTube video, Park Jung-soo reveals she saves PD Jung Eul-young as Ha-neul while cooking at her Apgujeong studio.
Hwang Hee enters APT with Ji Seong and a past to protect
Hwang Hee joins JTBC's APT as Jang Je-gil, reuniting with Ji Seong in the July 11 drama about apartment politics and old loyalties.
BTS's SWIM rides U.S. radio lift to No. 41 on the Hot 100
BTS's "SWIM" rises to No. 41 on the June 13 Billboard Hot 100, backed by Pop Airplay gains and steady global streaming.
Last Humans hunts desert water as StandBIMe rewrites dating rules
EBS science survival show Last Humans reaches Netflix Korea’s Top 10, while Wavve’s gender-open dating series StandBIMe premieres June 19.
Jeon Won-joo eyes an elevator apartment after her son takes her arm
In a June 9 YouTube video, Jeon Won-joo visits Doseonsa with her son, weighs an elevator apartment after hip surgery, and revisits his childhood pain.
JAY B lets TR.EE take root in Seoul before Bangkok follows
JAY B returns with third mini-album TR.EE on June 10, then brings new R&B tracks to Seoul concerts and a July Bangkok stage.
JAY B starts his 528Hz era with slow-burn R&B on 'TR.EE'
JAY B releases third mini album 'TR.EE' on June 10, led by 'Layback,' before Seoul shows at YES24 LIVE HALL.
Dayoung takes 'body' from Shorts buzz to her first solo win
WJSN's Dayoung discusses her solo hit 'body,' chart surge and LA recording process on Radio Star airing June 10, 2026.
I.O.I, SeeYa and Secret turn 2026 into a girl group comeback wave
I.O.I reunites with Seoul concerts, SeeYa starts a 20th-anniversary tour, and Secret prepares Secret Flavor with new member Yebin.
Choi Sooyoung and Jung Kyung-ho split after 14 years together
Choi Sooyoung and Jung Kyung-ho confirm their breakup after a 14-year public relationship, with no reason disclosed as fans react worldwide.
INFINITE turns 16 and puts August fan-meeting dates on the calendar
INFINITE reveals 'Muhandae Jiphoe V,' its first full-group fan-meeting in two years, for August 29-30, 2026, at Inspire Arena in Incheon.
Jensen Huang brings AI down to earth with Yoo Jae-suk on You Quiz
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang joins tvN's You Quiz on the Block on June 10 to discuss AI, his immigrant story and Korea with Yoo Jae-suk.
LE SSERAFIM, I'LL-IT and KATSEYE enter 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE'
LE SSERAFIM, I'LL-IT and KATSEYE release 'ICONIC BY MISTAKE' on June 12 at 1 PM KST, with pre-saves and a dark MV teaser live.
Migak Boys step off the TVING screen with 'My Flavor'
The Legend of Kitchen Soldier's fictional Migak Boys bring 'My Flavor' to M Countdown on June 11 after an official MV release.
Busan drops 915-worker BTS concert plan as safety questions linger
Busan City scraps mandatory deployment of 915 civil servants for BTS' June 12-13 paid concerts, switching to volunteers as traffic duties remain unresolved.
NAYZ turns a four-song debut into 130,427 sales and Oricon No. 1
NAYZ sells 130,427 copies in its first week with debut mini-album NAZE, while People Talk helps the rookie group top Oricon in Japan.
BTS Jin's gray tee shows how idol voting photos turn political
After South Korea's June 3, 2026 local elections, BTS Jin, Lee Young Ji and fromis_9's Baek Ji-heon show why idol voting posts draw scrutiny.
Byeon Woo-seok opens The Secret Library as Seoul tickets go live
Byeon Woo-seok begins his 2026 Asia fan-meeting tour in Seoul on July 4-5, with Ticketlink sales opening June 15 at 8 PM.
Jung Ho-yeon steps into Monaco F1 spotlight before Hope
Jung Ho-yeon joins Louis Vuitton's Monaco Grand Prix events from June 6-8 as Na Hong-jin's Hope heads to Korean cinemas July 15.
Jeong Ae-ri wraps 20 episodes before ovarian cancer treatment
On Song Seung-hwan's Wonderful Life, Jeong Ae-ri recalls her 2016 ovarian cancer diagnosis and why she finished drama filming first.
izna catches the beat as 'SET THE TEMPO' cracks iTunes Worldwide top 10
izna's third mini-album 'SET THE TEMPO' starts strong after its June 8 release, with 'METRONOME' driving early global chart momentum.
Yeon Sang Ho’s Gas Human locks down Tokyo Station for Netflix
Yeon Sang Ho writes and executive-produces Netflix’s eight-part Gas Human, a modern take on Toho’s 1960 Gas-Man No. 1, out July 2, 2026.
Kim Mu-yeol’s black suit leads Teach You a Lesson to No. 1
Netflix’s 19+ Korean series Teach You a Lesson tops Korea’s TV chart after its June 5 debut, with webtoon controversy fueling early attention.