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K-Pop
Kihyun turns up the guitars for 'So Good' on M Countdown
MONSTA X vocalist Kihyun debuts the rock-tinged 'So Good' comeback stage on Mnet's M Countdown as BORDERLINE climbs global iTunes charts.
K-Pop
Kim Jae Joong brings 'THE WAVE' to Seoul after 15 months
Kim Jae Joong opens his 2026 solo concert [THE WAVE] at Seoul KBS Arena on Aug. 29-30, with Yokohama set for Sept. 13.
Variety & TV
Kim Yeong-hui turns a worried DM to Min Do-yoon into an OTT hit
On MBC's Radio Star, Kim Yeong-hui explains how her Min Do-yoon fandom led to Parasite Choon, OTT top-three success and a winter shoot.
Variety & TV
Ok-sun hits pause after Sang Cheol turns a cafe date into a monologue
On SBS Plus and ENA’s SOLO, Sang Cheol’s long self-explanations leave Ok-sun drained and ready to rethink their romance.
K-Pop
Red Velvet adds July 31 fan concert as pre-sale clears every seat
Red Velvet adds a third fan concert at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium before the August 3 release of 'Velvet Summer.'
Celebrity & Issues
Lim Ji Yeon’s black mini dress photos have fans calling her a doll
T-ARA member Lim Ji Yeon shares new SNS photos in a black square-neck mini dress, drawing praise for her slim silhouette and visuals.
Variety & TV
Yu Ji-na turns Nam Jin’s stage gift into an 18 million won tip
On TV CHOSUN’s Perfect Life, Yu Ji-na recalls how Nam Jin’s Japan concert gesture led to a 25-song encore and a career-changing tip.
K-Pop
Dodree lights up Show Champion with a music of Korea twist
Dodree brought traditional melodies and modern staging to MBC every1's Show Champion on July 8 as HAWWAH(夏渦) videos gained traction online.
Variety & TV
Jo Jazz meets 'Bae Jazz,' and Kim Kyu-won can't look sideways
Kim Kyu-won posts photos with Jo Jazz after SBS Radio's Cultwo Show, placing the SNL Korea parody character 'Bae Jazz' side by side.
Variety & TV
Jang Do Yeon's tipsy Shortbox call leaves Kim Won-hun laughing
On Salon Drip 2, Kim Won-hun recalls how Jang Do Yeon called him tipsy to cheer Shortbox's 2022 rise, then went formal in person.
K-Pop
Four POW members go blonde as Yochi steers 'FLAVOR'
POW previews its July 28 comeback with beauty-brand-style teasers, four blonde members and leader Yochi producing every track on 'FLAVOR'.
Variety & TV
Lee Hyori reunites with Yoo Jae Suk as Haetu returns with tears and wit
KBS2 revives Happy Together-Glad We're Not Alone on the 10th, with Lee Hyori joining Yoo Jae Suk, Yoon Jong-shin and Jang Hang Jun.
Celebrity & Issues
Lee Jeong-han turns a 33-year comeback into his first solo art show
Haetbitchon’s Lee Jeong-han opens The Beautiful POP at Diamond Gallery in Haebangchon, Seoul, July 18-31, after remaking Rain on the Window.
Variety & TV
Idol Training Camp kicks off with bag checks, bows and tumbling
MBC M and Muniverse’s new variety show gathers 24 boy group members on July 8 for surprise bag checks, freestyle dances and camp clips.
Variety & TV
Sung Ri and TOP7 step offstage for MBN’s Wednesday-night spin-off
MBN’s Legendary Men premieres July 15 at 9:40 PM, with Sung Ri, Harua and TOP7 showing daily-life charm hosted by Jang Min-ho and Yang Se-hyung.
Variety & TV
Heo Sung-beom opens his KAIST home with a G-Dragon gift in hand
KAIST AI researcher Heo Sung-beom reveals his home on SBS's My Little Old Boy, sharing G-Dragon's gift and a surprise for Heo Kyung Hwan.
K-Pop
fromis_9 turns up summer with Glow ME and first units in 8 years
fromis_9 returns July 21 with second full album Glow ME, led by Vitamin ME and featuring 10 tracks with member-written songs.
Celebrity & Issues
Namkoong Min rewatches his kneeling proposal as fatherhood nears
On KBS 2TV's Problem Child in House, Namkoong Min shares his romance with Jin Ah-reum, a rejected first confession and their pregnancy news.
K-Pop
Ateez's Seong-hwa turns bedtime poems into a book with a cause
Ateez member Seong-hwa releases 'Before Sleep,' a Dingo Story poetry and essay book with extra writings and child welfare donations.
K-Pop
Parents call “Han-sol” as VERNON’s Mia film traces his rise
SEVENTEEN unit V8 releases VERNON’s Mia official film, pairing childhood memories with KINTEX and Hong Kong live dates.
Variety & TV
Tzuyang’s Jeju feast has Kim Kwang Kyu begging her to stop
On ENA’s Tzuyang’s Meals, Tzuyang heads to Jeju with Choi Hong-man and Kim Kwang Kyu for a snack-packed mukbang airing July 11.
K-Pop
ZEROBASEONE turns up summer nostalgia for Japan EP ‘Kaiki LOVE’
ZEROBASEONE will release its second Japanese EP, ‘回帰LOVE (Kaiki LOVE),’ on August 19, with ‘Existence’ arriving early on August 10.
Variety & TV
KCM sings as Suyeon plays piano in a tearful father-daughter duet
On KBS2's Return of Superman, KCM performs with 14-year-old Suyeon at the piano as Bang Ye-won tears up and Seoyeon cheers.
Global K-Wave
QWER turns Tomb Raider King's opener into its Japan launchpad
QWER releases SHOW DOWN, the Tomb Raider King opening theme, marking its Japan debut with Warner Music Japan support and more anime OSTs ahead.
Kihyun turns up the guitars for 'So Good' on M Countdown
MONSTA X vocalist Kihyun debuts the rock-tinged 'So Good' comeback stage on Mnet's M Countdown as BORDERLINE climbs global iTunes charts.
Kim Jae Joong brings 'THE WAVE' to Seoul after 15 months
Kim Jae Joong opens his 2026 solo concert [THE WAVE] at Seoul KBS Arena on Aug. 29-30, with Yokohama set for Sept. 13.
Kim Yeong-hui turns a worried DM to Min Do-yoon into an OTT hit
On MBC's Radio Star, Kim Yeong-hui explains how her Min Do-yoon fandom led to Parasite Choon, OTT top-three success and a winter shoot.
Ok-sun hits pause after Sang Cheol turns a cafe date into a monologue
On SBS Plus and ENA’s SOLO, Sang Cheol’s long self-explanations leave Ok-sun drained and ready to rethink their romance.
Red Velvet adds July 31 fan concert as pre-sale clears every seat
Red Velvet adds a third fan concert at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium before the August 3 release of 'Velvet Summer.'
Lim Ji Yeon’s black mini dress photos have fans calling her a doll
T-ARA member Lim Ji Yeon shares new SNS photos in a black square-neck mini dress, drawing praise for her slim silhouette and visuals.
Yu Ji-na turns Nam Jin’s stage gift into an 18 million won tip
On TV CHOSUN’s Perfect Life, Yu Ji-na recalls how Nam Jin’s Japan concert gesture led to a 25-song encore and a career-changing tip.
Dodree lights up Show Champion with a music of Korea twist
Dodree brought traditional melodies and modern staging to MBC every1's Show Champion on July 8 as HAWWAH(夏渦) videos gained traction online.
Jo Jazz meets 'Bae Jazz,' and Kim Kyu-won can't look sideways
Kim Kyu-won posts photos with Jo Jazz after SBS Radio's Cultwo Show, placing the SNL Korea parody character 'Bae Jazz' side by side.
Jang Do Yeon's tipsy Shortbox call leaves Kim Won-hun laughing
On Salon Drip 2, Kim Won-hun recalls how Jang Do Yeon called him tipsy to cheer Shortbox's 2022 rise, then went formal in person.
Four POW members go blonde as Yochi steers 'FLAVOR'
POW previews its July 28 comeback with beauty-brand-style teasers, four blonde members and leader Yochi producing every track on 'FLAVOR'.
Lee Hyori reunites with Yoo Jae Suk as Haetu returns with tears and wit
KBS2 revives Happy Together-Glad We're Not Alone on the 10th, with Lee Hyori joining Yoo Jae Suk, Yoon Jong-shin and Jang Hang Jun.
Lee Jeong-han turns a 33-year comeback into his first solo art show
Haetbitchon’s Lee Jeong-han opens The Beautiful POP at Diamond Gallery in Haebangchon, Seoul, July 18-31, after remaking Rain on the Window.
Idol Training Camp kicks off with bag checks, bows and tumbling
MBC M and Muniverse’s new variety show gathers 24 boy group members on July 8 for surprise bag checks, freestyle dances and camp clips.
Sung Ri and TOP7 step offstage for MBN’s Wednesday-night spin-off
MBN’s Legendary Men premieres July 15 at 9:40 PM, with Sung Ri, Harua and TOP7 showing daily-life charm hosted by Jang Min-ho and Yang Se-hyung.
Heo Sung-beom opens his KAIST home with a G-Dragon gift in hand
KAIST AI researcher Heo Sung-beom reveals his home on SBS's My Little Old Boy, sharing G-Dragon's gift and a surprise for Heo Kyung Hwan.
fromis_9 turns up summer with Glow ME and first units in 8 years
fromis_9 returns July 21 with second full album Glow ME, led by Vitamin ME and featuring 10 tracks with member-written songs.
Namkoong Min rewatches his kneeling proposal as fatherhood nears
On KBS 2TV's Problem Child in House, Namkoong Min shares his romance with Jin Ah-reum, a rejected first confession and their pregnancy news.
Ateez's Seong-hwa turns bedtime poems into a book with a cause
Ateez member Seong-hwa releases 'Before Sleep,' a Dingo Story poetry and essay book with extra writings and child welfare donations.
Parents call “Han-sol” as VERNON’s Mia film traces his rise
SEVENTEEN unit V8 releases VERNON’s Mia official film, pairing childhood memories with KINTEX and Hong Kong live dates.
Tzuyang’s Jeju feast has Kim Kwang Kyu begging her to stop
On ENA’s Tzuyang’s Meals, Tzuyang heads to Jeju with Choi Hong-man and Kim Kwang Kyu for a snack-packed mukbang airing July 11.
ZEROBASEONE turns up summer nostalgia for Japan EP ‘Kaiki LOVE’
ZEROBASEONE will release its second Japanese EP, ‘回帰LOVE (Kaiki LOVE),’ on August 19, with ‘Existence’ arriving early on August 10.
KCM sings as Suyeon plays piano in a tearful father-daughter duet
On KBS2's Return of Superman, KCM performs with 14-year-old Suyeon at the piano as Bang Ye-won tears up and Seoyeon cheers.
QWER turns Tomb Raider King's opener into its Japan launchpad
QWER releases SHOW DOWN, the Tomb Raider King opening theme, marking its Japan debut with Warner Music Japan support and more anime OSTs ahead.