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Global K-Wave
ONEUS Wraps Osaka Fancon After 'Under' Hits No. 3 on Oricon
ONEUS completed its Tokyo and Osaka fancon run after the Japanese single 'Under' reached No. 3 on Oricon's daily singles ranking. The group will continue the tour momentum with a Hong Kong fancon on the 25th.
Variety & TV
Jo Yu-sik and Mina Sue Choi Face Off in Kill It as Dating Show Worlds Collide
In episode 9 of tvN's Kill It, Transit Love 4's Jo Yu-sik and Single's Inferno 5's Mina Sue Choi meet during the Movement Couple Photoshoot mission. The contestants also face a 30-minute Style Race with unexpected eliminations teased.
K-Pop
AHOF Previews July 8 Comeback With 'RUN TO YOU' Music Video Teaser
AHOF released a music video teaser for its third mini album 'RUN TO YOU' ahead of its July 8 comeback. The clip opens with Jeu-eon wearing earphones and highlights the title track's youthful energy and key choreography.
Celebrity & Issues
NIK’s Ko Gun signs with Playmaker E&M, plans music and broadcast activities
Ko Gun, formerly of NIK, has signed an exclusive contract with Playmaker E&M. The agency plans to support his solo work across music, broadcasting and content.
Global K-Wave
Kang Han-na Tops Netflix Global Chart With 'Husbands,' Joins 'Better Late Than Single 2'
Kang Han-na's Netflix film 'Husbands' ranked No. 1 on the Global Top 10 non-English films chart. She will next appear as a panelist on 'Better Late Than Single 2' and is confirmed for tvN's 2027 drama 'Whale Star.'
Global K-Wave
ATEEZ Tops Billboard 200 for Third Time as 'BAD' Reaches Melon Top 100
ATEEZ has earned its third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 'Golden Hour: Part 5.' The group’s new song 'BAD' also entered Melon's Top 100 as first-week album sales reached 1.88 million copies.
Variety & TV
Happy Together Returns After Six Years With Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Jong-shin and Lee Hyori
KBS2's Happy Together returns on July 10 at 8:30 p.m. with a new team-based storytelling audition. Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun and Yoon Jong-shin will host, with Lee Hyori joining the first recording as a special MC.
Variety & TV
Cho Jung-seok and Park Hae-joon Join Sister's Direct Delivery Season 3, Premiering July 30
tvN's Sister's Direct Delivery Season 3 premieres July 30 at 8:40 p.m. with Yum Jung-ah, Kim Sun-young, Kang You-seok and Roh Yoon-seo, plus guests Cho Jung-seok and Park Hae-joon.
Celebrity & Issues
Kyuhyun, Park Eun-tae, Lee Ji-hye and Jang Eun-a Join Frankenstein Concert at Jangchung Arena
The main cast of the musical Frankenstein will reunite for Stage Concert Series I <Frankenstein: The Musical Concert> at Jangchung Arena on August 1 and 2. Brandon Lee will conduct the full-orchestra concert as EMK Entertainment expands the musical IP beyond the stage.
Variety & TV
National Singing Contest Couple Appears on AM Plaza 40 Days After Second Child's Birth
Ha Hyeong-jun and Choi Jeong-hui, who won a popularity award on National Singing Contest while she was eight months pregnant, appeared on KBS 1TV's AM Plaza 40 days after the birth of their second daughter.
Variety & TV
Shin Dong-yup’s Wife Says His Daily Drinking Never Disrupts Filming
On SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Shin Dong-yup’s wife Sun Hye-yoon recalled that he drinks almost every day but never lets it affect his broadcasts or filming. K.Will also shared a warm anecdote about the couple’s drinking gathering.
K-Pop
Young K to Return July 27 With Second Full-Length Album 'YOUNGEST'
DAY6's Young K will release his second full-length solo album 'YOUNGEST' on July 27 at 6 p.m. JYP Entertainment unveiled a teaser image featuring glass shards and a 'YK' key object.
K-Pop
Kihyun Counts Down to July 7 Comeback With Tears and Action in 'So Good' Teaser
MONSTA X's Kihyun previews his solo comeback with the music video teaser for 'So Good,' the title track from his second mini album 'BORDERLINE.' The album will be released on July 7 at 6 p.m.
Variety & TV
Running Man Ji Suk-jin and Ji Ye-eun Counterattack as Water Ghosts, but Yang Se-chan and Miyeon Finish It
In SBS's Running Man, Ji Suk-jin and Ji Ye-eun act as 'Water Ghosts' to eliminate members, but the humans secure victory through a joint operation by Yang Se-chan and Miyeon.
Variety & TV
Boom Says Kim Dae-ho's Car Looks Just Like His 'I Live Alone' Image on Choi Woo Su San
On MBC's Choi Woo Su San, Boom rode in Kim Dae-ho's car for the first time and said the messy interior looked exactly like what viewers saw on I Live Alone. The episode also featured Jang Dong-min's Himalaya joke and Sunwoo Yong-nyeo handing out 10,000 won bills.
Global K-Wave
BTS Brings 'Arirang' to London as the London Eye Turns Red
BTS opens its London 'Arirang' concerts with red citywide displays, sold-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium dates and new tour milestones.
Variety & TV
KwakTube and Pengsoo Go Gyaru-o in Shibuya for 'Giant Peng TV' Japan Trip
KwakTube and EBS character Pengsoo transformed into gyaru-o looks in Shibuya, Tokyo, for a Japan travel episode of 'Giant Peng TV.' Fans and PaniBottle responded with amused reactions online.
K-Pop
BoA Shows Blonde Perm and Yellow Mic in New ‘BoA the MIC’ Stage Photos
BoA shared new stage photos featuring blonde permed hair, a yellow microphone and layered accessories. The post follows her departure from SM Entertainment and the launch of her one-person agency, Baypal Entertainment.
Variety & TV
Winter’s Refrigerator Sets Up Pasta Revenge as Sam Kim and Jeong Ho-young Face Off Again
JTBC’s Please Take Care of My Refrigerator opens aespa Winter’s fridge on July 5, with Sam Kim and Jeong Ho-young meeting again in a pasta revenge match. Lee Moon Jung and Kwon Sung-joon also clash in a strong-flavored cooking battle.
Celebrity & Issues
Hwang Jung-min says his brighter look was not just sobriety but heavy makeup
Hwang Jung-min explained on DdeunDdeun's Pinggyego that his brighter complexion came not only from quitting alcohol but also from thick makeup. The Hope stars also discussed curly hair and Cannes anecdotes with Yoo Jae-suk.
Global K-Wave
AHOF Premieres Sugar High in Kuala Lumpur Ahead of July 8 Comeback
AHOF wrapped its Kuala Lumpur concert on its first Asia tour and surprised fans with the first live performances of Sugar High and Our Story. The group will release its third mini album RUN TO YOU on July 8.
Variety & TV
You Quiz on the Block Tops July Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings
tvN's You Quiz on the Block ranked No. 1 in July variety show brand reputation, with Yoo Jae-suk, Heo Nam-jun and Kim Mu-yeol standing out in keyword analysis.
Celebrity & Issues
Byun Jin-sub Says LP Address Led to Move One Week After Student’s Fall
Byun Jin-sub recalled how fans gathered outside his home after his address appeared in an LP liner note. He said his family moved within a week after a middle school student fell while trying to see him.
K-Pop
Yeseul Baek Signs With Jomang E&M, SoonSoonHee Agency Subsidiary, After Gwangalli Busking
Singer Yeseul Baek has signed an exclusive contract with Jomang E&M, a subsidiary of BS, home to vocal group SoonSoonHee. The agency plans to support her music and content work after her rise through SNS videos, charting collaborations and Miss Trot 4.
ONEUS Wraps Osaka Fancon After 'Under' Hits No. 3 on Oricon
ONEUS completed its Tokyo and Osaka fancon run after the Japanese single 'Under' reached No. 3 on Oricon's daily singles ranking. The group will continue the tour momentum with a Hong Kong fancon on the 25th.
Jo Yu-sik and Mina Sue Choi Face Off in Kill It as Dating Show Worlds Collide
In episode 9 of tvN's Kill It, Transit Love 4's Jo Yu-sik and Single's Inferno 5's Mina Sue Choi meet during the Movement Couple Photoshoot mission. The contestants also face a 30-minute Style Race with unexpected eliminations teased.
AHOF Previews July 8 Comeback With 'RUN TO YOU' Music Video Teaser
AHOF released a music video teaser for its third mini album 'RUN TO YOU' ahead of its July 8 comeback. The clip opens with Jeu-eon wearing earphones and highlights the title track's youthful energy and key choreography.
NIK’s Ko Gun signs with Playmaker E&M, plans music and broadcast activities
Ko Gun, formerly of NIK, has signed an exclusive contract with Playmaker E&M. The agency plans to support his solo work across music, broadcasting and content.
Kang Han-na Tops Netflix Global Chart With 'Husbands,' Joins 'Better Late Than Single 2'
Kang Han-na's Netflix film 'Husbands' ranked No. 1 on the Global Top 10 non-English films chart. She will next appear as a panelist on 'Better Late Than Single 2' and is confirmed for tvN's 2027 drama 'Whale Star.'
ATEEZ Tops Billboard 200 for Third Time as 'BAD' Reaches Melon Top 100
ATEEZ has earned its third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 'Golden Hour: Part 5.' The group’s new song 'BAD' also entered Melon's Top 100 as first-week album sales reached 1.88 million copies.
Happy Together Returns After Six Years With Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Jong-shin and Lee Hyori
KBS2's Happy Together returns on July 10 at 8:30 p.m. with a new team-based storytelling audition. Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun and Yoon Jong-shin will host, with Lee Hyori joining the first recording as a special MC.
Cho Jung-seok and Park Hae-joon Join Sister's Direct Delivery Season 3, Premiering July 30
tvN's Sister's Direct Delivery Season 3 premieres July 30 at 8:40 p.m. with Yum Jung-ah, Kim Sun-young, Kang You-seok and Roh Yoon-seo, plus guests Cho Jung-seok and Park Hae-joon.
Kyuhyun, Park Eun-tae, Lee Ji-hye and Jang Eun-a Join Frankenstein Concert at Jangchung Arena
The main cast of the musical Frankenstein will reunite for Stage Concert Series I <Frankenstein: The Musical Concert> at Jangchung Arena on August 1 and 2. Brandon Lee will conduct the full-orchestra concert as EMK Entertainment expands the musical IP beyond the stage.
National Singing Contest Couple Appears on AM Plaza 40 Days After Second Child's Birth
Ha Hyeong-jun and Choi Jeong-hui, who won a popularity award on National Singing Contest while she was eight months pregnant, appeared on KBS 1TV's AM Plaza 40 days after the birth of their second daughter.
Shin Dong-yup’s Wife Says His Daily Drinking Never Disrupts Filming
On SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Shin Dong-yup’s wife Sun Hye-yoon recalled that he drinks almost every day but never lets it affect his broadcasts or filming. K.Will also shared a warm anecdote about the couple’s drinking gathering.
Young K to Return July 27 With Second Full-Length Album 'YOUNGEST'
DAY6's Young K will release his second full-length solo album 'YOUNGEST' on July 27 at 6 p.m. JYP Entertainment unveiled a teaser image featuring glass shards and a 'YK' key object.
Kihyun Counts Down to July 7 Comeback With Tears and Action in 'So Good' Teaser
MONSTA X's Kihyun previews his solo comeback with the music video teaser for 'So Good,' the title track from his second mini album 'BORDERLINE.' The album will be released on July 7 at 6 p.m.
Running Man Ji Suk-jin and Ji Ye-eun Counterattack as Water Ghosts, but Yang Se-chan and Miyeon Finish It
In SBS's Running Man, Ji Suk-jin and Ji Ye-eun act as 'Water Ghosts' to eliminate members, but the humans secure victory through a joint operation by Yang Se-chan and Miyeon.
Boom Says Kim Dae-ho's Car Looks Just Like His 'I Live Alone' Image on Choi Woo Su San
On MBC's Choi Woo Su San, Boom rode in Kim Dae-ho's car for the first time and said the messy interior looked exactly like what viewers saw on I Live Alone. The episode also featured Jang Dong-min's Himalaya joke and Sunwoo Yong-nyeo handing out 10,000 won bills.
BTS Brings 'Arirang' to London as the London Eye Turns Red
BTS opens its London 'Arirang' concerts with red citywide displays, sold-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium dates and new tour milestones.
KwakTube and Pengsoo Go Gyaru-o in Shibuya for 'Giant Peng TV' Japan Trip
KwakTube and EBS character Pengsoo transformed into gyaru-o looks in Shibuya, Tokyo, for a Japan travel episode of 'Giant Peng TV.' Fans and PaniBottle responded with amused reactions online.
BoA Shows Blonde Perm and Yellow Mic in New ‘BoA the MIC’ Stage Photos
BoA shared new stage photos featuring blonde permed hair, a yellow microphone and layered accessories. The post follows her departure from SM Entertainment and the launch of her one-person agency, Baypal Entertainment.
Winter’s Refrigerator Sets Up Pasta Revenge as Sam Kim and Jeong Ho-young Face Off Again
JTBC’s Please Take Care of My Refrigerator opens aespa Winter’s fridge on July 5, with Sam Kim and Jeong Ho-young meeting again in a pasta revenge match. Lee Moon Jung and Kwon Sung-joon also clash in a strong-flavored cooking battle.
Hwang Jung-min says his brighter look was not just sobriety but heavy makeup
Hwang Jung-min explained on DdeunDdeun's Pinggyego that his brighter complexion came not only from quitting alcohol but also from thick makeup. The Hope stars also discussed curly hair and Cannes anecdotes with Yoo Jae-suk.
AHOF Premieres Sugar High in Kuala Lumpur Ahead of July 8 Comeback
AHOF wrapped its Kuala Lumpur concert on its first Asia tour and surprised fans with the first live performances of Sugar High and Our Story. The group will release its third mini album RUN TO YOU on July 8.
You Quiz on the Block Tops July Variety Show Brand Reputation Rankings
tvN's You Quiz on the Block ranked No. 1 in July variety show brand reputation, with Yoo Jae-suk, Heo Nam-jun and Kim Mu-yeol standing out in keyword analysis.
Byun Jin-sub Says LP Address Led to Move One Week After Student’s Fall
Byun Jin-sub recalled how fans gathered outside his home after his address appeared in an LP liner note. He said his family moved within a week after a middle school student fell while trying to see him.
Yeseul Baek Signs With Jomang E&M, SoonSoonHee Agency Subsidiary, After Gwangalli Busking
Singer Yeseul Baek has signed an exclusive contract with Jomang E&M, a subsidiary of BS, home to vocal group SoonSoonHee. The agency plans to support her music and content work after her rise through SNS videos, charting collaborations and Miss Trot 4.