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Celebrity & Issues
BTS V Becomes Global Ambassador for HiteJinro’s JINRO After 2.6 Billion Bottles Sold
HiteJinro named BTS member V as the global ambassador for JINRO, its soju export brand. The company plans to expand global campaigns as JINRO’s cumulative sales exceed 2.6 billion bottles.
Global K-Wave
50 Researchers from 10 Countries to Gather at Jeonbuk National University for BTS Conference
The 5th BTS: A Global Interdisciplinary Conference will be held at Jeonbuk National University in July 2026, coinciding with BTS's return.
Global K-Wave
EVAN's 'Ride or Die' Tops 10 Million Views in 44 Hours, Hits No. 1 in 9 Regions
EVAN's solo debut single 'Ride or Die' topped Bugs, reached No. 5 on Melon Hot 100 and crossed 10 million YouTube views in about 44 hours. The former ENHYPEN member also discussed his solo debut on KBS2's music program.
K-Pop
Ryu Ji-soo and Marchio Bossa to Release ‘Golden Dream’ Worldwide on July 3
Vocalist Ryu Ji-soo teams with Italian bossa nova project Marchio Bossa for ‘Golden Dream,’ a cross-border collaboration built over five years between Seoul and Bari. The track was recorded with live instruments and will be released worldwide on July 3, 2026.
Global K-Wave
Yoajung draws TXT fans in China as it targets 100 stores
Korean yogurt ice cream brand Yoajung is expanding quickly in China after naming Tomorrow X Together as global models, with 18 stores open and a goal of 100 by year-end.
Celebrity & Issues
Byeon Woo-seok to Present Trophy at KMA 2026 Amid Filming and Fan Meeting Schedule
Byeon Woo-seok will appear as a presenter at KMA 2026 on July 25 at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul. Kang Tae-oh and Won Ji-an will host the ceremony, with TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ZEROBASEONE and more in the lineup.
K-Pop
H2O's Junwon returns solo after 10 years with Jeju-inspired 'Paradise for sale'
H2O vocalist Junwon has resumed solo activities after a decade with the new self-written song 'Paradise for sale.' The track reflects the realities he faced while living on Jeju Island and leads into the Junwon Project and an October live show.
Global K-Wave
ATEEZ Headlines British Summer Time Hyde Park in London, Debuts 'BAD' Live
ATEEZ headlined British Summer Time Hyde Park in London with a 90-minute set and premiered 'BAD' from their 14th mini album. The group will meet Korean fans at a Seoul fan meeting in July.
Global K-Wave
K-Wave Spending Hits 1.413 Trillion Won in May Without Major BTS Concerts
Foreign visitors' K-Wave-related spending in Korea reached a record 1.413 trillion won in May 2026, led by shopping and beauty. The total rose even without a major BTS mega-event.
Celebrity & Issues
T.O.P and Lee Hyori's Kiss Performance Explained, With Taemin and Kim Hee-chul Updates
SBS E!'s K-STAR news revisited memorable idol kiss scenes and confessions, from BIGBANG's T.O.P and Lee Hyori to SHINee's Taemin. Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul also shared reflections on his 20th debut anniversary.
Global K-Wave
Hyung-won to MC ASEA 2025 After Discharge, Teases 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu
MONSTA X's Hyung-won will make his official comeback as an MC for ASEA 2025 in Yokohama and appear on the YouTube show 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu.
K-Pop
Monsta X Announces Global Release of 'Unfold' on April 3, First US Studio Album in 4 Years
Monsta X announces the April 3 global release of their US studio album 'Unfold', marking their return to the US market after 4 years.
Global K-Wave
Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP Visit Korea to Discuss K-Town Cooperation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Top executives from Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP visit Korea to discuss K-Town projects and expansion into tourism, F&B, and lifestyle sectors.
Global K-Wave
Yunchan Lim Wins Opus Klassik Instrumentalist of the Year as Youngest Individual Honoree
Pianist Yunchan Lim won Opus Klassik’s Instrumentalist of the Year award for Bach: Goldberg Variations. The win marks a second straight year in the category for Korean pianists after Seong-Jin Cho.
Celebrity & Issues
BLACKPINK Lisa Reveals Discontinued Ferrari Testarossa, Owning 7 Ferraris Alone
BLACKPINK's Lisa draws attention again by revealing her rare, discontinued Ferrari Testarossa, adding to her massive luxury car collection.
Global K-Wave
BTS Jin’s First Solo Tour Expands From Goyang to Arenas and Theaters
Jin’s first solo fan concert world tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR moved from Goyang through Japan, the US and Europe before returning with an Incheon encore and #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR THE MOVIE. The project highlights his solo catalog, fan-participation format and theater releases in SCREENX and 4DX.
K-Pop
Stray Kids Set Five Seoul Shows at KSPO DOME for RUN IT World Tour
Stray Kids will open the Korean schedule for their new RUN IT world tour with five shows at KSPO DOME in Seoul. The run links to the June 24 release of RUN IT and the August 7 album THIS & THAT.
K-Pop
Son Tae-jin Wraps Three-Day THE MAESTRO Seoul Concert, Heads to Busan in July
Son Tae-jin completed three Seoul performances of his solo concert THE MAESTRO at LG Arts Center Seoul LG SIGNATURE Hall. The concert moves to Busan on July 17 and 18 at Sohyang Theater Woori Bank Hall.
Celebrity & Issues
BTS' RM Becomes National Museum of Korea's First Global Ambassador, Begins With Kim Hong-do Exhibition
BTS' RM was appointed the National Museum of Korea's first global ambassador, beginning his role at a June 19 ceremony and a Kim Hong-do exhibition. His upcoming SFMOMA exhibition in 2026 will pair his collection with works from the museum.
Celebrity & Issues
Kim Do-hoon Shares Seoul Music Awards Selfie With Go Youn-jung and Heo Nam-jun
Kim Do-hoon posted a backstage selfie with Go Youn-jung and Heo Nam-jun after the 35th Seoul Music Awards at INSPIRE Arena. The photo drew attention as actor presenters also became part of the post-ceremony buzz.
K-Pop
CLOSE YOUR EYES Adds 35th Seoul Music Awards Rookie Honor After Eight Wins
CLOSE YOUR EYES won the Rookie Award at the 35th Seoul Music Awards at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. The seven-member K-pop boy group continues its rapid rise after eight rookie trophies and 1.2 million cumulative mini-album sales.
Celebrity & Issues
NewJeans Members Become Faces of Gucci, Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton
All five members of NewJeans have been appointed as global ambassadors for major fashion and beauty brands, expanding their influence beyond music.
K-Pop
Stray Kids' Han Draws Attention With Solo Airport Departure After 'back to life'
Han of Stray Kids departed from Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule after releasing his solo single 'back to life.' The trip comes as Stray Kids continues major overseas appearances from The Governors Ball Music Festival to Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY.
Global K-Wave
Shiho Yano’s Longtime Friend Yu Yamada Watches Yumi’s Cells While Doing Housework
Shiho Yano shared a 25-minute shopping vlog with Japanese model Yu Yamada, her friend of nearly 30 years. In the video, Yu Yamada said she watches Korean dramas daily and named Yumi's Cells and Kim Go-eun among her favorites.
BTS V Becomes Global Ambassador for HiteJinro’s JINRO After 2.6 Billion Bottles Sold
HiteJinro named BTS member V as the global ambassador for JINRO, its soju export brand. The company plans to expand global campaigns as JINRO’s cumulative sales exceed 2.6 billion bottles.
50 Researchers from 10 Countries to Gather at Jeonbuk National University for BTS Conference
The 5th BTS: A Global Interdisciplinary Conference will be held at Jeonbuk National University in July 2026, coinciding with BTS's return.
EVAN's 'Ride or Die' Tops 10 Million Views in 44 Hours, Hits No. 1 in 9 Regions
EVAN's solo debut single 'Ride or Die' topped Bugs, reached No. 5 on Melon Hot 100 and crossed 10 million YouTube views in about 44 hours. The former ENHYPEN member also discussed his solo debut on KBS2's music program.
Ryu Ji-soo and Marchio Bossa to Release ‘Golden Dream’ Worldwide on July 3
Vocalist Ryu Ji-soo teams with Italian bossa nova project Marchio Bossa for ‘Golden Dream,’ a cross-border collaboration built over five years between Seoul and Bari. The track was recorded with live instruments and will be released worldwide on July 3, 2026.
Yoajung draws TXT fans in China as it targets 100 stores
Korean yogurt ice cream brand Yoajung is expanding quickly in China after naming Tomorrow X Together as global models, with 18 stores open and a goal of 100 by year-end.
Byeon Woo-seok to Present Trophy at KMA 2026 Amid Filming and Fan Meeting Schedule
Byeon Woo-seok will appear as a presenter at KMA 2026 on July 25 at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul. Kang Tae-oh and Won Ji-an will host the ceremony, with TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ZEROBASEONE and more in the lineup.
H2O's Junwon returns solo after 10 years with Jeju-inspired 'Paradise for sale'
H2O vocalist Junwon has resumed solo activities after a decade with the new self-written song 'Paradise for sale.' The track reflects the realities he faced while living on Jeju Island and leads into the Junwon Project and an October live show.
ATEEZ Headlines British Summer Time Hyde Park in London, Debuts 'BAD' Live
ATEEZ headlined British Summer Time Hyde Park in London with a 90-minute set and premiered 'BAD' from their 14th mini album. The group will meet Korean fans at a Seoul fan meeting in July.
K-Wave Spending Hits 1.413 Trillion Won in May Without Major BTS Concerts
Foreign visitors' K-Wave-related spending in Korea reached a record 1.413 trillion won in May 2026, led by shopping and beauty. The total rose even without a major BTS mega-event.
T.O.P and Lee Hyori's Kiss Performance Explained, With Taemin and Kim Hee-chul Updates
SBS E!'s K-STAR news revisited memorable idol kiss scenes and confessions, from BIGBANG's T.O.P and Lee Hyori to SHINee's Taemin. Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul also shared reflections on his 20th debut anniversary.
Hyung-won to MC ASEA 2025 After Discharge, Teases 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu
MONSTA X's Hyung-won will make his official comeback as an MC for ASEA 2025 in Yokohama and appear on the YouTube show 'Absolutely Nothing Prepared' with Shownu.
Monsta X Announces Global Release of 'Unfold' on April 3, First US Studio Album in 4 Years
Monsta X announces the April 3 global release of their US studio album 'Unfold', marking their return to the US market after 4 years.
Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP Visit Korea to Discuss K-Town Cooperation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Top executives from Vietnam's SUN Group and VINGROUP visit Korea to discuss K-Town projects and expansion into tourism, F&B, and lifestyle sectors.
Yunchan Lim Wins Opus Klassik Instrumentalist of the Year as Youngest Individual Honoree
Pianist Yunchan Lim won Opus Klassik’s Instrumentalist of the Year award for Bach: Goldberg Variations. The win marks a second straight year in the category for Korean pianists after Seong-Jin Cho.
BLACKPINK Lisa Reveals Discontinued Ferrari Testarossa, Owning 7 Ferraris Alone
BLACKPINK's Lisa draws attention again by revealing her rare, discontinued Ferrari Testarossa, adding to her massive luxury car collection.
BTS Jin’s First Solo Tour Expands From Goyang to Arenas and Theaters
Jin’s first solo fan concert world tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR moved from Goyang through Japan, the US and Europe before returning with an Incheon encore and #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR THE MOVIE. The project highlights his solo catalog, fan-participation format and theater releases in SCREENX and 4DX.
Stray Kids Set Five Seoul Shows at KSPO DOME for RUN IT World Tour
Stray Kids will open the Korean schedule for their new RUN IT world tour with five shows at KSPO DOME in Seoul. The run links to the June 24 release of RUN IT and the August 7 album THIS & THAT.
Son Tae-jin Wraps Three-Day THE MAESTRO Seoul Concert, Heads to Busan in July
Son Tae-jin completed three Seoul performances of his solo concert THE MAESTRO at LG Arts Center Seoul LG SIGNATURE Hall. The concert moves to Busan on July 17 and 18 at Sohyang Theater Woori Bank Hall.
BTS' RM Becomes National Museum of Korea's First Global Ambassador, Begins With Kim Hong-do Exhibition
BTS' RM was appointed the National Museum of Korea's first global ambassador, beginning his role at a June 19 ceremony and a Kim Hong-do exhibition. His upcoming SFMOMA exhibition in 2026 will pair his collection with works from the museum.
Kim Do-hoon Shares Seoul Music Awards Selfie With Go Youn-jung and Heo Nam-jun
Kim Do-hoon posted a backstage selfie with Go Youn-jung and Heo Nam-jun after the 35th Seoul Music Awards at INSPIRE Arena. The photo drew attention as actor presenters also became part of the post-ceremony buzz.
CLOSE YOUR EYES Adds 35th Seoul Music Awards Rookie Honor After Eight Wins
CLOSE YOUR EYES won the Rookie Award at the 35th Seoul Music Awards at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. The seven-member K-pop boy group continues its rapid rise after eight rookie trophies and 1.2 million cumulative mini-album sales.
NewJeans Members Become Faces of Gucci, Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton
All five members of NewJeans have been appointed as global ambassadors for major fashion and beauty brands, expanding their influence beyond music.
Stray Kids' Han Draws Attention With Solo Airport Departure After 'back to life'
Han of Stray Kids departed from Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule after releasing his solo single 'back to life.' The trip comes as Stray Kids continues major overseas appearances from The Governors Ball Music Festival to Rock in Rio and STRAYCITY.
Shiho Yano’s Longtime Friend Yu Yamada Watches Yumi’s Cells While Doing Housework
Shiho Yano shared a 25-minute shopping vlog with Japanese model Yu Yamada, her friend of nearly 30 years. In the video, Yu Yamada said she watches Korean dramas daily and named Yumi's Cells and Kim Go-eun among her favorites.