Big Bang News

G-Dragon sparked renewed dating rumors after liking a social post featuring model-actress Kiko Mizuhara, prompting fans to share screenshots while others call it typical of his liberal liking habits; the article notes he has discussed this habit on Daesung's show, with Lee Soo-hyuk joking about accidental likes

August brings a slate of K-pop comebacks: Red Velvet returns Aug. 3 with EP 'Velvet Summer'; Stray Kids drop their 10th EP 'This & That' Aug. 7. Katseye, Enhypen, NCT 127 and veteran group Big Bang are also slated for new releases across the month

South Korea will launch 'Fanomenon,' a two-week K-culture festival in Seoul from Dec. 2–12, 2027, featuring concerts at the new Seoul Arena and KINTEX, a fandom-focused awards ceremony and exhibitions; JYP’s Park Jin‑young is a co-chair of the planning committee

YG Entertainment is running its 2026 YG Global Audition from July–December, starting in Beijing and touring major cities worldwide; applicants born 2008–2015 can audition in singing, rap, dance, visual and newly added acting categories. Registration details will be shared via YG’s official channels

G-Dragon has been named an honorary ambassador for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan (July 19–29), highlighting his growing role in cultural diplomacy and his JusPeace Foundation’s partnership with the Korea Heritage Service to support World Heritage promotions and fundraising