K-pop boy band AHOF released their third EP RUN TO YOU and held a press showcase in Seoul where the nine members discussed the album’s coming-of-age theme, title track, tracklist and goals — including aiming for their first music show win
Ateez member Yunho reportedly ended a long-term relationship with a non-celebrity partner about three months ago and has had no contact since; KQ Entertainment has not confirmed the report. The story notes Yunho and his partner were longtime friends before becoming romantic
Hybe launched its 2026 'Next New Creator' global producer audition for pop track creators aged 19+, accepting demo submissions July 14–Aug 12; final winners receive a ₩5 million creative grant and potential work with Hybe labels that represent acts like BTS, TXT, Enhypen, Illit, Seventeen and &Team
BTS has partnered with the British Museum for a 'Korea Gallery Trail' as part of its 'BTS The City Arirang London' program, highlighting Korean artifacts and inviting visitors to share which pieces resonate with their lives via the 'What is Your Arirang?' campaign
Le Sserafim announced details for its second international tour, Pureflow, kicking off with two Incheon shows, then touring Japan (including a Summer Sonic 2026 festival debut), North America (including iHeartRadio), and the group's first standalone European concerts in November
Katseye extended its Billboard 200 run to 53 consecutive weeks as its 2nd EP Beautiful Chaos — which entered at No. 4 — passed one year on the chart; the group has 32M+ monthly Spotify listeners. Lead single "Gnarly" and B-side "Gabriela" charted on the Hot 100. A third EP, Wild, is due Aug. 14 amid Manon 027s hiatus
Ateez's San drew viral attention for his June 28 Inkigayo performance of 'Bad,' with a standout dance break co-created with Bbtrippin and choreographer Leejung. The surge helped 'Bad' enter Melon's Top 100 while the group's latest album hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200
TVXQ’s U-Know has moved his July Seoul solo shows from Ticketlink Live Arena to Jamsil Indoor Stadium because protesters have blocked access to the original venue; original seat assignments will be honored and full refunds are available. The tour continues to five Southeast Asian cities with more stops to be announced
The British Museum’s Korea Gallery is hosting a 'Korea Gallery Trail' program inspired by BTS’s album Arirang as part of The City Arirang fan festival in London through July 23, linking Korean artifacts to the album’s themes and inviting visitors to share their own 'Arirang.'
Jennie’s remix with Tame Impala, “Dracula,” rose to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 — her highest Hot 100 placement — after the remix went viral. Le Sserafim/Illit/Katseye’s “Iconic By Mistake” hit No. 49; BTS’s “Swim” sits at No. 76; Ateez’s new album topped the Billboard 200
Jennie's feature on the Tame Impala remix 'Dracula' climbed to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 — her highest Hot 100 placement to date — while Le Sserafim/Illit/Katseye's 'Iconic By Mistake' hit No.49, BTS's 'Swim' stayed at No.76, and Ateez scored a No.1 on the Billboard 200
KARD's 2017 pre-debut music video "Don't Recall" surpassed 100 million YouTube views on July 8 (around 2 p.m. KST), becoming the group's first MV to hit the milestone; it took roughly 9 years and 4 months since its Feb 16, 2017 release
KATSEYE will release their first feature film, KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS, offering behind-the-scenes footage from their survival show journey and interviews. Limited screenings begin August 12 with tickets on sale July 15
Hearts2Hearts won their second music show trophy for "Lemon Tang" on the July 8 episode of Show Champion, defeating contenders including ATEEZ and dodree; performers that day included Choi Yoojung, Keyveatz, Jung Dae Hyun, Baek A Yeon, and more
Winwin has ended his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment effective July 9 and will conclude activities as a member of NCT. He posted a heartfelt farewell letter thanking fans, reflecting on his decade with the agency, and noting his past roles in NCT 127 and WayV and recent solo work in China
Red Velvet teased Version 2 of their official light stick on July 8 — a cupcake-inspired design topped with the group's 'RV' logo like a cherry
Soompi highlights 11 Chinese dramas starring performers with K-pop roots, featuring names such as Wang Yibo (UNIQ), Jun (SEVENTEEN), Victoria Song (f(x)), Lay (EXO), Luhan, Zhou Jie Qiong (I.O.I/PRISTIN), WinWin (NCT), Cheng Xiao (WJSN), Yan An (PENTAGON), and Lai Kuanlin (Wanna One)
CORTIS revealed a teaser for their official light stick on July 8, showcasing a sleek, earthy design with a clear center featuring the group's name as they prepare for their first-ever tour "PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN."
Singer Lee Hyun, who debuted with co-ed group 8Eight, has renewed his exclusive contract with BIGHIT MUSIC after 19 years with the agency and said he plans to be more active and deliver more music for fans
ATEEZ's mini album GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — their biggest U.S. week — and also topped Top Album Sales, World Albums and the Artist 100, while becoming the group with the most Billboard 200 top-10 albums this decade, surpassing Stray Kids and TXT
YY Entertainment announced that Park Ji Hoon’s RE:FLECT fan‑con originally scheduled for August 8 in Manila has been relocated to The Grand Hall at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort in Macau due to 'unavoidable circumstances,' with an apology to waiting fans
Jennie (of BLACKPINK) and Tame Impala's remix of "Dracula" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart and climbed to a new Hot 100 peak at No. 8, with the track also topping multiple dance/alternative charts
Stray Kids released a surreal comeback trailer for their upcoming album 'THIS & THAT' on July 8 at midnight KST; the album is scheduled for release on August 7 at 1 p.m. KST
