Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker proclaimed Aug. 27–28 as "BTS Day in Illinois" to coincide with BTS' Soldier Field concerts on the group's Arirang world tour, praising their charitable and social-impact messaging as aligning with Illinois civic values
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker proclaimed Aug. 27–28 as "BTS Day in Illinois" ahead of BTS's Soldier Field performances. Big Bang kicked off its 20th‑anniversary 'XX: Cosmos' world tour with three nights in Goyang that drew over 100,000 fans, and Seoul reopened a 335‑meter sealed subway passage as K‑Culture Station debuting "COSMOS," an immersive media exhibition marking BIGBANG's 20th anniversary with digital portraits, yellow crowns, holograms and 11 interactive zones. NCT 127 released its seventh full‑length album Blingy for their 10th anniversary and held a press conference; a former Teen Top leader's attempt to form an idols' labor union stalled after only two sign-ups, and Galaxy Robot Park opened in Seoul with plans for a robot idol act and a world tour.
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Seoul reopened a 335-meter subway passage as K-Culture Station, debuting “COSMOS,” an immersive media exhibition marking BIGBANG’s 20th anniversary with digital portraits, yellow crowns, holograms and 11 interactive experience zones
BLACKPINK's Jennie will release her new EP Fallen Angel digitally this Thursday at 1 p.m., a three-track set featuring the title song "Fallen Angel" plus "Less than a Lover" and "Heaven." A later physical edition will add three fan-selected bonus tracks — "Sweettooth," "Lockitdown" and "Face" — and Jennie said she is "so happy" the songs are finally being released and hopes fans will listen soon
Veteran filmmakers like Lee Joon-ik and Kim Tae-gon are moving into ultra-short vertical dramas for mobile, and JYP Entertainment's boy group NEXZ is featured in a short-form project as Korea expands its short-drama market beyond sensational formulas
KATSEYE’s third EP Wild debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 with 170,000 equivalent album units, including 145,000 traditional album sales. The HYBE/Geffen-formed group scored its first U.S. chart-topper since debuting in 2024, outpacing Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend and Stray Kids’ This & That; Yonhap reported the EP includes contributions from Hybe chairman Bang Si‑hyuk, Ed Sheeran and producers Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin. Soompi noted Wild delivered the largest week by units for an all-female group since Billboard began ranking by units and the biggest pure-sales week for an all-female group since TWICE’s READY TO BE
NCT 127 released its seventh full-length album BLINGY as a five-member unit — Taeyong, Johnny, Jaehyun, Yuta and Haechan — after Doyoung and Jungwoo began military service and Mark left SM. The group will debut lead single "Blingy" at a comeback live party and kick off a world tour in September
NEXZ returns Monday with SAUCIN, a six-track mini album that members say explores distinct "flavors" — TOMOYA, HARU and HYUI co-wrote the single "APPETITE" while TOMOYA also helped write "20 NOW," and members highlight choreography, energy and group chemistry
JYP Entertainment is working with Inspire Entertainment Resort and Hearcycle to pilot Auracast wireless audio at Inspire Arena, streaming concert sound directly to hearing aids and cochlear implants. The initiative launched during performances by JYP artists, including 2PM and DAY6's Young K, to improve accessibility
NCT 127 released its seventh full-length album Blingy to mark its 10th anniversary, saying the group will return to its roots; five of seven members attended a press conference while Jungwoo and Doyoung are absent for military service and former member Mark has departed
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Jisoo will release a prerelease single on Sept. 4 ahead of her first full-length solo album, with the music video directed by Grammy-winner Joseph Kahn and filmed in Bangkok; the track reportedly won’t feature another artist
Former Teen Top leader Bang Min‑su (C.A.P.) tried to form Korea’s first labor union for K‑pop idols but the effort stalled after only two sign-ups, low public and industry backing, and concerns about his past controversies; advocates say clearer legal recognition of idols as workers is needed
Jennie of BLACKPINK released old-Hollywood–inspired teaser photos for her upcoming solo EP Fallen Angel, a six-track set that includes lead single "Fallen Angel" and previously released "Less than a Lover"; three tracks will be released as a digital-only album on streaming platforms Friday at 1 p.m
Katseye earned its first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with third EP Wild, becoming the fourth female group since 2020 to top the chart; prerelease “Animal” debuted on the Hot 100 at No. 24 and the EP opened at No. 2 on the U.K. albums chart with three singles entering the singles chart
Galaxy Robot Park opened in Seoul with humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits like Rosé’s “APT.” and Yena’s “Catch Catch,” and Galaxy Corporation says it will launch a robot idol act next year with plans for a world tour
Big Bang kicked off its 20th-anniversary 'XX: Cosmos' world tour with a three-day concert in Goyang that drew over 100,000 fans and marked the trio's first full-group show in nearly nine years. G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung hinted at more music after performing new single 'Biiig.'
Juyeon of THE BOYZ has signed with Ace Factory to pursue an acting career in earnest, joining the agency that represents Lee Jong-suk and Choi Dae-hoon; he previously appeared in the short film Youngyoung and the group is preparing a new chapter with nine members
Google launched a global Gemini campaign starring BTSʼ Jimin, who used the AI assistant to help compose heartfelt messages to fans and participated in Google’s Sphere takeover with interactive features and personalized playlists of the septet’s songs
NCT's Johnny and Jisung join Super Junior's Leeteuk and Shindong, DAWN, and WEi's Kim Yo Han on ALL or NOTHING as two teams compete in a quiz at Luxor Temple for the title of “prince”; Episode 5 airs Aug. 24 at 11:15 p.m. KST
Yang Jiwon, former SPICA and UNI.T member, announced on Instagram that she is expecting a child and will marry actor Yang Joon Mo; Yang Joon Mo also confirmed the upcoming marriage and shared details about his 2023 divorce and daughter
NCT 127 held a press conference for their 10th anniversary comeback and seventh studio album BLINGY, previewing the title track and pre-release 'Piñata', confirming contributions from Doyoung and Jungwoo before enlistment, addressing Mark's departure, and previewing the NEO CITY – THE REDLINE tour
Netflix released a teaser and poster for Kians Bizarre B&B Season 2, revealing Kian84 will be joined by Kim Yeon Koung, 2PM's Lee Junho, and LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha for a 10-episode run starting September 22, with an imaginative second-branch guesthouse previewed in the clip
THE BOYZ member Juyeon signed an exclusive contract with ACE FACTORY on April 14 and unveiled new profile photos; the agency said it will support his group activities while helping him expand his career into acting
Stray Kids' mini album THIS & THAT spent its second consecutive week in the Billboard 200 top 3 — their first album to spend more than one week in the top 3 — earning 82,000 equivalent album units in its second week in the U.S
Former Gavy NJ member Gunji announced on April 23 via Instagram that she will marry her fiancé this October, sharing photos and a message thanking fans for their support and promising to return with new music in the future
Kwon Eun Bi released her first teaser photos for the digital single "DEJAVU," marking her first comeback under new agency RBW; the single is scheduled for September 3 at 6 p.m. KST
Stray Kids' mini album THIS & THAT debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's World Albums chart (and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200), while CORTIS, ATEEZ, BTS, LE SSERAFIM, TXT’s Yeonjun, aespa, ILLIT, NewJeans, BOYNEXTDOOR and others also placed on this week’s World Albums chart
TREASURE released an explosive dance performance video for their B-side "DANGER" from the mini album NEW WAV on Aug 24 at midnight KST, spotlighting the group's powerful choreography and stage presence
BIGBANG kicked off their 20th anniversary 'XX : COSMOS' world tour with three explosive nights at Goyang Stadium (Aug 21–23), performing hits from “Fantastic Baby” to “HARU HARU” and spotlighting solo segments from G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung while teasing more to come after their reunion single “BiiiG.”
