Riize returned with their second EP II and lead single "Do Your Dance," a six-track release that reportedly sold over 910,000 copies in its first day, debuted at No. 1 on Hanteo's daily album chart, and topped QQ Music's digital album sales chart
Seventeen members The8 and Vernon will debut as subunit V8 with the EP "V8" on June 29, featuring eight tracks including lead single "singasong" co-composed by Mechatok; Pharrell contributed "girlsnboys." V8 will hold standalone concerts July 11–12 at KINTEX
BTS drew roughly 220,000 fans to two sold-out Arirang tour shows at Busan Asiad Main Stadium, highlighting problems with crowd management, accommodation-price spikes and illegal ticket resales after opening-night delays
NMIXX member Sullyoon revealed she’s been suffering from back pain after overexerting herself at a dress rehearsal, saying she’s receiving treatments including laser therapy and injections; her agency and medical staff advised rest, but she chose to perform
Footage of IVE member Jang Wonyoung leaving for Shanghai on May 30 has drawn online debate after clips showed her standing with arms crossed and receiving her passport with one hand; some viewers also questioned her mask/hat handling during an ID check while fans argue alternate angles add context
Oh Shin-haeng, who previously ran for local office at 18, placed fourth on Produce 101 Japan Shinsekai and earned a spot in the show's final group, giving him a chance to begin a career as a Japanese idol
Red Velvet will return as a five-member group in August with a new album — their first full-group release since June 2024's "Cosmic" — and will hold a two-day FAN-CON on Aug. 1–2 at Korea University's Hwajeong Gymnasium to mark their 12th anniversary
Kim Garam, formerly of Le Sserafim, has found a new agency, Management Koo, and hopes to debut as an actor; the agency cited her YouTube work and dedication. She debuted with the girl group in 2022, suspended activities amid bullying allegations, and later left the group
Singer Lim Young-woong and his agency donated 200 million won (about $132,200) to Korea University Medicine on his birthday to help cover treatment costs for low-income patients, giving the gift in the name of his fanbase, Hero Generation
South Korea's Ministry of Culture and KOCCA have launched a program to help small- and mid-sized K-pop agencies expand into overseas markets, naming ten groups as the inaugural beneficiaries to support sustainable industry growth
The Korean government launched a "Global Leap Forward Support" program selecting 10 indie K-pop groups to receive up to 300 million won per year (for up to three years) to boost international promotions, addressing market imbalance favoring major conglomerates
Tomorrow X Together's Yeonjun will drop his second solo EP, No Labels: Part 02, on July 10, Big Hit Music announced; a short video clip featuring Yeonjun and a music snippet was also released. His previous mini-album, No Labels: Part 01, reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200
Seventeen’s Joshua will speak at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on June 25 as a youth goodwill ambassador, representing the group’s ‘Going Together — For Youth Creativity & Well‑Being’ initiative. Seventeen were named UNESCO youth goodwill ambassadors in 2024 and established a $1M global youth fund
Joshua of K-pop group Seventeen will speak at UNESCO headquarters in Paris next week as a youth goodwill ambassador, appearing for the "Going Together — For Youth Creativity & Well-Being" program launched jointly by Seventeen and UNESCO, Pledis Entertainment said
TXT member Yeonjun will release his second solo EP, No Labels: Part 02, on July 10 at 1 p.m. KST, BigHit Music announced. TXT are concurrently holding a sold-out 2026 MOA concert series in Japan
TXT member Yeonjun is set to release his second solo album in July, his agency confirmed, marking another solo comeback for the Tomorrow X Together vocalist
Swedish producer Alex Karlsson — who has worked with BTS, SuperM, Tomorrow X Together, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM and ATEEZ — said at a Seoul music conference that the city has become a "global melting pot" for music talent, attracting top songwriters and organized production systems
The Recording Academy announced on June 16 that it will add a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category for the 2027 Grammys, created to recognize artistic excellence in Asian pop music
EXID's Hani joined actor Ha Seok Jin and the rest of the cast for the first script reading of upcoming family romance drama 'Love on the Menu,' which follows two former lovers reuniting eight years after a painful breakup
Kwon Eunbin of girl group CLC announced on June 16 via a lengthy social media message that she is retiring from the entertainment industry to begin a new chapter in her life
AB6IX member Park Woo Jin signed an exclusive contract with PARA MUSIC on June 16 and released new profile photos through the label
Kim Garam has signed an exclusive contract with Management KOO and is officially beginning an acting career; the agency cited her YouTube activities and potential for growth as reasons for the signing
AHOF will return with their third mini album on July 8, marking their first comeback in about eight months since November’s second mini album, according to agency F&F Entertainment
TXT member Yeonjun will release his 2nd solo mini album, "NO LABELS: PART 02," on July 10, BIGHIT MUSIC announced, marking the completion of his solo debut project
