BTS returned to the UK for the first time in seven years with sold-out Arirang shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, blending traditional Korean music, dance and symbolism on a 360° stage, nodding to England’s World Cup win and confirming their World Cup Final Halftime performance
BTS opened the London leg of their Arirang world tour with a sold-out show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the city hosted fan festivals, museum tie-ins and illuminated landmarks to celebrate the group's return before they continue on to Munich and Paris
DSP Media announced that coed K-pop group KARD will disband after nine years following the release of their first full-length album Where To Now? (Part.2): Nowhere on July 28 and a final world tour beginning in Seoul on Aug. 8
A government-backed study finds the Korean Wave generated $18.98B in exports in 2025 (up 15.9%), with games at $7.83B and music surging 84% to $3.1B; the report cites hits like Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' and AI-driven personalization for expanding global fandoms
I-dle returned with their ninth EP We Made, highlighting a pop-leaning reset and continued self-production at a media showcase; leader Soyeon and member Yuqi contributed heavily to the tracks, and the group continues its Syncopation world tour ahead of a Lollapalooza Chicago appearance
NCT127 is reported to be returning with their seventh studio album on Aug. 24, featuring five members (Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun and Haechan); Taeyong and Jaehyun have completed military service while Doyoung and Jungwoo began theirs in Dec. 2025
SM Entertainment’s eight-member group Hearts2Hearts will officially debut in Japan with a single album on Aug. 12; three tracks from Iconic Heart will be released online Aug. 10. The rookie act previously topped Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking and saw strong recent sales
Wanna One will reunite for a nine-member performance at KCON LA on Aug. 14 — their first show since the 2019 farewell — though Kang Daniel and Lai Kuanlin will not take part. The KCON lineup also includes NCT 127, Tomorrow X Together and Zerobaseone
Kiss of Life shared a teaser via S2 Entertainment hinting at a possible August comeback, featuring sunlit imagery and the line "Don't let them see you sweat." The quartet also recently released the Japanese digital single "Break It."
MONSTA X main vocalist Kihyun released his second solo mini-album BORDERLINE on July 7 and chose the rock-leaning title track "So Good" by trusting his instincts; the record highlights his vocal range following military service and recent group activity
Monsta X main vocalist Kihyun returns with his second solo EP Borderline, led by the vocal-focused lead single "So Good." Released after his military service and group activities, he describes the record as a more mature, restrained showcase of his musical identity
Monsta X vocalist Kihyun says his third solo release, the second EP Borderline, leans into a demanding, rock-tinged lead titled "So Good" as he intentionally pushes beyond his comfort zone; the seven-track record reflects his personal direction and is set for release Tuesday
The 2026 KOREA HOT TAIPEI concert, scheduled for July 11, has been cancelled due to disruptions from Typhoon Bavi; the billed lineup included GOT7 members Mark Tuan and BamBam, Kep1er, and tripleS. Ticket refund details are on the KHAM Ticketing site
tripleS announced their 2026 world tour "ANDLESS," kicking off with two concerts at Seoul's Jangchung Arena on October 10–11; additional tour dates will be revealed later
TWICE's Sana teamed up with Harper's BAZAAR Korea and Alo for a pictorial and interview, reflecting on being true to herself, TWICE's 10th debut anniversary and the group's special album, and how Alo's apparel helped her during the THIS IS FOR world tour
MONSTA X's Kihyun returned as a soloist on July 7 (6 p.m. KST) with his second mini album BORDERLINE and the music video for title track "So Good," which centers on themes of freedom and trusting your instincts
BIGBANG is preparing a new group single — their first in four years — with music video filming reportedly set for the third week of July. The release is expected ahead of the group's 2026 world tour, which opens Aug. 21–23 in Goyang and will include 32 overseas shows
NCT 127 will launch their fifth tour, NEO CITY – THE REDLINE, beginning at Seoul's KSPO Dome Sept 18–20, with additional stops announced in Jakarta, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, and Taipei. The group also confirmed a seventh studio album comeback scheduled for August 24
Cha Woo Min plays Lee Chan, a multi-talented K-pop idol-actor and fashion director who belongs to the fictional group D.N.X, in tvN’s drama My Bias, My Boss. The series premieres August 3 at 8:50 p.m. KST and will be available on Viki
