On October 6, 2025, characters from Devsisters’ popular mobile game Cookie Run appeared on MBC’s Chuseok (Korean harvest festival) special of the Idol Star Athletics Championships (often called "ISAC"). On the broadcast, six characters—Bra…
Why did this first pitch move the world? The atmosphere at the ballpark was unlike anything the Dodgers had seen before, from the moment fans queued at the gates. On August 25, 2025, Dodger Stadium filled with cheers hours before first pitch. When t…
'AtHeart', A Rising Rookie K-pop Group with Global Ambitions On August 13, 2025, a new K-pop girl group called AtHeart officially debuted, making a bold entrance into an already booming industry. The name 'AtHeart' clever…
ASTRO's MJ and JinJin Launch New Duo JUNJINNI On August 13, 2025, MJ (Myungjun Kim) and JinJin (Jinwoo Park) from the K-pop group ASTRO officially debuted as a new sub-unit called JUNJINNI. Formed in their 10th year since debu…
Seungri and G-Dragon: A Divided Fandom No Longer Shocking The once-unshakable unity of BIGBANG's fanbase is clearly experiencing a fracture, as tension between former member Seungri and group leader G-Dragon continues to spark controv…
K-POP: Demon Hunters Sequel – Cultural Milestone or Misstep? K-POP: Demon Hunters took the world by storm when it hit Netflix in June 2025. The animated film tells the story of a K-pop girl group who secretly fight demons—an unexpected b…
AMPERS&ONE's "LOUD & PROUD": Musical Growth or Just Noise? On August 12, 2025, South Korean hip-hop dance group AMPERS&ONE made a bold return with their third mini album, LOUD & PROUD . The lead single, “That…
Sooyoung’s No-Pants Look: Empowerment or Exploitation? At a recent movie premiere for The Devil Came to Stay , Girls’ Generation member Sooyoung (Choi Sooyoung) sparked a heated debate—not with her performance, but with her outfit…
Baby DONT Cry's Global Rise — But Are They Losing Touch at Home? In 2025, a new K-pop boy group named Baby DONT Cry exploded onto the scene with their debut single, "F Girl." Almost immediately, they captured attention—not j…
MADEIN S: K-pop's Bold Leap into Japan Set to officially debut on August 14, 2025, MADEIN S is the first sub-unit of the Korean boy group MADEIN—composed exclusively of Japanese members: Mashiro, Miyu, Serena, and Nagomi. Long…
AMPERS&ONE Returns with Their ‘Bad Angel’ Concept: Bold or Misguided? The K-pop group AMPERS&ONE is back with their 3rd mini album 'LOUD & PROUD' , released on August 12, 2025. This time, they're making waves with …
‘CHA CHA CHA’: G-DRAGON and Vince Mix Latin Rhythms with K-pop When you hear the name G-DRAGON, you think of bold fashion statements, iconic lyrics, and genre-bending musical experiments. Pair that with Vince, an underrated but steadily …
Soyou’s 22-Pound Weight Loss: Transformation or Too Much? K-pop singer Soyou, formerly of the girl group SISTAR, has recently made headlines for losing over 10kg (approximately 22 pounds). This significant transformation in her ph…
Jennie’s Bold Airport Look: Fashion Statement or Public Disturbance? When BLACKPINK’s Jennie stepped into Incheon International Airport recently, she did more than just catch a flight—she caught everyone's attention. Dressed head-to-t…
Chungha’s Generosity: A Gift of Kindness or Cultural Pressure? Recently, K-pop singer Chungha made headlines for giving luxury handbags to her backup dancers, covering their meals, and even arranging their ride home. These thoughtful gest…
SEVENTOEIGHT: A New Chapter in Global K-pop? In July 2025, a brand-new K-pop boy group named SEVENTOEIGHT (shortened to 728) debuted with a bold concept: a fully multinational lineup. The six-member group features artists from Taiwan and …
BabyMonster’s Asa: A Rising Star Facing a Style Dilemma YG Entertainment, the powerhouse behind BLACKPINK, recently debuted their first new girl group in seven years—BabyMonster. One of the standout members of this rookie group is …
2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer: A Bold Evolution of K-pop? Since its beginning, the SBS Gayo Daejeon has been a year-end tradition in South Korea — a televised celebration of the country's biggest music acts, wrapping up the year with l…