The highly anticipated G-STAR 2025  kicks off today and will run for three days at BEXCO in Busan. This year, G-STAR  is themed “Expand Your Horizons,” featuring 1,273 gaming companies from 44 countries and 3,269 exhibition spaces, making it the largest gaming exhibition in Korea. The event is welcoming gamers from around the world. Major gaming companies such as NCSoft, Netmarble, Krafton, Google Korea, Webzen, and Gravity are participating as main sponsors, unveiling their

Virtual idol group PLAVE releases their new single album PLBBUU  today at 6 p.m. KST. Following their charismatic image in February’s mini 3rd album Caligo Pt.1 , PLAVE now returns with a more playful and endearing concept. Their collaboration with Sanrio Korea has drawn strong attention from global fans while expanding the group’s distinctive virtual universe. The album includes three tracks: the title song “BBUU!”, “Hide and Seek,” and “Bongsoonga.” The title track features

Girl group H1-KEY will take the stage for a special performance at the Korea-Japan Dream Players Game 2025 supported by DAISO , held at Es Con Field Hokkaido in Japan on October 30. The event commemorates the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan and aims to strengthen friendship and trust through sports and cultural exchange. Legendary baseball players from both nations will participate, with H1-KEY adding star power to the event through

A new virtual idol group inspired by traditional Korean folktales, Saryeonghwa  (四靈花), will officially debut on November 13. Produced by subculture-focused label GRIM Production, the group follows last year’s debut of WISHes  and is gaining attention for its unique storytelling rooted in a deeply Korean worldview. The group consists of four members — Cheongmok, Biwha, Maehwarin, and Baekhee — whose name Saryeonghwa  means “four spiritual beings coming together to bloom as one

JYP Entertainment’s global girl group GIRLSET will return on November 14 with their new digital single Little Miss . On October 31, JYP revealed the album cover art via the group’s official social media channels, announcing GIRLSET’s long-awaited comeback. The digital single Little Miss  and its title track of the same name will showcase the group’s vibrant energy and musical versatility. In the teaser image, the members hold unique weapons and strike confident poses reminisc

2PM member and actor Ok Taec-yeon has announced that he will marry his longtime partner. His agency, 51K, stated on November 1, “Actor Ok Taec-yeon has promised to spend his life together with someone he has been seeing for a long time.” The wedding will take place privately next spring in Seoul, attended only by close family members and acquaintances. The agency added, “As the bride-to-be is a non-celebrity, we ask for your understanding that specific details will remain pri

Millennial Works has opened a K-POP idol theme park, The Next Idol , powered by its proprietary AI technology. The pop-up store runs until November 9 at the Iconic Square on the 4th floor of Hyundai Department Store Pangyo. Based on the “Virtual Academy” concept from Millennial Works’ own IP, Nextworks , the experience allows visitors to step into the world of K-POP trainee life alongside popular virtual characters. The pop-up consists of three main zones — the Trainee Zone,

The K-pop group CRAVITY has unveiled the tracklist for their upcoming album. On the 28th, their agency, Starship Entertainment, shared the tracklist for their 2nd full-length album Dare to Crave : Epilogue , set to release on November 10. According to the tracklist, the album consists of 15 songs, combining 12 tracks from their previously released album Dare to Crave  (released in June) with 3 new tracks. The album will feature the title track “Lemonade Fever,” along with new

Joint drama productions between South Korea and Japan are winning praise from viewers worldwide, expanding their presence in the global streaming market. Co-productions released through platforms such as Netflix are captivating audiences far beyond the two countries. According to Netflix’s official site TUDUM  and its “Netflix Top 10,” the Japanese original series Romantic Anonymous , starring Shun Oguri and Han Hyo-joo, ranked sixth globally in the non-English category and f

The girl group KiiKii is transforming into the main characters of a new web novel. According to their agency, Starship Entertainment, the web novel Dear.X: Tomorrow’s Me to Today’s Me  starring KiiKii will be launched on KakaoPage on November 4. Dear.X: Tomorrow’s Me to Today’s Me  is a modern fantasy web novel that explores the friendships and adventures of a group of girls on the brink of their teenage years. The novel follows KiiKii’s journey into another world, where each

EXO will kick off a new chapter with a fan meeting this December, followed by the release of their highly anticipated new album in early 2026. The group will host “EXO‘verse” at Inspire Arena in Jung District, Incheon, on December 13–14. After the event, they plan to release their 8th full-length album in the first quarter of 2026 and continue a range of promotional activities. Members Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, and Lay will participate in both the fan meeting and the

K-pop girl group NMIXX has cemented its position as a next-generation powerhouse, sweeping domestic and global charts with its first full-length album, “Blue Valentine.” Released on October 13, the 12-track album builds on the group’s signature “MIXX POP” genre — first introduced in their debut track “O.O” — blending diverse musical styles into a bold and cohesive sound. Critics praised the project as “the album that fully defines NMIXX’s identity.” The title track “Blue Vale

Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo is set to comfort fans missing him during his military service with a brand-new solo release. On October 24, a “coming soon” teaser video for his second solo mini album, ELSE , was unveiled through his official social media and YouTube channel. In the teaser, Cha Eun-woo captivates viewers with a mysterious aura, expressing complex emotions through subtle changes in expression and gesture. His intense charisma — accentuated by a leather jacket and

Mega MGC Coffee has announced the launch of two new collaboration items with popular K-pop boy group RIIZE, available sequentially across stores nationwide starting October 23. This collaboration marks the highlight of Mega MGC Coffee’s ongoing SMGC campaign with SM Entertainment. Even before the release, the products received enthusiastic reactions at fan signing events, with comments such as “the design quality is amazing” and “it looks like the official light stick — a mu

SHINee’s ONEW continues the excitement of his first solo world tour by bringing it to the Americas. On October 22, ONEW announced the dates for “2025-26 ONEW WORLD TOUR ＜ONEW THE LIVE : PERCENT (%)＞ IN USA” via official social media, hinting at a new chapter in his journey. According to the released schedule, ONEW will kick off the U.S. leg of the tour on January 9, 2026, in San Jose, with additional performances in ▲Los Angeles on the 11th, ▲Chicago on the 14th, ▲New York on

Actor Rowoon shared his thoughts on the conclusion of the Disney+ drama series Tackryu (Turbid Stream)  ahead of his upcoming military enlistment. Through his agency FNC Entertainment, Rowoon said on the 20th, “It was an honor to take part in Tackryu  before my enlistment. This project gave me great courage and confidence in my acting career. I was truly happy to create such a wonderful piece with amazing colleagues.” He continued, “I sincerely thank all the viewers who have

The 2025 World Webtoon Festival  kicked off on October 19 at Lotte Town in Jamsil, Seoul, attracting an impressive 42,000 visitors on its opening day. According to the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), over 200,000 people are expected to attend during the four-day event, marking a 2.5-fold increase from last year. The festival aims to bring mobile webtoon content into physical spaces, showcasing the global competitiveness of the K-webtoon industry. Exhibits span over a c

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden visited SM Entertainment’s  headquarters in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, to experience the heart of K-pop creativity  firsthand. The visit was part of the Swedish royal family’s official itinerary to Korea, focusing on cultural and creative industry exchange . Touring SM’s studios and recording rooms, the royals observed the K-pop production process up close. They expressed particular interest in the collaboration between Swedish so

Xiumin, a member of EXO, is set to make his long-awaited comeback with a new digital single titled “Overdrop.” His agency, INB100, unveiled the concept photos on October 13 through official channels, showcasing Xiumin’s mature charisma and refined appeal. In the photos, Xiumin leans against a car, dressed in a black see-through shirt and leather gloves, exuding understated sensuality. His nonchalant expression and intense gaze add a layer of tension, sparking curiosity about

G-DRAGON has officially taken legal action against individuals posting malicious comments and spreading false information — marking his first major legal move since debuting 19 years ago. His agency, Galaxy Corporation, announced on October 17 that it is “actively pursuing legal measures in cooperation with law firm Yulchon against defamation, false information, and malicious slander.” According to the company, by the end of September, it had conducted a thorough review of ma