RM, leader of K-pop group BTS, has been appointed the first global ambassador for the National Museum of Korea. The appointment recognizes his support for Korean cultural heritage, including significant donations and his efforts to promote Korean culture globally.
FILA今夏推出多款南韓話題球鞋，包含新款薄底鞋RITMO SLEEK LX、山系風格的HAREPIN 1988，以及GLIO與Echappe兩大人氣薄底鞋型的新色。全球代言人韓韶禧搶先演繹抹茶綠RITMO SLEEK LX，引爆時尚迷期待。
韓劇《鐵拳教育》男主角金武烈因劇爆紅，他與妻子尹昇娥長達16年的愛情故事也被翻出，兩人從一見鍾情到結婚生子，過程如韓劇般浪漫，甚至連GD都按讚關注，被網友封為「模範夫妻」。
IMC Toys lancia in Italia la linea K-Pop Idol, trasformando il fenomeno musicale in un'esperienza di gioco immersiva per bambini. La collezione include bambole, accessori e una playlist originale, riscuotendo già successo nel mercato italiano.
高雄流行音樂中心「高流系」暑假推出「超營養學分」音樂講座，邀請音樂創作者與專家解析K-POP洗腦旋律與J-POP串流復興，探討東亞流行音樂的世代變化與席捲樂壇的奧秘。講座將深入剖析K-POP團體旋律結構與J-POP新盛世，並於iNDIEVOX開賣。
高雄端午連假將有多項精彩活動，包括愛河及中芸漁港的龍舟錦標賽、紅毛港文化園區及鳳儀書院的節慶體驗、駁二及高雄流行音樂中心等地的市集，還有內惟藝術中心展覽、眷村DIY，以及高雄車站的K-POP隨播即跳和玩具市集。
Jennie of BLACKPINK's "Dracula" with Tame Impala holds at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week, marking 37 weeks on the chart. BTS and Katseye also charted.
Empresa brasileira Maeum Global oferece viagens imersivas na Coreia do Sul, focando em K-pop, doramas e cultura autêntica. Idealizada por Jaqueline de Conto, busca superar barreiras de idioma e planejamento para brasileiros.
La SNCF a annulé des interruptions de trafic prévues sur le RER B pendant les concerts de The Weeknd et BTS au Stade de France, suite à la colère des usagers. Des trains spéciaux seront affrétés le 17 juillet.
K-pop group Seventeen's members The8 and Vernon will launch a new subunit named V8, releasing their first EP "V8" on June 29. The EP features eight tracks, including the lead single "singasong," and explores themes of recovery and growth. The duo will also hold standalone concerts in Goyang and Hong Kong.
Joshua of K-pop group Seventeen will speak at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on June 25 as a youth goodwill ambassador. The event is part of a joint initiative with UNESCO focused on youth creativity and well-being, with the group having previously donated $1 million to establish a global youth fund.
K-pop group Riize is set to release their second EP, "II," on Monday, featuring six tracks including the lead single "Do Your Dance." The album signifies a shift towards action and forward momentum for the group.
K-pop group BTS celebrated its 13th debut anniversary with two sold-out concerts in Busan, South Korea, drawing approximately 110,000 fans. Members expressed gratitude to their fanbase, ARMY, for their support throughout their global journey, emphasizing the joy of performing in their home country.
Anitta's participation in the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles is seen as a major international achievement, solidifying her status as a global music icon representing Brazil.
Estados Unidos goleia Paraguai por 4 a 1 na estreia da Copa América no Sofi Stadium, em Los Angeles. Ingressos caros e público presente para ver o show de Balogun e Pulisic.
K-Pop artists like EJAE, BLACKPINK's Lisa, and BTS are featuring prominently in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from the opening ceremony to the final halftime show. This highlights the elevated global status of K-culture, with experts noting its natural integration into global events and its appeal to younger generations.
Hybe Co., the agency behind K-pop group BTS, issued a formal apology after the first night of the group's "Arirang" world tour in Busan was delayed by over an hour due to a slow entry process for tens of thousands of fans. The concert, scheduled to start at 7 p.m., was pushed back to 8:15 p.m., and the agency pledged to improve on-site operations for the following concert.
K-pop group BIGBANG has announced its 20th-anniversary world tour, starting in South Korea in August and spanning North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia until February 2027. The tour will feature 31 shows in 18 cities, including major stadiums.
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will offer a K-pop curriculum as a regular elective course starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Developed with the Consulate General of Korea in Los Angeles, the course goes beyond listening to K-pop, teaching students about the industry's structure, marketing, and planning.
TV rights holders are frustrated by Fifa's lack of clarity on the duration of the World Cup final's half-time show, impacting advertising sales. The show, featuring Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, could extend the interval significantly beyond the standard 15 minutes.
BTS' hit song "Dynamite" has unexpectedly become a viral trend on TikTok and X, with football fans using it in South Korea-themed match edits. The song's popularity in these crossover clips highlights BTS' global cultural influence extending into sports culture.
K-pop group izna releases 3rd EP 'Set the Tempo' with lead track 'Metronome', blending house music with a message of self-definition and independence, marking their growth since debut.
BTS's album 'Arirang' sold 706,961 copies in Japan's first half, topping Billboard Japan's chart, with five other K-pop acts also in the top 20.
K-pop group Le Sserafim discusses overcoming internal tensions and online hate through their music, including the song 'Need Your Company', and finding resilience through their bond.
