August saw significant events in Korean entertainment, including the death of actor Song Young-kyu and G-Dragon's copyright controversy.

On the afternoon of the 18th, BLACKPINK's Rosé departed from Incheon International Airport to New York for an overseas schedule. Her song 'APT.' has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 2 billion views in the shortest time, marking a historic first in K-POP for both group and solo achievements. Additionally, she shared a luxurious commemorative shot with BTS and BLACKPINK members, and met YOSHIKI from X JAPAN in Korea.

Rosé of BLACKPINK has achieved remarkable milestones with her hit song 'APT.', surpassing 2 billion views on YouTube and winning 'Song of the Year' at the 2025 MTV VMAs, making her the first K-POP artist to hold both solo and group music videos over 2 billion views. She also broke records previously held by PSY and BTS.

On the afternoon of the 17th, the 30th Busan International Film Festival kicked off with a red carpet event in Busan, South Korea. Notable attendees included actors and directors such as Jung Joon-ho, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Guillermo del Toro. The festival, established in 1996, is Asia's largest film festival and runs from September 17 to 26. Japanese actors like Kentaro Sakaguchi and Kou Shibasaki also made appearances, along with BLACKPINK's Lisa, who surprised fans with her bold dress.

On the afternoon of the 17th, the 30th Busan International Film Festival kicked off with a red carpet event in Busan, South Korea. Notable attendees included f(x)'s Krystal, BLACKPINK's Lisa, and various Japanese actors. The festival, established in 1996, runs from September 17 to 26.

The 30th Busan International Film Festival kicked off with a grand ceremony hosted by Lee Byung-hun. Notable attendees included directors and actors from Korea and Japan. Awards were presented to distinguished filmmakers, and the opening film was Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to Leave'. The festival runs from October 17 to 26.

Lisa of BLACKPINK surprised attendees at the Busan International Film Festival with her stunning red carpet appearance, just days after attending the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Dressed in a floral long dress that accentuated her figure, she captivated the audience, leading to a flurry of social media posts about her appearance. The festival runs until the 26th, showcasing 241 films from 64 countries.

On the afternoon of the 17th, Lisa from BLACKPINK made a surprise appearance on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival, held in Busan, South Korea. This prestigious festival, founded in 1996, is the largest in Asia and runs from September 17 to 26 this year.

On the afternoon of the 17th, Moon Ga-young departed for Indonesia via Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. She has been confirmed as a co-host for the 40th Golden Disc Awards alongside Sung Si-kyung, following ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo's enlistment. Additionally, she appears in the teaser for the new band survival show 'STEAL HEART CLUB,' set to air from October 21.

The Seoul Drama Awards 2025 revealed its winners today, with Ben Stiller's 'Severance' taking the Golden Bird Award. A total of 276 entries from 50 countries were considered, with awards given across various categories including international competition and K-drama. Notable winners include Netflix's 'Adolescence' and 'Trauma Code.'

The first fan party for MJ and JinJin's unit ZOONIZINI, titled '2025 ZOONIZINI FANPARTY [Roll The Dice] in Seoul,' will be live-streamed on September 27. Fans can purchase tickets for exclusive photo cards and enjoy a mix of performances, talks, and real-time interactions. Tickets go on sale September 15.