RIMOWA launches Mint and Papaya colors in Seoul with VIP guests like BLACKPINK's Rosé and F1 athlete Lewis Hamilton.

The 21st a-nation festival will take place on August 30-31, 2025, at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo. Headliners include XG and Ayumi Hamasaki, with numerous artists performing, including NiziU, ITZY, and many first-time performers. Tickets are available now with various pricing options.

On the afternoon of the 8th, EXO's D.O. departed from Incheon International Airport to Jakarta, Indonesia for an Asia tour. The Seoul concert concluded successfully with guest appearances by Block B's Zico. Additionally, Kim Woo-bin, EXO's D.O., and Lee Kwang-soo are set to appear in a spin-off of a popular variety show in Mexico.

On his birthday, S.COUPS from SEVENTEEN donated 50 million yen to support underprivileged children, becoming the 3710th member of the Honor Society. The funds will help provide meals during summer vacation. He expressed gratitude to fans and emphasized his commitment to children's welfare and various charitable causes, including disaster relief efforts. SEVENTEEN is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a world tour starting in September.

Chanyeol from EXO is celebrating his solo comeback with a special offline event called 'CHANYEOL [Upside Down] THE STAGE' on the 27th and 28th in Seoul. This event, planned by Chanyeol himself, will allow fans who pre-order his album to attend for free, where he will perform and interact closely with them. His 2nd mini-album 'Upside Down' releases on the 25th.

HOSHI & WOOZI's first fan concert in Japan was held on August 6-7, 2023, at K Arena Yokohama, selling out and attracting 40,000 fans. The concert featured new songs, interactive segments, and was broadcast live to over 130 theaters. The duo expressed their excitement about performing together and promised to meet fans again.

Chanyeol from EXO is set to celebrate the first anniversary of his solo debut with a special performance titled 'CHANYEOL [Upside Down: Sound Stage]' on the 31st at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul. The event will feature his past solo songs and follows the release of his 2nd mini-album 'Upside Down' on the 25th. Ticket reservations start on August 13 for EXO-L members and on the 14th for the general public.

SM Entertainment reported impressive Q2 2025 results with sales of 302.9 billion won and operating profit of 47.6 billion won, marking increases of 19.3% and 92.4% respectively. This growth is attributed to expanded sales of new albums and strong performance in concert planning. The company aims to continue its growth through enhanced artist IP activities and global outreach, celebrating milestones for artists like SUPER JUNIOR and BoA.

HYBE announced record Q2 2025 earnings with sales of 705.6 billion won, a 10.2% increase from last year. The success of world tours and artist activities, including BTS and SEVENTEEN, contributed significantly. Despite a slight decline in album sales, indirect revenue from merchandise and fan clubs surged, indicating strong growth.

Rosé from BLACKPINK has been nominated for 8 categories at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Video and Best K-POP for her song 'APT.' featuring Bruno Mars. The awards will take place on September 7, 2025, in New York. Other nominees include Jimin from BTS and all BLACKPINK members for their solo albums.

SEVENTEEN members S.Coups and Mingyu made a splash at a Dodgers game, appearing in photos on the team's official Instagram and interacting with fans. Their presence was highlighted during the game, and fans expressed excitement about their appearance and future collaborations, including hopes for a photo with Shohei Ohtani.