Jung Hae-in departs for Thailand for overseas schedule; a fan meeting in Japan is confirmed for September 20. Fans rejoice!

August was eventful in Korean entertainment, featuring the shocking death of actor Song Young-kyu, G-Dragon's copyright allegations, and a collaboration between BLACKPINK's Lisa and Japanese actor Kenta Sakaguchi. Kstyle's article ranking highlights these stories and more, reflecting on the month's major happenings.

On the morning of the 30th, Yena, a former member of IZ*ONE, departed for China via Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. She expressed her excitement about collaborating with Japanese manga artist Arina Tanemura, feeling it held great significance. Additionally, BLACKPINK's Lisa shared a commemorative photo with Kentaro Sakaguchi and Jung Hae-in, delighting fans with their friendship.

BLACKPINK's Rosé has reportedly earned approximately 11 billion yen from her global hit song "APT." Her YouTube channel boasts 18.1 million subscribers and 3.6 billion views. The song debuted at No. 8 on Billboard's HOT100 and peaked at No. 3, while her album "rosie" reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200, setting new records for K-pop female artists.

BLACKPINK's Lisa stars alongside actor Kentaro Sakaguchi in the short film 'Dream', which explores themes of love and loss. The official behind-the-scenes footage has been released, generating excitement among fans. The film, part of Lisa's solo debut album 'Alter Ego', premiered on YouTube on August 14 and features a beautiful melody and emotional storytelling.

In July 2025, BLACKPINK was appointed as ambassadors for Asahi Super Dry. Starting August 26, limited edition cans featuring all members will be released, with individual designs for each member following. The cans will be available at select convenience stores until sold out.

On the afternoon of the 25th, BLACKPINK's Rosé arrived in Korea via Incheon International Airport after completing her overseas schedule. She has been nominated for 8 categories at the 2025 MTV VMAs, while BTS's Jimin is nominated solo for the first time. BLACKPINK is set for a comeback in November, and YG Entertainment has revealed plans for the second half of the year, including new albums from TREASURE and BABYMONSTER.

Kim Jiyoon, the sister of BLACKPINK's Jisoo, is set to participate in the survival variety show 'Super Seller: Incentive Game' premiering in October. Known for her wit and beauty, she aims to grow through the show and compete fiercely, despite her sister's fame. Jiyoon has a background as a flight attendant and counselor, and currently has 540,000 followers as an influencer.

On the 24th, the red carpet event for the '2025 International Streaming Festival Global OTT Awards' took place in Busan, featuring numerous celebrities such as Ken Takakura, Park Eun-bin, and various actors from China and Taiwan. The event highlighted the global nature of streaming entertainment and included discussions about upcoming projects.

BLACKPINK has achieved a triple crown by winning first place for three consecutive weeks on MBC's 'Show Music Core' with their song 'JUMP'. This victory marks their 10th win on music shows. The broadcast featured various artists including SHINee's Key, MAMAMOO's Moonbyul, and Red Velvet's Joy, among others.

Global pop icon Doja Cat is set to perform her first concert in Korea on December 13, 2023, at KINTEX. Following this, she will perform in Japan on December 15. The concerts are highly anticipated, marking her debut on Korean stages. Tickets go on sale starting August 28, 2023, for those 19 and older.