Artists head to Philippines for "2023 Asia Artist Awards" on Dec 14, including IZ*ONE, Jaejoong, SEVENTEEN, STAYC, Stray Kids, and more.

On the afternoon of the 21st, the blue carpet event for the '2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS' took place at the Seoul Jamshil Indoor Gymnasium, featuring BTOB and numerous K-pop groups including Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and more. The event highlighted the participation of 373 K-pop idols, marking the largest scale ever for the Idol Athletics Championships, with MCs Jung Hyun-moo and Chang Doyoung announced for the awards.

On the afternoon of the 21st, Kim Go-eun and Jo Yu-ri from IZ*ONE attended the opening event for the fashion brand 'Mardi Mercredi' in Gangnam, Seoul. Additionally, Kim Go-eun stars in Netflix's 'Eun-jung and Sang-young,' set to release on September 12, with a trailer and poster already unveiled. Jo Yu-ri praised Im Si-wan's acting in 'Squid Game 3' but criticized men like Myung-gi.

ONEUS has sent a message to fans about their latest album "5x," featuring five diverse tracks. They emphasize the title track "X" as a groundbreaking piece that showcases their growth as artists. The performance includes renowned choreographer RENAN, promising a fresh experience for fans, including those like Sohwa, who is currently serving in the military.

ZEROBASEONE captivates fans with individual concept photos for their first full album 'NEVER SAY NEVER.' The photos highlight each member's unique style and hint at their musical growth. With multiple versions and a strong message of hope, they continue to solidify their status as a global top-tier group. The album releases on September 1.

On the afternoon of the 21st, the blue carpet event for the '2025 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS' took place at the Seoul Jamshil Indoor Gymnasium, featuring Stray Kids and other artists like BTOB, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and IVE. The event highlighted performances and appearances from numerous K-pop groups and artists.

Felix from Stray Kids reacted to actress Lim Soo-jung's admiration during a YouTube show. She praised his music and charm, saying he feels like someone from another world. Felix expressed his joy and noted how engaging their conversation was, highlighting her skill in small talk. Stray Kids will release their 4th album 'KARMA' soon.

On the afternoon of the 20th, at the Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium, NMIXX's Heawon made a special appearance to throw the first pitch for the KBO League game between LG Twins and Lotte Giants. Additionally, NMIXX members Heawon, Sullyoon, and Jiwoo departed for the Philippines for a fan concert, while various groups like NCT, IVE, and TXT performed at the 2025 SBS Music Awards Summer event.

On the morning of the 21st, SEVENTEEN left for China via Gimpo Business Aviation Center for overseas schedules. They also announced a Japan tour after about a year, with 10 performances in 4 cities, and donated approximately 37 million yen on World Youth Day to support all those pursuing their dreams.

UNOVE, a Korean personal care brand, introduces its new frizz control products, Hair Milk and Hair Stick, on August 31. The Hair Milk is a milk-type treatment that addresses heat damage, while the Hair Stick offers a strong hold for flyaways. SEVENTEEN's Mingyu promotes the products, showcasing a chic new visual.

ADOR has announced the appointment of Lee Do-kyung as the new Vice President to strengthen artist management and support amid ongoing disputes with NewJeans regarding contract termination. This move follows previous organizational changes aimed at normalizing operations and enhancing artist activities. ADOR is also preparing for new artist production with upcoming auditions for a next-gen boy group.