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The 2025 MAMA AWARDS commenced with a tribute to the victims of a recent Hong Kong fire, emphasizing a somber atmosphere. Hosted by Park Bo-gum, the event included heartfelt speeches and performances, with artists wearing black and mourning ribbons. ENHYPEN won multiple awards, including Fan's Choice of the Year, while BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars received Song of the Year for 'APT.'

During the Disney+ Original Preview 2025 in Hong Kong, the cast of 'SHOGUN' including Hiroyuki Sanada and Rachel Kondo appeared. 'SHOGUN' won a record 18 Emmy nominations in 2024, with Sanada becoming the first Japanese actor to win an Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama. Season 2 production starts in 2026, with new cast members announced.

On November 14, 2025, MEGOOD BEAUTY will launch an exclusive collaboration between mgb skin and the popular brand COMFORT. The collection includes a key ring, a silicone lip case, and two types of lip balms, all designed to enhance beauty while caring for lips. The products are inspired by creativity and beauty knowledge.

The Grammy nominations have been announced, featuring BLACKPINK's Rosé, the Netflix film 'KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters', and KATSEYE. Rosé's hit 'APT.' and the film's OST 'Golden' received multiple nominations. This marks a significant return for K-POP at the Grammys after three years, with K-POP female artists nominated for the first time in major categories.

On the morning of the 3rd, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé returned to Korea via Gimpo Business Aviation Center after their concert in Indonesia. Jisoo impressed fans with her striking sheer outfit, receiving widespread acclaim for her perfect style.

The Korean Ministry of Culture will hold the 'Popular Culture Arts Production Staff Awards' and 'Korea Popular Culture Arts Awards' on Oct 22-23, celebrating artists and production teams. The awards recognize significant contributions to K-content, with notable winners including G-DRAGON and teams from hit dramas like 'Otsukaresama'.

Rosé from BLACKPINK celebrated Bruno Mars' birthday on Instagram with a heartfelt message and a photo from their collaboration on 'APT.' Recently, she also expressed gratitude for their duet winning 'Song of the Year' at the 2025 MTV VMAs. However, she faced backlash over a photo controversy involving ELLE UK, which apologized for cropping her out of a group photo.

After BLACKPINK's Rosé was cropped from a group photo by ELLE UK, fans expressed outrage, suspecting intentional exclusion. ELLE UK apologized, stating it was an error during photo adjustments and promised to better represent diversity in future posts. The controversy intensified when Charlie XCX shared a darkened photo of Rosé alone.

On the afternoon of the 2nd, BLACKPINK's Lisa and Rosé returned to South Korea via Incheon International Airport after a fashion show in Paris. Their trip sparked discussions, including a close photo of Lisa with Stray Kids' Felix, and criticism from fans regarding Rosé's exclusion from a group photo, which was perceived as racially insensitive.

Rosé from BLACKPINK was cropped out of a group photo by ELLE UK, sparking outrage among fans who accused the magazine of racism. Despite the backlash, ELLE UK has not issued an apology but later posted photos of Rosé from the event. The controversy escalated when Charlie XCX also shared a photo where Rosé appeared in shadow, fueling further discussions on racial bias.