Joy’s solo debut (From JOY, with Love) and Vince x G-DRAGON’s CHA CHA CHA lead August 18’s stacked lineup. CORTIS’ debut (What You Want) and Kep1er’s BUBBLE GUM offer contrasting energy for new-gen fans. Moonbyul’s introspective laundri and Stray Kids’ lore-heavy KARMA cap off the week with artistic depth. The K-pop scene is gearing up for an explosive week of releases from August 18-24, 2025, showcasing the industry's remarkable versatility through highly anticipated solo debuts, powerhouse collaborations, and ambitious group projects.

Twelve blends East Asian zodiac lore with superhero-style battles, led by Ma Dong Seok’s commanding tiger angel. The actors real-life bond enhances their performances as celestial warriors who’ve fought together for centuries. Park Hyung Sik’s Ogui isn’t just a dark force, he’s a complex antagonist intertwined with the angels’ fate. The upcoming action-fantasy drama Twelve is already generating buzz, not just for its unique premise but for the undeniable camaraderie among its star-studded cast.

Ailee and Choi Si-hun dated unconventionally, living together for a year before their fairytale Gangnam wedding. Four months into marriage, Ailee humorously discovered her husband’s ex’s birthday card, while he caught her shredding old photos of an ex. Amid newlywed life, Ailee dropped "(Me)moir," a hip-hop R&B mini-album entirely in English, proving she’s still a powerhouse artist. Singer Ailee and actor Choi Si-hun officially tied the knot in a grand wedding ceremony held on April 20, 2025, at The RAUM in Gangnam, Seoul.

Kangnam admits his wife Lee Sang-hwa paid for their wedding and honeymoon. He discusses his emotional journey of naturalization and how Lee stood by his family during his father’s illness. The couple’s openness about their unconventional marriage highlights modern love in the face of public scrutiny. Former M.I.B member Kangnam has found himself at the center of renewed public scrutiny regarding his marriage to Olympic speed skater Lee Sang-hwa.

Somi & KEY headline star-studded Aug 11 releases with bold concepts. UNEVERMET debuts with groundbreaking fan-voted title track system. Yuju & JINHO deliver emotional solo comebacks alongside AtHeart's dreamy debut. The second week of August brings an electrifying mix of long-awaited comebacks and exciting debuts, proving K-pop’s relentless innovation.

Jung Il-woo survived a career-threatening car accident and hid injuries to film his debut sitcom Unstoppable High Kick. The actor overcame a cerebral aneurysm diagnosis at 27 through spiritual healing on Spain's Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Despite health exemptions, he completed military service and continues acting in both Korean and Chinese dramas. For over two decades, Jung Il-woo has charmed audiences with his versatile acting in hits like Moon Embracing the Sun and Cinderella with Four Knights, but few knew the harrowing battles he fought off-sc

Lee Min, half of iconic duo As One, was found dead at 46, with police investigating the cause. She remained active until her final days, releasing music and appearing on TV just weeks before her death. Colleagues and fans remember her as a gifted artist and warm soul, leaving behind a legendary musical legacy. The Korean entertainment industry was left reeling on August 5, 2025, when news broke that Lee Min (born Lee Min Young), one-half of the legendary R&B duo As One, had been found dead in her home at the age of 46.

My Daughter Is a Zombie shattered records, reaching 2.2 million admissions in 7 days—faster than Hollywood rivals. The film’s emotional father-daughter story and comedic twist on zombies earned rave reviews and sky-high ratings. With its record-breaking pace, the movie is now on track to become one of 2025’s biggest Korean hits. In an unprecedented box office performance, My Daughter Is a Zombie has taken the Korean film industry by storm, surpassing 2.2 million viewers in just seven days—hitting its break-even point at record speed.

Love Untangled, nostalgic 90s romance about a girl "fixing" her curly hair for love sparks modern beauty standard debates. Stars Gong Myoung and Shin Eun Soo deliver heartfelt performances in this problematic-yet-charming coming-of-age story. Premiering August 29 amid controversy, balancing period authenticity with contemporary inclusivity concerns. Netflix's upcoming Korean original film Love Untangled has become one of the most talked-about releases of the season, generating equal parts excitement for its nostalgic 90s romance and heated debate about

HUNTR/X's "Golden" achieves PAK with 477 hours, ranking as the third-longest in history after BTS's "Dynamite" and NewJeans's "Ditto". The song also topped the UK Official Charts - the first K-pop track to do so since PSY's "Gangnam Style" (2012) - with 96 million streams in just 3 weeks. HUNTR/X's success proves fictional K-pop can rival real groups, blending music, mythology, and premium animation into a global phenomenon. In the ever-evolving world of K-pop, a new phenomenon has emerged—HUNTR/X, the fictional three-member girl group from Netflix’s an