Enhypen will be appearing on MBC's "Show! MusicCore" for the first time since 2019, signaling the resolution of a long-standing dispute between HYBE and MBC. This development highlights a changing power dynamic between K-pop and TV stations.

HYBE-MBC tensions have thawed, but what happens now?

BTS is now — almost — back, with six out of its seven members now officially discharged from their mandatory military duties as of Wednesday. 

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BTS's two-year enlistment journey back to ARMY — in pictures

Jin of BTS has reportedly purchased a unit at the Hannam The Hill residential complex in Hannam-dong in Yongsan District, central Seoul, for 17.5 billion won without a loan.

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BTS's Jin buys $12.9M Hannam The Hill apartment in cash

A number of K-pop artists continue to secure positions on major Billboard charts this week, including Rosé of Blackpink, Jin of BTS and Baekhyun of EXO.

Rosé, Jin joined by Baekhyun on Billboard charts

The second half of 2025 is set to be a blockbuster season for K-pop, as the flagship acts from the industry’s four major agencies — SM, JYP, YG and HYBE — are all returning to the stage. 

BTS, Blackpink, Twice, aespa: K-pop's heavy hitters to return in 2nd half of 2025

Korean celebrities are also heading to the polls along with the 44 million eligible voters in Korea to cast ballots in the nation’s 21st presidential election on Tuesday.

Stars don't shine intentionally as they turn out to vote in muted color palettes

BTS celebrates its 12th anniversary with an offline Festa event in June, featuring booths and activities alongside an online event for fans.

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BTS to celebrate 12th anniversary with massive festival near Seoul

A spacious venue in western Seoul’s hip Hongdae neighborhood became a fitting frame to J-Hope’s artwork — or perhaps, the artist himself — on Friday, as the BTS member unveiled a new exhibition chronicling his solo career so far.

Exhibition in Seoul celebrates BTS member J-Hope’s solo career

The 2025 HYBE Cine Fest in Asia, an event that screens past concerts of the K-pop powerhouse’s artists in a cinema, is set to take place from July 10 to 13, the music label said Thursday.

2025 HYBE Cine Fest to run across Asia July 10 to 13

J-Hope of boy band BTS will release a new digital single titled "Killin' It Girl" with U.S. rapper GloRilla, J-Hope's agency BigHit Music said Thursday.

J-Hope to celebrate BTS's 12th anniversary with a new single

Jin’s second solo EP “Echo” ranked No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, the BTS member’s agency BigHit Music said Monday.

BTS member Jin's solo EP 'Echo' hits No. 3 on U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart

Tom Cruise made an appearance on Jin’s web variety show “Run Jin,” posted to the band’s official YouTube channel on Tuesday. The episode is called “Mission: Jin-Possible.”

'Mission: Jin-Possible' brings together BTS member, Tom Cruise

BTS’s Jin is set to release a compilation of remixes for his latest song, “Don’t Say You Love Me,” at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, BigHit Music said the same day.

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