Hollywood blockbusters arrive as Avatar 3 looms, pushing back Korean releases and tightening year-end plans.

Idol stars weigh whether to take the CSAT or skip to focus on their careers.

As the CSAT approaches, idols weigh whether to take the test or focus on their careers.

Hur Yoon-jin shares the story behind choosing debut over a U.S. university after her acceptance.

A court dismissed both criminal and civil actions after allegations over IVE photo cards promoted by a Papa John’s franchise.

Fanplus, a Tokyo-based company that operates fan sites for music artists, announced the opening of MOMOLAND’s official fanclub in Japan, Merry-Go-Round Japan, on November 10, 2025. The club will deliver exclusive content such as MOVIE and BLOG posts that can only be viewed there, with additional content to be added after the opening. Membership is priced at 6,600 yen per year, tax included, and the content lineup includes MOVIE, Q&A, RADIO, BLOG, PHOTO, an “Oshi Men” feature, a digital member ID, and birthday messages from the members. An early enrollment campaign was announced to celebrate the open, offering an original keychain to those who join within the campaign period.

K-pop fans and retailers converge as Netflix’s KDEHUN fuels the buzz

Hollywood blockbusters loom, squeezing Korean releases; next year’s slate expected to be slimmer

On the morning of November 11, a press premiere for the 2025 MAMA AWARDS was held at CJ ENM Center in Mapo, Seoul, where Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh—referred to by many as the Queen of the Oscars—was announced as a presenter for this year’s ceremony. The event’s producer, Lee Young-ju, described the lineup as bringing “K-POP DNA” to a global audience and emphasized that Yeoh’s involvement marks a symbolic moment for MAMA’s expansion into the mainstream. Lee noted that this year’s awards will add another meaningful page to MAMA’s history, promising a concept, hosts, and presenters of record-breaking caliber.

Mode House founder Jung Byung-gi, a veteran A&R mind behind TripleS, explains the craft of planning that has shaped two decades of K-pop stardom.

In a recent episode of Salon Drip, Le Sserafim member Huyn Jin explained why she dyed her eyebrows yellow. She said she enjoys taking on challenges and wanted to try something new, even if it might look a little unusual. Regarding fans’ reactions, she said, “Fans told me to dye my eyebrows back.” She added that everyone had transformed dramatically and that she wondered what to do, ultimately deciding on the eyebrows. She expressed that she likes these challenges and enjoys something new and a little unusual. During the conversation, comedian Jang Do-yeon complimented Huyn Jin on her gaze, saying she has “a piercing gaze,” to which Huyn Jin replied, “Yes, my eyebrows are gone, so I look like a bald eagle,” which drew laughter.

Lee Seo of IVE, an 18-year-old, showcased her beauty as a high school senior in a school uniform. On the 9th, she posted several photos on her social media with the brief caption "high school senior." In the images, her long straight hair and defined features complemented the uniform, which she wore flawlessly. She paired a navy blazer with a red tie and a warm pink faux fur scarf to complete a sweet campus look, while a shy smile and a microphone in hand conveyed a fresh, girlish mood behind the scenes.

Blackpink has been on a massive world tour since July, with every show selling out and drawing a strong response.

Park Jaebum, Somi, Nayeon, ATEEZ, and HyunA join the Macau showcase

Yui speaks about her early weight gain as a weight-loss reality show documents contestants’ journeys.

In Seoul on November 8, the KBS Arena buzzed with a live performance by Tenblanks, the rock band featured in Netflix’s Japanese drama Yuri Heart. The set was led by Sato Takeshi, the actor who plays the band’s frontman Fujitani Naoki, who performed before about 2,000 fans for 90 minutes. The following day, Sato told a studio in Hannam-dong that Korean fans sang along to every song, and that the atmosphere was so electric that an encore was unplanned but happened. In Yuri Heart, he portrays the “genius composer” Fujitani, playing piano and bass and singing, with most performance scenes carried out without doubles.

어도어가 뉴진스 뮤직비디오 영상을 무단으로 올렸다며 돌고래유괴단을 상대로 낸 손해배상 청구소송에 민희진 전 어도어 대표가 증인으로 나왔다.

The 2026 CSAT is approaching. The exam will be held on November 13, from 8:40 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at 1,310 testing sites nationwide, with 554,174 test-takers. Among those heading to the exam halls are idols born in 2007. Han Yu-jin of ZerobaseOne stands out, and despite a year filled with world tours and major global activities, he has kept up with his CSAT preparations. Kyungmin of Tours, Donghyun of Kickflip, and Yoo Sarang of Izna also joined the CSAT lineup, signaling a long-term commitment to balancing studies with their careers.

Lee Si-eon recalls Jin’s presence near Ki-an84, which he says created a sense of distance.

IITERNITI is an AI-based virtual idol group that produces music centered on emotions and relationships. The album HELLO WORLD is themed around “AI’s first greeting to the world” and expresses the moment when AI and humans connect through emotion. The album spans a spectrum of genres, from bright teen pop to epic pop, energetic EDM, and funky unit tracks, showcasing IITERNITI's diverse musical appeal. The project features Puls Nine's Deep Real AI technology and contributions from AI sound engineer Ha Su-ho, composer Doodeumbeom, Park Chan-jae, Lee Ju-heon, and vocalist Lee Songhwa, among others.

MC Mong speaks out amid renewed scrutiny over alleged draft-dodging

Hoshi: You have to be brave to keep moving forward.

Hong Kong to host the 2025 MAMA Awards under the UH-HEUNG concept, with Stray Kids among Day 2 performers

‘Big Hit's legendary trainee’ Yeonjun returns. Three looks that complete his Yeon Core

A look at the environmental footprint of K-Pop concerts, from waste generation to greenhouse gas emissions, and the industry's slow progress toward low-carbon practices.