YOUNITE’s Eunho sexually harassed during Brazil concert tourEunho, a member of the K-pop group YOUNITE, was sexually harassed by a fan during the group’s overseas schedule in Brazil, sparking outrage among domestic and international fans. According to the group’s agency and videos shared online, the incident occurred on Aug. 17 (local time) after YOUNITE performed at the 18th Korea Culture Day festival in Sao Paulo. While Eunho was leaving the venue, a woman suddenly grabbed his face and kissed him on the cheek. The act happened so abruptly that security personnel failed to intervene, and Eunho, visibly shocked, quickly pushed the woman away. Videos taken by fans captured the startled reactions of Eunho and his fellow members. The footage spread rapidly on X, formerly Twitter, and other online communities, fueling anger over the lack of artist protection. Fans expressed frustration, saying, “Please protect our artist. Incidents like this cannot happen again,” “This is clear sexual harassment and should be reported,” “Thinking about how shocked Eunho must have been breaks my heart,” and “I’m worried this could leave lasting trAug 25, 2025By Xportsnews
Stray Kids' 'Karma' sells over 2 mil. copies upon releaseBoy group Stray Kids has achieved double-million-seller status with its fourth full-length album, "Karma," on the day of release, the group's agency said Monday. JYP Entertainment said the album logged more than 2 million sales on Friday, immediately topping Hanteo's weekly physical album chart and Circle Chart's weekly retail album chart. Globally, "Karma" ranked No. 1 on iTunes' Worldwide Albums and European Albums charts for three straight days through Sunday. It also took the top spot in countries including Japan, France and Australia. On the global music streaming service Spotify, the album tallied over 18.26 million streams on release day. Its lead track, "Ceremony," drew 2.52 million streams, debuting at No. 27 on the platform's Daily Top Songs Global chart. The release marks Stray Kids' first full-length album since "5-Star" in June 2023 and serves as a reflection on the achievements the group has made through years of hard work.Aug 25, 2025By Yonhap
Ive to release new album 'Ive Secret'Girl group Ive will drop its fourth EP, "Ive Secret," on Monday, the group's management agency, Starship Entertainment, said. Starship described the EP as "an album that focuses on the flow of emotions hidden behind a glamorous expression." Ive reveals a surprising new attitude while maintaining its confidence shown in previous songs, the agency added. The album consists of six songs, including the lead track, "Xoxz," along with "Wild Bird," "Dear, My Feelings," "Gotcha" and "Midnight Kiss." "Xoxz" is a new phrase created by Ive that means "I love you, good night, and see you in my dreams," according to the agency. The song's tension is driven by a heavy 808 bass, brass sounds, and solid drums, while the low-toned rap and simple vocals create a dreamy atmosphere. Member Jang Won-young wrote the lyrics with lyricist Seo Ji-eum.Aug 25, 2025By Yonhap
Super Junior celebrates 20th anniversary with ‘Super Show 10’Super Junior has proven its staying power once again, marking its 20th anniversary with three consecutive sold-out concerts in Seoul. The group performed from Aug. 22 to 24 at KSPO Dome in Olympic Park in front of 30,000 fans, launching its new world tour “Super Show 10.” The concerts were both a retrospective and a promise of longevity. The setlist reached back to the group’s 2005 debut album “Twins,” and swept through a catalog of hits including “U,” “Sorry Sorry,” “Mr. Simple,” “Black Suit” and “Mamacita.” Fans also heard rare tracks that had not been performed in years, newly reinterpreted for the milestone occasion. The energy inside the dome reflected the bond between the group and its fandom, E.L.F. Each member took turns expressing his gratitude and determination. Donghae acknowledged the final night of the Seoul run by saying, “It’s sad this is the last show. Time goes by so fast, but let’s enjoy it until the very end.” Siwon added, “It’s already the last day — are you ready to have fun until the finish?” Kyuhyun revealed the lengthsAug 25, 2025By Hankookilbo
Ailee and husband Choi Si-hoon address damaging rumorsSinger Ailee and her husband, actor-turned-entrepreneur Choi Si-hoon, have opened up about the persistent rumors that have trailed their relationship, admitting the emotional toll while reaffirming their strong bond. The couple appeared on MBN’s variety show “Let’s Go Go” Season 5 on Aug. 23, where they spoke candidly about their life together. Ailee and Choi registered their marriage in August 2023 and held a wedding ceremony in April this year. On the program, the pair revealed their newlywed home, while Ailee surprised the hosts by disclosing that her mother-in-law lives in the neighboring building. “If I wave, she can see me,” Ailee said, adding that her husband’s mother often sends homemade side dishes, highlighting their close family ties. During the meal segment with the hosts, Choi was asked how he came to appear on Netflix’s “Single’s Inferno” despite his reserved personality. He said that he was originally pursuing acting and was approached through social media. “At the time, I didn’t find it difficult to deal with people, so I joined naturally,” heAug 25, 2025By Hankookilbo
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun injures leg during anniversary concertSuper Junior member Kyuhyun sustained a leg injury during the group’s 20th anniversary concert in Seoul, forcing him to complete the latter part of the performance seated on stage. The group held the third night of its “Super Show 10” concert series at KSPO Dome in Olympic Park on Sunday. While Kyuhyun had performed actively alongside his bandmates during the first half of the show, he later surprised fans when he remained in a chair for the remainder of the set. SM Entertainment said, “Kyuhyun twisted his leg while stepping down from the stage, which caused a muscle strain. His determination to participate was strong, so he continued the show without dancing. He will undergo a medical examination after the performance.” Despite the unexpected injury, Kyuhyun delivered stable vocals and maintained strong stage presence, reassuring fans with his professionalism. With the Seoul leg of “Super Show 10” now complete, Super Junior will continue the world tour with stops in Hong Kong and Jakarta next month, before visiting a total of 16 cities worldwide. This article from the HankoAug 25, 2025By Hankookilbo
TXT kicks off 4th world tour in Seoul with surprise BigHit contract renewalK-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT) marked the start of its fourth world tour with two explosive nights at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome and a surprise announcement that all five members have renewed their contracts with BigHit Music, the label behind the group's formation. The group drew about 33,000 fans across Friday and Saturday for the opening leg of "TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR 'ACT: TOMORROW,'" with the shows streamed live on fan platform Weverse for global viewers. The group kicked off both nights with "LO$ER=LO♡ER," driving the momentum through fan-favorites like "Wishlist," "Blue Hour" and "Blue Orangeade" as the crowd sang along with every lyric. "We won't be stopping for the rest of the show, so please keep up with our energy," the members urged during the show, according to BigHit's official release, before moving into a setlist that charted the group's journey from their 2019 debut EP "The Dream Chapter: STAR" to this summer's "The Star Chapter: TOGETHER." The two-day concert also spotlighted new solo performances from the band's latest album, each offering a distinctAug 24, 2025By Pyo Kyung-min
'Golden' from 'Kpop Demon Hunters' OST tops British Official chart for 2nd week"Golden," the smash hit single from the original soundtrack of the Netflix animation film "KPop Demon Hunters," has topped the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 for the second consecutive week. According to the chart unveiled Friday (local time), "Golden" claimed the top spot, beating "No Broke Boys" by Disco Lines & Tinashe. The song by the film's fictional girl group Huntr/x was sung by Ejae, a composer who trained at SM Entertainment; Korean American singer Audrey Nuna; and South Korean-born U.S. artist Rei Ami. The track is the first K-pop song to reach No. 1 in 13 years since Psy topped the chart with "Gangnam Style" in 2012. "Golden" also topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart of the United States earlier this week. Other songs from the soundtrack also performed high on the British chart, with "Soda Pop" and "Your Idol" ranking third and sixth, respectively. "Takedown" also came in at 31st.Aug 23, 2025By Yonhap
J-Hope thrills fans by posting beach photo of BTS reunited before full-group comebackBTS member J-Hope has shared a rare photo of all seven members together, boosting fans' excitement for the group’s comeback. On Thursday, J-Hope posted a picture on social media with the caption “BTS,” showing all seven members standing side by side on a beach. The photo captures J-Hope posing with his fellow BTS members, creating a moment that delighted fans as the group reunited in one place after fulfilling their mandatory military service. With news that BTS is preparing for a full-group comeback, anticipation among ARMY, the band's fandom, continues to rise. Fans flooded online communities with enthusiastic reactions, leaving comments such as “This is so good to see,” “We’ll be waiting” and “Just seeing them together makes me happy.” BTS is currently preparing for a comeback next spring, with a large-scale world tour also planned. This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.Aug 23, 2025By Xportsnews
Stray Kids celebrates global reign with triumphant new album 'KARMA'K-pop juggernaut Stray Kids is back, and the group is making its return into a victory lap. On Friday at 1 p.m., the K-pop powerhouse unveiled their long-awaited full-length album "KARMA," a project that celebrates the group's hard-earned achievements and the global career they have built. Just two hours before release, the group addressed the press at a conference at a hotel in Seoul. Clad in sharp black suits, the eight members — Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N — entered the conference hall with the poise of artists well aware of their stature on the world stage. "This is our first comeback of the year, and we poured ourselves into it even while touring for 11 months," leader Bang Chan said. "We think of this as a big gift to STAY (the group's official fandom) and we're curious how people will respond. I'm already happy knowing we prepared without regrets." "KARMA" marks Stray Kids' first studio album in two years since 2023's "★★★★★ (5-STAR)." Once again, the producing trio 3RACHA — Bang Chan, Changbin and Han — took the reins, wrAug 22, 2025By Pyo Kyung-min
