BTS's V self-composed OST "Sweet Night" has just topped the iTunes Chart in its 109th country, Switzerland. The song had broken numerous record and maintained its position on the charts despite being unpromoted. V is the first and only artist in the world to have a song chart at #1 in 109 countries. The song is an OST for the drama "Itaewon Class". The song is sang entirely in English.
YG Entertainment is currently preparing to debut their much anticipated first ever girl group. Their Chinese division, Shining Star Culture, have released teaser photos for two of the upcoming group's members on their Weibo page.
On the 16th of July, SM Entertainment has released a statement confirming Red Velvet Irene's acting debut. The idol singer will star in the upcoming film, "Double Patty." The agency's representative stated that Irene would be playing the role of a news anchorwoman in the said coming-of-age film.
On July 15, BTS's fourth Japanese album “Map Of The Soul: 7 -The Journey-” was officially released. The album features thirteen songs including many Japanese versions of the group's popular Korean tracks.
The Korean Entertainment Producers Association, on July 15, introduced the cast lineup of the Dream Concert CONNECT:D, which will run from July 25 to 26. Through live streaming in the aftermath of the pandemic, fans will definitely enjoy various performances by EXO-SC, MAMAMOO, Red Velvet's Irene and Seulgi, and many more!
BTS performed their new song "Your Eyes Tell" on Japan's Count Down TV Live for the first time! Both Japanese and international fans of the group have anticipated the live performance of BTS on CDTV today, July 13, at 10:00 PM.
The famous South Korean idol group iKon members, Junhoe and Jinhwan, were injured after getting into a traffic accident on Namhae national highway.
N.Flying and SF9 will be launching a late-night concert series soon! According to their label, FNC Entertainment, on July 13, both will be holding series of online concerts, titled "NOOB CON" (abbreviation for "Noobsekwon Concert"). In the said announcement, the schedule of the online performances was also revealed!
SM Entertainment has confirmed on July 8, Wednesday, that Onew will be taking his final leave today and will be discharged without returning to the base. Onew had enlisted in the military on December 10, 2018. In July 2019, he joined the military musical, titled "Shingeung Military Academy."
Sally won 6th place during the finals of Tencent's "Produce Camp 2020," winning her a spot at the 7-member girl group BonBon Girls 303. She was the first member to be revealed. She thanked her fans, the staff, and Gugudan during her winning speech.
SF9 is taking a notch of their performance as artists that not only in dancing and singing, but acting as well! On July 4, FNC Entertainment officially launched the newest SF9 music video, "Summer Breeze," 18 hours before the release of their eighth mini-album "9loryUS."
Summer will certainly excite fans of Kang Daniel, called Danitys, as the "KANGDANIEL-Comeback Teaser" video was posted on the official YouTube channel of the K-pop star. In the video, it reveals that his comeback is set for release August 3, with his upcoming second mini-album, "MAGENTA."
[Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Bullying, Self-harm] AOA's leader, Shin Jimin, has been confirmed by agency FNC Entertainment to have withdrawn from the group and departing from the entertainment industry on July 4.