Here’s a roundup of the latest K-pop entertainment news as of June 7, 2025

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 Major Comebacks & Debuts

• BTS Returns: After completing their mandatory military service, BTS is set to reunite in the second half of 2025. They plan to release a full album and embark on a world tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life” series.
• BLACKPINK’s Return: BLACKPINK is scheduled to make a comeback in May 2025, marking their first group release since 2022’s Born Pink.
• EXO’s Xiumin: EXO’s Xiumin is preparing for a solo comeback with his mini-album Interview X, featuring six tracks, including “Love is U” penned by fellow member Chen.

 Rookie Idols & Rising Stars

• Hearts2Hearts: SM Entertainment’s new girl group, Hearts2Hearts, debuted on February 24, 2025, with their single album The Chase. The group has already won their first music broadcast trophy within 15 days of debut.
• KiiiKiii: Starship Entertainment’s girl group KiiiKiii debuted on March 24, 2025, with their extended play Uncut Gem. The group has been gaining attention for their unique concept and recent endorsements.

 Industry Highlights

• Seventeen’s Success: Seventeen’s latest extended play Spill the Feels, released on October 14, 2024, debuted at number one on South Korea’s Circle Album Chart and number five on the Billboard 200.
• J-hope’s Solo Tour: BTS’s J-hope is currently on his “Hope on the Stage” solo tour, with upcoming performances in the U.S. and Asia. Notably, he is set to headline Lollapalooza Berlin 2025, marking a significant milestone in his solo career.

 Controversies & Cultural Moments

• KISS OF LIFE Backlash: K-pop group KISS OF LIFE is facing backlash after accusations of racial insensitivity and cultural appropriation. The controversy began with the group allegedly mimicking gestures stereotypically associated with Black and Latino cultures.
• LGBTQ+ Representation: Megan Skiendiel of KATSEYE publicly came out as bisexual during a Weverse livestream, becoming the second member of the group to do so this year.

 Cross-Industry Collaborations

• Jennie’s “ZEN” in Gaming: BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s single “ZEN” has been selected as the official soundtrack for the Summer Game Fest 2025 trailer, bridging the worlds of K-pop and gaming.

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