⭐ K-Drama · Ratings Record
"My Royal Nemesis" signs off with its biggest episode ever
The hit romance drama wrapped its run on June 20 pulling an 11.8% nationwide rating — the highest single episode in the show's entire broadcast history. It topped every channel in its time slot and led the 20–49 demographic with a 4.5% rating.
💔 Celebrity
Jung Kyung Ho & Sooyoung end 14-year relationship
Both agencies confirmed the amicable split, citing increasingly busy schedules that gradually drew the couple apart.
🎬 Disney+
Chae Won Bin joins Moving 2
The superhero sequel expands its already star-studded ensemble with the rising actress.
🎤 Solo Debut
EVAN names fandom "EVER" ahead of June 22 drop
Formerly ENHYPEN's Heeseung, EVAN debuts solo with "RIDE OR DIE" and officially christens his fan community.
🏅 Awards Night
35th Seoul Music Awards — All the Winners
June 20 · Inspire Arena, Incheon
Grand Prize (Daesang)ATEEZ
Best Music AwardLE SSERAFIM
Best AlbumBoynextdoor · Zerobaseone
World Best ArtistLE SSERAFIM · Boynextdoor
SMA Best Artist (Fan Vote)Lee Chan Won
Popularity · Trot AwardLee Chan Won
Golden Revival (New)EXO
New Icon Award (New)D.O.
Hallyu Special AwardBTS
K-POP World Choice (Group)Super Junior
K-POP World Choice (Solo)Yeonjun (TXT)
SMA Legend AwardRoora
🎤 K-Pop
✈️ Fashion · Milan Fashion Week
Soobin's bold new look divides the internet at Dolce & Gabbana
TXT's Soobin arrived at the Dolce & Gabbana show on June 20 as one of the most photographed guests of Milan Fashion Week. Dressed in a sharp tailored suit with a vivid blue lapel flower, he cut an effortlessly elegant figure. The real talking point was his striking slicked-back hairstyle — a dramatic departure from the softer looks fans love. Korean fan communities erupted almost immediately, with supporters calling it "insanely handsome" and others suggesting his natural styling suits him better.
🎤 Solo Debut · Fan Club
EVAN officially names his fandom "EVER"
BELIFT LAB announced on June 20 that EVAN — formerly ENHYPEN's Heeseung — has named his official fan club "EVER," blending "EV" from EVAN and "ER" from "forevER." His debut single "RIDE OR DIE" drops June 22, marking a bold new chapter.
📊 Brand Power · June Rankings
Jang Won Young stays No. 1 — Rosé surges 66% in one month
IVE's Jang Won Young topped the Korean Business Research Institute's June brand rankings with 7,538,960 — up 12.26% from May. BLACKPINK's Jennie surged 51% to second, aespa's Karina held third, and Rosé made the biggest leap with a staggering 66.09% increase to land at fourth.
June Girl Group Brand Reputation — Top 10
1Jang Won Young (IVE)
2Jennie (BLACKPINK)
3Karina (aespa)
4Rosé (BLACKPINK)
5Woni (RESCENE)
6Wonhee (ILLIT)
7Lisa (BLACKPINK)
8An Yu Jin (IVE)
9Winter (aespa)
10Kim Chaewon (LE SSERAFIM)
🎵 Music Charts
🏆 Circle Chart · Official Certifications
TXT, NCT WISH, TWS, ILLIT & more earn Circle Million and Platinum certifications
Circle Chart has issued its latest wave of certifications. TXT crossed the million-copy milestone with "7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns." NCT WISH secured a million cert for "Ode to Love" (regular), with the SMC version earning double platinum. TWS's "NO TRAGEDY" and &TEAM's "We on Fire" both cleared a million copies. PLAVE's "Caligo Pt.2" earned triple platinum. ILLIT's "bomb" hit double platinum while "MAMIHLAPINATAPAI" earned platinum. On streaming, DAY6's "Time of Our Life" crossed 200 million streams for double platinum, and LE SSERAFIM's "Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard's wife" plus BLACKPINK's "Shut Down" each surpassed 100 million for platinum.
TXT — Million
NCT WISH — Million
TWS — Million
&TEAM — Million
PLAVE — Triple Platinum
ILLIT — Double Platinum
NEXZ — Platinum
DAY6 — Double Platinum (Stream)
LE SSERAFIM — Platinum (Stream)
BLACKPINK — Platinum (Stream)
📺 K-Drama & Celebrity
🔮 Reunion Special · tvN
The Goblin quartet is back — Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook & Yoo In Na reunite a decade on
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God," tvN is producing a special reunion travel programme as part of its 20th anniversary slate. Character teasers released June 19 reveal four very different travel personalities. Gong Yoo is the overprepared eldest who spirals into lovable panic when plans go sideways. Kim Go Eun radiates warmth as the cheerful youngest and group mood-maker. Lee Dong Wook plays it cool — claiming disinterest right until he dives headfirst into every activity. Yoo In Na brings unexpected comedy that, according to her co-stars, only gets funnier the more time passes.
"Their real-life chemistry is even more delightful than their on-screen personas — and that's saying something."
🎬 Disney+ · Superhero Sequel
Chae Won Bin officially confirmed for Moving 2
Agency OUTER UNIVERSE confirmed on June 18 that Chae Won Bin will join "Moving 2." The superhero sequel shifts focus to adult characters facing new threats after the Jeongwon High School Incident. The returning ensemble includes Ryu Seung Ryong, Han Hyo Joo, Zo In Sung, Chae Tae Hyun, and Ryoo Seung Bum.
📺 Weekend Ratings Roundup
Recipe for Love leads as dramas close out their runs
KBS 2TV's "Recipe for Love" dominated Saturday with 15.1% nationwide. JTBC's "Reborn Rookie" hit its best Saturday rating at 8.8%. MBC's "Fifties Professionals" drew 4.8% heading into its final two episodes, while the concluded "My Royal Nemesis" capped the week as the top miniseries.
⚡ Breaking News
💔 Celebrity · Relationship
Jung Kyung Ho & Sooyoung officially confirm their breakup
On June 9, reports emerged that Jung Kyung Ho and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung had quietly drifted apart due to packed schedules. SARAM Entertainment confirmed they would "remain good colleagues." The couple had been together since 2012, publicly acknowledged since January 2014 — one of the industry's most celebrated long-term pairs.
🎤 Industry · Farewell
Kwon Eunbin steps away — former CLC star announces retirement
Former CLC member and actress Kwon Eunbin shared a retirement statement on June 16: "After a long period of reflection, I have decided to live as an ordinary person." She acknowledged years of emotional uncertainty and a desire to build a genuinely happier life. She'll complete existing CLC commitments before officially closing the chapter. Fans who followed her since "Produce 101" in 2016 flooded social media with love and support.