Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 7-26-25. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from July 19-25.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: July 19-25
This week in Korean entertainment, we have exciting updates on actors confirmed for new drama roles, fresh music video releases, and highly anticipated drama premieres and finales. Stay tuned to catch all the buzz!
New Music Videos
Check out the latest music videos released this week:
- TXT – Beautiful Strangers
- STAYC – I WANT IT
- HUTA – Bora
- ZEROBASEONE– SLAM DUNK
- IDID – STEP IT UP
Drama Premieres and Finales
Here are the highly anticipated drama premieres and a finales for this week:
- The Defects (Premiere)
- My Girlfriend Is the Man! (Premiere)
- The Winning Try (Premiere)
- Our Movie (Finale)
- Good Boy (Finale)
- Trigger – Full Series
New Casting Announcements
New K-Pop Music Videos Released This Week
New week, new music. There is a variety of great new music out this week, but whether you love powerful rock or melodic pop hits, we’ve got you covered. So take a look at the new music of the week and feel free to dance along.
This Week in K-Pop
Latest K-Pop Music Videos
TXT: Beautiful Strangers
TXT’s “Beautiful Strangers” blends dreamlike melodies with dynamic hip-hop trap rhythms. The track opens with a haunting piano motif that evolves into powerful synth bass and punchy beats. The music video shows the members as they confront an oppressive reality under stormy skies.
STAYC: I WANT IT
STAYC’s new single “I WANT IT” is a dazzling electronic dance-pop track that radiates confidence and carefree energy. The song features a synth riff, punchy beats, and empowering lyrics that celebrate embracing one’s imperfections. The music video takes viewers on a journey through sun-soaked beaches and neon-lit urban nights.
HUTA: Bora
BTOB’s Lee Minhyuk (HUTA)’s new single “Bora”is a dance-pop track that weaves together infectious baile funk-inspired beats with electrifying synth layers. The smooth vocals combine urgent vocal-play hooks and laid-back grooves. The music video showcases the singer’s smooth choreography as he becomes a panther in the boxing ring.
ZEROBASEONE: SLAM DUNK
ZEROBASEONE’s new single “SLAM DUNK” is a fusion of EDM and hip-hop that captures the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere of a basketball court. The track is a high-energy anthem featuring pulsating beats, vibrant sound effects like the rhythmic thud of dribbles and the squeak of sneakers, all layered beneath the members’ powerful, chant-like vocals. In the music video, the group embraces their youthful basketball player concept, weaving together exciting court action and intimate locker-room moments.
IDID: STEP IT UP
IDID’s pre-debut single “STEP IT UP” is an electrifying introduction to the group’s dynamic potential. The short track effortlessly blends upbeat dance-pop and hip-hop, underscored by heavy 808 beats and a vibrant mix of engaging jazzy elements. The performance video showcases their striking choreography and commanding presence, as IDID moves with both intensity and charm.
Upcoming Drama Premieres and Finales
This Week in K-Dramas
Don’t miss out on these must-watch dramas that are sure to make waves in the K-drama world!
Watch the Trailers
Premiere
‘The Defects’
The Chief Director at a large hospital has spent years running an illegal adoption agency. Their policy is that if an adoption does not work out, the child is killed to get rid of any evidence. But when one young girl miraculously survives, she starts a group for other survivors like her. And now they hope to get revenge on those who labeled them as unworthy.
Premiere Date: July 21, 2025
Premiere
‘My Girlfriend Is the Man’
A young university student finally starts dating the guy she has a crush on. But things become complicated when she wakes up and finds she has become a man. The couple decide instead of breaking up they will just wait for her to return to her original form, but dating through the situation will be more difficult than they imagined.
Premiere Date: July 23, 2025
Premiere
‘The Winning Try’
A fallen sports hero seeks to reclaim his legacy by returning to his roots as a high school rugby coach. But his underdog team is notorious for its struggles, and he must navigate the complexities of his past while inspiring young athletes to defy the odds.
Premiere Date: July 25, 2025
Finale
‘Our Movie
A filmmaker facing a creative drought and an aspiring actress with a life-threatening diagnosis find themselves drawn together by the shared urgency of their circumstances.
Finale Date: July 19, 2025
Finale
‘Good Boy’
A group of former Olympic athletes transition from the spotlight of sports to the gritty world of law enforcement. Trading their medals for badges, these elite competitors form a unique police unit, using their remarkable skills to take on high-stakes crimes and combat corruption.
Finale Date: July 20, 2025
Full Series
‘Trigger’
As crime rates soar amid a sea of illegal weapons, two unlikely allies emerge from opposing worlds: a steadfast detective, determined to uphold justice, and a cunning figure entrenched in the underground arms trade.
Release Date: July 25, 2025
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