Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 10-25-25. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from October 18 – 24.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: October 18 – 24
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
HearCheck out the latest music videos released this week:
- BOYNEXTDOOR – Hollywood Action
- Hearts2Hearts – Focus
- KANG YU CHAN – Close to You
- LE SSERAFIM (ft. j-hope) – SPAGHETTI
- Xdinary Heroes– ICU
Drama Premieres and Finales
Here are the highly anticipated drama premieres and finales for this week:
- A Hundred Memories (Finale)
New Casting Announcements
Yoon Sun Woo, Park Gun Il, and Kim Min Seol
Yoon Sun Woo, Park Gun Il, and Kim Min Seol will join Hahm Eun Jung and Oh Hyun Kyung in the daily revenge drama ‘The First Man‘. The drama follows two women who have both stolen someone else’s identity, but for very different reasons. ‘The First Man’ is scheduled to premiere next month.
Bae Hyeon Seong, Cha Kang Yoon, Park Yoon Ho, Uhm Ji Won, Park Hyuk Kwon, and Baek Ji Won
Bae Hyeon Seong, Cha Kang Yoon, Park Yoon Ho, Uhm Ji Won, Park Hyuk Kwon, and Baek Ji Won will star in the upcoming crime thriller ‘Stand-in CSAT’. The drama depicts an academic survival game, where top scores on exams play a pivotal role in future success. ‘Stand-in CSAT’ is scheduled to air some time in 2026.
Han Suk Kyu, Yoon Kye Sang, Choo Ja Hyun, Yoo Jae Myung, Kim Jong Soo, and Go Doo Shim
Han Suk Kyu, Yoon Kye Sang, Choo Ja Hyun, Yoo Jae Myung, Kim Jong Soo, and Go Doo Shim will star in the upcoming Netflix noir drama ‘Kin and Sin’. The drama tells the story of three powerful families fighting for control of Jeju. ‘Kin and Shin’ has not yet released a premiere date.
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
BOYNEXTDOOR: Hollywood Action
BOYNEXTDOOR’s latest single “Hollywood Action” is a retro swing track blended with contemporary pop. The song features brass loops and playful rhythms, with fun rap verses and smooth vocals. In the music video, the group hilariously crashes a Hollywood movie set, playfully navigating through a mashup of genres from spy thrillers to sci-fi.
Hearts2Hearts: FOCUS
Hearts2Hearts’ latest single “FOCUS” is a fusion of house-pop, featuring a vintage piano riff that intertwines smoothly with their vocals. The addictive melody showcases their fiercer side while the lyrics express an intense attraction. The music video is set in a school, where dreamy visuals contrast with bursts of action.
KANG YU CHAN: Close to You
A.C.E’s Kang Yu Chan’s new single “Close to You” weaves together elements of warm R&B and soft pop, with smooth guitar melodies and delicate percussion. With heartfelt vocals, the track conveys the yearning for closeness in moments of separation. The music video showcases Kang Yu Chan as he strolls through quiet city streets at night, lost in memories.
LE SSERAFIM (ft. j-hope): SPAGHETTI
Xdinary Heroes: ICU
Xdinary Heroes’ new single “ICU” fuses powerful rock and contemporary pop, driven by pulsating guitar riffs and percussion. The explosive vocals and emotionally charged lyrics create an anthemic chorus. The music video is set against the backdrop of a dark, neon-lit cityscape, as the members navigate a whirlwind of light and sound.
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
Finale
‘A Hundred Memories’
In the 1980s in South Korea, a woman struggles with the unsettling loss of her memories after a traumatic event. As she sets out on a journey to piece together her life, she forms new relationships that help her understand love and friendship more deeply.
Finale Date: October 19, 2025
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