Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 8-29-25. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from August 23 – 28.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: August 23 - 28
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:
- SOOJIN – BADITUDE
- CHANYEOL – Upside Down
- AB6IX – STUPID
- IVE– XOXZ
- SUNMI – BLUE
- The Rose – Trauma
Drama Premieres and Finales
Here are the highly anticipated drama premieres and a finales for this week:
- Bon Appetit, Your Majesty (Premiere)
- Twelve (Premiere)
- My Girlfriend is the Man! (Finale)
- The Nice Guy (Finale)
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
SOOJIN: BADITUDE
Soojin’s new single “BADITUDE” fuses dance-pop, trap, and contemporary R&B. The track has a heavy beat that showcases her sultry melodies and fierce vocal delivery. The music video features vibrant reds and blacks, as the singer performs bold, confident choreography.
CHANYEOL: Upside Down
EXO’s Chanyeol’s new single “Upside Down,” is a high-octane electronic rock anthem that features distorted guitar riffs, classic rock drums, and electronic synths. The singer’s powerful baritone captures the song’s emotional tones. The music video uses a surreal concept, showcasing the singer in striking dual personas and vivid animated sequences.
AB6IX: STUPID
AB6IX’s new single “STUPID” blends pop-dance and rock elements. The track features catchy melodies and layered verses that build into a sing-along chorus. The music video shows the group as they embark on a whimsical journey where their worries fade away, creating a colorful escapade.
IVE: XOXZ
IVE’s new single “XOXZ,” is a blend of classic hip-hop and modern pop, anchored by thumping 808 bass, striking brass, and precise drum patterns. The song contrasts deep, sultry rap verses with airy vocal harmonies. The music video immerses viewers in a dreamscape, featuring vibrant, layered scenes that intertwine fantasy and reality.
SUNMI: BLUE!
SUNMI’s latest single “BLUE!” is a dreamy synth-pop track with moody vocals and retro-inspired beats. The song’s shimmering production creates an underlying sense of melancholy. The music video features cool oceanic aesthetics and bold fashion choices, showcasing a whimsical love story, with Sunmi’s boyfriend turning into a cockroach.
The Rose: Trauma
The Rose’s latest single “Trauma” is a hauntingly powerful alt-rock ballad that features raw guitar riffs with ethereal synths. The emotional track focuses on the band’s message of healing through music . The music video incorporates segments from the band’s new documentary to tell their story using stark imagery and dramatic lighting.
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
‘Bon Appetit, Your Majesty’
A brilliant chef finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the royal world of the past, where her cooking skills are not only her best way to survive, but a means to touch the heart of a hardened king. And if she can somehow melt his icy heart, she just may have a chance to rewrite the future.
Premiere Date: August 23, 2025
Premiere
‘Twelve’
A group of celestial warriors resurfaces in modern times to combat a long-sealed dark force that threatens to plunge the world back into chaos. Now they will need to face their pasts and reclaim their destiny if they are going to save the world from evil.
Premiere Date: August 23, 2025
Finale
‘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.
Finale Date: August 28, 2025
Finale
‘The Nice Guy’
A conflicted heir of a notorious crime family finds himself torn between the world he was born into and his desire to live a peaceful life. But he is shocked when he crosses paths with his first love. And he is suddenly forced to make some difficult decisions that could shape not only his future but also the fate of those he loves.
Finale Date: August 28, 2025
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