Welcome to Exciting News and Essential Updates 8-9-25. Stay updated with the latest casting news, music releases, and drama premieres and finales from August 2-8.
The Highlights for This Week
Korean Entertainment News: August 2 - 8
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:
- EVNNE – How Can I Do
- BoA – Crazier
- Yves (ft. Pink Pantheress) – Soap
- KiiiKiii– DANCING ALONE
- EPEX – Grateful to Tears
- TXT: Ghost Girl
Drama Premieres and Finales
Here are the highly anticipated drama premieres and a finales for this week:
- My Lovely Journey (Premiere)
- Beyond the Bar (Premiere)
- Love, Take 2 (Premiere)
New Casting Announcements
Bae In Hyuk and Roh Jeong Eui
Bae In Hyuk and Roh Jeong Eui will star in the upcoming romantic comedy ‘I’ll Give You the Universe’. The drama tells the story of two in-laws who end up raising their nephew together. And although their relationship is full of misunderstandings in the beginning, they slowly find their feelings changing. ‘I’ll Give You the Universe’ will air in January, 2026.
Shin Hae Sun, Gong Myoung, Kim Jae Wook, and Hong Hwa Yeon
Shin Hae Sun, Gong Myoung, Kim Jae Wook, and Hong Hwa Yeon will appear in the upcoming romantic comedy ‘Secret Audit’. The drama tells the story of a famously strict director in the audit department. But her life and her department are turned upside down when a fellow employee is demoted into her area. ‘Secret Audit’ will air some time next year.
Sooyoung and Kim Jae Young
Sooyoung and Kim Jae Young will star in the upcoming legal drama ‘Idol Eye’. The drama follows a young lawyer who is thrilled when her favorite idol asks her to defend him against murder charges. ‘Idol Eye’ is scheduled to air some time in the second half of this year.
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
EVNNE: How Can I Do
EVNNE’s latest single “How Can I Do” blends smooth R&B and hip-hop elements, delivering a refreshing blend of relaxed grooves and slick production. The slow tempo showcases the group’s vocals and rap skills, creating a vibe that is both confident and playful. The music video uses an urban chic aesthetic, as the group dances and hangs out in an old warehouse and on the roof of a building.
BoA: Crazier
BoA’s latest single “Crazier” is an electrifying pop-punk track that bursts with infectious energy. The song features gritty guitar riffs and commanding vocals. The music video shows the singer’s fierce individuality as she struts down a red carpet with intensity, dances in water, perfectly capturing the essence of her message of self-empowerment.
Yves (Ft. Pink Pantheress): Soap
Yves’s new track “Soap” fuses dance-pop with throwback house elements, driven by a strong Miami bass drumline. Featuring the British singer and producer PinkPantheress, the song features whispery vocals that glide over a nostalgic sample from Rebecca Black’s “Sugar Water Cyanide”. The music video shows the singer as she struts and dances in a sparkling silver outfit and strikes fun poses for the camera.
KiiiKiii: DANCING ALONE
KiiiKiii’s latest digital single “DANCING ALONE” is a blend of retro city-pop and modern synth-pop. The track features bright melodies layered over pulsating synths. The music video shows the members in candid moments of friendship against nostalgic backdrops, from sun-soaked bike rides to carefree laughter in bowling alleys.
THE BOYZ: AURA
THE BOYZ’s new single “AURA” is a dreamy synth-pop track that invites listeners to escape into a light and breezy soundscape. The song features soft, ethereal vocals harmonizing over atmospheric synths, creating the perfect essence of summer. The music video features serene scenes set in tranquil locations like quiet streets and lush forests.
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
‘My Lovely Journey’
A young woman leaves behind her familiar life for a serene countryside setting. She becomes a travel reporter, exploring breathtaking destinations while trying to create meaningful experiences for others, all the while grappling with her own fears and dreams.
Premiere Date: August 2, 2025
Premiere
‘Beyond the Bar’
A social ackward rookie lawyeris desperate to learn the ropes and become a good lawyer. And even though her new supervisor is a very skilled and successful attorney, he is also cold and difficult to approach. But as she gets to know him, she will find that there is much she can learn from him.
Premiere Date: August 2, 2025
Premiere
‘Love, Take Two’
Love finds its way back into the lives of two former flames, now single parents navigating the challenges of family and fulfillment. As they unexpectedly cross paths, they will struggle to explore their relationship while supporting their children through their own journey of self-discovery.
Premiere: August 4, 2025
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