This Week in K-Pop
This Week in K-Pop — Aug 2
August 2, 2026
iKON Delivers Electrifying 'FOUREVER' Reunion in SingaporeiKON successfully completed their 'FOUREVER' World Tour in Singapore on July 25, 2026, captivating thousands of iKONICs with an unforgettable performance at the Arena @ EXPO.HelloKPop
Red Velvet Returns with 'Velvet Summer' on August 3Red Velvet is making a full group comeback with their mini-album 'Velvet Summer,' set for release on August 3, after a 2-year and 2-month hiatus.Koreaboo
BTS Jungkook, aespa Winter Dating Rumors ResurfaceAllegations of a romantic relationship between BTS's Jungkook and aespa's Winter persist as new supposed evidence, including past claims of couple tattoos, frequently emerges.Koreaboo
BTS Records Fifth Music Video to Surpass 1.4 Billion ViewsBTS's "IDOL" music video achieved over 1.4 billion YouTube views on July 29, their fifth track to reach this impressive global streaming milestone.Soompi
TXT's 'Good Boy Gone Bad' MV Records 100 Million ViewsTXT's 'Good Boy Gone Bad' music video officially reached 100 million YouTube views on July 30, 2026, their 11th MV to do so, after four years, two months, and 21 days.Soompi
DAY6's Young K, KARD Perform on M Countdown as Jennie Records First WinJennie earned her first music show trophy for 'Less than a Lover' on the July 30 episode of M Countdown, receiving 7,712 points.Soompi
BIGBANG G-Dragon's Instagram Like Revives Past Relationship TalkG-Dragon of BIGBANG recently engaged with an Instagram post featuring Kiko Mizuhara, reigniting public interest in their alleged past romance.Koreaboo
aespa Karina's WATERBOMB 2026 Attire Drives Fan Discussionaespa's Karina generated extensive online discussion last weekend at WATERBOMB Seoul 2026 by opting for a fully clothed outfit, deviating from the event's typical swimwear.Koreaboo
BTS Declines Grammy Entry Amid New Asian Pop CategoryAll BTS members recently agreed not to submit an entry for the upcoming Grammy Awards, a decision linked to the controversial new Asian Pop category.Koreaboo
ITZY's Yuna Records Absence from China Fan EventsJYP Entertainment announced on July 30 KST that ITZY's Yuna will be absent from upcoming fan events in China due to serious health complications.Koreaboo
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