The Korean Business Research Institute released its monthly brand reputation rankings for 755 boy group members (data from May 20–June 20), with BTS member Jimin retaining the No.1 spot
On June 20 KST, TWICE’s music video for "CHEER UP" surpassed 600 million views on YouTube, becoming the group's fifth music video to reach that milestone
BTS leader RM has been appointed as a global ambassador for the National Museum of Korea, highlighting the group's ongoing cultural influence both domestically and internationally
KATSEYE's music video "Gnarly" surpassed 200 million YouTube views on June 19, marking it as the group's second MV to hit the milestone after "Touch."
UNB made its first social update since concluding activities in January 2019, sharing a teaser image with the group's logo and the words "REBORN · REBOOT · REUNITE," sparking speculation among fans about a possible reunion
BOYNEXTDOOR scored their first music show trophy on KBS2's Music Bank for the title track "VIRAL," earning 14,877 points on the Music Bank K-Chart after the show announced the winner online
8TURN member Kyungmin will not participate in the group's upcoming album promotions as he focuses on recovery after being diagnosed with complex health issues related to a gastric ulcer, MNH Entertainment said in a June 19 update
RESCENE unveiled a teaser poster on June 19 for their special single "Pretty Girl," which is slated to release July 8 at 6 p.m. KST; the group previously hinted the track will be a remake, with further details pending
XLOV revealed dates and cities for their Asia tour 'Serving-X,' kicking off in Seoul on July 18–19 with stops planned in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, and Osaka; additional dates will be announced later
EXID's Hani appears in the first stills for the upcoming family romance drama 'Love on the Menu,' portraying a character who assumes many responsibilities after her family faces hardship
Several male K-pop groups are revisiting early-2000s dance-pop, favoring strong melodic lines, dramatic progressions and classic verse-chorus-bridge structures rather than the short-form-friendly, segmented songs that have dominated recent idol releases
ILLIT member Moka will temporarily suspend activities to focus on her health, BELIFT LAB announced; she had previously paused in late April and rejoined for the final week of ILLIT's promotions for "MAMIHLAPINATAPAI."