🔥 Today's Major K‑POP Headlines
1. TWICE Becomes First K‑POP Girl Group to Headline Lollapalooza
TWICE made history on August 2 by becoming the first K‑POP girl group to headline the Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago. Their stage featured a dazzling drone show and the live debut of their track “Takedown,” making a powerful impression on global fans (tribune.com.pk).
2. Los Angeles Declares August 1 as ‘KCON Day’
In recognition of the global influence of K‑POP culture, the Los Angeles City Council has officially designated August 1 as “KCON Day.” This is a symbolic move celebrating K‑POP and its growing impact worldwide (timesofindia.indiatimes.com).
3. BLACKPINK’s Jennie Named Honorary Ambassador for Seoul 2025
Jennie of BLACKPINK has been appointed as the Honorary Ambassador of Seoul for 2025 as part of the “Absolutely in Seoul” campaign. She aims to promote Seoul as a top global tourist destination through fashion, culture, and lifestyle initiatives (timesofindia.indiatimes.com).
4. KATSEYE Faces Backlash for Using Adult Film Audio in Viral TikTok Track
HYBE’s girl group KATSEYE is under fire after fans discovered that their viral TikTok song "Gnarly" contains an audio sample from an adult film. The controversy is especially serious due to the presence of underage member Yoonchae in the group (koreaboo.com).
5. Girls’ Generation Reunites for 18th Anniversary
Ahead of their 18th debut anniversary on August 5, all members of Girls’ Generation reunited, stirring excitement and nostalgia among fans. There is growing anticipation for potential official activities from the group (timesofindia.indiatimes.com).
🧾 Other Notable News
- Lizzy, former After School and Orange Caramel member, made her first public appearance following a past DUI scandal, offering a sincere apology and taking responsibility (timesofindia.indiatimes.com).
- Stray Kids have announced their 4th full-length album KARMA, set for release in August 2025, with teasers already building high anticipation (timesofindia.indiatimes.com).
- Rising group KiiiKiii is preparing for an August comeback. Their youthful and authentic charm is rapidly gaining popularity among younger audiences (timesofindia.indiatimes.com).
- ATEEZ continues to captivate North American audiences with explosive performances at Tacoma Dome (Seattle) and SAP Center (San Jose) as part of their US tour (riffmagazine.com).
- ONF is set to release a special anniversary track to mark their 8th debut anniversary on August 3 (kstationtv.com).
✨ Summary
- TWICE makes history at Lollapalooza
- LA recognizes K‑POP’s global impact with “KCON Day”
- Jennie becomes Seoul’s 2025 ambassador
- KATSEYE faces backlash over inappropriate content
- Girls’ Generation sparks reunion buzz
- Stray Kids, KiiiKiii, ONF prepare for August releases