HYBE Tax Investigation, Megan Thee Stallion KPOPPED Line-up, Xnghan Opens Up

APPLE TV+ KPOPPED Reveals Final Line-up

APPLE TV+’s “KPOPPED,” the celebration featuring "Gangnam Style" star PSY and one of the most notable American rappers, Megan Thee Stallion, has finally revealed its full lineup—leaving fans ecstatic.

Promising collaborations include ITZY with the Spice Girls, ATEEZ with J Balvin and Kylie Minogue, Billlie with Megan Thee Stallion and Patti LaBelle, JO1 with Kesha and Eve, STAYC with TLC and Boy George, BLACKSWAN with Boyz II Men, Kep1er with Vanilla Ice and Taylor Dayne, and KISS OF LIFE with Ava Max and Jess Glynne. "KPOPPED" is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV+ worldwide on August 29.

Former Riize Member, Xnghan, Talks about Riize, Debut, and Future

Xnghan, former RIIZE member previously known as Seunghan, spoke about the RIIZE members for the first time in months during an interview for his solo debut.

When asked about his former group, the artist said, “I know RIIZE is doing well, and I’m rooting for them as a fellow artist.”

He also shared that one of his lifelong dreams has been to create a band. However, for now, he plans to focus on Xoul, his two-member dance crew that works alongside him.

ICYMI:

• Izna to cover “Golden” by Huntrix at KCON LA.

• Lim Yongwoong announces he will no longer release physical albums due to environmental concerns.

• Jennie has been appointed as the ambassador for the Seoul Tourism Foundation.

• ILLIT to collaborate with Care Bears for their 1st Japanese single “Toki Yo Tomare”.

HYBE Under Special Tax Investigation

On July 29, South Korea’s tax authorities raided HYBE’s headquarters in Seoul as part of a new tax investigation. The raid was led by the Seoul Regional Tax Office’s Investigation Bureau 4, which seized documents from the company.

HYBE is reportedly among 27 individuals and companies being investigated for possible tax evasion and unfair financial practices.

While HYBE has not released an official statement yet, the situation is drawing widespread attention due to the company’s size and influence in the K-pop industry. The results of the investigation could have major legal and financial consequences for HYBE and its leadership.

Upcoming Tours & Performances

• TWICE announces two cities and four dates for their 6th tour, “THIS IS FOR”, in Australia.

• SEVENTEEN is scheduled to perform at five venues in the U.S. for their world tour, “NEW”.

• EXO's Chanyeol announces four cities and dates in Japan for his “-The Days-” tour.

• Kang Daniel reveals Latin American dates, cities, and venues for his 2025 tour, “ACT: NEW EPISODE”.

• Taemin announces an arena tour in Japan across five cities.

• xikers will be special guests at ATEEZ’s “IN YOUR FANTASY” world tour stops in Los Angeles and Arlington.

Favorite New Music This Week

After two years of being wronged by both "fans" and his company, former RIIZE member Seunghan has made his long-awaited return, this time under the name Xnghan & Xoul. The project marks his official solo debut with a two-track single titled "Waste No Time." “Xoul” refers to his two-member dance crew, Kyohong and Yul, who perform alongside him.

A longtime lover of dance and the HipHop, Xnghan’s passion shines through in this debut. The title track, "Waste No Time," is a bouncy, energetic dance-pop song inspired by early 2000s club sounds. Meanwhile, the B-side, "Heavenly Blue", which Xnghan helped write and choreograph, features shifting tempos and a sleek, contemporary vibe that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish.

Together, the two tracks form a confident, rhythm-driven introduction to his new artistic chapter, making "Waste No Time" a fitting and promising debut for Xnghan.

NEXT WEEK’S COMEBACK SCHEDULE

• Sunday, August 3, 2025

  • N/A

• Monday, August 4, 2025

  • EVNNE: 5th Mini Album “LOVE ANNECDOTE(S)”

  • BoA: 11th Album “Crazier”

  • YOUNITE: 2nd Single “BOMBA”

• Tuesday, August 5, 2025

  • NEWBEAT: Digital Single “Cappuccino”

  • JUNGSOOMIN: Single Album “Summer?”

• Wednesday, August 6, 2025

  • KiiiKiii: Digital Single “DANCING ALONE”

  • N.TOP: 1st Single Album “WE:DISCONNECT”

  • KOYOTE: Track “Call Me”

• Thursday, August 7, 2025

  • Yves: 3rd Ep “Soft Error”

  • nævis: 2nd Single “Sensitive”

  • Queenz Eye: 1st Mini Album “PRISM EP. 01”

  • Daybreak: Digital Single “푸르게”

• Friday, August 8, 2025

  • MUU: Single “ContiNEW”

  • RE:WIND: Debut EP

• Saturday, August 9, 2025

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— Javeria Yousuf

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