K-pop's 2025 Reign: BTS Returns, Stray Kids Dominates, IVE Rises!

• BTS reunited as a 7-member group after military service, sparking global excitement and setting the stage for a 2026 comeback.
• Stray Kids achieved a record 7th Billboard 200 No 1 album and were ranked Forbes' No 1 K-pop group of 2025.
• IVE had a breakthrough year, topping K-pop idol brand reputation rankings and gaining widespread media attention.
• TWICE celebrated a decade of dominance, making history as the first K-pop group at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
• ENHYPEN secured Artist of the Year at the MAMA Awards, while new contender Katseye emerged with a fresh sound.

Why It Matters: K-pop saw major comebacks, record-breaking achievements, and new stars dominating 2025.