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August 2025: K-Pop Hits, New Stars, Thriving Philippines Scene

9/3/2025

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August 2025 featured various K-pop releases, including energetic hip-hop and romantic R&B tracks from groups like xikers, EVNNE, and KiiiKiii.
New artists AtHeart and Kep1er gained attention with their debut tracks, while established groups Stray Kids and AB6IX maintained their popularity.
The underground music scene in the Philippines, led by Sleeping Boy Collective, is thriving and promoting alternative genres.

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Story summary

August 2025 featured various K-pop releases, including energetic hip-hop and romantic R&B tracks from groups like xikers, EVNNE, and KiiiKiii.
New artists AtHeart and Kep1er gained attention with their debut tracks, while established groups Stray Kids and AB6IX maintained their popularity.
The underground music scene in the Philippines, led by Sleeping Boy Collective, is thriving and promoting alternative genres.