The policy report titled “Disability Policy Report No. 468 – The Same Cheers, Different Barriers: Toward Concerts Where Everyone’s Lightsticks Shine,” released by the Korea Federation of Disability Organizations on the 2…
Live Nation and JYP Entertainment are jointly organizing a new music festival titled “STRAYCITY,” centered around Stray Kids.…
JYP Entertainment and Live Nation have announced the launch of a new music festival titled “STRAYCITY” in Latin America, with Stray Kids as the main act.…
The cultural and economic activities of K-Pop fandoms are expanding to new levels through second-hand trading platforms.…
K-pop is moving beyond music to expand into various storytelling mediums such as musicals, dramas, and tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs).…
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Korean popular music was once referred to as “gayo.” The term “K-POP,” which is believed to have originated in Japan in the late 1990s amid the popularity of “HOT music,” emerged as a genre designation.…
K-pop is confronting a crisis of self-erosion. The genre that once captivated the world with its artistic quality and creativity is losing its identity by repeatedly adopting trends like those on TikTok and repeating sim…
As K-pop and Hallyu take center stage in European culture, one country has rapidly emerged as its core hub: France.…
Global cultural exchanges through K-POP are accelerating. Large-scale K-POP festivals are being held one after another in major cities at home and abroad, including Changwon, Osaka, and Hanam, creating momentum for expan…
The rapid growth of K-POP new groups is attracting significant attention. From their Debut, these groups have secured fan bases through original music and performances, establishing themselves as the next generation of i…
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is organizing the first large-scale comprehensive Hallyu festival this year, titled "2025 MyK FESTA." Taking place from June 19 to 22 in the Olympic Park area of Seoul, the eve…
The Seoul special of the global music show “Link K-Pop” came to a successful close, featuring passionate performances by emerging idol groups from South Korea and Japan. Held at 2 p.m.…