Concerns over unethical practices within the entertainment industry continue to rise. Scandals involving abuse by members of new groups and revelations of slave contracts by internet broadcasters have emerged one after a…
K-POP is reshaping the global music market. According to Spotify, K-POP streaming increased by 470 times over the past 10 years from 2014 to 2024.…
K-POP is expanding its global economic influence by moving beyond the music industry to integrate with various sectors such as streaming, casinos, musicals, films, and webtoons.…
K-pop fanbases have become central to identity formation, community engagement, and cultural consumption among teenagers and young adults worldwide.…
The issue of suicide among musicians, including K-pop idols, is being seriously discussed in international academic circles.…
Collective protests by K-POP fanbases are advancing to a new phase. Moving beyond truck-based displays, these campaigns now include mourning flower deliveries, evolving from simple demands for statements into aggressive…
As K-pop has become South Korea’s top export, driving rapid growth in the industry, the harsh working conditions hidden behind its glamour are coming to light.…
While K-POP agencies declare commitment to ESG practices by committing to environmentally friendly album production, there are growing concerns that the massive amount of single-use waste generated by pop-up stores is a…
The K-POP industry is facing multiple challenges, including environmental issues stemming from massive CD disposal, intensified collective actions by fan communities, and heightened stress among idols due to political cr…
Even the smallest daily decisions of K-POP idols are now subject to intense pressure from their fanbases. A look at the reasons they were forced to issue official apologies within a month at the start of 2024 reveals the…