South Korean police have filed an arrest warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk, the chairman of the music giant HYBE. The Seoul Police Agency requested that prosecutors issue the warrant on charges that Bang illegally obtained over $…
With the release of Netflix’s documentary “BTS: THE RETURN” on March 27, attention has turned to the heightened musical leadership demonstrated by BTS during the creation of their fifth studio album, “Arirang.” Directed…
Netflix’s drama “Boyfriend on Demand” has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide since its release on March 6.…
At the 23rd Korean Music Awards held in Seoul on February 26, BLACKPINK’s Jennie claimed all the key awards in the K-POP category.…
K-POP’s global spread is accelerating, particularly in the United States. Billboard’s recent report titled “K-Pop Fandom in the U.S.” provides the first comprehensive analysis of the scale and characteristics of K-POP fa…
The rookie boy group 1VERSE, under the label Singing Beetle, made its official debut on July 18, presenting a new global model for K-POP.…
For the first time in K-pop history, members from North Korea have debuted as a formal boy group. Hyuk and Seok of the 5-member multinational group 1VERSE unveiled their first single, “The 1st Verse,” at a debut showcase…
As Netflix’s animated film “K-pop Demon Hunters” tops global charts and sparks worldwide interest in Korean idol culture, the next generation of K-pop idols is competing fiercely.…
The K-Pop industry is witnessing a surge in activities by new groups, highlighting the strong upward trajectory of K-Pop’s younger generation.…
South Korea’s K-POP industry is making efforts to secure a foothold in the Southeast Asian market through the recruitment of global members.…
K-POP superstars NewJeans held an emergency press conference on the night of November 28 and officially announced the immediate termination of their exclusive contract with agency ADOR.…