At the end of March, an anonymous user identified as “YG Leaker,” claiming to be a former employee of YG Entertainment, created a Discord channel and sparked controversy by stating he would disclose confidential informat…
K-POP’s global influence is yielding tangible results beyond Asia, reaching Europe and China as well. In Vienna, Austria—a city renowned for its music and art—there has been a explosive growth in the Hallyu fan community…
K-POP fanbase culture is advancing beyond traditional support methods by leveraging various digital platforms and content to reach new levels.…
Korea’s entertainment industry has launched full-scale efforts to recover from the worst forest fire disaster in the country’s history.…
The severe forest fires that broke out in Sancheong-gun of Gyeongsangnam-do and Uiseong-gun of Gyeongsangbuk-do from March 21 to 22 have caused widespread disruption across the Korean Peninsula.…
K-POP stars are making successive large-scale donations to help recover from the massive forest fire that struck the Yeongnam region.…
The completion of military service for BTS members is concentrated in mid-June, raising fan expectations for a full-group comeback. Currently, HYBE is releasing various preview content to sustain these expectations.…
The way K-pop new groups make their Debut is undergoing rapid changes. Numerous innovative approaches are emerging, moving away from the traditional standardized methods by leveraging metaverse fan communities, evaluatio…
K-pop has lost its momentum to break into U.S. charts since BTS’s “Dynamite” in 2020. With a significant decline in the release of new songs and global interest, coupled with weakness in the domestic market, the industry…
Japanese boy group ONE OR EIGHT held a media showcase at Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 26th to celebrate the release of their new song “DSTM” and announced their official debut in Korea.…
The global spread of Hallyu is generating economic benefits that extend beyond music and video content to include beauty, education, and food industries.…
Two days after losing their legal dispute with their agency ADOR, the global K-pop group NewJeans held a performance in Hong Kong on March 23 (local time) under the new name “NJZ.” The five members performed their new so…
The global flagship K-pop group BLACKPINK’s members have all successfully made their solo debuts. After their contract with YG Entertainment expired in 2023, the four members decided to remain with YG as a group but agre…
K-POP group NewJeans has announced it will appeal a court decision, resisting the ruling in its contract dispute with former label ADOR.…
K-POP artists are strengthening their global presence by serving as headliners at major world music festivals in 2025.…
Members of BTS continue to strengthen their position as iconic representatives of K-POP through appearances at global music festivals and a survey in Japan.…
K-Pop is establishing itself as a mainstream culture in the UK. It has been ranked among the top 10 countries where K-Pop is most listened to on Spotify.…
BTS’s J-Hope collaborated with TWICE’s Nayeon and Momo via the “Sweet Dreams” dance challenge, showcasing a gentle and natural friendship.…
South Korea’s music industry continues to show strong growth on the global stage. According to the “Global Market Overview 2025” released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), South Korea h…
The global K-pop chart service “KM Chart” is conducting its March 2025 K-MUSIC popularity survey from the 10th to the 24th.…
K-POP’s global influence has grown even stronger. Korean idol groups claimed a total of five awards at the “2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards,” which took place on the 17th (local time) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, U…
한국기업평판연구소 빅데이터 분석 결과, 아이브가 2025년 3월 아이돌그룹 브랜드평판 1위를 기록했으며 신보 'IVE EMPATHY'로 독보적인 성과를 거두고 있다.
K-POP has once again solidified its prominent position in the global music market. On March 17, BTS’s Jimin, Stray Kids, and ATEEZ won key K-Pop awards at the “2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards” hosted by the American online…
Boy band Ateez received the K-POP Artist of the Year award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards on the 18th. Under KQ Entertainment, Ateez has built a massive global fanbase through its powerful and masculine musical sty…
The K-POP industry is aggressively expanding its efforts to recruit new talent by targeting Southeast Asia as a key region for the next generation of artists.…