Global Expansion of K-pop
K-pop began as a regional music industry in the 1990s but grew into one of the most influential pop industries in the world within just a few decades.…
5th BTS Global Academic Conference to Take Place in Jeonju on July 2-3
A global academic conference focusing on BTS and its fandom, “ARMY,” will be held from July 2 to 3 at the Jeonbuk National University Convention Center in Jeonju, Jeonbuk Province.…
Compose Coffee to Have Franchise Owners Cover 40% of BTS’s V’s Ad Fees
The budget-friendly coffee brand Compose Coffee is pursuing a renewed advertising contract with BTS member V, deciding that franchise owners will bear 40% of the ad costs.…
BTS’s “Arirang” Named This Year’s Best Album by Overseas Music Magazines
BTS’s fifth studio album, “Arirang,” made it onto a list of this year’s greatest albums selected by renowned overseas music publications.…
BTS Dominates Global Charts with New Single and Album
BTS has asserted its presence across major global music charts, including the UK, Japan, and Spotify, with their new single “Come Over” and their fifth studio album “ARIRANG.”
Choi Yeonjun to Release His Second Solo EP ‘NO LABELS: PART 02’ on July 10
Choi Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together will release his second solo EP, ‘NO LABELS: PART 02’, at 1 p.m. KST on July 10.…
Grammy Introduces New Asian Pop Music Category, Officially Recognizing K-Pop’s Global Standing
For the first time in Grammy history, a dedicated category for Asian pop music is being established. This move opens the door for K-pop artists, including BTS, to receive official recognition on the main stage of the glo…
BTS, BLACKPINK, and G-Dragon Win Awards at Music Awards Japan
Representative K-POP artists such as BTS and BLACKPINK received the highest honors at Japan’s prestigious music awards ceremony.…
BTS’s Jimin Claims 7th Consecutive No. 1 on King Choice Dancer Rankings
BTS’s Jimin has topped the K-pop idol dancer voting list for seven straight years. According to the results of the “Male KPOP Idol Dancer Rankings 2026” conducted by the global voting site King Choice, with voting closin…
BTS’s Ganghwamun Concert Threat Poster Writer Sued by Police for Compensation
The police have announced they will pursue compensation claims against A, a 50-year-old man who wrote threatening posts targeting BTS’s concert at Ganghwamun last March.
BTS Celebrates 13th Anniversary in Busan with 110,000 Fans; New Songs and Emotional Performances Debut
The group BTS held the Busan leg of its “ARIRANG” world tour from June 12 to 13 at the Asiad Main Stadium, where they met approximately 110,000 of their fans known as ARMY.…
BTS Holds 13th Anniversary Concert in Busan…First Day Delay Sparks Controversy
BTS performed the “ARIRANG” world tour at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium from June 12 to 13. Approximately 220,000 fans attended the concerts held to mark their 13th anniversary since Debut, marking their first return to t…
BTS’s “Come Over” Claims Top Spot in Billboard’s New Song Vote with 86% Dominant Support
BTS’s new song “Come Over” has secured an overwhelming first place in Billboard’s new song vote, the renowned American music publication.
ADOR vs Danielle: Second Hearing in Damages Suit – Arguments Over Minhee-jin’s Kakaotalk Evidence
The second hearing in the damages suit filed by ADOR against Danielle was held on the 11th at Civil Division 31 of the Seoul Central District Court.…
BTS Releases Two New Books in September Featuring Song Lyrics and Korean Recipes
BTS will release two official books simultaneously on September 15. Produced through a collaboration between Running Press, CAKE Corp, and BigHit Music, these books are part of BTS Festa and offer lyric books containing…
BTS’s First Day of ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG IN BUSAN’ Concert in Busan a Success Despite Start Delay of 1 Hour
The first show of BTS’S ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG IN BUSAN’ concluded successfully on the 12th at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan. Around 10:50 p.m.…
Entertainment Sector Plunges Amidst 80% KOSPI Rise; All Four Major Agencies See Lowered Target Prices
As the KOSPI index has risen by over 80% this year, the entertainment industry has moved in exactly the opposite direction.…
BTS’ “Swim” Makes a Comeback on Billboard; K-Pop Producer Calls It a “Bold Gamble”
BTS’s title track “Swim” from their fifth studio album “Arirang” is experiencing a strong comeback on the Billboard Hot 100.…
BTS’s Comeback and Tour Drive 1.3287 Trillion Won in Hallyu Spending, Helping HYBE Achieve Record Profits
BTS’s return and world tour are generating the largest impact on the Hallyu economy to date. Global Hallyu spending by foreign tourists who visited South Korea in April this year totaled 1.3287 trillion won, a 21.7% incr…
Lisa to Perform on ‘Goals’ Stage at 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony
BLACKPINK’s Lisa will take the stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with the official soundtrack track “Goals.” This makes her the second K-pop artist to receive this honor, following Jung Kook who performed…
Foreigners’ Hallyu Spending Reaches 1.3287 Trillion Won in April
In April 2026, foreign tourists who visited South Korea spent 1.3287 trillion won on Hallyu-related items, marking the highest figure on record.…
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Traffic Paralyzed at Incheon Airport and in Busan Ahead of BTS Concert There
As BTS prepares to hold its concert at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium from the 12th to the 13th, immigration authorities are bracing for a surge in arrivals.…
BTS Faces Scandal Over 20-Fold Price Hikes and Abusive Treatment for Busan Concert
Scandals have erupted over exorbitant pricing and unjust cancellation practices by lodging establishments ahead of BTS’s concert taking place in Busan on the 12th and 13th.…
OREO Unveils First Global Snack Collaboration with BTS…Introducing Cookies in the Flavor of Hotteok
BTS has embarked on its first collaboration with a global snack brand. OREO has released “Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies,” a limited-edition line of cookies crafted in the flavor of hotteok.…
Busan Transforms into Global K-Pop Festival as BTS Performs There on the 12th and 13th
BTS will hold the “BTS World Tour ARIRANG IN Busan” concert at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium at 7 p.m. on the 12th and 13th.…