Half of K-Pop Idols Disappear in 3 Years, with Less Than 4% Reaching Break-Even Point
Research shows that half of K-Pop idol groups cease operations within three years. Fewer than 4% of these groups manage to exceed their break-even point.…
SM Entertainment Maintains #1 Rank on Music Company 100 List, Led by aespa and Hearts2Hearts
SM Entertainment continued to hold the top position on the Music Company 100 chart. With a share of 9.3%, it saw a rise of 0.22 percentage points from the previous day, recording the highest increase among the top 100 co…
45% of K-Pop Idols Cease Activities Within 3 Years of Debut, with Survival Rate Below 55%
An analysis of 1,182 idol groups that debuted between 1996 and 2025 revealed an average activity duration of 4.12 years.…
"World Cup-Grade Impact": BTS’s North American Tour Generates Over 450 Billion Won in Economic Benefits
BTS has triggered a World Cup-level economic ripple effect in the United States by resuming its North American tour after four years.…
BTS’s ‘BTS World Tour’ Continues in North America with All Shows Sold Out
BTS’s ongoing ‘BTS World Tour’ began on April 9 in Goyang, South Korea. Following performances in Japan and the United States, the North American leg of the tour runs until September 6.…
"Music Should Not Be Divided by Region or Language": BTS Boycotts the Grammys
BTS has announced it will not submit any music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, set to take place in February next year.…
BTS Declines Submission for 2027 Grammys, Stating “Music Should Not Be Divided by Language”
The group BTS officially announced its decision to refuse submission for the 2027 Grammys. On July 29, all seven members stated through their respective social media accounts that they had decided not to enter this year’…
BTS Declares It Will Not Submit Entries for the 2027 Grammy Awards
BTS has announced it will not submit any music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. On July 29, each member posted a statement on Instagram saying, “We have decided not to enter the Grammy this year,” explaining that they want th…
"Music Should Not Be Divided by Language"…BTS Boycotts the Grammys
BTS has decided not to submit any music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. All seven members posted identical statements simultaneously on their respective Instagram Stories on the 29th (local time).
BTS’s World Tour Drives HYBE’s Record-Quietest Quarterly Revenue of 1.45 Trillion Won
BTS’s “Arirang” world tour was responsible for driving HYBE’s highest quarterly earnings in the company’s history.…
HYBE Exceeds 1 Trillion Won in Quarterly Revenue for First Time in Q2, Driven by BTS’s Comeback
Entertainment company HYBE recorded its highest-ever quarterly performance in the second quarter of this year. According to the preliminary financial results disclosed on July 28, HYBE’s operating profit for Q2 reached 1…
HYBE Exceeds 1 Trillion Won in Quarterly Revenue for First Time in Q2, Setting New Records for the Entertainment Industry
HYBE achieved a record-breaking quarterly performance in Q2, recording 1.45 trillion won in revenue and 170.9 billion won in operating profit.…
Global First K-Pop Fan Survival Show Featuring Yoon Doojoon
“The Fan Stage,” the world’s first K-pop fan survival variety show where fans rather than artists take center stage, is set to debut on WAVVE. Yoon Doojoon, a member of Highlight, will serve as the host for the program.
GS25 Achieves 100x Sales Growth in 2023 Thanks to K-Pop Collaborations
Convenience store chain GS25 is experiencing remarkable growth through collaborations with K-Pop idols. On the 22nd, the company announced that cumulative sales from K-Pop idol albums and collaborative products this year…
HYBE Expected to Record Highest Quarterly Profits on Record... Target Price Reduced
HYBE is projected to achieve its highest quarterly earnings on record in the second quarter. The resumption of BTS’s large-scale world tour and the explosive growth of new group CORTIS are the main driving forces behind…
BTS Concludes Arirang European Tour, Attracting 720,000 Fans
BTS successfully completed its Arirang European tour, drawing 720,000 fans in total. Meanwhile, the group released the music video for “Normal,” the second single from their fifth studio album Arirang.
K-Pop Album Exports Reach Record High, Driven by BTS and BLACKPINK
K-Pop album exports totaled $257,478,000 in the first half of this year, representing a 125% increase from the same period last year and setting a new historical high.…
Psy to Hold “SUMMERSWAG 2026” Concert in Incheon on July 11
Singer Psy will host his “SUMMERSWAG 2026” concert at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 11.…
HYBE Posts Quarterly Revenue of 1.45 Trillion Won Driven by BTS’s Comeback
HYBE achieved quarterly revenue of 1.45 trillion won and operating income of 170.9 billion won in the second quarter of this year, thanks to BTS’s comeback and their world tour.…
The 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.…
Korean Language Rises as One of Top Three Languages in U.S. Music Market
The global popularity of K-pop has transformed the linguistic landscape of the U.S. music market. Luminate, a music and entertainment data analysis company, announced on June 23 that Korean accounted for 1.1% of the U.S.…
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.…