BTS’s London Tottenham Show Sold Out in July
BTS has sold out all tickets for the two-day concert it will hold at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK, on July 6 and 7.…
Netflix’s “K-pop Demon Hunters” Becomes a Global Cultural Phenomenon
Netflix’s animated film “K-pop Demon Hunters” has triggered a worldwide cultural phenomenon. Directed by Canadian-Korean Maggie Kang, this work became the first in Netflix history to surpass 300 million views, setting a…
G-Dragon Gives Free Walnut Treats to Fans at Fan Meeting, Asking Them Not to Stay Outside in the Cold
G-Dragon met with approximately 40,000 fans during his first solo fan meeting, “2026 G-Dragon ‘FAM’ MEETING [FAM+ILY : FAMILY : FAM I LOVE YOU],” held from the 6th to the 8th at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Sets New Record by Becoming Grammy and Oscar Nominee, Shaping History of K-Content Adaptations
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has achieved historic milestones in the visual media industry. The film’s theme song, “Golden,” won the “Best Song Written for Visual Media” award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, m…
The Rise of New Idol Debut Strategies: From Speed to Direction
The music industry demands speed. How quickly an act can gain attention and how clearly it can define itself become key factors in competitiveness. Idols face an even greater sense of pressure.…
K-POP Advances Toward Academic Systematization Through New Books and University Courses
신간 'Almost Everything You Need to Know About K-pop'과 UC 샌디에이고주립대학의 K-POP 댄스 교육 과정이 K-POP을 학문 영역으로 격상시키고 있다.
Timeless K-pop Classics: How the Top 10 All-Time Debut Songs Reflect the Evolution of the Genre
Throughout decades of K-pop history, countless groups have emerged and disappeared, yet some have managed to transform the music industry with just one debut song, earning enduring status as “classics.” A debut track is…
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2PM to Hold “THE RETURN” Concert in Tokyo Dome in May to Mark 15th Anniversary of Japanese Debut
JYP Entertainment announced on February 2 that the group 2PM will hold a solo concert titled “THE RETURN” at Tokyo Dome in Japan from May 9 to 10 to celebrate 15 years since their local debut.…
TWICE Delivers 360-Degree Performance of “THIS IS FOR” at LA Kings Forum
Girl group TWICE performed a 360-degree show as part of their “THIS IS FOR” world tour at the Los Angeles Kings Forum.…
K-POP on the Grammy Stage: Questioning the Boundaries of Identity
At the 68th Grammy Awards, K-POP’s influence continues to expand like never before, yet it simultaneously sparks fundamental questions about what exactly constitutes K-POP.…
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Expand Doors for K-pop Debut: Boosting Regional Auditions and New Sub-units
Opportunities for K-pop idols to make their debut are becoming more diverse. On the 24th of last month, a large-scale “MEGA K-POP Audition” was held at the Yeeno Small Theater at Kyungsung University in Nam-gu, Busan, wi…
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Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Makes History in Music and Film Industry... 48 Million Views, Grammy and Oscar Nominations
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has had a record-breaking impact on the global music and film industries since its release in June.…
K-pop’s Dominance Spreads Across Global Sectors – Billboard, NBA, and Beauty Industries Included
K-pop is expanding its influence beyond the music industry to affect global economies, sports, and beauty markets as well.…
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Dae-sung Tours JYP’s Headquarters on YouTube Channel “Collective”
A video featuring singer Dae-sung touring JYP Entertainment’s headquarters was released on YouTube channel “Collective.” The video, uploaded on the 30th, shows members of group ITZY—Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yun…
The Economics of Banning K-Pop Idols from Dating: A $50 Million Loss
In the K-pop industry, idols are strictly prohibited from dating. The reason behind this rule is economic. At the beginning of 2024, news of TWICE’s Leader Karina having a romantic relationship caused SM Entertainment’s…
TWICE’s Jihyo Named New Venus Model...First Change in 14 Years
Jihyo of TWICE has been selected as the new model for Venus, operated by Shinyoung Wacoal. This marks the first model change for Venus in 14 years, signaling the brand’s effort to discover beauty icons for a new generati…
JYP’s Park Jin-young, Jung Wook, and Shin Hyun-kook Named in Billboard Power 100
Park Jin-young, founder of JYP Entertainment and its Chief Creative Officer, along with CEO Jung Wook and JYP America’s CEO and Chief Strategy Officer Shin Hyun-kook, were included in Billboard’s “2026 Billboard Power 10…
Park Shi-hyuk Named for Sixth Time; HYBE and JYP Executives Included on Billboard Power 100
On January 28 (local time), Billboard released its “2026 Billboard Power 100” list via its official website, identifying the most influential figures in the global music industry.…
30 Years of K-pop’s Global Expansion: Lee Soo Man’s Vision Reaches the Grammys
Lee Soo Man, founder of SM Entertainment, was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, earning international recognition as a pioneer in K-pop’s global spread.…
Gaming Industry, Responsible for 60% of K-Content Exports, Faces Only Regulation Without Support
In 2023, the export value of South Korea’s gaming industry reached 8.394 billion dollars (approximately 10.9785 trillion won), accounting for about 60% of the total K-content exports that year, which amounted to around 1…
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SM Trainee’s 10-Year Struggle Ends with Grammy Win as EJAE Turns Her Life Around
K-POP 데뷔 꿈을 이루지 못한 EJAE가 '케이팝 데몬 헌터스' 주제곡 '골든'으로 첫 K-POP 그래미상 수상, 산업 시스템의 한계와 재기의 가능성을 동시에 드러내다.
IVE Returns with Second Full-Length Album “REVIVE+” After 2 Years and 10 Months
IVE (Yujin, Gaeul, Lay, Wonyoung, Liz, Leeseo) announced the release of their second full-length album, “REVIVE+.” During a release showcase held on the 23rd at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, the members performe…
January 2026 Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Update: Kim Yong-bin Ranks First, Im Yeong-woong Third, Hwasa Fourth
According to the 2026 January singer brand reputation survey released by the Korea Enterprise Reputation Research Institute, significant changes appeared in the brand reputation rankings.…
K-Pop Consumption in 2025: South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia Remain Top 3, While United States Rises to 4th Position Signaling Expansion in Western Markets
K-POP RADAR, a comprehensive dashboard for K-pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map.” This analysis, which tallies views of related videos on YouTube’s Artist Chart from…
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K-Pop’s Global Realignment... South Korea Maintains Strength as the U.S. and Western Countries Surge
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its “2025 K-Pop World Map,” which analyzes global K-Pop consumption trends for 2025.…
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