Seoul Travel Searches Surge 155% Following BTS’s Full-Lineup Return
Within 48 hours of the announcement that BTS would return in their full lineup after approximately four years, search volumes for trips to Seoul from abroad surged by 155%.…
HYBE Posts Record Revenue of 2.6499 Trillion Won, with 69% Increase in Concerts
Entertainment company HYBE announced on February 12 that it achieved its highest-ever performance in 2025, with consolidated revenue reaching 2.6499 trillion won.…
HYBE Reaches Record Revenue in 2025 but Experiences 73% Drop in Operating Profit; Concert Business Becomes Key Growth Driver
HYBE achieved its highest annual revenue ever in 2025 at 26.5 billion won (approximately 1.86 billion dollars), yet its operating profit plummeted by 73% compared to the previous year, indicating a decline in operational…
Netflix’s “K-pop Demon Hunters” Launches Toys and LEGO Sets Following Global Success
Netflix’s animated film “K-pop Demon Hunters” is entering full-scale commercialization starting with the release of LEGO sets this summer.…
PLAVE Consistently Ranks First in K-POP Votes, Solidifying Its Status as the Next Generation of Idols
The virtual idol group PLAVE has secured consecutive first places in the Startrend K-POP male group voting, further cementing its position as a leading force in the next generation of K-POP artists.
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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.…
K-pop’s First Grammy Win for “Golden” – A Historic Victory for KPop Demon Hunters
“The Golden” by the Netflix animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* won the “Best Song Written for Visual Media” award at the 68th Grammy Awards, marking a pivotal moment in K-pop history.…
Writing a New Chapter in K-POP History with a Grammy Win for “Golden”
A new chapter has been added to K-POP history. The theme song “Golden” from the Netflix animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Best Song for Visual Media award at the 68th Grammy Awards, making it the first K-POP a…
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K-pop Remains Strong in January, with EXO and APINK’s Comebacks and Returning Artists After Military Service Announced
The K-pop market has maintained strong momentum since the beginning of 2026. A series of comebacks by legendary groups, debuts of new soloists, and returns of artists who completed their military service have resulted in…
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TWS Wins “Idol to Debut in January” Title with 58% Vote Share in BIGC CHOICE Voting
The entertainment platform BIGC announced that TWS secured a decisive first place in the “K-POP Idol to Debut in January” voting held through its fan interaction service, BIGC CHOICE.
TWS Wins First Place in BIGC’s “K-POP Idol Debuting in January” Vote with 58% Lead
TWS topped the voting campaign titled “K-POP Idol Debuting in January,” hosted by BIGC CHOICE, the fan interaction service operated by the entertainment tech platform BIGC.
K-Pop Market in 2025: Dominance of NewJeans and ILLIT, with Diverse New Groups Leading in 2026
The K-Pop market in 2025 saw a prominent strength among new-generation girl groups, and it is expected that various new groups across different genres will take control of the market in 2026.
TWS Wins “January Debuting K-POP Idol” Vote by Overwhelming 58% Margin
In the “January Debuting K-POP Idol” voting conducted through BIGC’s fan interaction service, “BIGC Choice,” the group TWS was named the top choice.…
TWS Wins First Place in BIGC’s “K-POP Idols Debuting in January” Vote with 58.14% Margin
TWS topped the voting for “K-POP Idols Debuting in January” conducted through BIGC CHOICE, the fan interaction service of the entertainment tech platform BIGC.…
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TWS Claims Top Spot as “Idol to Debut in January” in BIGC CHOICE Vote with 58% Majority
The entertainment tech platform BIGC announced that TWS came out on top in the “K-POP idol to debut in January” voting category held through its fan interaction service, BIGC CHOICE.
ENHYPEN Shines on Global Stage at Golden Disc Awards in Elegant Tuxedos
ENHYPEN attended the 40th Golden Disc Awards held at Taipei Dome on January 10. The members stepped onto the red carpet dressed in tuxedos, making a strong presence on the global stage.
“Run BTS” Ranks No. 1 in 61 Countries as BTS Releases Its 5th Studio Album on March 20
BTS’s song “Run BTS,” released in 2022, has dominated global charts ahead of the group’s release of its 5th studio album in March.…
BTS Returns as a Full Group on March 20 After 4 Years; “Run BTS” at No. 1 on Billboard Fuels Expectations
BTS will return as a full group after four years on March 20 with their fifth studio album. Their agency, HYBE, announced that this album marks their first release as a complete group, featuring 14 tracks that will fully…
K-Pop Strengthens Newcomer Forces at New Year’s…ENHYPEN, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and idntt Sub-units Release Music One After Another
The K-pop market is reviving with the arrival of the new year. Starting in January after the end of the holiday off-season, major groups, sub-units, and newcomers are all making Comebacks one after another, bringing rene…
A Chain of Crises in the K-Pop Industry... Kwon Min-ah’s Suicide Attempt, Jang Won-young’s Hong Kong Comments, and HYBE Data Leak
The K-Pop industry is facing multiple crises, including mental health issues, political controversies, and data security problems.
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K-POP 2025: A Year of Controversy and Global Expansion Amidst Challenges
2025 was a unique year for K-POP, marked by bold attempts, legal controversies, tours by veteran artists, and the emergence of numerous new groups.…
2025 K-POP’s Greatest Cross-Generational Songs Selected by Billboard, Hollywood Reporter, and Pasta Magazines
2025 was a year defined by “clear stances and strong hooks” in the K-POP music scene. The best K-POP songs selected by major music outlets such as Billboard, Hollywood Reporter, and Pasta Magazine span across generations…
BTS and Stray Kids Dominate 2025 YouTube Search Rankings for K-POP Idols; Jung Kook, V, and J-Hope Lead the List
The list of K-POP idols most searched for on YouTube in the United States throughout 2025 has been released. BTS’s Jung Kook, V, and J-Hope occupied the top three positions, highlighting the group’s strong influence.…
Cracks Behind Global Success...Debate Over K-Pop’s “Creative Stagnation”
While K-Pop’s worldwide popularity reached its peak this year, internal issues of severe growth pains have been identified.…