How Second-Hand Trading Platforms Are Shaping K-Pop Fan Culture – What Agencies Are Missing
The cultural and economic activities of K-Pop fandoms are expanding to new levels through second-hand trading platforms.…
New and Established Girl Groups Compete After Spring Festival Break … Hearts2Hearts, IVE, and BLACKPINK Return One After Another
With the end of the Spring Festival holiday, a series of comeback releases from various girl groups are set to take place.…
EXO’s Third Seoul Concert Showcases Full Sell-Outs as “REVERXE” Dominates Charts in 47 Global Regions
As EXO continues to dominate the global music market with their eighth studio album “REVERXE,” released on January 19, all tickets for their sixth solo concert in Seoul have been sold out.
NCT DREAM to Expand Acting Career Through Dramas and Films...Jisung, Jeno, Jaemin
NCT DREAM’s Jisung, Jeno, and Jaemin are set to begin their acting careers through dramas and films. Jisung will portray a rookie police officer in ENA’s Monday-Tuesday drama “Crash 2: Road of Fury,” while Jeno and Jaemi…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Receives Global Recognition as OST “Golden” Stays on Charts for 33 Consecutive Weeks
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has become a global cultural phenomenon by winning critical acclaim, a Golden Globe award, and a Grammy award.…
BTS World Tour Kickoff Show to Be Broadcast Simultaneously in Theaters Worldwide
BTS is streaming the opening show of its world tour globally in theaters to mark its return to stages after three years.…
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…
Rosé Completes Her Super Bowl Look with Mirror Silver Lidia Mules from Paris Texas
BLACKPINK’s Rosé visited San Francisco for the Super Bowl event and attracted worldwide attention. She chose the Lidia Mules from Paris Texas’ signature line, crafted in mirror silver leather, to achieve a polished look,…
Netflix Accelerates Production of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel as ‘Golden’ Expands Global Influence Through Grammy Win
Production on the sequel to Netflix’s highest-viewed film ever, “KPop Demon Hunters,” is now in full swing. Mark Ronson, the composer of the film’s theme song “Golden,” officially confirmed in an interview with BBC Newsb…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” OST “Golden” Wins Grammys, Golden Globes, and Oscar Nominations
“Golden,” one of the original soundtracks for Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” has secured Grammys and Golden Globes awards throughout 2026, while also receiving an Oscar nomination, demonstrating remarkable…
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…
K-POP Craze Sweeps Figure Skating as Cha Jun-hwan and Lee Hae-in Dominate International Stage
Korean figure skaters are demonstrating the global influence of K-POP culture through the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.…
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…
RIIZE’s Shotaro to Skip Macau Concert Due to Sino-Japanese Tensions
Shotaro, the Japanese-nationality member of group RIIZE, will not appear at the scheduled Macau show as part of their “RIIZING LOUD” concert tour.…
K-Pop Resonates on Olympic Ice: Copyright and Cultural Impact of Hallyu Music at the Milan Games
K-Pop has established itself as a new cultural trend at the winter Olympics taking place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, which opened on February 6.…
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G-Dragon, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Daesung Reunite in 20-Year Friendship Special… Including a Joke About Height
Episode 94 of the YouTube channel “Jipdaeseong,” released on the 6th, featured actor Lee Soo-hyuk and singer G-Dragon as special guests.…
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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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.…
K-POP’s First Grammy Victory… History Made by ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ OST
‘Golden,’ the original soundtrack for Netflix’s animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ won the ‘Best Song Written for Visual Media’ award at the 68th Grammy Awards, marking a new chapter in K-POP history.…
Netflix Animation ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ OST ‘Golden’ Wins First Grammy Award
The soundtrack “Golden” for Netflix’s animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has established a new milestone in K-pop history.…
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Hong Kong Dream Concert Postponed Indefinitely, Exacerbating Challenges for K-Pop’s Entry into China
Korean pop music is facing difficulties in expanding into the Greater China region. The Hong Kong Dream Concert 2026 and another Dream Concert have been postponed indefinitely, along with the MBC “Show! Music Core” conce…
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.…
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…
Santos Bravoos Release New Song “Kawasaki” with Major Contributions from Global Star Producers
The boy group Santos Bravoos, under HYBE Latin America, released their second single “Kawasaki” on January 30. This club-style dance track blends Latin urban sounds with the rhythmic flair unique to Brazilian music, and…