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.…
K-Pop Makes Historic Debut in Four Major Grammy Categories; ROSÉ’s “APT.” and HUNTR/X’s “GOLDEN” Nominated
As the 68th Grammy Awards approach, K-Pop is making its first appearance in all four of the ceremony’s major categories, known as the Big Four.…
EXO to Hold Concert Tour After 6 Years and 4 Months – ‘EXhOrizon’ in 12 Asian Cities
EXO will hold a concert in Seoul for the first time in 6 years and 4 months. The group released its 8th studio album, “Reverxe,” in January and decided to launch its sixth concert tour, “EXO Planet #6 - EXhOrizon.” This…
Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Wins Two Golden Globe Awards and Expands Globally Through Mattel Toy Collaboration
Netflix’s animated series “KPOP Demon Hunters” claimed two awards at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in the United States on the 11th (local time), winning both the Best Animated Feature award and the Song of the Year award…
SM’s New Group SMTR25 Reveals Their Debut Journey Through “Reply High School”
SM Entertainment’s new group of male trainees, SMTR25, will make their debut for the first time through Mnet’s time-travel reality program “Reply High School.” Produced jointly by SM and Eggs Coming, this program premier…
EXO to Hold First Solo Concert in Seoul in 6 Years Following Release of New Album “REVERXE”
EXO is set to launch its sixth solo concert tour, “EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon,” based on their recently released eighth studio album “REVERXE.” This will mark the group’s first solo concerts in Seoul in approximately 6 ye…
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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.
G-Dragon to Hold First Middle East Concert as Part of “Crazy Super Concert” Series
K-pop artists’ international tours are expanding into the Middle East and Asia. The “Crazy Super Concert” series, organized by promoter OnePulse Group, is making its debut in the Middle East, with G-Dragon leading the fi…
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SM Announces “NEXT 3.0”: Evaluation of Three Years Under Multi-Production System
SM Entertainment has evaluated the three-year outcomes of its SM 3.0 strategy introduced in February 2023 and declared a new phase titled “NEXT 3.0.” On January 20, CEO Chang Chul-hyuk and CEO Tak Young-jun appeared toge…
NCT Taeyong Makes Grand Return with “TY TRACK-REMASTERED” Concert After 20-Month Military Service
Taeyong of K-pop group NCT officially returned to the stage with a highly anticipated solo concert titled “TY TRACK-REMASTERED,” following his completion of naval service in December of last year.…
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…
Netflix Animated Film “KPop Demon Hunters” Confirms K-pop’s Global Standing with Dual Oscar Nominations
The Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” produced by Sony Pictures Animation, has proven K-pop content’s global influence by receiving dual nominations at this year’s Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Original…
Rewriting K-Pop History... “Golden” and “Apartment” Aim for Main Awards at Grammy and Brit Awards
The original soundtrack “Golden” from Netflix’s animated series *KPop Demon Hunters* and BLACKPINK’s single “Apartment” are ushering in a new chapter in K-Pop history.…
Netflix Animated Film “KPop Demon Hunters” Nominated for Two Awards at the 98th Academy Awards
Netflix’s original animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has been nominated simultaneously for the Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song categories at the 98th Academy Awards, achieving an unprecedented Oscar success…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Nominated for Two Awards at the 98th Academy Awards
Netflix’s globally successful series “KPop Demon Hunters” has been nominated for two awards at the 98th Academy Awards, specifically for Best Animated Feature and Original Song.…
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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K-Pop Global Consumption in 2025: South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia Remain Top 1–3, with the United States Showing an Upward Trend
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map” section by country.…
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JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” Ranked #1 in 2025 K-Brand Index’s Music Category, Confirming South Korea’s Leadership in Global K-POP
Asia Brand Research Institute, a big data evaluation agency, selected JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” as the top entry in the 2025 K-Brand Index’s K-POP music category.…
Korea, Japan, Indonesia Remain in Top 3 for K-Pop Consumption; U.S. Shows Rising Trend as Global Diversity Accelerates
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its “2025 K-Pop World Map” country section.…
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South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia Remain in Top 3; United States Shows Rising Trend · K-Pop Radar’s Analysis of “2025 K-Pop World Map”
K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map” section focused on countries.…
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K-POP Global Market in 2025: South Korea Ranks First in Consumption and Fourth in Global Streaming as Fifth-Generation Girl Groups Rise
In the 2025 K-POP global market, South Korea held the top position in terms of consumption volume and ranked fourth in global streaming figures.…
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K-Pop Consumption Remains in Top 3 in South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia; United States Rises to 4th Place
K-POP RADAR, a comprehensive dashboard for K-pop artists operated by the music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map.”
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5th Generation Idols Redefine Hip-Hop as K-Pop, Pioneering a New Genre
Hip-hop, which has been present since the early days of K-Pop, has evolved further with the emergence of 5th generation idols.…
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2025 K-Pop Global Market Shows Polarization with Rapid Growth of 5th-Generation Girl Groups and High Barriers for Boy Groups
The “2025 K-Pop World Map” released by K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, revealed a significant polarization in the K-Pop global market.…
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