K-pop Companies Grow Thanks to Concert Revenue
In the first quarter of 2025, HYBE, SM Entertainment, and YG Entertainment all recorded growth in both revenue and operating profit compared to the previous year.…
KCON JAPAN 2025 Concludes Successfully with 110,000 Attendees Over Three Days
The “KCON JAPAN 2025” event organized by CJ ENM successfully concluded its three-day run from May 9 to 11 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.…
A20 May, Produced by Lee Soo-man, Becomes First Chinese Girl Group to Perform on Major U.S. Stage
A20 May, a Chinese girl group produced by Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment, has achieved the first global milestone for Chinese singers by performing on a major U.S. stage.…
Expectations for End to 9-Year Ban on Korean Culture Rise as HOMIDEUL’s China Performance Approved, But Scams Surge Leading to EPEX Concert Delay
Expectations for the end of the nearly 9-year ban on Korean culture that has persisted since China deployed the THAAD system in 2016 are growing stronger.…
K-Pop Expands Global Footprint Through SMTOWN·MyK FESTA·LIV Golf to Further Elevate Hallyu’s Status
K-Pop’s global influence is expanding beyond music into sports and cultural events. The “SMTOWN LIVE 2025” event jointly planned by SM Entertainment and Samsung TV Plus will hold a large-scale concert at the Dignity Heal…
From a London Korean Music Exhibition to a Return to the Chinese Market: The Growing Global Influence of K-Pop
K-Pop serves as a leading force in spreading Korean culture globally by blending deep traditions with innovation.…
K-POP Meets Local Communities...Generational-Bridging Performances Across the U.S. and Korea
The popularity of K-POP is expanding beyond global stages to become a generational-bridging cultural activity in various local communities.…
KPop Demon Hunters OST “Golden” Ranks No. 2 on Billboard for Second Consecutive Week; BTS’s V Tops Instagram Music Influence List
“Golden,” the OST for Netflix’s animated film *KPop Demon Hunters*, held the No. 2 position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart for two weeks in a row. Since debuting at No.…
Jennie, S.COUPS, Lisa, and Rosé Demonstrate K-POP’s Global Influence at the 2025 Met Gala
K-POP idols dominated the stage of the world’s largest fashion charity event at the 2025 Met Gala. Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé of BLACKPINK, along with S.COUPS of SEVENTEEN, attended the event, once again proving the global f…
RIIZE Become First K-POP Idol Group to Perform at Austin City Limits Festival; China Market Also Reopens
RIIZE, an agency under SM Entertainment, has set another milestone in K-POP idol history. The group is set to become the first K-POP idol group to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) held in Austin, Te…
RIIZE Becomes First K-POP Group to Perform at ACL…G-KPOP Festival Takes Place by Han River
The rookie group RIIZE, under SM Entertainment, has established another milestone in K-POP history. They are the first K-POP idol group to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL), held in Austin, Texas, US…
RIIZE Confirmed as First K-Pop Idol Group to Perform at America’s Largest Festival, ACL
RIIZE, the new boy group under SM Entertainment, has earned the honor of becoming the first K-pop idol group to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL), one of the largest music festivals in the United Sta…
Positive Signs for K-POP’s Return to Chinese Market as Expectations of “Hanhanryeong” Lift Entertainment Stocks
With signs that China’s nine-year-long ban on Korean culture, known as Hanhanryeong, may be lifted, positive signals are emerging for the K-POP industry.…
From Album Release Times to Luxury Brand Partnerships: Strategic Moves and Rising Concerns in the K-Pop Industry
In the K-Pop industry, the timing of album releases is the result of carefully calculated strategies. According to a senior official from a major entertainment company, the release time is determined based on the target…
EXO’s KAI to Hold First U.S. Solo Tour, Starting in Los Angeles in August
KAI, a member of EXO under SM Entertainment, is set to embark on his first solo tour in the United States. This comes just one month after he mentioned at the 2025 SMTOWN Live Concert held at the Los Angeles Dignity Heal…
K-POP Concerts, Fireworks Shows, and an AI Music Industry Conference at Busan Port Festival
The Busan Port Festival, held annually since 2008 to revisit the historical significance and symbolism of Busan Port, will take place again from May 30 to 31 this year in the North Port area.…
K-pop Enters 5th Generation with AI Virtual Idols; PLAVE and ISEGAEIDOL Expand Fanbases
The K-pop industry has entered its 5th generation with the emergence of AI-based virtual idols. Building upon restrained soundscapes, emotion-focused music, and real-time communication through platforms, a new content ec…
K-pop Concerts to Be Held at Busan Port Festival…SUPER JUNIOR-D&E, ITZY Among the Performers
Busan City will host the “18th Busan Port Festival” from May 30 to 31. Initiated in 2008 to revisit the historical significance and symbolism of Busan Port, this festival has been held annually on Sea Day (May 31).…
Abundant K-Pop Performances in South Korea from May to June... From Busan Port Festival to Canadian Cover Dance Events
As summer approaches, a series of large-scale K-Pop-related performances and events are taking place both domestically and internationally from May to June, raising excitement among K-Pop fans.…
NCT WISH and Mark Top Hanter Chart’s April Monthly Album Rankings, Reaffirming NCT’s Strong Brand Power
The boy group NCT WISH and Mark dominated the music scene in April. According to the Hanter Chart’s April monthly album rankings released on May 1, NCT WISH’s second mini-album “poppop” ranked first, while Mark’s first s…
Global K-Hop Fans Gather in Seoul for June’s “MK Fest” at Olympic Park
A major K-Hop festival bringing together fans from around the world and professionals from the global content industry will take place in Seoul in June.…
K-Pop Fans from Around the World Gather in Seoul for ‘MyK FESTA’ in June
A large-scale festival that brings together global K-pop fans and industry professionals to experience the present and future of Hallyu will be held in Seoul in June.…
Intense K-pop Competition in May... Multiple Groups Including tripleS, RIIZE, and Jin Make Comebacks
The K-pop industry is launching an unprecedented number of new songs in May, sparking what can be described as a “comeback war.” This strategy is believed to be aimed at preparing for the summer festival season and avoid…
MyK FESTA, Seoul Wonderland Show, and Canada K-Pop Cover Dance Festival — Multiple Large-Scale K-Pop-Focused Events Held Successively
Large-scale global festivals centered on K-Pop are being held one after another in May and June, demonstrating the worldwide influence of Hallyu.…
ATBO Ranks #1 in Fan Appeal, Im Yeong-woong Maintains 214 Consecutive Weeks at Chart Top...K-Pop Stars Excel in Solo Activities
K-Pop stars are actively pursuing solo activities. The group ATBO secured first place in a vote conducted by the global fan platform Stardum titled “Which idol will definitely make you a fan if you see them in person?” w…