There is a call for a “return” policy that would direct the benefits gained indirectly or directly by foreign companies from Hallyu content back into creative industries.…
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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 trends for 2025.…
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The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its analysis of global K-Pop consumption for 2025.…
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The Korean music market underwent significant restructuring in 2025. In the “K-Brand Index” assessment released by the Asia Brand Research Institute, JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” topped the K-POP song category due to its overw…
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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The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop data operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its “2025 K-Pop World Map,” which aggregates YouTube Artist Chart data from 2025.…
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In 2025, when K-POP’s global influence reached its peak, Beangejangtore and K-Pop Radar released market analysis reports based on merchandise transaction data and music consumption figures respectively.…
음악 스타트업 스페이스오디티의 케이팝레이더가 공개한 2025년 글로벌 케이팝 소비 분석 결과, 한국·일본·인도네시아가 여전히 상위권을 차지하며 소비 시장이 글로벌 다변화 단계로 확장 중이다.
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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 focused on countries.
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The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released the “2025 K-Pop World Map,” which analyzes global K-Pop consumption trends on YouTube through January 1 to…
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Netflix’s original animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has achieved the highest viewing figure in the platform’s history.…
As the K-pop market has recently been reshaped with a focus on new artists, second- and third-generation legendary idol groups such as BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO, and BIGBANG have successively announced their comeback plans.…
BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO, BIGBANG, and other legendary groups from K-POP’s 2nd and 3rd generations are all set to resume their activities one after another.…
Galaxy Corporation, the agency representing singer G-Dragon, was honored with a presidential award for its contributions to the development of society through the hosting of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AP…
Galaxy Corporation, G-Dragon’s agency, was awarded a Presidential Citation for its role in ensuring the successful holding of the 2025 APEC Summit.
The "2.0 era," in which virtual idols evolve beyond mere technology to become independent IPs, is now fully underway.…
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EXO, one of K-pop’s most iconic groups, has returned to the stage as a complete unit following a long hiatus. The group released its eighth studio album, “REVERXE,” through SM Entertainment at 6 p.m.…
EXO is set to make a comeback with their regular 8th album, “REVERXE.” A majestic music video teaser for the title track “Crown” has been released, sparking high anticipation among fans around the world.
The rookie group LONGSHOT, produced by idol-turned-singer Park Jae-beom, made its entrance into the K-pop market with a powerful debut performance.…
The major K-pop groups are set to return all at once in 2026, sparking an unprecedented super cycle in the industry.…
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” secured two major honors at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards held on the 11th (local time) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, USA.…
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” received the Golden Globe awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.…
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.
At the 2026 Golden Globe Awards ceremony, singer and composer EJAE won the Best Original Song award for “Golden,” the theme song of Netflix’s animated series *KPop Demon Hunters*.…
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” claimed two awards at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, which took place on the 11th (local time) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, USA.…