In January 2025, K-pop reached a new turning point amid a surge in international collaborations. As partnerships between artists from around the world and Korean pop musicians increased rapidly, K-pop evolved from a musi…
The 2025 Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles on February 2, but there was no trace of K-pop. At the 67th Grammy Awards, Beyoncé won the Best Album award for her 2024 studio album “Cowboy Carter,” with Kendrick Lamar,…
The nominees for each category in the 22nd Korean Music Awards were announced on February 6. A variety of artists who shaped South Korea’s pop music scene in 2024 made the shortlist, highlighting both the strength of the…
On February 6, 2026, the selection committee for the Korean Music Awards announced the nominees for each category in the 2025 ceremony.…
A unique phenomenon of generational transition coexisting with traditional strength is emerging within the K-POP market.…
The complete exclusion of K-POP from the 2025 Grammy Awards has sparked criticism that this music industry’s biggest award show is turning a blind eye to the influence of Hallyu.…
SM Entertainment successfully concluded the Bangkok leg of its global tour “SM Town Live 2025-26,” organized to mark the company’s 30th anniversary.…
The girl group IVE — composed of Yujin, Gaeul, Lay, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo — kicked off 2025’s end with a spectacular performance and signaled their full-scale activities for 2026.…
aespa will perform at one of this year’s major international K-pop festivals. The group has been added to the lineup of KCON L.A.…
Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment, is advancing complete globalization beyond K-pop through his new company, A2O Entertainment.…