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…
K-Pop serves as a leading force in spreading Korean culture globally by blending deep traditions with innovation.…
The popularity of K-POP is expanding beyond global stages to become a generational-bridging cultural activity in various local communities.…
“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.…
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, 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…
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, 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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).…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
Large-scale global festivals centered on K-Pop are being held one after another in May and June, demonstrating the worldwide influence of Hallyu.…
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…
The eight-member Korean boy group EPEX will hold the “2025 EPEX 3rd Concert: Youth Deficiency in Fuzhou” at the Daxue Cheng Cultural and Art Center in Fuzhou City on May 31.…
The documentary “Lee Soo Man: The King of K-Pop” about the Korean K-pop legend Lee Soo Man will be released on May 13 via Amazon Prime Video.…
The all-Korean eight-member K-pop boy group EPEX will hold its solo concert “2025 EPEX 3rd Concert Youth Deficiency in Fuzhou” on May 31 in Fuzhou, China, marking the first time a top-tier K-pop idol group has been permi…
SM Entertainment’s global concert brand “SMTOWN LIVE” brought a dazzling finale to Bangkok, Thailand. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, SM organized the “SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26” global tour, which began in Seoul in January…