MBN’s idol audition program for participants under 15 years old, titled ‘UNDER15,’ is receiving severe criticism globally due to concerns over the sexualization and exploitation of children.…
K-pop supergroup BLACKPINK has officially confirmed a world tour for 2025. On Wednesday, the group shared a video titled “BLACKPINK 2025 World Tour Teaser” on social media to announce the tour details.…
K-Pop is transforming the Western-dominated hierarchy of the music industry, evolving from a mere product for consumption to a genre that holds global leadership.…
An interview book titled “Unofficial Stances from the Entertainment World,” featuring stories from 30 professionals working in various roles within the K-Pop entertainment industry, has been published.…
Members of Girls' Generation secured top positions in the Star Ranking’s female idol category, demonstrating their consistent influence despite many years having passed.…
2025 is a special year for Korea’s popular music industry. Both the indie music scene in Hongdae and SM Entertainment coincidentally celebrate their 30th anniversaries.…
Hwiseong, a leading figure in Korean R&B whose real name is Choi Hwiseong, was found unresponsive at his home in Seoul on March 10 and died at the age of 43. By 6:29 p.m.…
IVE ranked first in the idol group brand reputation survey conducted for March 2025. The survey, released by the Korea Enterprise Reputation Research Institute, analyzed 86,035,189 pieces of big data related to idol grou…
K-POP agencies are making significant changes to their strategies for entering global markets. As various risks have led to a reduction in member compositions centered around Chinese nationals, which were once essential…
The global strategy of the K-pop industry is undergoing significant changes. The importance of including Chinese members, which was once essential, has declined, with Southeast Asian members rapidly filling that role.…
K-pop artists are actively engaging in international performances. NCT 127 recently held a successful “NEO CITY – THE MOMENTUM” tour at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, while the rookie group Big Ocean is accelerating the…
Wi Seong, a legendary figure in Korean R&B whose real name is Choi Hwi-seong, died at the age of 43 at his home in Seoul.…
Wheesung, the pioneer who established the R&B genre in K-pop history, passed away at 43 at his home in Seoul. The singer, whose real name is Choi Whee-sung, was found unresponsive on Monday evening, March 10 (local time)…
The K-pop entertainment industry is intensifying its global expansion strategies focused on the Southeast Asian market.…
BTS’s J-Hope initiated a viral dance challenge for his new song “Sweet Dreams,” leading to collaborations with various K-POP idols including TWICE’s Nayeon and Momo, SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi, aespa’s Karina, LE SSERAF…
Lisa, the Thai-born member of BLACKPINK, is expanding her career beyond music by appearing in Season 3 of the popular drama “White Lotus.” Known internationally for hits like “Ice Cream” and “Boom Bay,” Lisa is now takin…
SM Entertainment’s new girl group Hearts2Hearts has continued to show strong growth since its debut, attracting significant attention from global fanbases.…
K-pop artists are making significant appearances as headliners at major music festivals around the world in 2025, including those in North America, Europe, Japan, and South America, thereby demonstrating their global inf…
K-pop made history at the 97th Academy Awards held on March 2, 2025. K-pop idols appeared on the Oscar stage for the first time, elevating their status within mainstream Western entertainment.…
K-Pop has opened up new possibilities on the Oscar stage. At the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, Lisa of BLACKPINK became the first K-Pop artist to perform at the Oscars.…
The issue of suicide among musicians, including K-pop idols, is being seriously discussed in international academic circles.…
Last year, the K-pop album market turned negative for the first time in 10 years. According to Circle Chart statistics, K-pop album sales in 2024 reached 93.28 million units, a 19.4% decline from 115.78 million units in…
K-pop is becoming the dream stage in the global music market, much like the English Premier League is to soccer players around the world.…
Taeil, 30 (real name Mun Taeil), a former member of SM Entertainment’s idol group NCT, has been charged without detention for sexually assaulting a woman alongside acquaintances.…
미국 시장에서 K-pop은 BTS, Stray Kids, TXT의 강세가 두드러지지만, 국내 시장은 BTS·블랙핑크 부재로 2024년 음반 판매량이 전년 대비 19.4% 감소했다.