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…
The global K-pop chart “KM Chart” conducted its April 2025 K-MUSIC preference survey from April 15 to 24, with members of BTS appearing in numerous categories as solo artists.…
The K-pop restrictions in China, known as “Hanhanryeong” or “Geumhanryeong” since the deployment of THAAD systems in 2016, have begun to be lifted effectively after 9 years.…
K-POP has grown into a dominant genre in the global music industry as South Korea’s soft power, but deep structural problems lie hidden behind its glamorous facade.…
Despite its massive popularity, the K-Pop industry continues to suffer from severe structural human rights issues such as idol suicides, sexual exploitation of minors, and unfair contract disputes.…
Global artist JENNIE is establishing a new milestone in K-POP female solo history through her debut solo album “Ruby.” With initial sales of 661,130 copies for the new release, she set the highest first-week sales figure…
As signals emerge indicating a relaxation of the Hanhan Order—imposed in 2016 amid the THAAD controversy and banning personnel exchanges and K-pop activities—K-pop idols are accelerating their efforts to re-enter the Chi…
The lineup for “SUPERPOP 2025 KOREA,” a new-generation Korean music festival that combines music, visuals, and technology, has been unveiled.…
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The K-Pop concert market is evolving through diversification, creating new growth opportunities. While large-scale international concerts are thriving in Macau, domestic markets are seeing a rise in performances held in…
K-pop group SEVENTEEN is releasing its 5th studio album, “Happy Burstday,” to celebrate its 10th anniversary. This marks their first studio album in approximately three years since “Face the Sun” was released in 2022.…
NCT Wish, under SM Entertainment, has set a new record by breaking the 1-million-copy sales mark for the first time with a regular album.…
The female rookie idol group Hearts2Hearts has drawn attention by becoming the artist with the most New Artist awards among those who made their debut in 2025, securing a record-breaking 9 wins.…
Since BLACKPINK became the first Asian artist to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2023, K-pop idols’ appearances at Coachella have emerged as a symbol of new global success.…
YG Entertainment has unveiled an ambitious plan to push for comebacks from its major idol groups alongside the debuts of new talent this year.…
Solo activities by members of K-POP groups are gaining momentum. A clear trend across the industry is for artists to strive to establish themselves as independent performers rather than remaining content with group activ…
The essential requirements to become an idol in the K-POP industry are changing. In addition to traditional qualifications such as skill, appearance, and talent, “age” is increasingly becoming a crucial competitive facto…
BLACKPINK’s Lisa proved her exceptional live singing skills during the second day of Coachella in 2025. While her performance last week faced criticism for overly loud background tracks, this weekend’s show featured redu…
The members of BTS are rewriting the history of Spotify music streaming through their solo activities. Jimin’s second album *MUSE* features its Title Track “Who,” which has remained on Spotify’s U.S.…
aespa will receive the “Group of the Year” award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards. The ceremony takes place on March 29 at the YouTube Theater in Englewood, California, United States.…
The role of K-pop fanbases is expanding beyond simply consuming music to encompass intellectual property protection, media production, beauty culture, and other sectors across various industries.…
Billie Idol, renowned for his rebellious image in punk rock, has earned his first nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, 18 years after becoming eligible for selection in 2007.…
SM Entertainment’s ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26’ global tour, held to celebrate its 30th anniversary, concluded successfully in Bangkok, Thailand.…