Jennie has proven her immense global influence as a solo artist by securing multiple chart victories with her new single “Like JENNIE.” On the “K-Pop Radar” Weeekly Fandom Chart released on the 14th, she topped the list…
BTS members continue to exert strong influence on K-pop brand reputation rankings even while serving in the military.…
Jennie of BLACKPINK once again demonstrated her influence as a top global singer with her new song “Like Jenny.” On the weekly fandom chart released by K-pop Radar on the 14th, Jennie topped the list with this new track,…
미성년자를 대상으로 하는 오디션 프로그램 논란, 배우 김수현의 미성년자 연애 스캔들, NewJeans 다니엘의 연습생 시스템 비판 등 K-pop 산업의 구조적 문제들이 잇따라 수면 위로 떠올랐다.
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.…