G-DRAGON Shows Support for the Love Story of Kim Mu-yul and Yoon Seung-ah
Singer G-DRAGON drew attention by liking a post about the love story of actor Kim Mu-yul and actress Yoon Seung-ah.…
BIGBANG’s First Full-Group World Tour in 9 Years to Begin in Goyang in August
BIGBANG, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is set to launch its first full-group world tour in nine years. Coupang Play announced that it will host “Coupang Play x BIGBANG 2026 World Tour in Goyang” at the Goyang Stadium…
BTS, BLACKPINK, and G-Dragon Win Awards at Music Awards Japan
Representative K-POP artists such as BTS and BLACKPINK received the highest honors at Japan’s prestigious music awards ceremony.…
BIGBANG Launches 20th Anniversary World Tour with Concert in Goyang in August
The boy group BIGBANG is kicking off a large-scale world tour to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The first concert, titled “BIGBANG 2026 WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG with Coupang Play,” will take place over three days at the Goy…
TREASURE’s “IF I” Music Video Crosses 100 Million Views – Fastest Ever for the Group
TREASURE’s title track from their fourth mini-album, “IF I,” reached 100 million views on YouTube just 11 days, 22 hours, and 49 minutes after its music release. The video surpassed this milestone at around 4:49 p.m.…
Stray Kids Deliver Stellar Performance as Headliners at Governor’s Ball Music Festival…45,000 Attendees
K-pop group Stray Kids served as headliners on the second day of the United States’ largest outdoor music festival, the “Governor’s Ball Music Festival,” delivering a successful performance in front of over 45,000 attend…
Entertainment Sector Plunges Amidst 80% KOSPI Rise; All Four Major Agencies See Lowered Target Prices
As the KOSPI index has risen by over 80% this year, the entertainment industry has moved in exactly the opposite direction.…
Lisa to Perform on ‘Goals’ Stage at 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony
BLACKPINK’s Lisa will take the stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with the official soundtrack track “Goals.” This makes her the second K-pop artist to receive this honor, following Jung Kook who performed…
Jennie’s “Dracula” Re-Enters Billboard Hot 100 at No. 10, Writing New History as a K-Pop Solo Artist
Jennie’s “Dracula,” featuring Tame Impala, has returned to the top 10 of the U.S. Billboard charts. This marks her second appearance in the top 10, following a previous placement at No.…
Jennie Headsline Act at Gov Ball, Performing 17 Songs Over 60 Minutes and Unveiling New Track
BLACKPINK’s Jennie transformed New York into a festival paradise. At the renowned American music festival “Gov Ball 2026” held in New York on the 7th, she served as the final headline act on the “SNAPCHAT” stage, deliver…
TREASURE Makes Historic Comeback with “IF I” – Near 600,000 Copies Sold on First Day, 50 Million Views in Just 6 Days
TREASURE delivered a dominant comeback with their first English-language title track, “IF I,” setting consecutive records for the fastest progression since their debut.…
BABYMONSTER Seizes Summer with “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA”
BABYMONSTER is ready to cool this summer with a new track that delivers crisp, soda-like energy. On the 7th, YG Entertainment announced that the group will release its new digital single “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” on the 8th…
aespa’s Second Full Album “Lemonade” Achieves Global Success
aespa captured the global music market with the release of their second full album, “Lemonade.” The album topped the iTunes “Top Albums” chart in 19 countries and also reached high positions on major streaming platforms…
Park Bom Leaves Debut After 8 Years...Focusing on Health Recovery
2NE1 member Park Bom, 42, has terminated her exclusive contract with Debut Entertainment, the agency she has been associated with for eight years.…
Financial and Music Platforms Step Up Global Marketing for K-Pop
From K-Pop to K-stocks. Marketing strategies aimed at expanding the influence of Hallyu into global markets are being pursued simultaneously by financial and music platforms.…
G-Dragon Expands Global Collaborations from FIFA World Cup to Luxcelve
G-Dragon is undertaking various projects with global brands, ranging from collaborations commemorating the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a digital character brand and Luxcelve fashion lines.…
aespa Releases Second Full-Length Album “Lemonade” – G-Dragon Feature Sparks Interest
aespa has unveiled its second full-length album, “Lemonade,” nearly two years after its previous release. Published on the 29th of last month, this album focuses on themes of self-confidence and self-esteem, and is regar…
YG Keeps It Secret, SM Goes Public, HYBE Uses Auditions – Different New Artist Strategies by Agency
This year in the second half, the three major agencies—YG Entertainment, SM Entertainment, and HYBE-Geffen Records—are set to debut new groups simultaneously.…
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aespa’s Second Full-Length Album ‘LEMONADE’ Dominates Domestic and International Charts
K-pop group aespa’s second full-length album, ‘LEMONADE’, was released on the 29th and swept across major domestic and international charts.
Anderson .Paak Releases ‘K-POPS!’, Featuring Collaborations with 17 K-pop Stars
The nine-time Grammy winner Anderson .Paak released his album ‘K-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture)’ on the 29th, featuring a large number of Korean pop stars.
G-Dragon Removes Like from Post Supporting Kim Soo-hyun’s Reputation Restoration
Singer G-Dragon removed a “like” he had previously posted on a social media post containing an official statement in support of actor Kim Soo-hyun’s reputation, sparking controversy online.
BABYMONSTER to Make Comeback on June 8 with “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” – Asa and Chiquita Unveil Elegant Visuals
BABYMONSTER has released visuals of Asa and Chiquita ahead of their comeback on June 8 with a new digital single titled “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA.” YG Entertainment posted the visual photos on its official blog on the 28th, s…
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TREASURE to Release “[NEW WAV]” on June 1st… Teaser for “IF I” MV Signals Evolution Toward Hip-Hop
TREASURE has unveiled a trailer for the music video of “IF I,” the title track from their fourth mini-album [NEW WAV].…
BTS Ranks First as the Highest-Earning Celebrity at 33.4 Billion Won, with All Members in the Top Tier
In the 2026 “Power Celebrity 40” list published by the source, BTS took first place with an estimated income of 33.4 billion won.…
BTS Wins “Artist of the Year” at 2026 American Music Awards
BTS received the highest honor at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs), taking home the “Artist of the Year” title.…