YG Entertainment is launching a large-scale global audition to discover the next generation of K-pop stars. Taking place under the name “2026 YG GLOBAL AUDITION,” this audition series will run from July to December, mark…
NewJeans has broken a two-year silence by releasing content featuring all four of its members. Their agency, ADOR, announced on July 21 a special video series showcasing Minzy, Haerin, Hani, and Hyein.…
NewJeans has unveiled its first official content as a four-member group to celebrate their 4th anniversary since Debut.…
The entertainment industry is closely watching TWICE’s contract renewal and future activity plans as the group approaches its 11th anniversary since Debut.…
Singer G-DRAGON was appointed as the official ambassador for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting. He attended the opening ceremony held at BEXCO in Busan on July 19 and received his official appointment lett…
As TWICE approaches its contract renewal after 12 years of activity, it is reported that four members—Jihyo, Tzuyu, Chaeyoung, and Jeongyeon—are considering leaving JYP Entertainment.…
K-Pop album exports totaled $257,478,000 in the first half of this year, representing a 125% increase from the same period last year and setting a new historical high.…
Minzy, a member of NewJeans, retained her position as the top performer in Star Ranking’s Star Idol female category for the ninth straight week.…
ENHYPEN will release their mini 8th album ‘THE SIN : BLISS’ on August 21. The group began the official comeback countdown on the 14th by sharing the album’s tracklist through their official channels.
Lisa of BLACKPINK is set to make her feature film debut through Netflix’s movie “Tygo.” “Tygo” is a South Korean spin-off of the “Extraction” franchise starring Chris Hemsworth, marking the first time a K-pop idol has be…
BLACKPINK’s Jennie set a new record on U.S. music charts with her collaboration song “Dracula” featuring Tame Impala. The track reached No.…
Jisoo and Rosé, members of BLACKPINK, attended a VIP screening of the film “HOPE” held on the 13th at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Singer G-Dragon has been appointed as the ambassador for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which is being held in South Korea for the first time.…
Actor Kwon Kyung-ha has disclosed for the first time that she was the homeroom teacher for singer G-Dragon during his middle school years.…
Kwon Dami, wife of actor Kim Min-jun and older sister of BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, revealed she is pregnant with her second child. Her first son will now have a younger sister.
Kwon Dami, G-Dragon’s full sister and wife of actor Kim Min-jun, announced her second pregnancy. On the 9th, she shared an ultrasound image on her Instagram to confirm the news.…
G-Dragon has been appointed as the ambassador for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. On the 9th, the National Heritage Administration officially named him as the ambassador for the committee meeting…
The hoedugwa jelly brand Boochangjegwa will serve as an official partner at UNESCO’s top decision-making body. As the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee takes place from July 19 to 29 at Busan Bexco, Boo…
BIGBANG is set to release a new song as a full group for the first time in four years. According to industry insiders on the 7th, G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung of the group are currently preparing the new track.…
As of 2026, K-Pop is recognized as a cultural system across various global institutions and public domains beyond music charts, including education, award shows, sports, and diplomacy.…
K-pop began as a regional music industry in the 1990s but grew into one of the most influential pop industries in the world within just a few decades.…
Walt Disney Company Korea is launching a collaborative collection themed around Disney and Pixar’s animated film “Toy Story,” in partnership with G-Dragon’s brand, PeaceMinusOne.…
Disney and G-Dragon’s Peaceminusone are releasing a collaborative collection themed around “Toy Story.” Approximately 70 products will be launched simultaneously in 10 Asia-Pacific cities, including Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Ko…
BIGBANG is launching a world tour to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This full-group concert, featuring G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung together on stage, marks their return after 9 years since 2017.…
BIGBANG is holding its 20th anniversary world tour as a full group for the first time in nine years since 2017. The Korean show, titled “BIGBANG 2026 WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG” in partnership with Coupang Play, will be held a…