TWICE at a Contract Decision Crossroads, BLACKPINK’s Modeling Option Under Consideration
The entertainment industry is closely watching TWICE’s contract renewal and future activity plans as the group approaches its 11th anniversary since Debut.…
G-DRAGON Appointed as UNESCO World Heritage Ambassador
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…
TWICE’s 4 Members Engage in Exit Negotiations from JYP···Exploring BLACKPINK‑Style Model
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 Reach Record High, Driven by BTS and BLACKPINK
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.…
NewJeans Minzy Maintains 9 Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 in Star Ranking’s Female Idol Category
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 to Release Mini 8th Album ‘THE SIN : BLISS’ on August 21
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 Makes Her Hollywood Acting Debut via Netflix Action Film “Tygo”
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…
Jennie Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Pop Airplay with “Dracula”
BLACKPINK’s Jennie set a new record on U.S. music charts with her collaboration song “Dracula” featuring Tame Impala. The track reached No.…
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Rosé Attend VIP Screening of Film “HOPE”
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.
G-Dragon Appointed as First National Ambassador for UNESCO World Heritage Committee in South Korea
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.…
Kwon Kyung-ha Reveals She Was G-Dragon’s Middle School Homeroom Teacher... “He Was Exceptionally Talented”
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 Announces Second Pregnancy; “Iden Wants a Sister” – Shared on Social Media
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.
G-Dragon’s Sister Kwon Dami Reveals Second Pregnancy
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 Appointed as UNESCO World Heritage Committee Ambassador
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…
"G-Dragon’s Hoedugwa Jellies Become Official UNESCO Dessert"
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 Releases New Full-Group Song After 4 Years; World Tour to Begin in August
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.…
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Beyond Charts to Education and Diplomacy: K-Pop Becoming a Cultural Institution
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.…
The Global Expansion of K-pop
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.…
Global Expansion of K-pop
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.…
Disney and G-Dragon Unveil “Toy Story” Collaboration Collection Worldwide on June 24
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 X G-Dragon Unveil Collaboration for “Toy Story: The First Fan”
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 to Hold 20th Anniversary World Tour – First Full-Group Performance in 9 Years
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’s 20th Anniversary World Tour to Take Place at Goyang Stadium from August 21–23
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…
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…