Major Returns by 2nd and 3rd Generation K-POP Groups Signal Market Realignment
BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO, BIGBANG, and other legendary groups from K-POP’s 2nd and 3rd generations are all set to resume their activities one after another.…
Former Miss Korea Kim Go-eun Appears on “Solo Hell 5,” Reviving Rumors of a Relationship with G-Dragon
Model Kim Go-eun, who was once Miss Korea, is appearing on Netflix’s variety show “Solo Hell 5,” which has reignited past rumors of a romantic relationship between her and G-Dragon.
G-Dragon’s Agency Galaxy Corporation Receives Presidential Award for Contributions to APEC
Galaxy Corporation, the agency representing singer G-Dragon, was honored with a presidential award for its contributions to the development of society through the hosting of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AP…
Galaxy Corporation Receives Presidential Citation for Contributing to the Success of APEC
Galaxy Corporation, G-Dragon’s agency, was awarded a Presidential Citation for its role in ensuring the successful holding of the 2025 APEC Summit.
Duri Entertainment to Launch Global-Focused Virtual Idol Group in First Half of Year... Marking the Full Arrival of the "2.0 Era"
The "2.0 era," in which virtual idols evolve beyond mere technology to become independent IPs, is now fully underway.…
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Lee Jae-myung and Meloni Hold Summit to Strengthen Cooperation in AI and Defense Industries
President Lee Jae-myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a summit at Cheongwadae on the 19th, agreeing to elevate bilateral relations to a forward-looking level that matches the status of “strategic partner…
Hallyu Enters Global Cultural Mainstream as 82.3% of Foreigners Express Favorability Toward South Korea
Hallyu has now entered the mainstream of global culture. According to the “2025 National Image of the Republic of Korea” survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the 20th, foreigners’ favorabilit…
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Netflix Animated Series ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ OST “Golden” Reaches No. 2 on Global Charts
“The Golden” theme song from Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has dominated the global music market in 2025, setting a new trend for the music industry ahead.
BTS, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, and EXO Return Simultaneously…Creating an Unprecedented Super Cycle in K-pop History
The major K-pop groups are set to return all at once in 2026, sparking an unprecedented super cycle in the industry.…
BTS Returns with Full Lineup After 4 Years; Fifth Studio Album “ARIRANG” to Debut in March, With 79-Concert World Tour Expected to Generate Over 1 Trillion Won in Revenue
BTS is set to return as a full group for the first time in 3 years and 9 months. Their agency, HYBE, officially announced on January 16 that the group’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” will be released on March 20, follow…
KATSEYE Enters Billboard Hot 100 with Three Songs at Once, Demonstrating K-Pop’s Competitive Edge
The global girl group KATSEYE, jointly developed by HYBE and Geffen Records, has managed to have three of its songs appear simultaneously on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.…
NewJeans Members Part Ways Over Contracts... Danielle Exits, Hanni and Haerin Remain with ADOR
The separation of contracts among NewJeans’ members has created uncertainty regarding the group’s future activities. Different decisions were made by each member during the legal dispute with their agency, ADOR.
NewJeans’ Danielle Exits Group; ADOR Files $43.1 Billion Lawsuit
Danielle, a member of the group NewJeans, left the group following a contract dispute with her agency, ADOR. ADOR has filed a lawsuit seeking damages totaling approximately $43.1 billion against Danielle, her family, and…
NewJeans Returns as a Four-Member Group After Terminating Contract with ADOR
NewJeans has returned following the resolution of its contract dispute with ADOR that lasted over a year. However, the group’s lineup has been reduced from five to four members due to the termination of member Danielle’s…
G-Dragon’s Like on BLACKPINK Jennie’s Golden Disc Awards Video Quickly Removed
G-Dragon of BIGBANG drew attention from fans after he initially clicked “like” on a video of BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s performance at the Golden Disc Awards but soon removed it.…
G-Dragon Deletes Like on BLACKPINK’s Golden Disc Performance Video Moments Later
Singer G-Dragon’s immediate deletion of a “like” he posted on a performance video featuring BLACKPINK’s Jennie sparked intense discussion online after he initially liked the post.
Rookie Group Say My Name Wins First #1 Award 451 Days After Debut; Major Groups Including BTS and BIGBANG Announce 2026 Activities
Rookie girl group Say My Name secured their first Music Show #1 trophy 451 days after their Debut. They achieved this first victory on the September 9 episode of KBS2’s Music Bank with their song “UFO (ATTENT!ON)”, drawi…
ENHYPEN Shines on Global Stage at Golden Disc Awards in Elegant Tuxedos
ENHYPEN attended the 40th Golden Disc Awards held at Taipei Dome on January 10. The members stepped onto the red carpet dressed in tuxedos, making a strong presence on the global stage.
Rosé Receives First Grammy Big Four Nomination, Alongside KATSEYE and KPop Demon Hunters
Rosé has been nominated for the Grammy Record of the Year category with “Apt” (featuring Bruno Mars), setting a historic milestone as the first K-POP artist to achieve this.…
Rosé, KPop Demon Hunters, and Katseye Receive First Nominations in Four Grammy Big Four Categories – A Historic Milestone for K-Pop
At the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony, K-Pop artists and projects achieved a historic moment by receiving nominations in Grammy’s “Big Four” categories—the four most prestigious awards categories.
2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Launch Fan Voting
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which celebrates the most popular songs and artists of 2025, have begun fan voting.…
K-POP Receives First Nominations in Major Grammy Categories, Elevating Its Status in International Music Awards
K-POP has set a new milestone in Grammy history. At the 2026 Grammys, K-POP artists or artists associated with K-POP were nominated for the industry’s four major categories for the first time: Record of the Year, Song of…
2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees Announced...Event to Take Place on March 26
The nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards have been revealed. Announced on January 8, the ceremony will be held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26 and broadcast live on FOX at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
NewJeans to Reorganize as a Four-Member Group; Danielle’s Exit and Minzy’s Return Still Uncertain
More than 3 years and 6 months after their Debut, NewJeans will now operate as a four-member group instead of five. ADOR has notified Danielle that her exclusive contract will be terminated.…
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'KPop Demon Hunters' Becomes a Global Cultural Icon with Time Magazine Cover and Times Square Performance
Netflix’s animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' has garnered worldwide attention through its feature on Time Magazine’s cover and New Year’s Eve performances in Times Square, New York, significantly elevating the global sta…