Jennie Wins Major K-POP Awards at the 23rd Korean Music Awards
At the 23rd Korean Music Awards held in Seoul on February 26, BLACKPINK’s Jennie claimed all the key awards in the K-POP category.…
BLACKPINK Subject to Strict Restrictions on Relationships, Alcohol, and Smoking Under YG’s “Dating Ban” Policy
The global K-POP group BLACKPINK is confirmed to be under YG Entertainment’s “dating ban” policy. The members are not only prohibited from having romantic relationships but also face strict restrictions on drinking alcoh…
G-Dragon Files Massive Lawsuit Against 100 People for Defamation
Singer G-Dragon has launched a large-scale legal campaign against users who post malicious comments, accusing them of defamation.…
G-Dragon’s Media Exhibition Draws 250,000 Visitors Across 11 Cities
G-Dragon’s media exhibition “Übermensch” has concluded its approximately one-year-long Asian tour. Developed through a partnership between Galaxy Corporation and Creative Mutt, this exhibition attracted a total of over 2…
G-Dragon Sues Over 100 Cyberbullies; Some Already Delivered to Prosecutors
Galaxy Corporation, G-Dragon’s management agency, announced on the 24th that it has filed a large-scale lawsuit against more than 100 individuals who posted malicious online content under charges of defamation.…
IVE Achieves Perfect All-Kill with “BANG BANG,” Dominating K-pop’s IFPI Sales Charts
Less than 24 hours after releasing their second full-length album *REVIVE+* on February 23, IVE accomplished a Perfect All-Kill (PAK) with their pre-release single “BANG BANG.” This marked the first PAK of 2026 and IVE’s…
G-Dragon Files Mass Lawsuits Against Over 100 Authors of Malicious Comments to Strengthen Rights Protection
On the 24th, Galaxy Corporation, G-Dragon’s management agency, filed large-scale lawsuits against over 100 individuals who posted malicious content regarding him under charges of violating the Act on Promotion of Informa…
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G-Dragon Delivers Video Message at KAIST Graduation Ceremony, Emphasizing That Mistakes Are Acceptable in a World Without Fixed Answers
G-Dragon, who serves as a visiting professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST, congratulated graduates via a video message during the “2026 Degree Conferral Ceremony” held on February 20 at KAIST’s ma…
"A World Without Perfect Answers: It’s Okay to Make Mistakes" – G-Dragon’s Speech at KAIST
Singer G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) delivered a video message to graduates during the “2026 Graduation Ceremony” held on February 20 at KAIST’s main campus in Daejeon, serving as an adjunct professor in the Departme…
G-Dragon’s First Solo Fan Meeting Draws 90,000 Enthusiasts in Massive Tour-Grade Event
Singer G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) successfully concluded his first solo fan meeting since his debut. Starting from February 6 to 8 at the KSPO DOME in Seoul, he held “2026 G-DRAGON FAM MEETING [FAM+ILY : FAMILY :…
K-pop Accounts for 70% of IFPI’s 2025 Album Sales; Stray Kids Rank Second
IFPI’s 2025 global album sales chart revealed an overwhelming dominance by K-pop. Seven out of the top 10 albums were released by K-pop groups, demonstrating that K-pop’s commercial influence extends far beyond mere genr…
K-pop Album Exports Cross $300 Million Mark for First Time, Further Consolidating Dominance in Global Music Market
K-pop has solidified its position as a key player in the global music industry. In 2025, South Korea’s exports of K-pop albums reached $317 million, surpassing $300 million for the first time ever.…
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K-Pop’s Big Three Accelerate Global Star Hunt... YG, SM, and HYBE Launch New Talent Scouting Strategies
Following the success of BTS, BLACKPINK, and Stray Kids, major entertainment companies have stepped up efforts to discover the next generation of K-pop global stars.…
ATEEZ Wins Four Awards at the 33rd Hanteo Music Awards
The group ATEEZ received four awards, including Artist of the Year/Daesang, at the “33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025 (HMA 2025)” held on the afternoon of February 15 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul Olympic Park.…
BTS Releases New Album “ARIRANG” Featuring Collaboration with DJ Diplo
BTS has unveiled its new studio album “ARIRANG,” created in collaboration with American world-renowned DJ and producer Diplo.…
G-Dragon Explains He Removed a Like from Jennie’s Video… “As a Way to Support Fans”
G-Dragon clarified the incident where he initially liked but later removed a like from a performance video by BLACKPINK’s Jennie, who was previously linked to him in romance rumors.…
G-Dragon Gives Back Special Treats at Fan Meeting; “Daisy”-Decorated Nut Pastries Spark Viral Sharing Craze
G-Dragon prepared a special gift for his fans during his first solo fan meeting since Debut. At the event held on the 6th at Seoul’s Olympic Park, nut pastries decorated with daisies—the symbol of G-Dragon’s brand PEACEM…
G-Dragon Explains His “Like Fairy” Activity on Social Media: “My Hands Are Big, So I Make Many Mistakes”
G-Dragon appeared on BIGBANG member Daesung’s YouTube channel “Jipdaeseong” and talked about his activity of liking posts on social media.…
G-Dragon Gives Free Walnut Treats to Fans at Fan Meeting, Asking Them Not to Stay Outside in the Cold
G-Dragon met with approximately 40,000 fans during his first solo fan meeting, “2026 G-Dragon ‘FAM’ MEETING [FAM+ILY : FAMILY : FAM I LOVE YOU],” held from the 6th to the 8th at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul.…
G-Dragon Explains Mistake in Liking Jennie’s Performance Video—“My Hands Are Big”
G-Dragon indirectly addressed the incident where he previously liked and then removed a like from a video of Jennie’s performance at the 40th Golden Disc Awards through a YouTube channel named “Jipdaeseong.” In a video r…
G-Dragon Holds First Solo Fan Meeting Since Debut; Cross-Generational Festival Attracts 40,000 Fans
G-Dragon’s first solo fan meeting ever, titled “2026 G-DRAGON ‘FAM’ MEETING [FAM+ILY : FAMILY : FAM I LOVE YOU]”, concluded successfully over three days with the attendance of approximately 40,000 fans.…
BTS Makes Full-Group Comeback After Nearly 4 Years; “Arirang” Reaches 3 Million Spotify Saves
The global K-pop phenomenon BIGBANG, known as BTS, has captured worldwide music fans’ attention with their first full-group comeback in over four years.…
G-Dragon, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Daesung Reunite in 20-Year Friendship Special… Including a Joke About Height
Episode 94 of the YouTube channel “Jipdaeseong,” released on the 6th, featured actor Lee Soo-hyuk and singer G-Dragon as special guests.…
G-Dragon and Lee Soo-hyuk Appear on Dae-sung’s “Jipdaeseong” to Reveal 20 Years of Friendship
G-Dragon appeared on YouTube content series “Jipdaeseong” alongside actor Lee Soo-hyuk. The video, released on the afternoon of the 6th on Dae-sung’s channel, featured the two friends who had known each other since high…
G-Dragon to Headline Dubai KRAZY Super Concert on February 17
G-Dragon will take the stage as the headliner for the Dubai KRAZY Super Concert on February 17, performing a solo show in the Middle East for the first time since his Debut.…