CORTIS, New Group from HYBE Music, Gains Global Fandom Within a Month of Debut Thanks to “Go” Dance Trend
CORTIS, the new group under HYBE Music, has taken over global social media platforms less than a month after its debut.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” OST Sets New Record as Highest-Ranking K-Pop Track Ever
The soundtrack for Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has dominated global music charts, establishing a new milestone in K-pop history.…
'KPop Demon Hunters' OST "Golden" Claims 6 Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on UK Charts – Biggest Achievement in K-Pop History
The soundtrack for the film "KPop Demon Hunters" has completely dominated the UK Official Singles Chart. "Golden," performed by the fictional girl group "Huntrix" in the movie, secured its sixth No.…
BLACKPINK Begins Intense Preparations for First New Album in 3 Years... Starting Music Video Shoots This Week
GROUP BLACKPINK has officially confirmed a album comeback after three years and has begun thorough preparations.…
KPop Demon Hunters Sets Netflix Record for Highest Viewership; First OTT Original Film to Top Box Office Charts
“KPop Demon Hunters” has emerged as a global cultural phenomenon, demonstrating new possibilities for both streaming content and theatrical films.…
KPop Demon Hunters Claims Top Spots on Billboard Hot 100 and 200, Setting New Records for Animation Music
The OST for Netflix’s animation series “KPop Demon Hunters” has simultaneously topped both the U.S. Billboard main singles chart, the Hot 100, and the album chart, the Billboard 200, thereby establishing a new milestone…
'KPop Demon Hunters' Leaves a Lasting Impact on K-Pop Culture... Spurring a Wave of Merchandise in Food and Fashion Industries
Netflix’s animated series ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has evolved beyond being merely a streaming content to become a global cultural phenomenon, prompting food and fashion brands to rush into collaborations.…
Galaxy Corporation and Nomad Entertainment Lead Expansion of Virtual Idol Market
The K-pop industry is expanding beyond music and technology into new domains. Galaxy Corporation held auditions at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles to develop virtual K-pop groups, while Nomad Entertainment is testing t…
'KPop Demon Hunters' Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Title Ever... On Track to Cross 30 Billion Views
Netflix’s animated series 'KPop Demon Hunters' is rewriting streaming service history by achieving astonishing growth rates since its release on June 20.…
BTS to Launch Global Theater Tour in September...Showing Remastered 4K Concert Films
BTS will display their legendary concert films in theaters worldwide over a two-week period starting from September 24 through October 5.…
The Shadows of the K-Pop Industry: Exploitation and Inequality Hidden Behind the Glitz
As K-Pop emerges as a global cultural phenomenon, the dark aspects of its industry are coming to light. Growing numbers of accounts describe a systematic structure of exploitation and control that begins even during the…
KPOP Demon Hunters Reshapes Netflix History by Reaching 2.9 Billion Views, Amplifying K-Pop’s Global Influence
Netflix’s animated film KPOP Demon Hunters continues to perform strongly in its 12th week since release, solidifying its status as the most-watched content in Netflix’s history.…
KPOP Demon Hunters Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Title Ever with Over 290 Million Views
KPOP Demon Hunters, produced by Sony Pictures Animation, has become Netflix’s most-watched title in its history.…
BTS’s Jimin Wins Vote for “Most Immersive Worldbuilding” with 47.2% of the Votes
In the vote titled “Idol with the Most Immersive Worldbuilding” conducted by Mnet Plus, BTS’s Jimin secured victory by receiving 47.2% of all votes.…
First Round of Tickets for K-POP Road Concert “Golden Voices” Sold Out; Second Round Sales Begin
The K-POP Road-organized event “K-POP Road Concert – Golden Voices” has proven the immense interest from fans as its first round of tickets was immediately sold out.…
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Lisa Win VMA Awards, Sparking Debate Over Eligibility for K-pop Categories
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Lisa winning the Song of the Year award and the K-pop award respectively at the 2025 MTV VMA have triggered intense controversy within the K-pop community. On September 7 (U.S.…
HYBE’s First Group in 6 Years, CORTIS, Shatters Conventions Through Full Member Creative Involvement
HYBE Music’s new group CORTIS is setting a new standard for K-pop debut groups by enabling all of its members to actively participate in song creation.…
K-POP Recognized as the “North Star” of the Global Music Industry...J.Y. Park Appointed Co-Chair of Ministerial-Level Cultural Exchange Committee
K-POP is now regarded not merely as cultural content but as a standard model for the global music industry. Its highly systematic production system has been evaluated as the “North Star” of the world music scene, prompti…
Lee Soo-man, Founder of K-pop, Meets Director Maggie Kang...The Power of Creative Collaboration Demonstrated by KPop Demon Hunters
To understand the history of K-pop and the success behind “KPop Demon Hunters,” attention must be paid to two key creators.…
Rosé Becomes First K-Pop Artist to Win MTV VMA’s “Song of the Year” with “APT.”
Rosé of BLACKPINK became the first K-pop artist to win the “Song of the Year” award at the MTV VMA, a major American pop music ceremony.…
Global Craze Spurred by KPop Demon Hunters – 25% Rise in Seoul Tourism, Drone Shows and CPR Applications Emerge
The popularity of Netflix’s animation “KPop Demon Hunters” has transcended being a mere cultural phenomenon, extending into global travel, economics, and healthcare sectors.…
aespa Releases 6th Mini-Album “Rich Man” with Exclusive Pop-Up Store in LA
K-POP girl group aespa is releasing its sixth mini-album, “Rich Man.” Their agency, SM Entertainment, officially announced the new release on September 5, and pre-orders are currently available at online and offline musi…
Where K-Pop Precision Meets Global Sensibility... The Future of Collaboration Shown by KATSEYE and ‘K-Popd’
New models that combine K-Pop’s rigorous training systems with the sensibilities of Western pop music are attracting attention on the global stage.…
“KPOP Demon Hunters” Writes New Chapter in Netflix History with 266 Million Views, Surpassing “Squid Game”
Netflix’s animated series “KPOP Demon Hunters” has established itself as the most-watched show in Netflix’s history.…
IVE Claims Top Spot on Hanteo’s September Monthly Certification Chart, Confirming Global Popularity
IVE took first place on Hanteo’s September monthly certification chart. According to the 2025 September monthly chart released by Hanteo, the world’s only real-time music chart, on the 1st, IVE’s fourth mini-album “IVE S…