BIGBANG’s 20th Anniversary: Sixth Official Fan Club Recruitment Begins After 11 Years
YG Entertainment has started the recruitment for the sixth official fan club of BIGBANG to commemorate the group’s 20th anniversary since Debut.…
Deceased Actress Choi Jin-sil’s Daughter Holds Wedding; Mother’s Name Included in Venue Details
Choi Jun-hee, the daughter of the late actress Choi Jin-sil, married on the 16th at a hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.…
Accelerating Dissolutions of Small Idol Groups...Polarization in the K-Pop Market
Despite K-Pop’s global popularity, the domestic market is rapidly reshaping itself around large entertainment companies.…
Anderson .Paak to Release K-Pops! OST in May...Featuring Numerous K-POP Idols
Anderson .Paak will release the original soundtrack album for the film “K-Pops!” on May 29. This album, which features collaborations with 13 groups and soloists representing South Korea including BTS, A.C.E, Joshua from…
BTS’s ARIRANG World Tour Proceeds Successfully, Securing First Place in Brand Reputation Rankings
BTS is reconfirming its unparalleled status in the global music industry as it resumes activities following the completion of its military service.
JYP Entertainment Reports Q1 Revenue of 186 Billion Won and Operating Profit of 33.4 Billion Won, Demonstrating Global Growth Strength
JYP Entertainment recorded consolidated revenue of 186 billion won and operating profit of 33.4 billion won for the first quarter of 2026.…
Robot Idol Dance Performances a Success; Face Integration Planned Starting Next Year
Galaxy Corporation, the agency representing G-Dragon, is accelerating its efforts to develop robot idols. A successful dance performance by humanoid robots was recently held at Galaxy Robot Park, which opened in Gangdong…
Park Jin-young Releases His 2nd Mini Album “Said & Done” with a Live Stage on the 15th
Actor Park Jin-young is making his comeback as a singer after three years. To celebrate the release of his 2nd mini album “Said & Done,” he will hold a live stage showcase on the 15th.…
KPop Demon Hunters Translated to Reality with Global World Tour
Netflix is bringing the Oscar-winning animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” released in June last year, to the real world.…
Jo Jung-seok Returns as a Singer After 1 Year and 9 Months…New Song Released on May 28
Actor and singer Jo Jung-seok is returning to music after approximately 1 year and 9 months. His agency, Jam Entertainment, released a Teaser image on the 14th via official social media platforms to announce the release…
Park Jin-young Returns with 2nd Mini Album in 3 Years; Music Video for Title Track “EVERLOVE” Released
Park Jin-young made his solo comeback after three years with his 2nd mini album, “Said & Done.” The music video for the title track, “EVERLOVE,” which was released on the 13th, generated massive enthusiasm from fans even…
JYP Entertainment Secures Final Victory in Lawsuit Against Optimus Fund; NH Investment Ordered to Pay 151 Million Won in Compensation
JYP Entertainment has achieved a final victory in its lawsuit against NH Investment & Securities over the Optimus fund scam.…
Saint Satin’s Members Finalized, Completing the Multinational Four-Member Lineup
The lineup for HYBE and Geffen Records’ new global girl group Saint Satin has been fully determined. Japanese member Sakura joined as the final member, completing the group’s composition with Emily (USA), Lexi (Sweden),…
HYBE Art Fair Opens on the 21st with No Booth Fees and 48 Exhibitors
The HYBE Art Fair, attracting attention due to its decision to eliminate booth fees, opens on the 21st. This initiative aims to move away from the commercial nature of traditional art fairs and place greater emphasis on…
'K-POP Demon Hunters' 1st Anniversary Pop-Up to Open in Seoul
An official pop-up store celebrating the 1st anniversary of ‘K-POP Demon Hunters’ will be held in Seoul, with V.M.Y.Friends handling overall operations.
B.I. Recalls Park Jin-young’s Suggestion for Plastic Surgery When He Was a Trainee
Singer and actor B.I. revealed a past instance when he considered having plastic surgery during his early career.…
HYBE Unveils New Mission and Vision, Announcing Transition to a Technology-Driven Platform
HYBE has announced a new mission and vision, officially declaring a major shift from a music-focused entertainment company to a technology-based lifestyle platform.…
Tencent Music Reports $1.15 Billion in Q1 Revenue, Strengthening Membership Business via Expanded SVIP Program
Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) disclosed its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, ending on March 31, on May 12, showing total revenue of $1.15 billion (RMB 7.90 billion).…
BigK completes ‘K-pop Entertainment OS’ with 1.3 billion fan data points
Entertainment technology company BigK announced on May 12 that it has acquired K-pop fan platform Blip and data-driven SaaS service K-pop Radar.…
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K-Pop Expands Its Global Influence to Cambodia, North Korea, and Stanford
Hallyu is expanding its global reach beyond Asia, crossing the North Pacific as well. Numerous examples continue to emerge, highlighting K-pop’s growing international status.
BABYMONSTER’s “CHOOM” Music Video Ranks No. 1, Surpassing 70 Million Views in One Week
BABYMONSTER is making a strong impact on the global K-pop market with its official Comeback via the third mini-album “CHOOM.” The music video for the Title Track topped YouTube Worldwide Trends and the category of most v…
YG Plans Heavy Focus on BABYMONSTER, TREASURE, and Big Bang Ahead of 30th Anniversary to Dominate Second Half of Year
YG Entertainment is executing a comprehensive strategy to mark its 30th anniversary. The company is prioritizing activities for key groups such as BABYMONSTER, TREASURE, and Big Bang, while also planning the Debut of new…
Taeyang Releases “Quintessence” on the 18th, Capturing the Essence of 20 Years in His Music Career
Taeyang of BIGBANG will release his fourth studio album, “Quintessence,” on the 18th. Recently, he appeared on a YouTube channel to share behind-the-scenes details about the album and the reactions from his BIGBANG teamm…
G-Dragon Gives Hundreds of Millions-Won Apartments to Key Staff Who Have Worked with Him for 20 Years
G-Dragon gifted apartments worth hundreds of millions of won to key members of Team GD at the end of April. Managers and core staff who have been with him for over 20 years became the focus of online discussion after rec…
Overcoming K-Pop Scandals: Gradual Returns Amid Divided Public Opinion
K-pop idols are attempting to return to the stage after facing various scandals. However, the barrier posed by public opinion remains high, and with mixed reactions from fans and the general public, intense debates have…