The '2024 MBC Gayo Daejeon WANNABE' episodes broadcast on the 29th and 30th featured K-POP artists ranging from newcomers to all-time legends under the theme of "Wannabe," creating dream stages that transcended generatio…
BTS will release their fifth studio album, “Arirang,” on March 20, officially resuming group activities with members who have completed their military service.…
Jennie of BLACKPINK was named first in the 2025 K-POP music category of the “K-Brand Index” issued by Asia Brand Research Institute, a domestic big data evaluation agency.…
K-POP’s influence in the global music market is growing stronger in 2025. On Billboard’s 2025 annual Global Chart, Bruno Mars’ “APT.” and Lady Gaga’s “Die With A Smile” occupied first and second places respectively, with…
BLACKPINK’s Rosé achieved the highest ranking in the history of K-POP female soloists by reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her collaboration song “APT.”” with Bruno Mars.…
2025 is expected to see a full-scale generation shift within the K-POP market. New groups from SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and those emerging through television audition programs are announcing their debuts one a…
To mark its 30th anniversary, SM Entertainment successfully held a commemorative concert titled “SM Town Live 2025 [The Culture, The Future] in Seoul” at Gochek Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, from the 11th to the 12th.…
BLACKPINK’s Rosé achieved the highest ranking ever for a K-pop female solo artist by landing at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her single “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars.…
BLACKPINK’s Rosé achieved the highest ranking in K-POP history as her collaboration with Bruno Mars, titled “APT.”, reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.…
As K-POP solidifies its position at the heart of Hallyu, its influence is expanding into global education and commercial sectors.…
Adeline Rudolph, who starred in “Mortal Kombat 2,” has been cast alongside Aden Cho of “Partner Track” as lead actors in the K-Pop themed psychological thriller “Perfect Girl.” The film will be directed by Hong Won-ki (“…
SM Entertainment organized a large-scale festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary. From the 11th to the 12th, “SM Town Live 2025 [The Culture, The Future] in Seoul” was held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul, bring…
JYP Entertainment has issued a firm stance against defamation and malicious online activities targeting Stray Kids.…
At the 23rd Korean Music Awards, BLACKPINK’s JENNIE became the first K-POP soloist to win both Best K-POP Album and Best K-POP Song awards.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ collaboration track “APT.” has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. As fans verified on January 26, “APT.” reached this milestone just 100 days after its release, marking the first t…
The group aespa strengthened its position as a leading K-pop girl group in 2025 by expanding its musical genres through the single “Dirty Work” and its sixth mini-album “Rich Man.” According to Melon’s recently released…
Of the 400 billion won worth of convertible bonds (CB) issued by HYBE last October, 235.5 billion won has been converted into shares in the past three months, reflecting strong investor interest.…
All five members of the idol group NewJeans have expressed their intention to return to their agency, ADOR. This decision comes one year after they announced the termination of their exclusive contract in November 2024.…
The iconic K-pop group BTS will return as a complete unit in 2026 through the release of new songs and a world tour.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” was named the most searched-for movie in the United States in 2025. According to Google’s “Year in Search” report for 2025, the film secured the top position in movie-related searches, illu…
YG Entertainment is set to resume full-scale activities for its artists in the second half of the year. In May, YG announced its future artist activity plans and growth strategies, aiming to improve album release timelin…
The K-pop industry is facing severe challenges due to multiple structural issues. From contract disputes to exploitation of fans, crises spreading across the sector have prompted experts at home and abroad to call for sy…
Jennie of BLACKPINK demonstrated her musical talent as a solo artist. On the 26th, she received two awards at the 23rd Korean Music Awards (KMA), winning “Best K-Pop Album” for her first solo studio album *Ruby* and “Bes…
SEVENTEEN is further enhancing its influence on the international stage. On the 21st, the group performed at Louis Vuitton’s “2025 S/S Men’s Collection Show” held in Paris, delivering the new track “Bad Influence” by mus…
BTS members are actively performing on international stages. On the 21st (local time), j-hope participated in Louis Vuitton’s “2025 S/S Men’s Collection Show” held in Paris, collaborating with music producer and fashion…