HYBE achieved quarterly revenue of 1.45 trillion won and operating income of 170.9 billion won in the second quarter of this year, thanks to BTS’s comeback and their world tour.…
Yunjin of LE SSERAFIM was preparing to enter university. After years of intense K-pop training that left her exhausted, she had submitted graduate school applications and even paid the required deposits in pursuit of a n…
As of 2026, K-Pop is recognized as a cultural system across various global institutions and public domains beyond music charts, including education, award shows, sports, and diplomacy.…
Psy’s iconic brand concert, “Drip Show 2026,” began in Uijeongbu. Featuring a unique concept that includes water sprays and his hit songs, this festival has become a beloved event for fans every summer.…
The policy report titled “Disability Policy Report No. 468 – The Same Cheers, Different Barriers: Toward Concerts Where Everyone’s Lightsticks Shine,” released by the Korea Federation of Disability Organizations on the 2…
K-pop began as a regional music industry in the 1990s but grew into one of the most influential pop industries in the world within just a few decades.…
The global popularity of K-pop has transformed the linguistic landscape of the U.S. music market. Luminate, a music and entertainment data analysis company, announced on June 23 that Korean accounted for 1.1% of the U.S.…
K-pop began as a regional music industry in the 1990s but grew into one of the most influential pop industries in the world within just a few decades.…
A global academic conference focusing on BTS and its fandom, “ARMY,” will be held from July 2 to 3 at the Jeonbuk National University Convention Center in Jeonju, Jeonbuk Province.…
The budget-friendly coffee brand Compose Coffee is pursuing a renewed advertising contract with BTS member V, deciding that franchise owners will bear 40% of the ad costs.…
BTS’s fifth studio album, “Arirang,” made it onto a list of this year’s greatest albums selected by renowned overseas music publications.…
Walt Disney Company Korea is launching a collaborative collection themed around Disney and Pixar’s animated film “Toy Story,” in partnership with G-Dragon’s brand, PeaceMinusOne.…
Disney and G-Dragon’s Peaceminusone are releasing a collaborative collection themed around “Toy Story.” Approximately 70 products will be launched simultaneously in 10 Asia-Pacific cities, including Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Ko…
BIGBANG is launching a world tour to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This full-group concert, featuring G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung together on stage, marks their return after 9 years since 2017.…
BIGBANG is holding its 20th anniversary world tour as a full group for the first time in nine years since 2017. The Korean show, titled “BIGBANG 2026 WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG” in partnership with Coupang Play, will be held a…
Netflix’s film “KPop Demon Hunters” has broken a new record as the most-streamed title on the platform one year after its release.…
BTS has asserted its presence across major global music charts, including the UK, Japan, and Spotify, with their new single “Come Over” and their fifth studio album “ARIRANG.”
The virtual idol group PLAVE will hold its first solo concert at a domestic stadium in September, thereby securing a market position on par with traditional idols.…
Choi Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together will release his second solo EP, ‘NO LABELS: PART 02’, at 1 p.m. KST on July 10.…
K-Pop concerts held in Busan are significantly boosting local spending by foreign tourists. Data has emerged showing that K-Pop content functions as a powerful force that impacts the entire regional economy, extending be…
The six-member virtual girl group ISEGYE IDOL is releasing a special single titled “Smile For You” to express gratitude to its fans ahead of the group’s 5th anniversary since its Debut in 2021.…
The Saemangeum Development Authority introduced the AI-powered K-POP idol group “MANGEUM BOYZ,” opening a new frontier in policy promotion.…
For the first time in Grammy history, a dedicated category for Asian pop music is being established. This move opens the door for K-pop artists, including BTS, to receive official recognition on the main stage of the glo…
The Saemangeum Development Agency has officially announced the debut of “MANGEUM BOYZ,” the first K-pop idol group created using generative artificial intelligence, making it the first government ministry to do so.…
DAY6 member Dowoon, 31, is facing criticism over claims of a romantic relationship with YouTuber Yu JiYu, 30, as well as suspicions that he invited her to a fan event, sparking accusations of “betraying fans.” Following…