SM Entertainment to Host “SM Town Live 2025” in London – First European Show in 14 Years Featuring 14 Artists
SM Entertainment will hold “SM Town Live 2025 [The Culture, The Future]” at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham in London.…
BLACKPINK Launches 2025 World Tour, Becoming First K-Pop Girl Group to Headline Wembley Stadium
BLACKPINK is set to reunite after nearly two years of solo activities and kick off their 2025 world tour. The tour begins on July 5 at the Goyang Stadium in Seoul and runs until August 15, concluding at London’s Wembley…
HYBE Reaches Record Annual Revenue of 2.65 Trillion Won, Entering Global Top 4 Concert Promoters Rank
HYBE recorded its highest-ever annual revenue of 2.6499 trillion won on a consolidated basis for 2025. This figure represents an 18% increase from the previous year, driven by the success of expanding its global business…
aespa Extends Tour to Macau and Jakarta After Successful Sold-Out Shows in Hong Kong
The girl group aespa kicked off its 2026 activities with performances in Hong Kong. From July 7th to 8th, aespa held the “2025 aespa LIVE TOUR -SYNK : aeXIS LINE” at the ASIAWORLD-ARENA in Hong Kong, achieving sold-out a…
IVE Dominates Circle Chart’s Top 10 for Songs and Albums in 2025; “I AM” Reaches 200 Million Streams
The girl group IVE — comprising Yujin, Gaeul, Lay, Wonyoung, Jisoo, and Liz — has proven its unstoppable momentum on the Circle Chart throughout 2025.…
NewJeans Dispute Intensifies as Danielle’s Contract Terminated and More Members Leave
The conflict surrounding NewJeans has entered a new phase. ADOR notified Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract, casting doubt on the possibility of the group reuniting as a complete unit.…
Diverse Musical Innovations in K-POP in 2025...With Major Contributions from New Generation Groups to Legends
2025 has been a year filled with diverse musical styles and bold lyrical messages from both established artists and emerging musicians in K-POP.…
"Why Would You Like Something That’s Not Human?"...Virtual Idol PLAVE, Targeting Adults 30–40, Exceeds 1 Million Album Sales
Virtual idol group PLAVE is rewriting history in the virtual idol industry by surpassing 1 million album sales just one week after its release.…
BTS Wins Global Popularity Artist Award; All Members Except SUGA Have Completed Military Service
BTS received the Global Popularity Artist Award at the 33rd Hantero Music Awards, once again demonstrating their international influence.…
From Virtual Idols to Defectors and Chinese Members... K-Pop Industry Evolving into New Forms
The K-pop industry is expanding beyond traditional idol concepts by adopting various forms such as virtual idols, groups featuring defector members, and groups composed entirely of Chinese members.…
Jennie Wins Billboard Global Force Award as Rosé’s “APT.” Extends Its 12-Week Chart Run
Jennie of BLACKPINK received the Global Force Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards. Billboard cited her explosive global influence since she began her solo career as the reason for this honor.…
Netflix’s “K-Pop Demon Hunters” Receives Most Nominations with 13 for 2026 Annie Awards
Netflix’s animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has become the most heavily nominated title at the 2026 Annie Awards, securing 13 nominations.…
YG Entertainment Accelerates Strategic Push with Increased Activities for Kang Seungyoon, BLACKPINK, and BABYMONSTER
YG Entertainment is implementing significant structural changes to its corporate strategy by expanding the activity schedules of its artists on a large scale.…
Jisoo Signs Global Solo Deal with Warner Records; New Album “Amortage” to Be Released on February 14
Jisoo, a member of BLACKPINK, has signed a global solo contract with Warner Records and will release her debut solo mini-album “Amortage” on February 14.…
aespa Wins Group of the Year at 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards
The American music and entertainment publication Billboard announced on February 12 that K-POP group aespa has been chosen as Group of the Year at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards.…
BLACKPINK to Launch 2025 World Tour, Starting in Seoul in July and Ending at Wembley Stadium in August
BLACKPINK, the flagship group of global K-pop, is set to embark on its 2025 world tour. Produced by Live Nation, this tour will begin on July 5 at the Goyang Stadium in Seoul and conclude on August 15 at Wembley Stadium…
TWICE’s ‘THIS IS FOR’ MV Exceeds 100 Million Views on YouTube — 26th Record in Total
TWICE has reached another milestone. The music video for their title track of the same name, “THIS IS FOR,” from their fourth studio album released on July 11, 2025, surpassed 100 million views on YouTube around 2 a.m.…
SM’s Global Concert “SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26” Concludes in Bangkok... Trainee Group SMTR25 Makes Entertainment Debut
SM Entertainment’s global concert series “SMTOWN LIVE” came to a spectacular close in Bangkok, Thailand. The “SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26” global tour, launched by SM last year to celebrate its 30th anniversary, began in Seoul i…
Trump’s 25% Steel Tariffs Turn Out to Be a “Boon” for K-Pop Entertainment Industry... Major Companies See Record 52-Week Highs in Stock Prices
As U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on foreign steel earlier this month, sparking skepticism about South Korea’s economy, the K-Pop entertainment sector has instead attracted heightened investor interest.…
aespa Maintains Strong Position in Streaming Charts, Solidifying 4th Place to Demonstrate Fanbase Cohesion
aespa has secured a top-tier position in the streaming charts across major music platforms. According to the latest rankings released on February 8, the group achieved 4th place with 2,804 points, accounting for 3.04% of…
JYP, SM, and Starship Launch Multiple New Groups in 2025 as They Prepare for Global Stage
Major K-POP agencies are launching a large number of new groups in 2025 to expand their presence in global markets.…
Jennie Wins Two Awards at Korean Music Awards with Solo Album “LUCY”…Selected for First Time at Billboard Women in Music Awards
Jennie of BLACKPINK demonstrated her exceptional musical talent as a solo artist. On the 26th, at the 23rd Korean Music Awards, she received two awards — Best K-Pop Album for her debut solo album “LUCY” and Best K-Pop So…
HYBE Records Best Ever Performance as BTS’s Full-Group Return Fuels Growth Momentum
HYBE achieved its highest-ever financial results thanks to expanded global concerts and expectations surrounding BTS’s full-group return.…
Government Rules K-Pop Idols Are Not Workers After Hani’s Complaint of Workplace Harassment; Debate Over Protection of Workers’ Rights Intensifies
Following Hani of NewJeans’ public testimony about workplace harassment at HYBE, the South Korean government ruled that idols are not considered workers, bringing the issue of labor status within the K-pop industry to th…
Trump’s Steel Tariff Policy Positions K-POP Industry as a “Safe Asset”
As U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on foreign steel in early February, the stock prices of South Korea’s four major entertainment groups reached their highest levels in 52 weeks.…