BLACKPINK is preparing to release a new album in December of this year. According to media coverage on October 16, the group is working on the new album even during their ongoing tour, and they have shifted the release d…
Netflix’s original animation “KPop Demon Hunters” has sparked a worldwide phenomenon. Since its release, the series has set a new record for the highest viewership among Netflix’s original productions.…
K-pop is evolving beyond being merely a musical genre to become a global lifestyle phenomenon. In key Asian markets such as the Philippines and Japan, fan engagement content and experiential spaces are surging rapidly, e…
The flagship artists of JYP Entertainment are rewriting K-Pop history through RIAA certifications in the United States. These certifications, which validate actual success in the U.S.…
The expansion of the K-POP industry ecosystem is accelerating rapidly. Concurrent efforts are underway to strengthen infrastructure across the entire lifecycle of the K-POP industry, ranging from global IP business partn…
EJAE, a 34-year-old Korean-American composer and singer, gained recognition in the global music scene through “Golden,” the OST for Netflix’s animation *KPop Demon Hunters*, after spending 10 years as a Trainee at SM Ent…
Netflix’s animated film <KPop Demon Hunters> has achieved a historic milestone. Released on June 20, the movie surpassed 325 million views within four months, overtaking “Squid Game” to become Netflix’s most-watched film…
During the National Audit by the National Assembly’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, a serious issue was raised regarding the inadequate systematic protection of choreographers’ right to credit as key creators in…
Where does K-pop’s global success originate? Joho Yamamoto, an instructor at Ritsumeikan University in Japan, argues it stems from the turbulent social atmosphere in Korea during the 1990s.…
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has unveiled the collaborative track “Eyes Closed” with British pop star Zayn. Released through Warner Records, this new duet focuses on the theme of a new love affair, emotionally portraying the proces…
Widespread corruption within the Korean Music Copyright Association has been fully exposed. Hundreds of billions of won in K-pop royalties collected from China have failed to reach domestic creators, while excessive sala…
Aespa’s Leader Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook’s romantic relationship has been officially confirmed. The South Korean online media outlet Dispatch reported on their dating relationship on February 27, with SM Entertainmen…
EJAE, the voice actor who provides Rumi’s voice in ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and the composer of the hit song “Golden,” is now officially launching his singing career.…
The rumor of a romantic relationship between aespa’s member Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook was officially confirmed, underscoring a changing attitude toward romance within K-Pop.…
The group aespa took first place in the October 2nd week Idol Chart’s Achah ranking. In the rankings released on the 21st for the period from October 13th to October 19th, aespa secured an overwhelming first position wit…
Performances and festivals designed to expand the scope and depth of Korean music culture are accelerating its growth. K-rock band DAY6 will celebrate its 10th anniversary on September 7, 2025.…
Netflix’s most-watched animated film to date, “KPop Demon Hunters,” continues to be a global phenomenon over four months after its release.…
Maggie Kang, the producer of *KPop Demon Hunters*, issued a clear rejection of any possibility of a live-action film adaptation.…
The directors of Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” have firmly rejected the possibility of a live-action adaptation.…
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has become a global cultural phenomenon just four months after its release in June. With over 325 million views, it now ranks as Netflix’s most-watched series ever.…
EJAE, who was key to the massive success of the Netflix animated series *KPop Demon Hunters* soundtrack, is stepping into her first role as a solo artist.…
BLACKPINK Jisoo’s solo songs have achieved a significant milestone in the global music market. On the 14th, her agency BLISSU announced that her solo tracks have accumulated 1 billion total streams on the global streamin…
K-POP group NewJeans officially announced it has ended ongoing legal conflicts and will return to its agency AADOR, which is part of HYBE.…
The soundtrack for Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” jumped from second place to first on the September 20 issue of the Billboard 200 chart.…
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