BTS’s Ganghwamun Concert Threat Poster Writer Sued by Police for Compensation
The police have announced they will pursue compensation claims against A, a 50-year-old man who wrote threatening posts targeting BTS’s concert at Ganghwamun last March.
BTS Celebrates 13th Anniversary in Busan with 110,000 Fans; New Songs and Emotional Performances Debut
The group BTS held the Busan leg of its “ARIRANG” world tour from June 12 to 13 at the Asiad Main Stadium, where they met approximately 110,000 of their fans known as ARMY.…
BTS Holds 13th Anniversary Concert in Busan…First Day Delay Sparks Controversy
BTS performed the “ARIRANG” world tour at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium from June 12 to 13. Approximately 220,000 fans attended the concerts held to mark their 13th anniversary since Debut, marking their first return to t…
BTS’s “Come Over” Claims Top Spot in Billboard’s New Song Vote with 86% Dominant Support
BTS’s new song “Come Over” has secured an overwhelming first place in Billboard’s new song vote, the renowned American music publication.
TREASURE’s “IF I” Music Video Crosses 100 Million Views – Fastest Ever for the Group
TREASURE’s title track from their fourth mini-album, “IF I,” reached 100 million views on YouTube just 11 days, 22 hours, and 49 minutes after its music release. The video surpassed this milestone at around 4:49 p.m.…
ADOR vs Danielle: Second Hearing in 33 Billion Won Tort Claim Over Contract Termination
The 31st Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court held the second hearing on June 11 at 2:04 p.m. in the lawsuit filed by ADOR against three individuals, including former NewJeans member Danielle, seeking penal…
ADOR vs Danielle: Second Hearing in Damages Suit – Arguments Over Minhee-jin’s Kakaotalk Evidence
The second hearing in the damages suit filed by ADOR against Danielle was held on the 11th at Civil Division 31 of the Seoul Central District Court.…
Photo dramatized / CC BY 4.0 — Wikimedia Commons
BTS Releases Two New Books in September Featuring Song Lyrics and Korean Recipes
BTS will release two official books simultaneously on September 15. Produced through a collaboration between Running Press, CAKE Corp, and BigHit Music, these books are part of BTS Festa and offer lyric books containing…
BTS’s First Day of ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG IN BUSAN’ Concert in Busan a Success Despite Start Delay of 1 Hour
The first show of BTS’S ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG IN BUSAN’ concluded successfully on the 12th at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan. Around 10:50 p.m.…
ENHYPEN to Release Japanese Digital Single “We’ll Be Fine” on the 29th
ENHYPEN will release their Japanese digital single “We’ll Be Fine” on the 29th. The song depicts the emotions felt during a trip with close friends, incorporating excitement about a new beginning along with pleasant tens…
ANUA Launches “KPop Demon Hunters” and “GONNA BE GLOWIN” Campaign
Global beauty brand ANUA announced on the 11th that it is launching a worldwide campaign titled “GONNA BE GLOWIN” through a partnership with Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters.” Operated by The Founders (with co- CEOs Lee Sun…
ENHYPEN’s Jungwon and Sungwon to Perform First Pitch and Bat in Debut Appearance at LG Twins Game
Jungwon and Sungwon of the group ENHYPEN have been invited to perform the first pitch and bat at LG Twins’ weekend home game taking place at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, at 5 p.m. on the 14th.…
ENHYPEN’s Heeseung Makes New Start as EVAN; Solo Debut Set for February 22
Heeseung, formerly part of ENHYPEN, will make his solo debut on February 22 by releasing the digital single “RIDE OR DIE” under his new stage name EVAN.…
Prosecutor’s Office Clears Min Hee-jin of Charges Over “Witchcraft Management” and Alleged Attempt to Poach NewJeans
The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office has dismissed charges against former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin in the case she filed against HYBE executives.…
Melon Launches “Global K-Chart” Integrating Fan Activities from South Korea, China, and Japan — aespa Claims First No. 1 Spot
The K-pop music platform Melon has introduced the “Global K-Chart,” a system that aggregates fan activities from South Korea, China, and Japan in one unified chart.…
Stray Kids Deliver Stellar Performance as Headliners at Governor’s Ball Music Festival…45,000 Attendees
K-pop group Stray Kids served as headliners on the second day of the United States’ largest outdoor music festival, the “Governor’s Ball Music Festival,” delivering a successful performance in front of over 45,000 attend…
Entertainment Sector Plunges Amidst 80% KOSPI Rise; All Four Major Agencies See Lowered Target Prices
As the KOSPI index has risen by over 80% this year, the entertainment industry has moved in exactly the opposite direction.…
Fair Trade Commission Identifies 8 Types of Unfair Terms in K-Pop Fan Club Memberships; 24 Companies Agree to Self-Correction
The Fair Trade Commission detected 8 types of unfair clauses in the paid membership terms of 24 businesses, including 18 major entertainment companies such as SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and Bi…
Sooyoung of Girls' Generation and Actor Jung Kyung-ho End 14-Year Relationship
Sooyoung, a member of Girls' Generation, and actor Jung Kyung-ho have ended their 14-year relationship. Their respective agencies confirmed through official statements that they decided to part ways recently but agreed t…
BTS’ “Swim” Makes a Comeback on Billboard; K-Pop Producer Calls It a “Bold Gamble”
BTS’s title track “Swim” from their fifth studio album “Arirang” is experiencing a strong comeback on the Billboard Hot 100.…
'KPop Demon Hunters' Returns to Theaters for 1st Anniversary
Netflix’s animated series 'KPop Demon Hunters' is being shown again in domestic theaters to mark one year since its release.…
BTS’s Comeback and Tour Drive 1.3287 Trillion Won in Hallyu Spending, Helping HYBE Achieve Record Profits
BTS’s return and world tour are generating the largest impact on the Hallyu economy to date. Global Hallyu spending by foreign tourists who visited South Korea in April this year totaled 1.3287 trillion won, a 21.7% incr…
Lisa to Perform on ‘Goals’ Stage at 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony
BLACKPINK’s Lisa will take the stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with the official soundtrack track “Goals.” This makes her the second K-pop artist to receive this honor, following Jung Kook who performed…
Foreigners’ Hallyu Spending Reaches 1.3287 Trillion Won in April
In April 2026, foreign tourists who visited South Korea spent 1.3287 trillion won on Hallyu-related items, marking the highest figure on record.…
Photo The White House / Public domain — Wikimedia Commons
Jennie’s “Dracula” Re-Enters Billboard Hot 100 at No. 10, Writing New History as a K-Pop Solo Artist
Jennie’s “Dracula,” featuring Tame Impala, has returned to the top 10 of the U.S. Billboard charts. This marks her second appearance in the top 10, following a previous placement at No.…