Pop-up stores have become as popular as news about new K-pop idol Comeback announcements. Within fan communities, the opening of such stores has risen to equal prominence alongside album release dates, as they now serve…
As controversy over soaring accommodation costs mounted ahead of BTS’s concert in Busan, the group members spoke out directly.…
In the 2026 “Power Celebrity 40” list published by the source, BTS took first place with an estimated income of 33.4 billion won.…
BTS received the highest honor at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs), taking home the “Artist of the Year” title.…
BTS received the Artist of the Year award at the 52nd American Music Awards (AMA). This marks their second victory in this category following their win in 2021, during which they performed a special live set at the event…
BTS will take the stage in Busan for the first time since enlisting in the military in 2022. Ahead of the “BTS World Tour Arirang IN Busan” concert scheduled for June 12 and 13 at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, it is expe…
BTS attended the American Music Awards (AMA) in person for the first time in five years and claimed the Artist of the Year title.…
BTS has unveiled detailed information regarding the Australian leg of its ARIRANG World Tour. Organized by Live Nation, this tour begins in Taiwan on November 19 and concludes in the Philippines on March 14, featuring 85…
BLACKPINK’s Lisa has released the official song “Goals” for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America and Central America.…
HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP, and YG Entertainment—the four major agencies in South Korea’s entertainment industry—recorded combined quarterly revenue of 1.278 trillion won in the first quarter of 2026.…
Lisa of BLACKPINK released “Goals,” a track included in the official album for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Brazilian pop star Anitta and Nigerian artist Rema.…
HYBE achieved its highest quarterly results on account of BTS’s “Arirang” world tour. The company reported consolidated revenue of 1.45 trillion won and operating profit of 170.9 billion won, representing increases of 10…
The securities industry is accelerating efforts to restore the valuation of HYBE, a major K-POP entertainment company.…
Despite K-Pop’s global popularity, the domestic market is rapidly reshaping itself around large entertainment companies.…
BTS is reconfirming its unparalleled status in the global music industry as it resumes activities following the completion of its military service.
Hallyu is expanding its global reach beyond Asia, crossing the North Pacific as well. Numerous examples continue to emerge, highlighting K-pop’s growing international status.
Lisa, a member of the girl group BLACKPINK and a solo artist, will take center stage on a global platform. She has been confirmed to appear in the opening ceremony of the 2026 North America Middle America World Cup sched…
The domestic tourism market has reached a historic turning point. In March, South Korea’s travel balance turned positive for the first time in 11 years and 4 months, with BTS’s concert in Gwanghwamun believed to have pla…
BTS returned to Mexico City after nine years and delivered a spectacular opening show for their “ARIRANG” world tour. The first performance, held at Estadio GNP Seguroros after 8 p.m.…
BTS, who was in Mexico as part of their world tour, received an official invitation to the Palacio Nacional in Mexico City and was greeted with an unprecedented welcome ceremony.…
HYBE has established a new label dedicated to girl groups named ABD. The acronym ABD stands for “A Bold Dream,” reflecting a creative philosophy that aims to expand the boundaries of K-pop by pursuing unconventional, fle…
Jung Kook was named the most searched male group idol on Korean YouTube by 2026. According to official accounts from HYBE’s subsidiary music analysis platforms “About Music” and “Pop Planet,” he will rank highest among g…
The K-pop-based boy group SANTOS BRAVOS, produced by HYBE Latin America, made its debut on a Korean Music Show in April.…
Korea’s four largest K-Pop agencies have reached an agreement to jointly organize a global mega festival. HYBE, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment announced that they are preparing to establish a j…
BTS will hold a world tour concert at the Asiad Main Stadium in Busan next June. It is expected that 110,000 fans known as “ARMY” will visit Busan for these two-day events on June 12 and 13, with 53,000 fans attending ea…