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…
JYP Entertainment released behind-the-scenes photos for Jun.K’s new song “Midnight Ticket” on the 17th. In the music video, which depicts a dreamlike summer night, Jun.K received high praise from fans for his classic sui…
Singer G-DRAGON drew attention by liking a post about the love story of actor Kim Mu-yul and actress Yoon Seung-ah.…
NMIXX member Sullyoon shed tears due to back pain during the group’s first world tour. She ignored advice from JYP Entertainment and medical staff to rest and performed on stage, later stating, “I wish I had listened to…
The girl groups LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE have launched a special collaboration. The three groups released the single “ICONIC BY MISTAKE” on the 12th.…
Seventeen’s The8 and Vernon are making their debut as a new sub-unit named V8. Their first mini-album, titled “V8,” set to release on June 29, features a global sound that experimentally blends European electronic music…
The government is actively supporting small agencies, which form the backbone of the K-pop industry, in expanding their operations overseas to ensure sustainable growth in this sector.
BIGBANG, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is set to launch its first full-group world tour in nine years. Coupang Play announced that it will host “Coupang Play x BIGBANG 2026 World Tour in Goyang” at the Goyang Stadium…
Representative K-POP artists such as BTS and BLACKPINK received the highest honors at Japan’s prestigious music awards ceremony.…
The boy group BIGBANG is kicking off a large-scale world tour to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The first concert, titled “BIGBANG 2026 WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG with Coupang Play,” will take place over three days at the Goy…
ADOR, the agency representing NewJeans, released a video featuring the group’s four members on July 21. Hyein, Haerin, Hanni, and Minji appeared in this video dedicated to the group’s 4th anniversary since their 2022 deb…
BTS’s Jimin has topped the K-pop idol dancer voting list for seven straight years. According to the results of the “Male KPOP Idol Dancer Rankings 2026” conducted by the global voting site King Choice, with voting closin…
Oh Sin-hang, who ran as the youngest candidate in the country at just 18 years old four years ago in the Muan County council election in Jeollanam-do, is attracting attention by pursuing a new dream on the international…
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.
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 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 new song “Come Over” has secured an overwhelming first place in Billboard’s new song vote, the renowned American music publication.
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.…
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…
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.…