The film "The Man Who Lived as a King" dominated the box office during the Lunar New Year holiday, demonstrating exceptional commercial success.…
Within 48 hours of the announcement that BTS would return in their full lineup after approximately four years, search volumes for trips to Seoul from abroad surged by 155%.…
NMIXX will release its new song “TIC TIC” on February 26 (noon) featuring Brazilian artist Pablo Vita. This marks their second collaboration six months after releasing the joint track “MEXE” in August of last year.
HYBE AMERICA has carried out a major restructuring of music labels in the Nashville area. The existing BMLG (Big Machine Label Group) was rebranded as Blue Highway Records, with industry veteran Basden appointed as the n…
Actor Jo Jun-young revealed that he was once an idol trainee at SM Entertainment and reflected on that period of his life.…
Following the success of BTS, BLACKPINK, and Stray Kids, major entertainment companies have stepped up efforts to discover the next generation of K-pop global stars.…
The group Hearts2Hearts has achieved 9 wins in the new artist category. Following 7 new artist trophies won at various music awards last year, SM Entertainment added more wins in the new artist category at the recently h…
All seven former members of BTS have finished their military service. HYBE has positioned this as its top priority for 2026, with BTS set to release its fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” on March 20.
BTS will release its fifth studio album, “Arirang,” on March 20, with all seven members who have completed their military service participating.…
Recent posts on the social media platform Threads and various online communities have shared sightings of two Korean women encountered in London.…
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ITZY held its third world tour “TUNNEL VISION” solo concert from the 13th to the 15th at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul.…
SM Entertainment’s global concert brand ‘SMTOWN LIVE’ came to a spectacular close in Bangkok, Thailand. To mark its 30th anniversary last year, SM organized the ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26’ global tour, which began in Seoul in…
The two K-pop giants BTS and BLACKPINK are simultaneously launching large-scale projects centered on Korean cultural heritage.…
The cultural and economic activities of K-Pop fandoms are expanding to new levels through second-hand trading platforms.…
The group ATEEZ received four awards, including Artist of the Year/Daesang, at the “33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025 (HMA 2025)” held on the afternoon of February 15 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul Olympic Park.…
The original soundtrack for Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” continues to perform strongly on British music charts. Three tracks from the OST have made it into the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100.
BLACKPINK is undertaking the first large-scale official collaboration with a national museum as a K-pop idol group.…
BTS is set to make a comeback in its full lineup of seven members for the first time in 3 years and 9 months. The group will release its fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” on March 20, followed by a free reunion concert at G…
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The U.S. Billboard 200 chart saw intense competition across various genres this week. The best performance by a new R&B/hip-hop release, a new record for Latin pop, and debuts by K-pop groups all occurred simultaneously.
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The group ENHYPEN released a 2026 Seollal greeting video to express their bond with fans, known as ENGEN. Their agency, Billliephub, posted the video at noon on February 15 across ENHYPEN’s official social media platform…
The 15 trainees from SM Entertainment who are set to make their Debut, known as SMTR25, appeared on Mnet’s variety show “Reply High School.” The program showcased decades of cultural differences between the 1990s and 201…
K-pop’s global influence is expanding into the realm of sports. The boy band CORTIS, under Big Hit Music, performed on the halftime stage of the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Califo…
K-POP has emerged as the dominant cultural force behind this year’s Valentine’s Day. Moving beyond simple romantic relationships between lovers, Korean idols are shaping this day for global fans by emphasizing the value…
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With the end of the Spring Festival holiday, a series of comeback releases from various girl groups are set to take place.…
As EXO continues to dominate the global music market with their eighth studio album “REVERXE,” released on January 19, all tickets for their sixth solo concert in Seoul have been sold out.