K-pop Companies Grow Thanks to Concert Revenue
In the first quarter of 2025, HYBE, SM Entertainment, and YG Entertainment all recorded growth in both revenue and operating profit compared to the previous year.…
KCON JAPAN 2025 Concludes Successfully with 110,000 Attendees Over Three Days
The “KCON JAPAN 2025” event organized by CJ ENM successfully concluded its three-day run from May 9 to 11 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.…
KCON JAPAN 2025 Concluded Successfully with 33 Artists and 110,000 Attendees Over Three Days
KCON JAPAN 2025, organized by CJ ENM, successfully closed its three-day event after attracting approximately 110,000 on-site attendees.…
IU’s May Comeback Music Video to Feature ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo in a Cameo Role
IU is preparing for a comeback in May, with ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo set to appear in her music video as a cameo. IU’s agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced that “IU is working on a new album with a May comeback as her goal, a…
CU Opens POP-UP STORE FOR TOMORROW X TOGETHER...Fostering Online and Offline Interaction Through Fan-Engaging Content
Convenience store chain CU has launched a pop-up store in collaboration with the global K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER.…
A20 May, Produced by Lee Soo-man, Becomes First Chinese Girl Group to Perform on Major U.S. Stage
A20 May, a Chinese girl group produced by Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment, has achieved the first global milestone for Chinese singers by performing on a major U.S. stage.…
Indian K-POP Fan Community Supports Military and Combats Fake News Amid India-Pakistan Conflict
Indian K-POP fan communities have stepped forward to support the Indian military and counter fake news during the India-Pakistan conflict. Sreeya Rangka, India’s first K-POP star, is leading these efforts.…
Expectations for End to 9-Year Ban on Korean Culture Rise as HOMIDEUL’s China Performance Approved, But Scams Surge Leading to EPEX Concert Delay
Expectations for the end of the nearly 9-year ban on Korean culture that has persisted since China deployed the THAAD system in 2016 are growing stronger.…
HYBE-IGA Joint Venture KATSEYE Reaches #52 on UK Singles Chart as Bang Si-hyuk’s Global K-POP Strategy Takes Shape
The global girl group KATSEYE, created through a partnership between HYBE and Universal IGA (Interscope Geffen A&M Records), has entered major world charts with its new song “Gnarly,” demonstrating the potential for expa…
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The Dark Underbelly of the K-POP Merch Market Exploiting Fan Loyalty...Widespread Illegal Information Trading and Privacy Violations
The problems within the merch market, where K-POP fanbases’ strong purchasing power is exploited, are receiving intense scrutiny.…
P1Harmony Releases 8th Mini-Album ‘DUH!’ – Fusion of 1990s Hip-Hop and 2010s Pop
The global K-pop powerhouse P1Harmony announced a powerful return with the release of its 8th mini-album, ‘DUH!’.…
Girl Band QWER Confirms Comeback in Early June – First Return in 9 Months
Girl band QWER (Chodan, Magenta, Hina, Siyeon) has confirmed its comeback in early June. Their agency, Tamago Production, stated that the group will demonstrate its musical growth through its unique narrative style.…
K-Pop Expands Global Footprint Through SMTOWN·MyK FESTA·LIV Golf to Further Elevate Hallyu’s Status
K-Pop’s global influence is expanding beyond music into sports and cultural events. The “SMTOWN LIVE 2025” event jointly planned by SM Entertainment and Samsung TV Plus will hold a large-scale concert at the Dignity Heal…
From a London Korean Music Exhibition to a Return to the Chinese Market: The Growing Global Influence of K-Pop
K-Pop serves as a leading force in spreading Korean culture globally by blending deep traditions with innovation.…
K-POP Meets Local Communities...Generational-Bridging Performances Across the U.S. and Korea
The popularity of K-POP is expanding beyond global stages to become a generational-bridging cultural activity in various local communities.…
BLACKPINK AND SEVENTEEN Dominate the Met Gala…Solidifying K-POP’s Global Standing
Lisa, Jennie, and Rosé of BLACKPINK, along with S.COOPS of SEVENTEEN, attended the “Met Gala 2025” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, New York, on the 5th (local time), drawing worldwide attention.…
KPop Demon Hunters OST “Golden” Ranks No. 2 on Billboard for Second Consecutive Week; BTS’s V Tops Instagram Music Influence List
“Golden,” the OST for Netflix’s animated film *KPop Demon Hunters*, held the No. 2 position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart for two weeks in a row. Since debuting at No.…
Jennie, S.COUPS, Lisa, and Rosé Demonstrate K-POP’s Global Influence at the 2025 Met Gala
K-POP idols dominated the stage of the world’s largest fashion charity event at the 2025 Met Gala. Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé of BLACKPINK, along with S.COUPS of SEVENTEEN, attended the event, once again proving the global f…
RIIZE Become First K-POP Idol Group to Perform at Austin City Limits Festival; China Market Also Reopens
RIIZE, an agency under SM Entertainment, has set another milestone in K-POP idol history. The group is set to become the first K-POP idol group to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) held in Austin, Te…
RIIZE Becomes First K-POP Group to Perform at ACL…G-KPOP Festival Takes Place by Han River
The rookie group RIIZE, under SM Entertainment, has established another milestone in K-POP history. They are the first K-POP idol group to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL), held in Austin, Texas, US…
RIIZE Confirmed as First K-Pop Idol Group to Perform at America’s Largest Festival, ACL
RIIZE, the new boy group under SM Entertainment, has earned the honor of becoming the first K-pop idol group to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL), one of the largest music festivals in the United Sta…
Positive Signs for K-POP’s Return to Chinese Market as Expectations of “Hanhanryeong” Lift Entertainment Stocks
With signs that China’s nine-year-long ban on Korean culture, known as Hanhanryeong, may be lifted, positive signals are emerging for the K-POP industry.…
KATSEYE Redefines K-Pop Stage Standards with “Perfect Sync” Between Music Video and Performances…Continuing Global Tour
The global girl group KATSEYE, jointly produced by HYBE and American Geffen Records, has set a new standard for K-Pop performances with their new song “Gnarly.” After releasing “Gnarly” on the 30th of last month, KATSEYE…
K-Pop Stars Dominate Met Gala Stage…S.Coups Celebrates Korean Culture with Hanbok-Inspired Outfit
K-pop stars took over the stage at the 2025 Met Gala. BLACKPINK’s Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé, along with SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups, attended the 77th Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 5 (U.S.…
Jennie, Lisa, Rosé, and S.Coups Shine on the Blue Carpet at 2025 Met Gala
Jennie, Lisa, Rosé of BLACKPINK, along with SEVENTEEN’s Leader S.Coups, appeared at the 2025 Met Gala, demonstrating K-pop’s growing global influence in fashion.…