TWICE Sets New Record as K-Pop Girl Group to Enter Billboard 200 for 10th Time
TWICE, one of K-Pop’s most iconic girl groups, has established another milestone on the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200.…
Netflix Animation ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ OST Maintains Long-Term High Positions on Billboard 200 and Hot 100
The soundtrack for Netflix’s highly successful animation series ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ continues to perform strongly on U.S. Billboard charts.…
CORTIS Keonho Ranks First in New Idol Individual Brand Reputation Just 2 Months After Debut
According to big data analysis of new idol individual brands conducted in October 2025, Keonho, a member of the HYBE-backed new boy group CORTIS, topped the list.…
IVE Wins “Best Music 10” at 2025 KGMA, Claiming Second Award After Global Star Prize
The group IVE received the “Best Music 10” award at the “2025 Korea Grand Music Awards with iMbank” (2025 KGMA).…
Exploring the Origins of K-POP... Documentary on the “Kim Sisters” and Memorial Exhibition for the Late Kim Myung-gon
As K-POP gains increasing global prominence, interest in its origins has also risen sharply. Recently, exhibitions and screenings highlighting the historical roots of K-POP have taken place simultaneously in the United S…
aespa’s “Savage” Exceeds 100 Million Streams; Multiple K-POP Groups Receive RIAJ Certifications
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) released its latest streaming certification list, reflecting the strong musical influence of Korean idols in the Japanese market.…
Yang Hyun-suk to Be Present at 2025 MAMA to Support TREASURE and BABYMONSTER
YG Entertainment is putting full effort into the “2025 MAMA Awards” set to take place at the Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium on the 28th and 29th.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Exceeds 300 Million Views, OST Dominates Billboard Charts; Global Phenomenon Spreads to Merchandise and Collaborations
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has emerged as the largest global phenomenon in the platform’s history.…
Netflix’s “K-pop Demon Hunters” Sparks Global Craze, Expanding Hallyu’s Economic Impact Through Partnerships with Nongshim and Paris Baguette
Netflix’s animated series “K-pop Demon Hunters” continues to enjoy worldwide popularity even four months after its release, establishing a new business model that connects culture and economy.…
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Makes Solo Chart Debut, All Members Now Have Billboard Hot 100 Entries; TWICE’s 10th Anniversary Album Reaches 11th Place on Billboard 200
BLACKPINK member Jisoo made her first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist, enabling BLACKPINK to become the first K-pop girl group in history whose entire lineup has individually entered the chart.…
Paris’ K-Street Festival Highlights K-Pop’s Transition into Mainstream Culture Through Orchestral Performances
K-pop and Hallyu culture are making their way onto Europe’s mainstream artistic stages. The “K-Street Festival 2025,” held over the first weekend of September in Parc André Citroën in Paris’ 15th arrondissement, demonstr…
800 K-Pop Fan Clubs and 1 Million Fans in France Make It the Heart of Hallyu in Europe
As K-pop and Hallyu take center stage in European culture, one country has rapidly emerged as its core hub: France.…
SM’s New Girl Group Hearts2Hearts to Make Comeback in October with First Mini-Album ‘FOCUS’
Hearts2Hearts, the new girl group under SM Entertainment, is set to make a Comeback in October with their first mini-album titled ‘FOCUS’.…
Park Jin-young Appointed as First Co-Chair of President’s Directly-Appointed Popular Culture Exchange Committee... Launches on October 1
Park Jin-young, CCO and lead producer at JYP Entertainment, has been appointed as the first co-chair (ministerial level) of the President’s directly-appointed Popular Culture Exchange Committee.…
HYBE Enters First MLS Partnership with LA Football Club; Promotes “Korean-American Cultural Exchange” Through K-POP, Korean Cuisine, and Light Shows
K-POP entertainment company HYBE has partnered with the U.S. professional soccer team LA Football Club (LAFC) to introduce K-POP culture to American sports fans.…
aespa’s “Rich Man” Claims 4th Consecutive No. 1 Spot
aespa’s “Rich Man” secured the top position for the fourth straight week on the Soompi Music Chart for the third week of October 2025.…
Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Sets New Record with 325 Million Views, Driving 17% Revenue Growth
Netflix’s animated film “KPOP Demon Hunters” has achieved the best results in its history. Produced in collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation, the film reached 325 million views just 91 days after its release in June…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Exceeds 325 Million Views, Driving 17% Growth in Netflix’s Q3 Revenue
The Sony-produced and Netflix-distributed animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has set a new record for the highest number of views in Netflix’s history, establishing itself as a global cultural phenomenon.…
'KPop Demon Hunters' Theme Song "Golden" Holds Longest No. 1 Spot on Billboard for Female K-Pop Artist; Voice Actor EJAE Signs Deal with WME
The success of 'KPop Demon Hunters' was driven by the contributions of voice actor and composer EJAE. Songs including the film’s main theme "Golden" dominated global music charts, and EJAE secured her entry into the inte…
Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Achieves Global Success with 325 Million Views and OST Reigning at No. 1 for Three Months Straight
The Sony-produced and Netflix-distributed animated film “KPOP Demon Hunters” has recorded the largest global success in history.…
TWS and ALLDAY PROJECT Drive Rapid Success for New Groups
New groups are achieving success at an accelerating pace in the K-pop market. The five-member mixed-gender group ALLDAY PROJECT, which made its debut in June, reached number one on Melon’s Top 100 just four days after re…
Japanese Underground Idol’s “Marriage Concealment” Scandal Sparks Renewed Debate Over Moral Issues After Deceiving Fan with 5.7 Million Won Cost
A male fan in Japan paid approximately 5.7 million won to date his favorite idol, but a major controversy erupted when it was revealed the man who accompanied him as a “bodyguard” was actually the idol’s husband.…
Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Exceeds 325 Million Views; Unprecedented Toy Licensing Deal with Mattel and Hasbro
Netflix’s animated film “KPOP Demon Hunters” has accumulated 325 million views worldwide 91 days after its release in June, establishing itself as Netflix’s most popular film to date.…
BuzzFeed Celeb Launches Podcast ‘Phone A Fangirl’ to Connect K-POP Idols with Fans
BuzzFeed Celeb has launched a new podcast titled “Phone A Fangirl” that directly links fans with K-POP idols. Announced on October 16, 2025, this program focuses on K-POP culture and features idols answering fans’ questi…
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NewJeans Loses Complete Battle Over Exclusive Contract Dispute with ADOR; Court Rules Contract Valid
Group NewJeans suffered a total defeat in its legal battle over the validity of its exclusive contract with ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE.…