The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards were held on May 8 at COEX Hall D in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Kian84 and Lee Soo-ji received the awards for Best Male and Best Female Entertainer respectively, with Lee Soo-ji achieving the honor…
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…
TVING’s original series 'Umi's Cells 3' recently concluded to widespread acclaim. Since its debut in 2021 with the first season, this series based on the popular webtoon of the same name has now reached a complete ending…
The film "Wild Thing" is a wild comedy that depicts the events surrounding the 20-year reunion of the once-popular three-member mixed-gender dance group "Triangle," who dominated the K-pop industry.…
ENHYPEN has introduced six official characters named “Enchins,” which means “friends of the fandom.” Revealed on the group’s social media accounts this morning on the 7th, these characters are Wanchu (Jungwon), Noksta (J…
SM Entertainment disclosed on the 6th that it achieved consolidated revenue of 279.1 billion won and operating income of 38.6 billion won in the first quarter of 2026, representing increases of 20.6% and 18.5% respective…
President Lee Jae-myeong held an event on May 5 to celebrate the 104th anniversary of Children’s Day by inviting 104 children to the Blue House.…
Park Jin-young will perform at “Waterbom Seoul 2026” for the second year in a row. The official Waterbom social media account announced his participation with the message, “An all-time legend—you can’t miss this! JYP is…
G-Dragon wore clothing featuring racially offensive slogans during a performance in Macau. His agency, Galaxy Corporation, released an apology statement acknowledging a lack of cultural sensitivity.
Korean American actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim is releasing a four-part travel documentary titled “K-Everything” on CNN International, which explores the global spread of Hallyu culture.…
YG Entertainment achieved a successful turnaround in 2025. The company recorded 545.4 billion won in revenue last year, and its operating profit shifted from a 18.6 billion won loss in the previous year to a 52.2 billion…
K-pop’s presence at the Met Gala has reached a new milestone. BLACKPINK’s LISA is set to serve as one of the official Host Committee members at this year’s event, marking her as the first K-pop artist to hold such a posi…
DAY6’s Wonpil successfully brought to an end his solo concert after a period of 4 years and 2 months. Held at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul from the 1st to the 3rd, the “Unpiltered” concert was praised for its emoti…
Girl group ITZY (Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, Yuna) will release their new mini-album “Motto” at 6 p.m. on the 18th.…
The group xikers has announced its comeback with a bold new concept. From May 1st to 3rd, KQ Entertainment released concept posters for the HIKER version of xikers’ seventh mini-album, ‘ROUTE ZERO: The ORA’, through thei…
G-Dragon faced criticism from international fans for wearing a shirt featuring a racist message during his K-Spark in Macau performance.…
G-Dragon faced criticism from international fans after the shirt he wore during his performance at K-Spark in Macau contained racist imagery.…
Girl group BABYMONSTER has expanded its global success with the release of their third mini-album, “CHOOM,” on the 4th.…
HYBE, JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, and YG Entertainment — the companies driving South Korea’s music industry — have joined forces to develop a global K-pop festival titled “Fanomenon.” The name is a combination o…
Felix of STRAYKIZ is emerging as a central figure in global marketing by serving as a model for various brands beyond music, including fashion and beverages.…
Singer and actor Park Jin-young will release his second mini-album, “Said & Done,” on the 13th. This album weaves together the emotions and memories he has carried for a long time into a cohesive narrative, showcasing an…
Former idol Hyokey has exposed unethical practices within an entertainment agency. Through her YouTube channel “HYOKEY,” she provided detailed accounts of structural problems in the K-pop industry.
A Japanese idol trainee who had already filmed a music video left the company without permission two months before Debut.…
As the leader of Big Bang, G-Dragon has implemented industry-leading employee benefits by providing housing support, salary increases, as well as luxury goods and precious metals for his long-term staff members.