The distinguished music critic Kim Young Dae suddenly died on December 24, Christmas Eve, at the age of 48. His family announced his death through his social media accounts on the 25th, but did not disclose the cause of…
The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon was held on December 25, which is Christmas, at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. Artists representing the K-POP industry such as Taeyong of NCT, NCT DREAM, Stray Kids, LE SSERAFIM, IVE, and ATEEZ g…
Netflix and Sony’s animated series “K-POP Demon Hunters” has achieved the highest success rate in Netflix’s history. Released in June, the series became Netflix’s most-watched film with 325.1 million views.…
Netflix’s original animated film “KPOP Demon Hunters” has become the most successful title in the platform’s history.…
South Korea’s entertainment industry turned out to be a year filled with legal disputes and controversies, contrary to initial expectations.…
Netflix’s animation “KPop Demon Hunters” has surpassed 500 million views, solidifying the global success of K-pop content.…
NewJeans’ plan to return to its five-member lineup has been canceled. ADOR officially announced the termination of Danielle’s exclusive contract on December 29, 2025.…
The landscape of South Korea’s music streaming market is undergoing rapid changes. According to the “2025 Music Industry White Paper” released by the Korea Content Agency this year, 37.6% of 2,155 respondents chose YouTu…
Kakao Entertainment is establishing a new benchmark to comprehensively measure K-pop’s influence across Asia’s music industry.…
Jennie of BLACKPINK and G-Dragon of BIGBANG topped domestic YouTube K-POP searches in 2025. According to Google Trends data shared on X and Reddit, Jennie was ranked as the most searched female K-POP idol on domestic You…
BTS’s V, Jimin, and Jungkook have made it onto South Korea’s list of the top 100 stockholders under age 30. According to an analysis released on December 24 by CEO Score, a company that tracks corporate data, each of the…
Music experts conducted an in-depth analysis of K-POP masterpieces from 2025 based on criteria such as musical sophistication, vocal performance, and the integration between stage presence and performances.…
K-culture reached a pivotal turning point in 2025. Hallyu expanded beyond K-POP and television dramas to encompass various genres such as animation, musicals, live performances, and cultural heritage, solidifying its pre…
The hip-hop survival show “Show Me the Money 12” kicked off under significant attention as it surpassed a record high of 36,000 applicants during this season’s open call for rappers.…
Various charts and rankings released in 2025 to measure K-POP’s global influence have revealed new trends within the genre.…
K-POP has firmly established itself as a global cultural phenomenon by becoming a core element of international music festivals and cultural events.…
BTS has officially confirmed the resumption of full-group activities in 2026 following the completion of their military service.…
2025 was a challenging year for the LGBTQ+ community, yet their resilience and ability to find joy amid adversity shone brightly.…
SEVENTEEN took the highest position on the 2025 Billboard K-POP Artist 100 chart. The group of 13 members consistently delivered outstanding results in the U.S., global, and Korean markets, solidifying their status as on…
Korean pop music has achieved remarkable success on the global stage this year. In Billboard’s 2025 K-POP Artist 100 list, SEVENTEEN topped the rankings.…
Flying Tiger Copenhagen, the Nordic Danish lifestyle brand, is holding a large-scale holiday sale from December 26, 2025, to January 12, 2026. More than 200 products will be available at reduced prices during this sale.…
“The Golden” soundtrack from Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is achieving historic results across worldwide music charts.…
The idol group RIIZE, under SM Entertainment, held a large-scale special exhibition at Ilmin Museum, a renowned modern art institution located in Gwanghwamun.…
The 2025 Melon Music Awards were held on December 20 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, officially recognizing the major achievements of the K-pop industry.…
The 2025 K-Pop music season concluded with dazzling award ceremonies that determined this year’s top performers.…