All seven members of BTS have finished their mandatory military service in South Korea. Last week, SUGA completed his service as a social service officer, marking the end of BTS’s military obligations.…
China is easing its nine-year informal ban on K-POP amid ongoing Sino-U.S. trade tensions. The announcement on April 28 that K-POP group EPEX will hold a concert in Fuzhou, China, on May 31 marks the first time a South K…
An interview Tom Holland gave during his visit to Korea in 2017 is once again drawing attention due to a microaggression controversy.…
K-POP is moving beyond Asian borders and spreading to global stages across North America, Europe, and other regions.…
A major K-Hop festival bringing together fans from around the world and professionals from the global content industry will take place in Seoul in June.…
A large-scale festival that brings together global K-pop fans and industry professionals to experience the present and future of Hallyu will be held in Seoul in June.…
The K-pop industry is launching an unprecedented number of new songs in May, sparking what can be described as a “comeback war.” This strategy is believed to be aimed at preparing for the summer festival season and avoid…
Large-scale global festivals centered on K-Pop are being held one after another in May and June, demonstrating the worldwide influence of Hallyu.…
The industry reports that BLACKPINK, a leading force in K-pop, is preparing for a full-group comeback with new music. Comprising Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, BLACKPINK is set to release the new track in July 2025.…
K-Pop stars are actively pursuing solo activities. The group ATBO secured first place in a vote conducted by the global fan platform Stardum titled “Which idol will definitely make you a fan if you see them in person?” w…
China has permitted K-POP performances in the country for the first time in 9 years since the THAAD dispute in 2016, signaling a genuine improvement in bilateral cultural relations.…
As the virtual idol industry rapidly grows into a blue ocean market, major domestic entertainment companies are actively entering this sector.…
The eight-member Korean boy group EPEX will hold the “2025 EPEX 3rd Concert: Youth Deficiency in Fuzhou” at the Daxue Cheng Cultural and Art Center in Fuzhou City on May 31.…
The virtual idol market, which the K-POP industry views as a new source of growth, is emerging as a mainstream content format thanks to strong support from broadcasters and large entertainment companies.…
The documentary “Lee Soo Man: The King of K-Pop” about the Korean K-pop legend Lee Soo Man will be released on May 13 via Amazon Prime Video.…
K-pop agency HYBE recorded the highest quarterly performance in its history, with Q1 (January–March) revenue surpassing 50 billion won.…
Lee Yong-hak, the founder and CEO of 143 Entertainment, has been filed a complaint against regarding charges of sexual assault against a minor idol member under his management.…
The all-Korean eight-member K-pop boy group EPEX will hold its solo concert “2025 EPEX 3rd Concert Youth Deficiency in Fuzhou” on May 31 in Fuzhou, China, marking the first time a top-tier K-pop idol group has been permi…
The K-POP boy group EPEX, composed entirely of Korean nationals, will hold a solo performance in Fuzhou, China, on May 31.…
SM Entertainment’s global concert brand “SMTOWN LIVE” brought a dazzling finale to Bangkok, Thailand. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, SM organized the “SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26” global tour, which began in Seoul in January…
Vain, the vocalist of Just B, stepped onto the stage during the band’s “Just Odd” world tour concert in Los Angeles on April 22 and declared, “I am proud to be part of the LGBTQ community,” while waving a rainbow flag.…
The global K-pop chart “KM Chart” conducted its April 2025 K-MUSIC preference survey from April 15 to 24, with members of BTS appearing in numerous categories as solo artists.…
The K-pop restrictions in China, known as “Hanhanryeong” or “Geumhanryeong” since the deployment of THAAD systems in 2016, have begun to be lifted effectively after 9 years.…
Song Byeon-hee, known as Byun of Just B and 23 years old, revealed she is part of the LGBTQ+ community during a concert in Los Angeles on April 22.…
K-POP has grown into a dominant genre in the global music industry as South Korea’s soft power, but deep structural problems lie hidden behind its glamorous facade.…