ZEROBASEONE Holds “Nationwide Flash Tour” in Wonju, Donating Proceeds from Local Specialty Sales
K-pop idol group ZEROBASEONE will serve as a promotional ambassador for local tourism by holding its “Nationwide Flash Tour” in Wonju on the 11th.…
HYBE to Debut New Boy Group CORTIS on August 18 After 6 Years
HYBE, the agency that produced BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, will officially debut a new boy group named CORTIS on August 18.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Creates Global Sensation, Ranking as 4th Most Popular Film Ever and Dominating Billboard Charts
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is achieving unprecedented success in the global content market. Released on June 20, the film has accumulated 158.8 million views, placing it fourth among Netflix’s most-watc…
Netflix Animated Series “KPop Demon Hunters” Becomes a Global Phenomenon Through Creative Expansion of Fan Culture
“KPop Demon Hunters” has achieved the fourth-highest box office score among all Netflix films to date, enjoying massive popularity worldwide.…
HYBE’s U.S. Label Revenue Exceeds K-Pop’s International Revenue... Acceleration of Global Financialization for Korean Music IP
The global expansion of the K-pop industry is also manifesting as changes in its financial structure. In HYBE’s earnings report for Q2 released on the 6th of last month, revenue from its U.S.…
KPop Demon Hunters’ Queer Narrative Explores Universal Resonance with Identity Confusion
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” is regarded as more than just a typical hero story—it delves deeply into identity conflicts.…
'Golden' by HUNTR/X Becomes First K-Pop Girl Group Song to Top Billboard Hot 100
"Golden," included in the soundtrack for Netflix’s highly successful animated film *KPop Demon Hunters*, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, creating history.…
R&B Duo As One Member Lee Min Passes Away Suddenly at Age 46
Lee Min, a member of the R&B duo As One, died suddenly at the age of 46. Their agency, Brand New Music, confirmed to the Korea Ilbo on August 6 (local time) that Lee Min had indeed passed away.…
BTS Wins Global Popularity Award at HMA 2025, Reaffirming Its Worldwide Standing
The 33rd edition of the “Hanteo Music Awards 2025” was successfully held on the 15th at the KSPO DOME in Seoul’s Olympic Park.…
Netflix’s “K-pop Demon Hunters” Rises to Become the Most Popular Animation Series, with Additional Location Tours Planned
Netflix’s animated film “K-pop Demon Hunters” has expanded beyond the streaming platform to become a major cultural phenomenon.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” OST Dominates Billboard Chart, Continuing Global Surge
Netflix’s original animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” continues to achieve global success. The song “Golden,” performed by the female group HUNTR/X within the series, entered the U.S.…
Ulsan City Concludes ‘2025 K-Pop Festival’ – Graduates of 3rd Batch Show Outstanding Performance
The ‘2025 Ulsan K-Pop Festival,’ launched by Ulsan City to train local youth as K-Pop experts and strengthen Ulsan’s reputation as a cultural city, has now come to an end successfully.…
K-POP Takes Over Global Music Markets...Dominating Headliner Stages at Lollapalooza
MBC Radio’s “Bae Chul-soo’s Music Camp” held a special broadcast from the site of the world-renowned outdoor rock festival “Lollapalooza 2025 Chicago” to mark its 35th anniversary, vividly capturing the growing global pr…
American Mother and Daughter Explore K-Humanity Through “KPop Demon Hunters”... Becoming K-Pop Fans Together
The story of 50-year-old Brittany Quigley, her 25-year-old daughter Emma Quigley, and her sister Sierra Larson, encountered at the “KCON LA 2025” event in Los Angeles, USA, illustrates just how widely K-Humanity culture…
Netflix Animation “KPop Demon Hunters” OST Dominates Billboard and UK Charts
The soundtrack for Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is sweeping across worldwide music charts. The song “Golden,” performed by the fictional girl group Huntrix featured in the film, became the first girl grou…
Netflix Pursues Expansion of “KPop Demon Hunters” Franchise with Three-Part Film Series, Live-Action Adaptation, and Musical – Emulating Disney’s Strategy
Netflix has launched aggressive franchise expansion based on the massive success of “KPop Demon Hunters.” The company is reportedly applying for trademark rights with the U.S.…
K-pop Singers Flood Market with New Songs from August to October... Key and IVE Lead Major Comebacks
The K-pop music industry is entering a new song release season from August through October. A wide range of artists, from current idols to legendary singers from the 1970s, are set to meet their fans with new albums and…
EJAE, Who Overcame 10 Years of Failure as an SM Trainee, Rises as a Grammy-Contender Through Composition of “Golden”
“Golden,” the theme song for Netflix’s animated series *KPop Demon Hunters*, has dominated global charts, drawing attention to the musician EJAE, who composed and wrote the lyrics for this track.…
aespa Unveils New Version of Official Lightstick… Forming ‘æ’ Shape When Two Are Connected
aespa has released a new version of its official lightstick. On August 18 of last year, the group announced a Teaser for the second iteration of this lightstick.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” OST Dominates Charts in UK and US – First Such Achievement for K-POP in 13 Years
“The GOLDEN” theme song from Netflix’s music fantasy animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has taken control of major global music charts.…
BTS to Show Live Performances in Over 2,000 Theaters Worldwide as Part of “BTS MOVIE WEEKS” from September 24 to October 5
BTS will launch the large-scale project “BTS MOVIE WEEKS,” during which live performances by the group will be shown in over 2,000 theaters across more than 65 countries and regions from September 24 to October 5.…
KCON 2025 Held Successfully in Los Angeles as City Council Designates “KCON DAY” to Recognize K-Pop’s Influence
The world’s largest global K-Pop festival, “KCON LA 2025,” was successfully held from August 1 to 3 at the Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown LA.…
Netflix’s “K-pop Demon Hunters” to Expand Franchise into Three-Part Trilogy, Live-Action Film, and Musical
Netflix’s “K-pop Demon Hunters” has achieved the highest performance in the platform’s history, prompting the company to pursue a large-scale franchise expansion.…
Apple TV+ to Release KPOPPED, a K-Pop Music Competition Series Starring PSY and Megan Thee Stallion, on August 29
Apple TV+ will launch the eight-episode music competition series “KPOPPED” globally on August 29. This series is a project led by PSY, who brought K-Pop to international attention with “Gangnam Style,” and three-time Gra…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Achieves Unprecedented Global Success; OST “Golden” Dominates Charts in UK, US, and South Korea
Netflix’s original animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is enjoying unprecedented global success. Since its release on June 20, it has accumulated 220.8 million hours of viewing time, making it the most-watched original an…