ITZY Holds Third World Tour Concert in Seoul to Mark 7th Debut Anniversary
ITZY held its third world tour “TUNNEL VISION” solo concert from the 13th to the 15th at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul.…
SM’s 30th Anniversary SMTOWN LIVE Closes Global Tour in Bangkok
SM Entertainment’s global concert brand ‘SMTOWN LIVE’ came to a spectacular close in Bangkok, Thailand. To mark its 30th anniversary last year, SM organized the ‘SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26’ global tour, which began in Seoul in…
BTS and BLACKPINK Strengthen K-pop’s Global Influence Through Cultural Heritage
The two K-pop giants BTS and BLACKPINK are simultaneously launching large-scale projects centered on Korean cultural heritage.…
How Second-Hand Trading Platforms Are Shaping K-Pop Fan Culture – What Agencies Are Missing
The cultural and economic activities of K-Pop fandoms are expanding to new levels through second-hand trading platforms.…
ATEEZ Wins Four Awards at the 33rd Hanteo Music Awards
The group ATEEZ received four awards, including Artist of the Year/Daesang, at the “33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025 (HMA 2025)” held on the afternoon of February 15 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul Olympic Park.…
Netflix Animation “KPop Demon Hunters” OST Remains Successful on British Charts as Composer Lee Jae Wins Grammy
The original soundtrack for Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” continues to perform strongly on British music charts. Three tracks from the OST have made it into the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100.
BLACKPINK Makes First National Museum Collaboration in K-Pop History ... From Pink Lighting to Audio Guides
BLACKPINK is undertaking the first large-scale official collaboration with a national museum as a K-pop idol group.…
BTS Returns in Full Formation with “ARIRANG” After 3 Years and 9 Months
BTS is set to make a comeback in its full lineup of seven members for the first time in 3 years and 9 months. The group will release its fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” on March 20, followed by a free reunion concert at G…
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J. Cole’s “The Fall-Off” Achieves Best New Release Performance in 11 Months; Bad Bunny Capitalizes on Super Bowl Success as K-Pop Groups Also Make Top 10 Debut
The U.S. Billboard 200 chart saw intense competition across various genres this week. The best performance by a new R&B/hip-hop release, a new record for Latin pop, and debuts by K-pop groups all occurred simultaneously.
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ENHYPEN Shares Seollal Greetings in Hanbok, Releases Music Videos for Three Tracks
The group ENHYPEN released a 2026 Seollal greeting video to express their bond with fans, known as ENGEN. Their agency, Billliephub, posted the video at noon on February 15 across ENHYPEN’s official social media platform…
SM Trainees SMTR25 Participate in Mnet Variety Show Featuring Generation Comparisons from 1990s to 2010s
The 15 trainees from SM Entertainment who are set to make their Debut, known as SMTR25, appeared on Mnet’s variety show “Reply High School.” The program showcased decades of cultural differences between the 1990s and 201…
CORTIS Makes NBA All-Star Debut, Seonghwa Participates as Torch Bearer for 2026 Winter Olympics…Further Boosting K-pop’s Global Presence
K-pop’s global influence is expanding into the realm of sports. The boy band CORTIS, under Big Hit Music, performed on the halftime stage of the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Califo…
K-POP Drives Shift in Valentine’s Day Culture, Redefining It Around Self-Love and Friendship
K-POP has emerged as the dominant cultural force behind this year’s Valentine’s Day. Moving beyond simple romantic relationships between lovers, Korean idols are shaping this day for global fans by emphasizing the value…
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New and Established Girl Groups Compete After Spring Festival Break … Hearts2Hearts, IVE, and BLACKPINK Return One After Another
With the end of the Spring Festival holiday, a series of comeback releases from various girl groups are set to take place.…
EXO’s Third Seoul Concert Showcases Full Sell-Outs as “REVERXE” Dominates Charts in 47 Global Regions
As EXO continues to dominate the global music market with their eighth studio album “REVERXE,” released on January 19, all tickets for their sixth solo concert in Seoul have been sold out.
BTS Begins Intensive Studio Work in Los Angeles After Completing Military Service
The seven members of BTS moved to Los Angeles shortly after finishing their military service in mid-2025 and began living together in one house to start new music projects.…
Netflix’s Top Hit “KPop Demon Hunters” Dominates UK Charts with OST and Secures Performance at BRIT Awards
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has continued to generate global excitement since its release. The film’s original soundtrack (OST) is achieving strong results on the UK Singles Chart, while the voice actors…
NCT DREAM to Expand Acting Career Through Dramas and Films...Jisung, Jeno, Jaemin
NCT DREAM’s Jisung, Jeno, and Jaemin are set to begin their acting careers through dramas and films. Jisung will portray a rookie police officer in ENA’s Monday-Tuesday drama “Crash 2: Road of Fury,” while Jeno and Jaemi…
Reexamination of ILLIT and NewJeans Plagiarism Claim Following Minhee Jin’s Victory…Focus on Music Video Colors
The plagiarism dispute between ILLIT and NewJeans has gained renewed attention since Minhee Jin’s court victory.…
IU’s “THE WINNING” Concert to Air on MBC During Seollal Holiday
IU’s 2024 world tour concert “THE WINNING” will be broadcast to viewers nationwide via MBC during the Seollal holiday period.…
HYBE Posts Record Revenue of 2.6499 Trillion Won, with 69% Increase in Concerts
Entertainment company HYBE announced on February 12 that it achieved its highest-ever performance in 2025, with consolidated revenue reaching 2.6499 trillion won.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Receives Global Recognition as OST “Golden” Stays on Charts for 33 Consecutive Weeks
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has become a global cultural phenomenon by winning critical acclaim, a Golden Globe award, and a Grammy award.…
BLACKPINK Launches First K-Pop Artist Collaboration with National Museum of Korea... Pink Lighting and Audio Guides
BLACKPINK is undertaking a large-scale collaboration project with the National Museum of Korea to celebrate the release of its new mini-album. This marks the first time a K-Pop artist has partnered with the museum.
BTS World Tour Kickoff Show to Be Broadcast Simultaneously in Theaters Worldwide
BTS is streaming the opening show of its world tour globally in theaters to mark its return to stages after three years.…
CORTIS Makes K-Pop History on Stage at NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
K-Pop rookie boy group CORTIS achieved historic success by performing in the halftime show of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on February 13.…