The long-standing problems within the K-pop industry have resurfaced simultaneously. Issues ranging from body obsession to sexual exploitation and environmental pollution are being exposed openly through international me…
South Korea’s K-POP industry is facing international scrutiny over extreme body control and human rights violations.…
K-POP artists are expanding their global footprint through concerts both domestically and internationally. Solo K-POP singer Taemin is set to perform in Hawaii, the United States, as part of his “Ephemeral Gaze 2024-25 W…
The group NewJeans is concluding a dispute over its exclusive contract that lasted over a year and returning to its agency, ADOR.…
BTS was identified as the most beloved figure (group) in the global entertainment and content market for 2025. According to the “What Audiences Loved in 2025” annual report recently released by global content analytics f…
K-POP is breaking new records across the entire industry as it dominates both global streaming platforms and the live concert market.…
Global activities by new K-Pop groups are accelerating. AMPERS&ONE, an emerging boy group under FNC Entertainment, has revealed the schedule and locations for its North American debut tour titled “2025 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TO…
K-POP artists’ global collaborations are expanding, setting new records in the international music market. “APT.” featuring BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ and American pop star Bruno Mars achieved the highest ranking on the Billboard…
YG Entertainment expects improved financial results as its artists resume full-scale activities in the second half of the year.…
K-POP fans are actively engaging in community service across various fields such as donations, environmental activism, and overseas volunteering.…
The rapid growth trajectory of the K-pop market that persisted for several years after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled in 2024.…
The K-POP market is accelerating its global expansion through two key factors: the emergence of new idol groups and the comeback of legendary artists.…
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The Netflix animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' which tells the story of K-POP demon hunters, achieved the best streaming results of 2025.…
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KPOP4Planet, an organization leading climate action among KPOP fans worldwide, announced the results of the “2024 Sustainable KPOP Awards” in front of HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the 16th, while urging t…
Rosé of BLACKPINK is now highly likely to become the first K-pop female singer to reach number one on the UK Official Chart.…
The rapid growth trend that characterized the K-Pop market for several years after the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down significantly.…
After years of rapid expansion following the COVID-19 pandemic, the K-Pop market experienced a slowdown last year as physical album sales declined and export figures stagnated.…
K-pop group Stray Kids stood out in U.S. CD sales during 2024. According to the 2024 Year-End Music Report released by American music data tracking company Luminate, seven K-pop albums made it into the top 10 for U.S.…
HYBE has decided to list an additional 160,088 ordinary shares. According to the Korea Exchange, this additional listing is resulting from the exercise of conversion rights on domestic convertible bonds, with the listing…
“APT.”, the collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and global superstar Bruno Mars, has achieved historic milestones.…