No K-Pop Artists Nominated at the 67th Grammy Awards
At the 67th Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, not a single K-Pop artist was nominated. This outcome matched what industry experts and music critics had predicted in advance.…
NewJeans’ Full Five-Member Return to ADOR Confirmed, Fandom Issues Statement of “Unconditional Support”
The girl group NewJeans has finalized its return to its agency, ADOR, after over a year. NewJeans’ official fandom, Bunnies, released a statement on the 14th stating that “the majority of NewJeans’ fans respect and suppo…
KB Kookmin Bank Extends Advertising Partnership with aespa for Another Five Years
KB Kookmin Bank announced on the 3rd that it has completed a new contract to continue using the global K-POP group aespa as its advertising model.…
No K-pop Acts at 67th Grammy Awards; BTS Remains the Only Experiented Group... Still Seen as a “Subculture” in the U.S.
The 67th Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles last Sunday, with no K-pop groups receiving any nominations. Industry insiders and music critics appear to have anticipated this outcome.…
South Korea Ranks Fourth in Global Music Export Power; K-Pop Boom in Japan, Ongoing Challenges in the U.S.
According to the 2024 “Luminate Export Power Score” released by the U.S.-based music and entertainment analytics firm Luminate, South Korea finished in fourth place behind the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canad…
YG Artist Kang Seung-ryul Confirmed as Special Guest for Seoul Concert
Kang Seung-ryul, a singer under YG Entertainment, will perform as a special guest at a concert in Seoul. He has recently been confirmed as part of the special guest lineup for the concert held in Seoul, generating high e…
30 Years of K-Pop in a Glance: SM’s 30th Anniversary Special Programs and Live Concerts Highlight Legendary and Next-Gen Artists
To mark its 30th anniversary, SM Entertainment featured a two-part special program on SBS that explored the 30-year development of the K-Pop industry.…
K-POP Superstars’ February Offensive: Top Artists Including BLACKPINK, IVE, and ATEEZ Set to Debut
The music industry is set to heat up in February thanks to the debuts of numerous K-POP superstars. From world-renowned top girl groups to teams regarded as the next generation, they are releasing new music one after ano…
Sequel to Netflix’s Biggest Hit, “K-Pop: Demon Hunters,” Set for Release After 2029
The sequel to “K-Pop: Demon Hunters,” Netflix’s most successful animated film to date, has been confirmed to arrive after 2029.…
Kakao Entertainment to Launch “BERRIZ” This Year, Intensifying Competition with Weverse in K-POP Fan Platform Market
Kakao Entertainment plans to enter the fan platform market on a full scale by introducing a new fan platform named “BERRIZ” within this year.…
JYP Accelerates Asian Expansion Through Japanese Pop-Up Store, New TWICE Music Category Releases, and NiziU’s New EP
JYP Entertainment is making significant efforts to penetrate the Japanese and Asian markets. The pop-up store opened in Ginza, Tokyo, on August 8, marking the fourth standalone store in JYP’s history and demonstrating th…
BLACKPINK Returns in Full Group Formation After 3 Years and 5 Months; New Album “DEADLINE” Released on the 27th
BLACKPINK, a flagship group of K-pop, will release their third mini album, “DEADLINE,” on February 27. As this is the first full-group album featuring all four members in 3 years and 5 months since their second studio al…
Rosé Sets New Record as K-POP Female Artist with “APT” at No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100
“APT” (Apartment), the collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and pop star Bruno Mars, reached No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, establishing a new record for any K-POP female artist.…
IVE to Release Second Full Album “REVIVE+” on the 23rd…First Comeback in 6 Months
IVE is returning with a new release after approximately 6 months. Their agency, Starship Entertainment, confirmed that the group will make a comeback on the 23rd with their second full album, “REVIVE+.” by iMBC Entertain…
KISU Holds Philippine Fan Meeting, “BTS THE NEXT: 9 DREAMERS” Premieres... Growing Demand for K-POP Among Filipinos
K-pop artists are increasingly expanding their presence in the Philippines. Former 24K member and solo singer KISU will visit Manila in February to hold fan meetings and performances.…
Proving Global Influence While on Military Service: Jimin Wins 10 Awards in 2024 Global Voting and Exceeds 200 Million Spotify Streams
BTS’s Jimin has demonstrated immense global influence even while serving in the military, further elevating the status of K-pop idols.…
Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT” Sets New K-POP Record for Fastest 1 Billion Views, Surpassing Psy’s Mark
The music video for “APT” (APT.), the collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and pop star Bruno Mars, surpassed 1 billion views last month.…
Jimin Wins 10 Awards in Dabeme Pop Global Voting, Jung Kook’s “Seven” Sets 80-Week Chart Record
The members of BTS are achieving notable chart success through their solo activities. Jimin secured a total of 10 awards in the 2024 global online fan voting conducted by Dabeme Pop. Jung Kook’s song “Seven” (feat.…
aespa Releases New Single “Rich Man” and Mini-Album, Expands Global Tour
aespa has released its sixth mini-album, “Rich Man,” alongside a significantly expanded global tour. The new album is available in five editions: a group version and separate versions by each member—Karina, Giselle, Wint…
Im Young-woong Claims 201st Consecutive Week at No. 1 on Idol Chart Rating Rankings
Singer Im Young-woong topped the Idol Chart rating rankings for the fourth week of January for the 201st consecutive time.…
"MBC Gayo Daejeon WANNABE" Dominates Lunar New Year Break...K-POP Icons from All Generations Share Dream Stages
The music festival "2024 MBC Gayo Daejeon WANNABE," which heated up the Lunar New Year break, was broadcast on January 29 and 30 and received enthusiastic responses from K-POP fans.…
K-POP Expands Educational Programs to Japan as Korea’s Iconic Image Ranks First for 7 Consecutive Years
K-POP’s global influence is now extending into educational settings as well. Professional schools in Japan have introduced formal K-POP education programs, solidifying Korea’s status as the world’s top cultural icon for…
'2024 MBC Gayo Daejeon WANNABE' Parts 1 and 2 Conclude, Delivering a Generation-Transcending K-POP Festival
The '2024 MBC Gayo Daejeon WANNABE' episodes broadcast on the 29th and 30th featured K-POP artists ranging from newcomers to all-time legends under the theme of "Wannabe," creating dream stages that transcended generatio…
BTS to Make Comeback on March 20 with Fifth Studio Album “Arirang”... Ranked as the Most Beloved Global Figure in 2025
BTS will release their fifth studio album, “Arirang,” on March 20, officially resuming group activities with members who have completed their military service.…
Jennie Ranks First in K-Brand Index’s Music Category···IVE, aespa, Rosé, and Hwasa Make TOP10 List
Jennie of BLACKPINK was named first in the 2025 K-POP music category of the “K-Brand Index” issued by Asia Brand Research Institute, a domestic big data evaluation agency.…