5th Generation Idols Redefine Hip-Hop as K-Pop, Pioneering a New Genre
Hip-hop, which has been present since the early days of K-Pop, has evolved further with the emergence of 5th generation idols.…
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2025 K-Pop Global Market Shows Polarization with Rapid Growth of 5th-Generation Girl Groups and High Barriers for Boy Groups
The “2025 K-Pop World Map” released by K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, revealed a significant polarization in the K-Pop global market.…
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BTS Returns as a Full Group for First Time in 3 Years and 9 Months with Large-Scale Concert at Gwanghwamun Plaza on March 21
The group BTS will hold a concert marking its first return as a full group in 3 years and 9 months at Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul on March 21.…
"Return" Policy Needed for Companies Benefiting from Hallyu Content... to Strengthen Overseas Activities in K-Beauty and Tourism
There is a call for a “return” policy that would direct the benefits gained indirectly or directly by foreign companies from Hallyu content back into creative industries.…
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Adobe Unveils Firefly Foundry, an AI Model Designed to Protect Creators’ Rights
Adobe has released Firefly Foundry, a commercially safe artificial intelligence model intended to safeguard creators’ intellectual property rights.…
K-Pop’s Global Consumption Landscape Reshaped···Rapid Growth in the U.S. and Expansion Across the West
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its “2025 K-Pop World Map,” which analyzes global K-Pop trends for 2025.…
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Seoul City Grants Conditional Approval for BTS’s Gwanghwamun Comeback Concert… Date Set for March 21
Seoul City has decided to issue a conditional use permit for BTS’s comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square. The concert will take place on March 21 and serve as the stage where BTS will debut their fifth studio album, ARI…
K-Pop Global Consumption Axis Reshaped···United States Rises to 4th Place, Western Countries Enter the Scene Together
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its analysis of global K-Pop consumption for 2025.…
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JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” Ranks #1 on K-Brand Index; DAY6 Dominates Domestic Charts as 2025 Signals Shifts in K-POP Market
The Korean music market underwent significant restructuring in 2025. In the “K-Brand Index” assessment released by the Asia Brand Research Institute, JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” topped the K-POP song category due to its overw…
K-pop Remains Strong in January, with EXO and APINK’s Comebacks and Returning Artists After Military Service Announced
The K-pop market has maintained strong momentum since the beginning of 2026. A series of comebacks by legendary groups, debuts of new soloists, and returns of artists who completed their military service have resulted in…
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South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia Maintain Dominance; United States Rises to 4th Place as K-Pop’s Global Diversification Accelerates
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop data operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its “2025 K-Pop World Map,” which aggregates YouTube Artist Chart data from 2025.…
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Record-Growing Global K-POP Market in 2025…Regional Superstars Like Stray Kids and Rosé Stand Out
In 2025, when K-POP’s global influence reached its peak, Beangejangtore and K-Pop Radar released market analysis reports based on merchandise transaction data and music consumption figures respectively.…
Rising Korean Share, Entry into 4th Place in the U.S.: Changes in the 2025 K-Pop Global Consumption Map
음악 스타트업 스페이스오디티의 케이팝레이더가 공개한 2025년 글로벌 케이팝 소비 분석 결과, 한국·일본·인도네시아가 여전히 상위권을 차지하며 소비 시장이 글로벌 다변화 단계로 확장 중이다.
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2025 K-POP Global Consumption Hubs: South Korea, Japan, Indonesia Lead, with the United States Rising to 4th Place
The K-POP RADAR, a comprehensive dashboard for K-POP artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-POP World Map” section focused on countries.
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Korea, Japan, Indonesia Maintain Top Positions; United States and Western Countries See Rapid Growth · 2025 K-Pop Consumption Map Released
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released the “2025 K-Pop World Map,” which analyzes global K-Pop consumption trends on YouTube through January 1 to…
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G-Dragon to Hold First Solo Fan Meeting in South Korea, Japan, and Thailand
G-Dragon will hold his first solo fan meeting in three Asian countries. On the 21st, his agency, Galaxy Corporation, announced additional fan meetings in Japan and Thailand through official fan communities and social med…
Caseify Names G-Dragon as Its First Global Icon to Mark 15th Anniversary
Global tech and lifestyle brand Caseify has selected G-Dragon, a pioneering artist in the music industry, as its first Global Icon iCON to celebrate its 15th anniversary.…
YG Entertainment Holds Special Audition for New Talent Discovery... With Yang Hyun-suk as Chief Judge
YG Entertainment will conduct the new talent discovery audition “2026 YG Special Audition: Go! DEBUT” from January 21 to February 28.…
Netflix Animation “K-Pop Demon Hunters” Sets Platform Record with 48.16 Billion Views; Nominated for Two Academy Awards
Netflix’s original animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has achieved the highest viewing figure in the platform’s history.…
New Duo “Dodri” Debuts on the 21st, Pioneering a Genre That Merges Traditional Korean Music with K-Pop
The innovative duo “Dodri,” formed by a professional in traditional Korean music and one in Korean dance, will make their official debut on the 21st by integrating traditional music into K-Pop.…
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'Solo Hell 5' Star Kim Go-eun Has Been Continuously in Relationships
Netflix’s dating reality show ‘Solo Hell 5’ premiered on January 20, drawing attention as model Kim Go-eun appears as one of the female contestants.…
G-Dragon Selected as Spotify’s First Global Brand Icon
G-Dragon has been chosen as Spotify’s first global brand icon. From his collaborations with top-tier fashion houses to his own fashion label, PeaceMinusOne, which he founded, his career has consistently focused on expand…
EXO Returns with a Full-Length Album After Approximately 2 Years and 6 Months
As the K-pop market has recently been reshaped with a focus on new artists, second- and third-generation legendary idol groups such as BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO, and BIGBANG have successively announced their comeback plans.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Sets Historical Record with 48.16 Billion Views, Becoming a Global Phenomenon
The animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” distributed by Netflix, has shattered previous viewing records. Released on July 20, 2025, it accumulated 48.16 billion views across the second half of 2025 (July to December), a m…
CASEFY Appoints G-Dragon as Its First Global Brand Icon
CASEFY has selected G-Dragon as its first global brand icon to celebrate the brand’s 15th anniversary.