Mark Ends 10-Year Contract with SM, Ceasing All NCT Activities
26-year-old Korean-Canadian idol Mark is concluding his 10-year exclusive contract with SM Entertainment and stopping all activities as part of NCT.…
BTS’s “Arirang” Tops Billboard and Spotify Simultaneously…641,000 Units Mark Highest Launch of the Year
BTS’s fifth studio album, “Arirang,” has claimed the top spots on both the U.S. Billboard 200 and Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform.…
BTS Claims Top Spots on Billboard’s Album and Single Charts with New Release
BTS achieved simultaneous number one positions on Billboard’s main album chart, the Billboard 200, and its single chart, the Hot 100, with their new album “Arirang,” released after 3 years and 9 months.…
BTS Releases 2.0 Music Video Paying Homage to Park Chan-wook’s Oldboy
BTS released the music video for “2.0,” a track from their fifth album, at 0:00 on the 2nd. This video draws inspiration from iconic scenes from director Park Chan-wook’s film “Oldboy,” creating a unique work that blends…
BTS Confirms Global Dominance in K-pop with 4-Year-Long “Arirang” Comeback
BTS ended a four-year hiatus caused by military service and solo activities and returned on March 20 with their fifth studio album, “Arirang.” It was regarded as one of the most highly anticipated comebacks in Korean pop…
BTS’s New Song “2.0” Music Video Pays Homage to the Film “Oldboy”
BTS has released the music video for “2.0,” a track from their fifth studio album “ARIRANG.” The video features cinematic homages to iconic scenes from director Park Chan-wook’s film “Oldboy.” Set in an old hallway and e…
TOP Returns After 13 Years, TAAYANG Also Debuts New Music in 3 Years... BIGBANG Members Make Comebacks for 20th Anniversary
BIGBANG is making a grand return in 2026, marking 20 years since their Debut in 2006, through individual Comebacks by each member.…
Lisa to Host First K-POP Residence Show in Las Vegas
Lisa will hold a residence show in Las Vegas for the first time in K-POP history. As a member of BLACKPINK and a solo artist, she is set to perform four times under the title “Viva La Lisa” on November 13, 14, 27, and 28…
Jennie Launches Capsule Collection with Beachwear Brand
Jennie has released a capsule collection in collaboration with the American beachwear brand Frankies Bikinis. The “JENNIE x Frankies Bikinis” collection is built around the “Swim to Street” concept and features a diverse…
The Dream and Reality of Infinite Expansion for Members...The Evolution and Limits of the NCT System
On January 27, 2016, Lee Soo-man, the chief producer at SM Entertainment, personally appeared at the “SMTOWN: New Culture Technology 2016” presentation to announce a bold concept.…
BTS to Return on April 7 with a New Format for “Run BTS”
BTS is returning with the existing variety show “Run BTS” in a newly updated format. On Monday, the group released a Teaser video showing all seven members discussing new concepts for the variety show, announcing the lau…
BTS Makes Historic Return to Gwanghwamun After 4 Years
BTS performed at Gwanghwamun in Seoul on the 21st, holding their first concert there in approximately four years. It was the first “full group” performance since all seven members completed their military service.…
Behind-the-Scenes of ‘Shining’ Drama’s Iconic Scenes... Controversy Over Drunk Driving Episode
The scene depicting the main characters of JTBC’s Friday series “Shining” experiencing a second breakup has drawn significant attention.…
ENHYPEN Reforms to Six-Member Lineup Following Heeseung’s Departure; “Seven-Member Curse” Deepens
ENHYPEN will restructure as a six-member group after member Heeseung leaves. Their agency, Belift Lab, announced on March 10 that Heeseung is departing the group, and ENHYPEN will continue its activities with six members…
Shinsegae Duty Free’s K-Wave Zone Sees 120% Sales Surge in March
Shinsegae Duty Free’s Myeongdong store’s K-pop-themed section, “K-Wave Zone,” recorded a 120% increase in sales during March.…
BH Entertainment Holds New Talent Auditions for First Time in 3 Years; Applications Due April 6–20
The actor-focused global management company BH Entertainment has launched a search for new talent. Conducting new talent auditions for the first time since 2023, the company aims to discover new faces who can excel both…
Tom Ford Hosts ‘Black Orchid Reserve’ Perfume Campaign Event with G-Dragon and Tilda Swinton in Attendance
Tom Ford held a private dinner event at Futura Seoul on the 26th to celebrate the launch of his ‘Black Orchid Reserve’ perfume.…
Day6’s Wonpil Releases New Solo EP ‘Unpiltered’ After 4 Years, Reflecting Inner Struggles
Day6’s 31-year-old vocalist Wonpil has released his new solo EP, ‘Unpiltered,’ four years after his 2022 album ‘Pilmography.’ Comprising seven tracks, this album moves away from Day6’s previously established image as a g…
18.82 Million Won Embezzled in KOICA’s Rwanda Training Program via Inflated Instructor Fees
It was revealed that a planning company and an interpretation firm inflated instructor fees and service costs in a Rwanda government official training program funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA),…
BTS’s Comeback: 4.17 Million Units Sold in First Week, No. 1 in 115 Countries Globally…Further Strengthening Their Foundation
BTS’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” released on March 20, has achieved record-breaking sales figures, once again proving its status as a dominant force in the K-POP industry.…
K-POP’s Demand for “Perfect Idols”: The Harsh Training Required as a Price... The Dark Side of Hallyu
K-POP has become an industry with global influence over the past few decades. Hallyu first made its presence felt in the Chinese market in the mid-1990s and then exploded into the Western world following Psy’s “Gangnam S…
BTS’s First Comeback in 3 Years Drives Brand Value Up 242%
BTS topped the Star Brand Reputation Index in March following their return after a 3.5-year hiatus. Their brand reputation index surged from 7,992,722 in February to 27,363,112 in March, marking a significant increase of…
Netflix Releases Documentary “BTS: The Return” Featuring Making of “Arirang”
Netflix released the documentary “BTS: The Return” on March 27, documenting the production process of BTS’s new album “Arirang.” The 91-minute film vividly captures BTS’s journey back to music after nearly three years of…
Samsung and HYBE Form Partnership for BTS’s Arirang Tour Alongside Galaxy S26
Samsung Electronics and HYBE announced on the 27th that they have established a global partnership to collaborate on BTS’s comeback-themed world tour, “Arirang.” The plan is to combine Samsung’s technological capabilitie…
HYBE LAB TO LIST ON KOSDAQ IN SECOND HALF OF 2027…ACCELERATING GROWTH THROUGH AI-POWERED SOLUTIONS
HYBE LAB, which is transitioning from a digital agency to an AI solution provider, has announced its plans to enter the stock market.…