New Group CORTIS Debuts After 6 Years, Gains Attention as First Music Video Exceeds 2 Million Views
BIGHIT MUSIC, the agency behind BTS and Tomorrow X Together (TXT), has unveiled its first new group in six years, CORTIS.…
First K-Pop Female Singer to Top Billboard Chart…“KPop Demon Hunters” Track “Golden” Dominates Charts in U.S. and UK
“The Golden” from Netflix’s original animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” simultaneously reached the top spot on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100.…
TXT Claims Billboard World Albums Chart No. 1, Continuing K-Pop Artists’ Dominance on Global Charts
K-Pop artists remain firmly in control of global charts. TXT secured the top spot on the Billboard World Albums Chart with their new album *The Star Chapter: TOGETHER*, which also debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.…
BTS Ranks First in August’s Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings; Signs of SUGA’s Return + Expanded McDonald’s Collaboration
The group BTS claimed the top spot in August’s boy group brand reputation rankings. According to analysis by the Korea Corporate Reputation Institute, which examined 65.59668 million brand-related big data entries for bo…
From 7,000 to 600,000... The Surge in Interest for KPop Demon Hunters Drives Explosive Growth in National Museum of Korea and Hanbok Experience Sales
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has triggered a cultural phenomenon that extends beyond global viewership to spark a surge in Korean culture tourism and traditional folk art experiences.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Sets Unprecedented Streaming Records; OST Dominates Billboard Charts
Netflix’s original animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has continuously broken record after record in streaming history, becoming the centerpiece of the global Hallyu phenomenon.…
ZEROBASEONE Holds “Nationwide Flash Tour” in Wonju to Promote Local Tourism and Special Products
The K-pop idol group ZEROBASEONE, which boasts a fanbase of tens of millions, visited Wonju City in Gangwon Province to carry out its “Nationwide Flash Tour” and serve as an ambassador for the region.…
2025 Asia Artist Awards Unveils Massive Lineup of Artists...With Numerous K-POP Stars Set to Attend
The 2025 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) has gradually released the list of participating artists across four separate announcements.…
K-Pop Fans Build Dream Teams Using Movie Characters to Revitalize Fandoms
The success of Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” has further energized K-Pop fandoms. At KCON LA 2025, fans participated in a project where they selected their favorite idols to form teams similar to those in the movie, inc…
Netflix Animated Film “KPop Demon Hunters” Creates Global Phenomenon by Reaching No. 1 in UK Charts and No. 2 on U.S. Hot 100
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has sparked a worldwide popularity surge. Set in a world where a fictional K-pop girl group named Huntrix protects humanity from demons, and a boy group called Lion Boyz defen…
Male Idols Driving Up K-Beauty Sales as Major Companies Compete to Hire Them as Models
The K-Beauty industry is making fundamental changes to its marketing strategies. Traditionally focused on female models, cosmetic brands are now turning to male idols as ambassadors to reach global consumers.…
KATSEYE Wins “MTV Push Performance of the Year” at 2025 MTV VMAs
Notable success was achieved at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, an event that has drawn significant attention from JYP Entertainment. KATSEYE received the “MTV Push Performance of the Year” award.…
KPop Demon Hunters OST Dominates Billboard and UK Charts — “Golden” Stays in 2nd Place for Second Consecutive Week, “Your Idol” Enters Top 10
The soundtrack for Netflix’s original animation “KPop Demon Hunters” is setting consecutive records on U.S. and British music charts, demonstrating its global popularity. According to the August 9 issue of the U.S.…
Son Heung-min Joins LA FC, j-hope’s Concerts—K-pop and K-sports Capture Los Angeles
As Korean content generates the second-highest revenue among non-English-language originals in the global streaming market after Japanese content, the influence of K-pop and Korean culture continues to spread throughout…
ZEROBASEONE Wonju Tour and Hearts2Hearts as KB Kookmin Bank Models to Boost Idol Brand Power
As K-pop idol groups expand their activities both domestically and internationally, these efforts are extending beyond music to boost regional economies and support corporate marketing strategies.…
80% of U.S. K-Pop Fans Are Women, 48% Are Under 24 — Highly Active in Album Purchases
A recent report titled “U.S. K-Pop Fanbases” released by the American music magazine Billboard provides detailed insights into the tendencies and characteristics of U.S. K-Pop fans.…
ZEROBASEONE Holds “Nationwide Flash Tour” in Wonju, Donating Proceeds from Local Specialty Sales
K-pop idol group ZEROBASEONE will serve as a promotional ambassador for local tourism by holding its “Nationwide Flash Tour” in Wonju on the 11th.…
HYBE to Debut New Boy Group CORTIS on August 18 After 6 Years
HYBE, the agency that produced BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, will officially debut a new boy group named CORTIS on August 18.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Creates Global Sensation, Ranking as 4th Most Popular Film Ever and Dominating Billboard Charts
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is achieving unprecedented success in the global content market. Released on June 20, the film has accumulated 158.8 million views, placing it fourth among Netflix’s most-watc…
Netflix Animated Series “KPop Demon Hunters” Becomes a Global Phenomenon Through Creative Expansion of Fan Culture
“KPop Demon Hunters” has achieved the fourth-highest box office score among all Netflix films to date, enjoying massive popularity worldwide.…
HYBE’s U.S. Label Revenue Exceeds K-Pop’s International Revenue... Acceleration of Global Financialization for Korean Music IP
The global expansion of the K-pop industry is also manifesting as changes in its financial structure. In HYBE’s earnings report for Q2 released on the 6th of last month, revenue from its U.S.…
KPop Demon Hunters’ Queer Narrative Explores Universal Resonance with Identity Confusion
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” is regarded as more than just a typical hero story—it delves deeply into identity conflicts.…
'Golden' by HUNTR/X Becomes First K-Pop Girl Group Song to Top Billboard Hot 100
"Golden," included in the soundtrack for Netflix’s highly successful animated film *KPop Demon Hunters*, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, creating history.…
R&B Duo As One Member Lee Min Passes Away Suddenly at Age 46
Lee Min, a member of the R&B duo As One, died suddenly at the age of 46. Their agency, Brand New Music, confirmed to the Korea Ilbo on August 6 (local time) that Lee Min had indeed passed away.…
BTS Wins Global Popularity Award at HMA 2025, Reaffirming Its Worldwide Standing
The 33rd edition of the “Hanteo Music Awards 2025” was successfully held on the 15th at the KSPO DOME in Seoul’s Olympic Park.…