KPOP Demon Hunters Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Title Ever with Over 290 Million Views
KPOP Demon Hunters, produced by Sony Pictures Animation, has become Netflix’s most-watched title in its history.…
BTS’s Jimin Wins Vote for “Most Immersive Worldbuilding” with 47.2% of the Votes
In the vote titled “Idol with the Most Immersive Worldbuilding” conducted by Mnet Plus, BTS’s Jimin secured victory by receiving 47.2% of all votes.…
First Round of Tickets for K-POP Road Concert “Golden Voices” Sold Out; Second Round Sales Begin
The K-POP Road-organized event “K-POP Road Concert – Golden Voices” has proven the immense interest from fans as its first round of tickets was immediately sold out.…
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Lisa Win VMA Awards, Sparking Debate Over Eligibility for K-pop Categories
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Lisa winning the Song of the Year award and the K-pop award respectively at the 2025 MTV VMA have triggered intense controversy within the K-pop community. On September 7 (U.S.…
HYBE’s First Group in 6 Years, CORTIS, Shatters Conventions Through Full Member Creative Involvement
HYBE Music’s new group CORTIS is setting a new standard for K-pop debut groups by enabling all of its members to actively participate in song creation.…
K-POP Recognized as the “North Star” of the Global Music Industry...J.Y. Park Appointed Co-Chair of Ministerial-Level Cultural Exchange Committee
K-POP is now regarded not merely as cultural content but as a standard model for the global music industry. Its highly systematic production system has been evaluated as the “North Star” of the world music scene, prompti…
Lee Soo-man, Founder of K-pop, Meets Director Maggie Kang...The Power of Creative Collaboration Demonstrated by KPop Demon Hunters
To understand the history of K-pop and the success behind “KPop Demon Hunters,” attention must be paid to two key creators.…
Rosé Becomes First K-Pop Artist to Win MTV VMA’s “Song of the Year” with “APT.”
Rosé of BLACKPINK became the first K-pop artist to win the “Song of the Year” award at the MTV VMA, a major American pop music ceremony.…
Global Craze Spurred by KPop Demon Hunters – 25% Rise in Seoul Tourism, Drone Shows and CPR Applications Emerge
The popularity of Netflix’s animation “KPop Demon Hunters” has transcended being a mere cultural phenomenon, extending into global travel, economics, and healthcare sectors.…
aespa Releases 6th Mini-Album “Rich Man” with Exclusive Pop-Up Store in LA
K-POP girl group aespa is releasing its sixth mini-album, “Rich Man.” Their agency, SM Entertainment, officially announced the new release on September 5, and pre-orders are currently available at online and offline musi…
Where K-Pop Precision Meets Global Sensibility... The Future of Collaboration Shown by KATSEYE and ‘K-Popd’
New models that combine K-Pop’s rigorous training systems with the sensibilities of Western pop music are attracting attention on the global stage.…
“KPOP Demon Hunters” Writes New Chapter in Netflix History with 266 Million Views, Surpassing “Squid Game”
Netflix’s animated series “KPOP Demon Hunters” has established itself as the most-watched show in Netflix’s history.…
IVE Claims Top Spot on Hanteo’s September Monthly Certification Chart, Confirming Global Popularity
IVE took first place on Hanteo’s September monthly certification chart. According to the 2025 September monthly chart released by Hanteo, the world’s only real-time music chart, on the 1st, IVE’s fourth mini-album “IVE S…
Push to Build 50,000-Seat K-Pop Arena Resurfaces Following Success of KPop Demon Hunters
The global success of Netflix’s animation series “KPop Demon Hunters” is drawing renewed attention to discussions about expanding infrastructure for the K-Pop industry.…
BTS’s Jin Ranks First in Both Individual Idol and Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings in August
BTS’s Jin secured first place in both the individual idol brand reputation and individual boy group brand reputation rankings for August, demonstrating his exceptional popularity and media attention.…
BTS Preparing for 2026 World Tour, Planning Stops in 65 Cities
BTS is preparing for a world tour in 2026, which is expected to become the largest-scale tour in the group’s history if it goes ahead.…
Seoul Han River Illuminated by Over 1,200 Drones for “KPop Demon Hunters” Light Show
On the 7th, the “2025 Han River Light Performance (Drone Light Show)” themed around Netflix’s animation “KPop Demon Hunters” was held at Dukseom Han River Park in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.…
What Foreigners Think of “Koreanness” Is K-Pop, Dramas, Movies... With the Success of “KPop Demon Hunters,” Global Brand Status Is Strengthened
According to a survey conducted by the Korea Image Communication Institute (CICI), the fields that foreigners first associate with “Koreanness” are K-pop, dramas, movies, and other forms of Hallyu that are beloved around…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Sets All-Time View Count Record, Becoming a Global Cultural Phenomenon
2억6,600만 시청으로 '오징어 게임'을 제치고 넷플릭스 역대 1위 등극, 삽입곡 '골든'이 빌보드와 영국 차트 1위 차지하며 음악과 콘텐츠의 선순환 흥행 창출.
Mnet’s “Boys 2 Planet” Launches China-Exclusive Spinoff “Final Race” to Create New Idol Group Composed Solely of Chinese Participants
Mnet’s global idol audition program “Boys 2 Planet” will officially debut a new group through its final live broadcast on September 25, while simultaneously launching a spinoff program specifically for Chinese trainees t…
K-Pop Dominates Global Music Charts – “Golden” Ranks No. 1 in UK for 5 Weeks, Stray Kids’ “Karma” Takes Billboard Album Chart Top Spot
K-Pop is sweeping across global music charts. Led by the OST “Golden” from *KPop Demon Hunters*, actual K-Pop groups are also consistently achieving top positions on major charts. “Golden” held the No.…
JYP’s Chief Creative Officer Park Jin-hee Appointed as Chair of Presidential Cultural Heritage Committee
Park Jin-hee, the Chief Creative Officer of JYP Entertainment, has been appointed as chair of the Presidential Cultural Heritage Committee.…
aespa Makes Official Comeback with “Rich Man”... Music Video Reaches 14 Million Views in 24 Hours
aespa officially returned on the 5th with their sixth mini-album, “Rich Man.” This album is the result of the first collaboration between SM Entertainment and Capitol Music Group.…
16th INK Concert to Take Place in Incheon on October 25, Featuring Free Performances by 8 K-Pop Groups
Incheon’s flagship Hallyu festival, the “INK(Incheon K-pop) Concert,” will be held on October 25. Organized by the Incheon Metropolitan Government and managed by the Incheon Tourism Corporation, the 16th INK Concert kick…
LE SSERAFIM Confirms October Comeback During U.S. Tour... First Return in 7 Months
LE SSERAFIM is set to make a Comeback with a new album in October. The group made this official announcement to fans during a performance in Newark, New Jersey, on the 5th (local time).…