Netflix Sets All-Time High Record as K-POP Demon Hunters Becomes a Global Phenomenon
Netflix’s animated film “K-POP Demon Hunters” has achieved the best performance in the platform’s history, establishing itself as a worldwide cultural phenomenon.…
'Golden' Holds Billboard No. 1 for 8 Consecutive Weeks; First Female-Vocal Hot 100 Chart-Topping Song in K-POP History
Since its release in June, when A.J., Audrey Nuuna, and Lay Aimi—voice actors and singers for KPop Demon Hunters—covered songs for the film’s animated characters—their musical success has surpassed expectations.…
Record Profits Expected for K-POP Industry with Simultaneous Returns of BTS and BIGBANG
The entertainment industry predicts that if BTS and BIGBANG resume full-scale activities simultaneously next year, South Korea’s entertainment sector will achieve record-high revenues.…
Netflix’s Most Successful Release Ever: “KPop Demon Hunters” Exceeds 32.5 Billion Views, Becoming a Global Cultural Phenomenon
“KPop Demon Hunters,” now recorded as Netflix’s most-watched series in history, has reached over 32.5 billion views and established itself as a worldwide cultural phenomenon.…
The 1990s K-POP Renaissance: A Turning Point in the Industrialization of Korean Popular Music
The 2024 book “Historic Moments in 1990s K-POP” documents Korea’s K-POP Renaissance era. Its authors, Hyun Ji-un and Lee Jong-min, documented both the purity of music just before industrialization and the trial and error…
Global K-pop Group TWICE Confirms February Performance in Philadelphia
Global K-pop group TWICE will hold a concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 24 as part of the “TWICE [THIS IS FOR] WORLD TOUR.” The show will take place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena (formerly Wells Fargo Cente…
K-pop Dominates Billboard 200 Once Again...Stray Kids Confirm Their Supremacy with Eighth No. 1
K-pop continues to dominate the Billboard 200, regarded as the highest honor in American music charts. Stray Kids’ new mixtape “DO IT” debuted at number one on the chart dated December 6, bringing their total to eight No…
Gumi City to Host “2025 K-POP Concert” on October 31···Xiumin, PROMISE9, and N.Flying to Perform
Gumi City will hold the “2025 Gumi K-POP Concert” at 7 p.m. on October 31 at the Daewon Stadium of the National Geumoo Institute of Science and Technology.…
K-POP Industry Faces Severe Issues of Exploiting Minor Idols and Compromising Their Health
The exploitation of minor idols within the K-POP industry has been revealed to be at a critically serious level.…
KPop Demon Hunters Voice Cast Expands Activities Through “Tonight Show Live” Performance and Fortnite Collaboration
The voice cast of KPop Demon Hunters is expanding its presence across various platforms. EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who provide voices for the members of Huntr/x — the group name behind KPop Demon Hunters — are incr…
Rising Success for New Groups Continues···NEXZ Holds Concert, KIKI Wins 4 New Artist Awards, Xdinary Heroes Returns
The rapid growth of K-POP new groups is attracting significant attention. From their Debut, these groups have secured fan bases through original music and performances, establishing themselves as the next generation of i…
Stray Kids and TWICE Receive RIAA Platinum Certifications, Writing New Chapters in K-Pop History
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced on the 27th (local time) via its official website that Stray Kids’ “God’s Menu” and TWICE’s “Strategy” have each sold over 1 million digital singles in the U…
K-POP Producer EJAE Reaches Solo Stardom Thanks to Success of “KPop Demon Hunters”
Producer EJAE, who has written songs for major K-POP groups such as Red Velvet, aespa, and Twice, is now achieving solo stardom amid the success of the film “KPop Demon Hunters.” Born in Seoul, EJAE (real name: Kim Eun-j…
SEVENTEEN Confirms Concert in Austin, Texas, as Part of 2025 World Tour
K-POP powerhouse SEVENTEEN will hold its first performances this year in Austin, the United States, a city renowned as a hub for live music.…
Park Bo-gum Illuminates Times Square as AI Idol Pheline Proves K-Pop’s Global Appeal in Spain
Korean culture is being actively promoted through large-scale billboards in major world cities and international exhibitions.…
Netflix Animation “K-pop Demon Hunters” Ranks as the Most Popular Film in Streaming History
Netflix’s animated film “K-pop Demon Hunters” has become the most popular movie in the history of streaming platforms.…
PLAVE, ISSEGAEIDOL, and FELIN Drive Rapid Growth in Domestic and International Virtual Idol Markets
Alongside the K-POP craze, virtual idols are emerging as new pillars of K-culture. These idols, who build fanbases through different pathways from traditional K-POP idols, are transforming the entertainment industry by s…
RIIZE Makes History as First K-POP Act at ACL Festival, While K-Pop Road Concert Pioneers Futuristic Stages via AI and Web3 Integration
As K-POP advances to headline roles in global music festivals, a new performance culture rooted in technological innovation is emerging.…
All Five Members of NewJeans Return to ADOR; HYBE Anticipates Full-Scale Activities in Second Half of Next Year
NewJeans has decided to return to its agency, ADOR, as a group one year after announcing the termination of their exclusive contract.…
KPop Demon Hunters Film Dominates Billboard Chart... 8 Tracks Consecutively in Top Rankings
The film “KPop Demon Hunters” has shown overwhelming dominance on Billboard’s Top Movie Songs chart. In last August’s chart, 8 tracks from the film made it into the top 10, marking the first time since Billboard began tr…
BTS Movie Weeks Generates Over $10 Million at Global Box Office
“BTS Movie Weeks,” a collection of four concert films by BTS, has earned more than $10 million worldwide at the box office.…
From K-Pop Road Concerts to Gwangyang K-POP Festivals, Global Interest in K-POP Performances Rises
As K-POP’s global influence continues to expand, major music festivals both at home and abroad are experiencing tremendous success.…
'KPop Demon Hunters' Movie Score Claims Top Spot on Billboard Chart for Fourth Consecutive Month
The soundtrack for the K-POP film "KPop Demon Hunters" has maintained dominance on the Billboard Top Movie Songs Chart for four straight months.…
AKMU Ends 12-Year Run at YG, Setting Out on New Journey with Independent Company
The musicians AKMU, composed of Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun, will terminate their exclusive contract with YG Entertainment, which they have been associated with since their debut, by the end of December this year.…
BLACKPINK Ranks Third in November’s Star Brand Reputation Rankings
According to the analysis of star brand reputation for November 2025 released by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute on the 29th, BLACKPINK (Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa) finished in third place.…