CORTIS, composed of Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho, has secured consecutive partnerships with major global brands such as the NBA and Apple just five months after its Debut.…
“The Golden” theme song from Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has dominated the global music market in 2025, setting a new trend for the music industry ahead.
The new boy group ALPHA DRIVE ONE made a strong entrance with their debut album. They topped K-POP RADAR’s weekly fandom chart.…
The boy group Alpha Drive One took first place on the “K-POP RADAR” Weeekly Fanbase Chart. They reached the top position for the third week of January (January 8–14, 2026) with the title track “FREAK ALARM” from their de…
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The global K-pop supergroup BTS has announced its historic return. Breaking a nearly 4-year hiatus since their final performance in Busan in October 2022, the group will release their new album “ARIRANG” on March 20 and…
The rookie group KickFlip under JYP Entertainment is holding its first fan concert to celebrate its 1st debut anniversary on January 20.…
'Golden', the theme song for 'KPop Demon Hunters', is demonstrating influence on par with that of actual K-POP tracks.…
The future of K-content lies in AI and advanced technology. Seonghwa Ko, chair professor at Dongguk University, proposed the establishment of a “Korea-U.S.…
The major K-pop groups are set to return all at once in 2026, sparking an unprecedented super cycle in the industry.…
HWASA’s first solo concert in 12 years since her Debut is approaching. With her new song “Good Goodbye,” she has secured the highest number of PAKs among domestic singers at 692, continuing her dominance by claiming the…
The cultural spread driven by popularity of Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” is accelerating. Not only major Korean brands but also overseas university gymnastics teams are using this film for marketing and p…
BTS is set to release a new album after roughly 3 years and 9 months. Their fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” will be made available on March 20, and it has drawn attention due to its title inspired by Korea’s iconic folk s…
Thailand’s premier global music market, “Bangkok Music City,” will hold a large-scale music showcase festival from January 24 to 25 at the Charoenkrung Creative District in Bangkok.
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China is showing signs of lifting the nearly 10-year-long restriction on Hallyu culture known as the Hanhanryeong.…
BTS is set to return as a full group for the first time in 3 years and 9 months. Their agency, HYBE, officially announced on January 16 that the group’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” will be released on March 20, follow…
Netflix’s popular animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' is achieving global success as it receives widespread acclaim at international film festivals and music awards.
The new female duo dodree, affiliated with JYP Entertainment’s subsidiary I-Night Entertainment, will officially make their debut on January 21.…
I.N, part of Stray Kids who continues to expand his influence by dominating global charts, is actively engaged in fashion initiatives as a global ambassador for international luxury brands.
Jimin, member of the boy group BTS, secured the 1st place in the Star Ranking’s Star Idol Male category for the 220th week in a row. During the 220th voting period that ran from 3:01 p.m. on the 8th to 3:00 p.m.…
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” directed by Korean-American Maggie Kang, secured the Best Original Song - Motion Picture award at the prestigious American Golden Globe Awards.…
Huge new K-pop groups are making their presence felt on the global stage in 2026. Identity was named “January’s K-POP Rookie” by Billboard Korea, while AlphaDriveOne rose to the top of the fandom growth chart, further el…
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Na Young-ju and Lee Song-hyun, former members of “The Ddandara,” are making their debut as the new female duo Dodree.…
Mnet’s iconic hip-hop competition show “Show Me the Money” is returning for its 12th season after a three-year hiatus.…
The concert film “The dominATE Experience,” which captures Stray Kids’ world tour, has drawn significant attention by earning more than $1.4 million in ticket sales at U.S. theaters within just 24 hours of its release.
The full lineup of BTS will kick off an unprecedented world tour on March 20 with their comeback. As of now, the confirmed concert schedule spans 79 shows in 34 cities, setting a record for the highest number of performa…