The nominees for each category in the 22nd Korean Music Awards were announced on February 6. A variety of artists who shaped South Korea’s pop music scene in 2024 made the shortlist, highlighting both the strength of the…
On February 6, 2026, the selection committee for the Korean Music Awards announced the nominees for each category in the 2025 ceremony.…
NewJeans has declared a new identity amid a prolonged legal dispute with HYBE and ADOR. The five members — Minzy, Hani, Danielle, Hyein, and Haerin — officially announced on February 7 in Seoul through a collaborative ph…
NewJeans, which made its Debut in 2022 and dominated South Korean music charts, has officially changed its group name to NJZ during a legal conflict with its agency ADOR.…
A unique phenomenon of generational transition coexisting with traditional strength is emerging within the K-POP market.…
The complete exclusion of K-POP from the 2025 Grammy Awards has sparked criticism that this music industry’s biggest award show is turning a blind eye to the influence of Hallyu.…
Apple TV+ is expanding its presence in the global K-POP market. The streaming service has confirmed the production of an eight-episode new singing competition series titled “KPOPPED,” featuring Psy, who brought K-POP to…
Apple TV+ has officially confirmed the production of a new K-POP competition series titled “KPOPPED.” Comprising eight episodes in total, the program will be overseen as executive producer by Lionel Richie, a pop star wh…
K-POP’s global recognition is spreading beyond music groups into various content sectors. The multinational girl group KATSEYE, formed through the audition program “Debut: Dream Academy” produced in collaboration between…
Apple TV+ has confirmed the production of a new K-pop competition series titled “KPOPPED.” This eight-episode series, hosted by Psy, who introduced K-pop to the world with “Gangnam Style,” and three-time Grammy winner Me…
The sibling duo Akdong Musician, who gained attention in 2012 on SBS’ “K-pop Star” Season 2 for their innovative and fresh music, is preparing for a new leap following their departure from YG Entertainment.…
The signing of a content exchange and cooperation agreement between South Korea and China has increased the likelihood of the K-pop industry making a comeback in that market.…
Album sales in South Korea, the birthplace of K-POP, have shown a decline for the first time. According to Luminate’s 2024 year-end report, red lights have been lit for the Korean album market, yet K-POP maintains strong…
BLACKPINK will release their mini 3rd album “DEADLINE” at 2 p.m. KST on February 27. This marks their first new music release in approximately 3 years and 5 months since their 2nd studio album “Born Pink,” and it is the…
The Korean Music Performers Association announced on February 5 that it had signed a mutual management agreement with SoundExchange, an American organization responsible for managing performance rights.…
SM Entertainment successfully concluded the Bangkok leg of its global tour “SM Town Live 2025-26,” organized to mark the company’s 30th anniversary.…
Apple TV+ has decided to produce the K-POP competition series "KPOPPED." Announced officially on February 5, the show features Psy, the internationally famous star behind "Gangnam Style," and Megan Thee Stallion, a three…
South Korea secured the fourth position globally in music export capacity, behind the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.…
The girl group IVE — composed of Yujin, Gaeul, Lay, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo — kicked off 2025’s end with a spectacular performance and signaled their full-scale activities for 2026.…
HYBE has recorded its highest sales figures to date. According to the company on the 12th, its consolidated sales for 2025 amounted to 2.6499 trillion won, representing a roughly 18% increase from the previous year.…
aespa will perform at one of this year’s major international K-pop festivals. The group has been added to the lineup of KCON L.A.…
Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment, is advancing complete globalization beyond K-pop through his new company, A2O Entertainment.…
According to global market research firm Allied Market Research, the virtual human market is expected to expand at an extremely rapid pace.…
The solo activities of BLACKPINK members are yielding remarkable results on the global stage. Each member is establishing her own unique musical universe, further solidifying their status as K-pop icons.…
K-POP is exerting a wide-ranging impact not only on the music industry but also on global film charts and the tourism sector. Various examples demonstrating the power of Hallyu are emerging simultaneously.…