Stray Kids’ I.N Appears as Guest at Park Jin-young’s Tokyo Concert; TWICE Performs Duo with Him on “This Song”
JYP 소속 아티스트들의 글로벌 활약이 계속되고 있다. 스트레이 키즈는 월드투어 실황 영화로 글로벌 박스오피스 정상을 차지했고, 트와이스는 1억 뷰 뮤직비디오 26편 보유 기록을 경신했다.
ROSÉ Solidifies Her Status as a Solo Artist Through Global Success of Solo Album “rosie”
BLACKPINK’s Rosé is achieving remarkable results as a solo artist. Her first full-length album, “rosie,” released in December 2024, contains 12 tracks in total, including the Title Track “Yudok Til The End” and the colla…
SM Entertainment’s 30th Anniversary: Reexamining 30 Years of K-Pop History from H.O.T. to aespa
SM Entertainment is reevaluating the development history of the K-pop industry as it marks its 30th anniversary this year. The company, founded in 1995, is regarded as synonymous with the growth of K-pop itself.…
HYBE Reaches Record Revenue of 2.6499 Trillion Won in 2025, Setting a New Company High
HYBE has achieved its best financial results to date. The company announced on the 12th that it generated 2.6499 trillion won in consolidated revenue for 2025.…
ROSÉ’s “APT.” Reaches No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100, Setting New Record for K-Pop Female Artist
BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ achieved a new milestone in Billboard history with her collaboration track “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars. On the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated January 11, 2025, “APT.” reached No.…
2,200 Attendees at Hanyang University’s International Winter School; 7-Year U.S. Podcast Documentation; Rise of New K-POP Groups in NYC Communities...K-POP Evolving into Educational, Community-Focused Formats
The global spread of K-POP culture is expanding into various fields such as education, media, and club culture. Approximately 2,200 international students from 44 countries participated in Hanyang University’s “Internati…
NewJeans Returns to ADOR After Resolving Contract Dispute; Restoring Trust Remains a Challenge
NewJeans, which had been embroiled in a massive conflict that threatened to heat up South Korea’s music industry in 2025, finally announced its return to its agency, ADOR.…
BTS Confirms New Album Release on March 20…Initiating First World Tour in 4 Years
BTS will make an official Comeback with a new album on March 20. HYBE officially confirmed this on January 1, 2026, marking the first full-group new release in approximately 3 years and 9 months since their anthology alb…
Jennie’s “Like JENNIE” Ranks First on 2025 K-Brand Index for K-POP Songs; YEB’s North American Tour Succeeds
Jennie demonstrated overwhelming dominance in the 2025 K-POP music market. The Asia Brand Institute, a big data evaluation agency, announced on the 10th that Jennie’s new song “Like JENNIE” was selected as the number one…
Rosé’s “APT.” Reaches No. 5 on Billboard Chart; BLACKPINK Members’ Solo Activities Spark Global Success
BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s song “APT.”, a collaboration with pop star Bruno Mars, reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard main singles chart, the Hot 100.…
23 Groups Including ATEEZ, Lee Chan-won, and Forestella Gather for Grand Opening of “HMA 2025”
“The 33rd Hanteo Music Awards 2025” (HMA 2025), the event that summarizes K-pop in 2025, kicked off at 6 p.m. on the 15th at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul.…
TXT to Take a Long Break Starting in January Next Year...Jennie’s ‘like JENNIE’ Ranks First on K-Brand Index
HYBE has officially announced a long break plan for its group TXT. On December 10, the company shared via Weverse, its fan community platform, that “TXT will enter a long break after performing at the 39th Golden Disc Aw…
K-POP Dominates Global and Domestic Charts in 2025... HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Holds Top Spot for Third Consecutive Week, BLACKPINK Remains Reigning Force in Concerts
넷플릭스 애니메이션 사운드트랙 'K-POP Demon Hunters'가 빌보드 차트를 장악하며 K-POP의 글로벌 영향력을 입증, 국내 콘서트 시장에서도 DAY6·G-DRAGON·BLACKPINK이 주도권 확보.
K-Pop’s Most Anticipated Releases of 2025...BTS’s Full-Lineup Return and BLACKPINK’s Upcoming World Tour
2025 is set to be a significant year for K-pop fans. Major comebacks from groups and solo artists are scheduled, with K-pop’s influence in the global music market expected to expand further.…
Major Transformation in K-POP Industry in 2025: Full BTS Return and BLACKPINK’s World Tour Spark Expectations for a New Surge
The K-POP industry is preparing major Comeback events in 2025 to overcome the crisis caused by weak album sales and controversies last year.…
K-Pop Establishes Itself as a Global Mainstream Genre... Massive Success of "KPop Demon Hunters," Jennie’s All-Kill Solo Career, and Internal Struggles at NewJeans
2025 was a year that demonstrated how K-Pop has moved beyond a temporary trend to fully establish itself as a mainstream genre in the global music market.…
From Expats Returning from France to University Students... All-Purpose Protests in Hannam-dong Demanding Immediate Imprisonment of Yoon Suk-yeol
On the morning of the 5th, when a blizzard warning was in effect, citizens who had stayed up all night gathered in front of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, shouting “Arrest Yoon Suk…
K-Pop Accelerates Growth in Global Markets···SEVENTEEN Tops Billboard, Rosé and KATSEYE Experience Rapid Rise
The global K-pop market in 2025 features both the continued dominance of established groups and the swift ascent of new-generation idols.…
K-POP’s Global Influence Grows as SEVENTEEN Tops Billboard and “KPop Demon Hunters” Dominates Streaming
The K-POP industry achieved record-breaking results in the global music market in 2025. On the “2025 Billboard K-POP Artists 100” list released by Billboard Korea and Billboard from October 2024 to September 2025, SEVENT…
"Harsh Training Starting at Age 14" – CNN Exposes the Truth Behind the K-POP Idol Industry
CNN’s new special program, “K-Pop: A Star is Made,” sheds light on the competitive and commercial aspects of the K-POP idol industry. Airing on CNN at 8 p.m.…
K-POP Domains the Global Entertainment Scene... The Rise of “KPop Demon Hunters”
The K-POP craze is sweeping through the global entertainment market. The soundtrack for Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has drawn significant attention due to its outstanding debut performance in 2025.…
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K-Pop Dominates Global Streaming and Music Markets in 2025... "KPop Demon Hunters" Records 2.05 Billion Views, with Jennie and G-Dragon Seeing Significant Rise
K-Pop achieved unprecedented success in global streaming and music markets throughout 2025. Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” logged 2.05 billion minutes of views solely in the United States, making it the mos…
SEVENTEEN Ranks No. 1 on 2025 Billboard K-POP Artist 100 List
SEVENTEEN secured the top position on the 2025 Billboard K-POP Artist 100 list. In this ranking, compiled by Billboard Korea in collaboration with Billboard by analyzing performance from October 2024 to September 2025, S…
"Burnout, Physical Abuse, and Psychological Trauma": A Look at the Harsh Realities of the K-pop Industry
The brutal training systems and mental health issues within the K-pop industry are being thoroughly examined through films and documentaries.…
HUNTR/X’s “Golden” Claims 3 Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on Hot 100, Setting New Record for K-POP Film Soundtracks
A K-POP film soundtrack has achieved historic success on the U.S. Billboard charts. HUNTR/X’s “Golden” held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for three straight weeks, marking the first time a female group associated…