K-POP Advances Toward Academic Systematization Through New Books and University Courses
신간 'Almost Everything You Need to Know About K-pop'과 UC 샌디에이고주립대학의 K-POP 댄스 교육 과정이 K-POP을 학문 영역으로 격상시키고 있다.
BTS’s Final Full-Group Performance Takes Place on March 21 at Gwanghwamun Plaza
BTS will release their fifth studio album, “Arirang,” on March 20, followed by a live concert at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Plaza the next day, on March 21. Netflix will stream this concert globally starting at 8 p.m.…
Global Collaborations Sparked by the Success of KPop Demon Hunters – Anua, LEGO, and Hasbro Release Collections
The global popularity of Netflix’s animated film *K-pop Demon Hunters* has led to various collaborations. Since its release in June, the film has surpassed 300 million views on Netflix and currently holds over 325 millio…
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G-Dragon to Headline Dubai KRAZY Super Concert on February 17
G-Dragon will take the stage as the headliner for the Dubai KRAZY Super Concert on February 17, performing a solo show in the Middle East for the first time since his Debut.…
G-Dragon’s 20th Anniversary Fanmeeting to Take Place in Bangkok on February 21–22
G-Dragon’s 20th anniversary fanmeeting series is expanding to Southeast Asia. His first fanmeeting in the region will be held from February 21 to 22 at the BITEC (Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre) in Bangk…
PLAVE Consistently Ranks First in K-POP Votes, Solidifying Its Status as the Next Generation of Idols
The virtual idol group PLAVE has secured consecutive first places in the Startrend K-POP male group voting, further cementing its position as a leading force in the next generation of K-POP artists.
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WOODZ’s First Full Album “Archive. 1” to Be Released on March 4
Singer WOODZ will release his first full album, “Archive. 1,” on March 4 following his Debut. A preview track is set to be unveiled on February 12 ahead of the release.…
Netflix’s Most-Watched Film Ever, “KPop Demon Hunters,” Showcases Korean Culture to the World
Maggie Kang witnessed her second-grade teacher in Toronto, Canada, fail to locate Korea on a map during her childhood.…
Park Jin-young Takes on Role of Subway Driver in New JTBC Series, Tracking Emotional Journey from 19 to 30
Actor Park Jin-young will portray Yeon Tae-seo, a subway driver, in JTBC’s new Friday series “Shining.” The drama, set to premiere at 8:50 p.m.…
KATSEYE’s “Golden” Wins Grammy, Becoming First K-Pop Song to Receive Award
“Golden,” the OST for Netflix’s animated series *KPop Demon Hunters*, won the “Best Song Written for Visual Media” award at the 68th Grammy Awards.…
Im Young-woong Maintains 253 Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on Idol Chart
Singer Im Young-woong has set a new record by remaining at No. 1 in the Idol Chart’s rating ranking for 253 consecutive weeks.…
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BTS Returns with New Album “Arirang” After Approximately 3 Years and 9 Months
BTS will hold the “BTS Comeback Live: ARIRANG” concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul at 8 p.m. on March 21 to celebrate the release of their new album “Arirang.” This concert will be streamed live to over 190 countries…
Timeless K-pop Classics: How the Top 10 All-Time Debut Songs Reflect the Evolution of the Genre
Throughout decades of K-pop history, countless groups have emerged and disappeared, yet some have managed to transform the music industry with just one debut song, earning enduring status as “classics.” A debut track is…
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ROSÉ Becomes First K-pop Soloist to Perform at Grammy Awards Opening; ‘APT.’ Nominations Also Mark Significant Achievement
ROSÉ, a member of BLACKPINK, became the first K-pop soloist to perform at the opening ceremony of the Grammy Awards.…
CJ ENM, JYP, and Tencent Form ONECEAD to Expand in Chinese Market and Manage MODYSSEY
CJ ENM and JYP CHINA, the Chinese subsidiary of JYP Entertainment, along with Tencent Music Entertainment (TME), announced on February 2 that they have established a joint venture named ONECEAD to accelerate their expans…
JYP, CJ ENM, and Tencent Music Establish Onecead in China to Strengthen K-pop Presence
Major K-pop agency JYP Entertainment and entertainment conglomerate CJ ENM have joined forces with Chinese music giant Tencent Music (TME) to set up a new music company called Onecead in China.
Singer Kim Won-jung Appointed Minister-Level Chairman of Asia Cultural Hub Development Committee, Marking Unconventional Move for On-the-Ground Artist
Singer Kim Won-jung, who left a significant mark on Korean popular music history through his song “Rock Island,” was appointed chairman of the President’s direct-appointed Asia Cultural Hub City Development Committee on…
From Musicals to Dramas and TTRPGs: K-pop Expanding Beyond Music into Storytelling
K-pop is moving beyond music to expand into various storytelling mediums such as musicals, dramas, and tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs).…
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K-pop’s First Grammy Win Marks a Historic Milestone for “Golden”
“The Golden” soundtrack from Netflix’s animated film *KPOP Demon Hunters* was named the winner of the “Best Song Written for Visual Media” category at the 68th Grammy Awards, establishing a new milestone in K-pop history…
Folk Singer Kim Won-jung Appointed as Chair of Asia Cultural Hub City Development Committee
Singer Kim Won-jung was appointed as chair of the Asia Cultural Hub City Development Committee on the 2nd. The folk singer, who debuted in 1985 with the song “Rock Island” and spent his entire career rooted in Gwangju an…
2PM to Hold “THE RETURN” Concert in Tokyo Dome in May to Mark 15th Anniversary of Japanese Debut
JYP Entertainment announced on February 2 that the group 2PM will hold a solo concert titled “THE RETURN” at Tokyo Dome in Japan from May 9 to 10 to celebrate 15 years since their local debut.…
G-Dragon Unveils 209-Carat Custom Jewelry Necklace Created by Jacob & Co.
G-Dragon has unveiled a custom jewelry necklace created in collaboration with Jacob & Co. Weighing a total of 209.71 carats, this necklace is a one-of-a-kind piece inspired by G-Dragon’s signature band and style.
K-pop’s First Grammy Win for “Golden” – A Historic Victory for KPop Demon Hunters
“The Golden” by the Netflix animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* won the “Best Song Written for Visual Media” award at the 68th Grammy Awards, marking a pivotal moment in K-pop history.…
K-POP’s First Grammy Victory… History Made by ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ OST
‘Golden,’ the original soundtrack for Netflix’s animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ won the ‘Best Song Written for Visual Media’ award at the 68th Grammy Awards, marking a new chapter in K-POP history.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Exceeds 500 Million Views, Solidifying Its Status as a Global Cultural Phenomenon
“KPop Demon Hunters,” produced through a collaboration between Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix, has become a true global cultural phenomenon.…