YG Posts Strong Second-Qtr Results, Raises Target Price as BIGBANG Leads Upcoming Tours
YG Entertainment reported consolidated sales of 127.7 billion won and operating profits of 11 billion won for the second quarter.…
Intensifying Fan Conflicts and Cultural Tensions Amid K-Pop’s Streaming Expansion to 180 Countries
K-Pop is rapidly growing as a global export industry, with streaming available in 180 countries as of 2024. Overseas revenue surged from $230 million in 2020 to over $300 million in 2024, and it is regarded as a key nati…
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YG Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Announcing BIGBANG’s 20th Anniversary World Tour
YG Entertainment officially unveiled its business plans for 2026 to mark the company’s 30th anniversary of establishment.…
Controversy Over Recording Equipment at Malaysian Concert Sparks Deeper Tensions in K-pop’s Global Fanbases
Online conflicts have intensified between fans from South Korea and Southeast Asia following a concert by K-pop group DAY6 in Malaysia.…
BLACKPINK’s “DEADLINE” Sells 1.4 Million Copies on First Day, Reaches 100 Million YouTube Subscribers
BLACKPINK captured the global music market with their first full-group studio project since 2022, “DEADLINE.” Within the first two months of 2026, after concluding their first stadium tour, BLACKPINK became the first mus…
OST of K-POP Demon Hunters Wins Golden Globe, Marking First K-POP Grammy Award
Twenty years have passed since K-POP music took over global music markets and exerted cultural influence. During this time, it evolved from a mere musical genre into an industry that reshapes global aesthetic standards a…
Mrs. Kim Hye-kyung Offers All Teams a Trip to South Korea at Philippine K-Pop Festival
Mrs. Kim Hye-kyung, wife of President Lee Jae-myeong who is on an official state visit to the Philippines, attended a K-Pop festival in Manila and offered every participating team the opportunity to visit South Korea.
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BLACKPINK Returns with “DEADLINE” After 3 Years and 5 Months, Selling 1.46 Million Copies on First Day
BLACKPINK (Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa) made a grand comeback with their full-group new album “DEADLINE,” their first release in 3 years and 5 months.…
BLACKPINK Sells 1.461 Million Copies on Release Day of “DEADLINE,” Setting New Record for K-Pop Girl Groups
BLACKPINK returned as a full group for the first time in 3 years and 5 months on February 27 with the release of their third mini-album, “DEADLINE.” On the day it was released, 1,461,785 copies were sold, establishing a…
Rosé Nominated for Brit Awards’ “Song of the Year (International)” – First K-Pop Artist to Achieve This
Rosé has been nominated for the “Song of the Year (International)” category at the 46th Brit Awards. She received this nomination for her collaboration with pop star Bruno Mars titled “APT.”
BLACKPINK’s “DEADLINE” Sells 1.46 Million Copies on First Day, Setting New Record for K-Pop Girl Group
BLACKPINK released their full-group album “DEADLINE” after 3 years and 5 months, achieving a sales figure of 1,461,785 copies on the first day it was made available—establishing the highest record ever for a K-pop girl g…
Jennie Wins Major K-POP Awards at the 23rd Korean Music Awards
At the 23rd Korean Music Awards held in Seoul on February 26, BLACKPINK’s Jennie claimed all the key awards in the K-POP category.…
Jennie Dominates K-Pop Categories at 23rd Korean Music Awards, Setting New Milestones with “Ruby” and “like JENNIE”
The 23rd Korean Music Awards were held in Seoul on February 26, with BLACKPINK’s Jennie claiming major awards in the K-Pop category.…
BLACKPINK Subject to Strict Restrictions on Relationships, Alcohol, and Smoking Under YG’s “Dating Ban” Policy
The global K-POP group BLACKPINK is confirmed to be under YG Entertainment’s “dating ban” policy. The members are not only prohibited from having romantic relationships but also face strict restrictions on drinking alcoh…
Jennie Kim Wins Two Awards at Korean Music Awards with Solo Album ‘Ruby’
Jennie Kim secured two awards at the 23rd Korean Music Awards (KMA) for her first solo studio album, ‘Ruby.’ On the 26th, she received honors in the ‘Best K-pop Album’ and ‘Best K-pop Song’ categories, thereby demonstrat…
BLACKPINK Makes First Official Collaboration with National Museum of Korea as K-Pop Group, Turning Museum Spaces Pink
BLACKPINK became the first K-Pop artist to undertake a large-scale official collaboration with the National Museum of Korea to commemorate the release of their third mini-album, “DEADLINE.” This marks the first time the…
Jennie Wins Two Awards at Korean Music Awards with Her Debut Solo Album “Ruby”
Jennie, a member of BLACKPINK, won two awards on the 26th at the 23rd Korean Music Awards for her debut solo studio album “Ruby.” She received honors in the “Best K-Pop Album” category and for the title track “like JENNI…
BTS to Release 5th Album “ARIRANG” on March 20, with 82-Concert World Tour Attracting 4.5 to 4.8 Million Attendees
BTS will release their 5th studio album, “ARIRANG,” at 1 p.m. on March 20. This is the first full-length album released by all members after completing their military service, and it marks the first time the entire group…
BLACKPINK Heightens Hype for COMEBACK Four Days Before Release of Mini 3rd Album ‘DEADLINE’ on February 27
BLACKPINK is intensifying the excitement surrounding their COMEBACK ahead of the release of their mini 3rd album ‘DEADLINE’ on February 27. On the 23rd, member Rosé shared a DEADLINE ver.…
Netflix Animation “K-Pop Demon Hunters” Achieves Historic Success
Netflix’s animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has achieved historic success both among critics and the general public.…
K-pop Accounts for 70% of IFPI’s 2025 Album Sales; Stray Kids Rank Second
IFPI’s 2025 global album sales chart revealed an overwhelming dominance by K-pop. Seven out of the top 10 albums were released by K-pop groups, demonstrating that K-pop’s commercial influence extends far beyond mere genr…
Rosé’s “APT” Ranks No. 1 on Global Single Chart
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ collaboration track “APT” topped the 2025 IFPI Global Single Chart. As the song has surpassed 2 billion streams worldwide, it marks the first time a non-English lyrics track has reached t…
Stray Kids Confirms Their Place at the Top of K-Pop with 2nd Place on IFPI Global Chart
Stray Kids secured 2nd place on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s (IFPI) 2025 Global Artist Chart.…
'APT.' Claims Top Spot on IFPI Global Singles Chart – First for K-pop
"APT." featuring ROSÉ of BLACKPINK and American superstar Bruno Mars topped the 2025 International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) Global Singles Chart.…
K-Pop’s Global Surge Dominates IFPI Charts…Stray Kids Rank Second, “APT.” Takes Top Spot
K-Pop achieved significant results on the 2025 Global Chart released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).…