Major Returns by 2nd and 3rd Generation K-POP Groups Signal Market Realignment
BTS, BLACKPINK, EXO, BIGBANG, and other legendary groups from K-POP’s 2nd and 3rd generations are all set to resume their activities one after another.…
YouTube Star Allen Chickin Chow Teams with Netflix and HYBE to Produce New K-pop Drama Series
Netflix has announced that it will collaborate with YouTube Shorts star Allen Chickin Chow and HYBE America to develop a new drama series set in the K-pop world.
Former Miss Korea Kim Go-eun Appears on “Solo Hell 5,” Reviving Rumors of a Relationship with G-Dragon
Model Kim Go-eun, who was once Miss Korea, is appearing on Netflix’s variety show “Solo Hell 5,” which has reignited past rumors of a romantic relationship between her and G-Dragon.
YouTube Shorts Star Allen Chicken Chow to Produce K-Pop Scripted Series on Netflix
Allen Chicken Chow, one of the top creators on YouTube Shorts, is developing a scripted series set in the K-Pop world through a partnership between Netflix and HYBE America.
BTS’s Jimin’s “Who” Becomes First K-POP Song to Reach 450 Million Streams on Spotify in the U.S.
“The Who,” the Title Track from BTS’s Jimin’s second solo album *MUSE*, has set a historic milestone as the first K-POP song on Spotify’s U.S. chart.…
Netflix’s All-Time High Record as “KPop Demon Hunters” Reaches 48.16 Billion Views
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” set the highest viewing record in the platform’s history during the second half of 2025 (July–December).…
G-Dragon’s Agency Galaxy Corporation Receives Presidential Award for Contributions to APEC
Galaxy Corporation, the agency representing singer G-Dragon, was honored with a presidential award for its contributions to the development of society through the hosting of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AP…
Song Ga-in’s Agency Operated Unregistered; Owner and Company Referred to Prosecutors
Ga-in Dal Entertainment, the agency representing singer Song Ga-in, was referred to prosecutors for operating without registration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for over a year.…
Galaxy Corporation Receives Presidential Citation for Contributing to the Success of APEC
Galaxy Corporation, G-Dragon’s agency, was awarded a Presidential Citation for its role in ensuring the successful holding of the 2025 APEC Summit.
BTS to Make Full-Group Comeback in March with New Album “ARIRANG” and Free Concert in Gwanghwamun
BTS will make a full-group comeback on March 20 with their new album “ARIRANG,” following the completion of all members’ military service.…
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Global Craze for KPop Demon Hunters Continues with Multiple Music Awards and Booming Merchandise Sales
Netflix’s animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* is reaching new heights of global popularity. The film’s theme song, “Golden,” has secured successive wins at international film awards, further solidifying the work’s standin…
KPop Demon Hunters and the Nobel Prize in Literature Expand the Scope of Hallyu
The global success of Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has once again heightened international interest in Korean culture as a whole, going beyond K-pop alone.…
BTS’s 79-Concert Mega World Tour Officially Announced…HYBE Stock Reaches Highest Level in 4 Years
The official confirmation of BTS’s massive-scale world tour has triggered strong positive reactions in the securities market.…
BTS Plans “K-Heritage” Concerts in Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung in March
As BTS releases its fifth studio album *ARIRANG* on March 20, its agency HYBE is preparing large-scale Comeback concerts in the Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung areas.…
Duri Entertainment to Launch Global-Focused Virtual Idol Group in First Half of Year... Marking the Full Arrival of the "2.0 Era"
The "2.0 era," in which virtual idols evolve beyond mere technology to become independent IPs, is now fully underway.…
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Lee Jae-myung and Meloni Hold Summit to Strengthen Cooperation in AI and Defense Industries
President Lee Jae-myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a summit at Cheongwadae on the 19th, agreeing to elevate bilateral relations to a forward-looking level that matches the status of “strategic partner…
BTS Plans “K-Heritage Comeback Concert” at Gwanghwamun Plaza; Review by National Heritage Administration Ahead
The group BTS is preparing a large-scale comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Plaza to announce their full reunion on March 20.…
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Hallyu Enters Global Cultural Mainstream as 82.3% of Foreigners Express Favorability Toward South Korea
Hallyu has now entered the mainstream of global culture. According to the “2025 National Image of the Republic of Korea” survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the 20th, foreigners’ favorabilit…
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Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Merchandise Sparks Craze – Mystery Boxes and Loungefly Collections in High Demand
Netflix’s popular animated series “KPOP Demon Hunters” has joined the mystery box trend, gaining massive popularity among fans.
EXO Returns with Full Lineup After Nearly 2 Years and 6 Months, New Song “CROWN” Immediately Enters Charts
EXO, one of K-pop’s most iconic groups, has returned to the stage as a complete unit following a long hiatus. The group released its eighth studio album, “REVERXE,” through SM Entertainment at 6 p.m.…
EXO Unveils Teaser for New Song “Crown”···Regular 8th Album Comeback Approaching
EXO is set to make a comeback with their regular 8th album, “REVERXE.” A majestic music video teaser for the title track “Crown” has been released, sparking high anticipation among fans around the world.
BOYNEXTDOOR’s Production “LONGSHOT” Debuts with Intense Energy on Debut Stage
The rookie group LONGSHOT, produced by idol-turned-singer Park Jae-beom, made its entrance into the K-pop market with a powerful debut performance.…
BTS Returns in Full Formation with New Album “ARIRANG” Released on March 20
BTS is returning in full formation following a nearly four-year hiatus from musical activities, with their new album “ARIRANG” set to release on March 20.…
'KPop Demon Hunters' OST Golden Wins Award at American Cinematheque
Golden, the original soundtrack for Netflix’s animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," received the award for Best Original Song at the American Cinematheque Tribute to the Arts.…
Diversification in K-pop’s New Talent Ecosystem... From PSY’s Global Auditions to North Korean Escapee Idols
PSY의 P NATION이 신인 공개 모집을 시작한 가운데, 북한 탈출민으로 구성된 1VERSE와 K-pop 트랩의 새로운 경계를 그리는 오렐리안까지 다양한 신인들이 시장에 진입하고 있다.