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.…
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.
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…
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, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, and EXO Return Simultaneously…Creating an Unprecedented Super Cycle in K-pop History
The major K-pop groups are set to return all at once in 2026, sparking an unprecedented super cycle in the industry.…
G-Dragon’s Like on BLACKPINK Jennie’s Golden Disc Awards Video Quickly Removed
G-Dragon of BIGBANG drew attention from fans after he initially clicked “like” on a video of BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s performance at the Golden Disc Awards but soon removed it.…
G-Dragon Deletes Like on BLACKPINK’s Golden Disc Performance Video Moments Later
Singer G-Dragon’s immediate deletion of a “like” he posted on a performance video featuring BLACKPINK’s Jennie sparked intense discussion online after he initially liked the post.
Rookie Group Say My Name Wins First #1 Award 451 Days After Debut; Major Groups Including BTS and BIGBANG Announce 2026 Activities
Rookie girl group Say My Name secured their first Music Show #1 trophy 451 days after their Debut. They achieved this first victory on the September 9 episode of KBS2’s Music Bank with their song “UFO (ATTENT!ON)”, drawi…
Wooz’s “Drowning” Rises to Top of Melon’s 2025 Year-End Chart via Comeback
Wooz’s hit song “Drowning” topped Melon’s 2025 year-end chart. Released in 2023, the track achieved a comeback on the chart two years later after Wooz’s live video of singing the song while in military uniform gained sig…
G-Dragon and Stray Kids to Perform at Paris Charity Concert “Les Petits Frères des Pauvres”
G-Dragon and Stray Kids are officially confirmed as part of France’s flagship charity concert “Les Petits Frères des Pauvres,” which will take place on January 22 at La Défense Arena in Paris.
G-Dragon Completes His Luxury Style with a 209-Carat Gemstone Necklace
A custom bandana necklace created by the luxury watch and jewelry company Jacob & Co. for G-Dragon has been unveiled.…
BTS to Make Full-Group Comeback on March 20 – New Turning Point for K-Pop Industry
BTS will return as a full group on March 20, releasing their first new studio album in 3 years and 9 months. This marks their first release since “Proof” in June 2022, and their first studio album since “Map of the Soul:…
T.O.P Announces Solo Comeback After 13 Years with Title “ANOTHER DIMENSION”
BIGBANG member T.O.P (Choi Seung-hyun) revealed through an official teaser that he is preparing a new solo album, marking the first release in 13 years since his digital single “DOOM DADA” in 2013.
Taeyang Announces Solo Album After 13 Years, Revealing Title “Multiple Perspectives”
Taeyang, formerly of BIGBANG, has announced a new solo album for the first time in 13 years since his 2013 release “DOOM DADA.” On January 1, he posted a video on his social media account along with the caption “A NEW AL…
G-Dragon Shares New Year Photo with Lisa, Highlighting Bond within YG Family
G-Dragon, a member of the group BIGBANG, posted a tender photo taken together with BLACKPINK’s Lisa on his social media account on January 2.
G-Dragon Announces 13-Year-Long Solo Comeback with “TOP SPOT - ANOTHER DIMENSION”
G-Dragon, formerly part of BIGBANG, has announced the release of his first solo single in 13 years. On January 1, he posted a teaser video for his upcoming album on his social media account along with the caption “A NEW…
2025 K-POP’s Greatest Cross-Generational Songs Selected by Billboard, Hollywood Reporter, and Pasta Magazines
2025 was a year defined by “clear stances and strong hooks” in the K-POP music scene. The best K-POP songs selected by major music outlets such as Billboard, Hollywood Reporter, and Pasta Magazine span across generations…
Jungkook of BTS Claims 5th Consecutive Year as Most Searched K-Pop Idol on YouTube Globally…Dominance Without New Music
Jungkook of BTS ranked first as the most searched male K-pop idol on YouTube in 2025. This achievement is particularly noteworthy because it was secured without the release of any new music.…
BTS and Stray Kids Dominate 2025 YouTube Search Rankings for K-POP Idols; Jung Kook, V, and J-Hope Lead the List
The list of K-POP idols most searched for on YouTube in the United States throughout 2025 has been released. BTS’s Jung Kook, V, and J-Hope occupied the top three positions, highlighting the group’s strong influence.…
BTS, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, and EXO All Set to Return in 2026, signaling an unprecedented K-pop comeback season
2026 is expected to be a special year in K-pop history, as the industry’s top groups, which have focused on solo projects over the past few years, are all planning simultaneous group returns.…
BTS’s Jimin Ranks First in December’s K-POP Idol Individual Brand Reputation Index with 92.07% Positive Rating
BTS’s Jimin came in first in the December K-POP idol individual brand reputation big data analysis. This result was based on a study conducted by the Korea Corporate Reputation Institute from December 24 of last year to…
Jennie and G-Dragon Top YouTube Searches in 2025 as K-POP Star Popularity Rankings Are Revealed
Jennie of BLACKPINK and G-Dragon of BIGBANG topped domestic YouTube K-POP searches in 2025. According to Google Trends data shared on X and Reddit, Jennie was ranked as the most searched female K-POP idol on domestic You…
K-POP Dominates Global Stage...SEVENTEEN Ranks No. 1 on Billboard, ROSÉ’s “APT.” Nominated for Grammy Award
Korean pop music has achieved remarkable success on the global stage this year. In Billboard’s 2025 K-POP Artist 100 list, SEVENTEEN topped the rankings.…
RIIZE Blurs the Lines Between K-POP and Art with a Special Exhibition at Ilmin Museum
The idol group RIIZE, under SM Entertainment, held a large-scale special exhibition at Ilmin Museum, a renowned modern art institution located in Gwanghwamun.…
Jennie Wins Record Award as First Solo Artist; G-Dragon Claims Triple Crown at 2025 Melon Music Awards
The 2025 Melon Music Awards were held on December 20 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, officially recognizing the major achievements of the K-pop industry.…