K-pop Market Growth Slows Down... Album Sales Decline for First Time in 9 Years, Exports Also Stagnant
The rapid growth trajectory of the K-pop market that persisted for several years after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled in 2024.…
Global K-POP Market Shows Dynamic Growth Driven by New Generation Artists and Return of Legends
The K-POP market is accelerating its global expansion through two key factors: the emergence of new idol groups and the comeback of legendary artists.…
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'KPop Demon Hunters' Craze Sets New Netflix Records and Wins a 'Golden' Grammy Award
The Netflix animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters,' which tells the story of K-POP demon hunters, achieved the best streaming results of 2025.…
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KPOP Fans Deliver Lightstick Trophies to HYBE, Demanding an End to Plastic Album Tactics
KPOP4Planet, an organization leading climate action among KPOP fans worldwide, announced the results of the “2024 Sustainable KPOP Awards” in front of HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the 16th, while urging t…
Rosé on the Verge of Becoming First K-Pop Female Singer to Top UK Official Chart via Independent Production
Rosé of BLACKPINK is now highly likely to become the first K-pop female singer to reach number one on the UK Official Chart.…
K-Pop Album Sales Drop 19.5%, Growth Stalled in 2024... Recovery Expected with BTS and BLACKPINK’s Returns
The rapid growth trend that characterized the K-Pop market for several years after the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down significantly.…
K-Pop Market Growth Slows Down... Album Exports Increase by Only 0.55%, With Physical Sales Falling Below 100 Million Units
After years of rapid expansion following the COVID-19 pandemic, the K-Pop market experienced a slowdown last year as physical album sales declined and export figures stagnated.…
Stray Kids Rank Second in U.S. CD Sales...Bang Chan Appointed as Fendi Ambassador
K-pop group Stray Kids stood out in U.S. CD sales during 2024. According to the 2024 Year-End Music Report released by American music data tracking company Luminate, seven K-pop albums made it into the top 10 for U.S.…
aespa to Drive SM’s First-Half Growth Strategy with Expanded Global Tours
SM Entertainment has unveiled a strong lineup centered around aespa as its key growth strategy for the first half of 2026.…
HYBE to List an Additional 160,088 Ordinary Shares; Investment Rating Set at ‘BUY’ amid Expectations for BTS’s Comeback in 2026
HYBE has decided to list an additional 160,088 ordinary shares. According to the Korea Exchange, this additional listing is resulting from the exercise of conversion rights on domestic convertible bonds, with the listing…
Rosé’s “APT.” Writes New Chapter in K-pop History by Reaching No. 5 on Billboard Pop Airplay Chart
Rosé of BLACKPINK established a new record in K-pop history with her collaboration track “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars. The song reached No.…
IVE Solidifies Second Place in Streaming Charts Ahead of Comeback with Regular 2nd Album ‘REVIVE+’; ‘BANG BANG’ Ranks as Top Popular Song
The group IVE is demonstrating strong dominance in the music streaming market ahead of the release of its regular 2nd album, ‘REVIVE+’.…
Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” Hits 1.5 Billion Streams on YouTube Music and Ranks No. 4 on Billboard Pop Airplay Chart
“APT.”, the collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and global superstar Bruno Mars, has achieved historic milestones.…
NewJeans Pushes Ahead with Independent Activities Against ADOR; Dispute Intensifies with Injunction Request
The contract dispute between K-pop group NewJeans and their agency ADOR is escalating. ADOR submitted an injunction request to the Seoul Central District Court, seeking to prohibit the group’s members from entering indep…
K-POP Album Sales Drop 19.5%... Million-Seller Count Also Falls from 33 to 20
Album sales, which have long served as a key indicator for the K-POP industry, have shown a decline for the first time.…
K-POP Idols Celebrating Birthdays in January Receive Lavish Celebrations from Fans
January is a special month for K-POP fans because idols representing various generations (such as aespa, BLACKPINK, EXO, GOT7, NMIXX, ILLIT, and SEVENTEEN) have birthdays during this time.…
K-Pop Idols Securing Artistic Autonomy Through Music Production, Global Partnerships, and World Tours
K-Pop idols are actively pursuing independent artistic endeavors through self-produced music, collaborations with global brands, and solo world tours.…
BTS to Make Full-Group Comeback After 3 Years and 9 Months... 'ARIRANG' to Be Released in March with Start of 82-Concert World Tour
BTS is returning as a full group, ending a hiatus of approximately 3 years and 9 months. The group officially announced on January 4 that their fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," will be released worldwide simultaneously on…
All Members of NewJeans Return to ADOR; One-Year Legal Battle “Dramatically Ends” – Biggest Story in K-Pop in 2025
The group NewJeans has concluded its more than one-year dispute over their exclusive contract with agency ADOR and announced that all members are returning to the label.…
ADOR Files Injunction to Stop NewJeans from Signing Independent Brand Deal; Legal Battle Intensifies
ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE, submitted an injunction request to the court aiming to prevent NewJeans from entering into an independent brand contract.…
SM’s Hearts2Hearts, JYP’s KickFlip... Intensifying Rivalry Among Major Agencies for New Group Debutations in 2025
As new girl groups begin to make a significant impact on the K-pop market in 2025, a fierce competition among major agencies over new group debutations is underway.…
Major Agencies SM, JYP, and YG Successively Launch New Groups; K-POP Rookie War Ignites in 2025
A large number of new groups have entered the K-POP market this year, intensifying competition among newcomers. Major entertainment companies are racing to announce the debuts of new groups, drawing significant attention…
WOODZ’s “Drowning” Dominates 2025 Music Charts, Completing a Phenomenal Comeback Story
“Drowning” by WOODZ (Cho Seung-yeon) stands at the center of the comeback craze that has reshaped South Korea’s music market in 2025.…
2025: Obituaries from K-POP Stars to Hollywood Legends in the Entertainment Industry
2025 was a year marked by the passing of many prominent figures across the global entertainment industry. Celebrities from various fields, including Hollywood actors, musicians, and athletes, passed away, and according t…
BABYMONSTER’s “Really Like You” Achieves Chart Revival…A 2024 Song Returns to Popularity
The girl group BABYMONSTER, under YG Entertainment, has seen its song released over a year ago experience a successful chart comeback.…