Witnesses Spotted Hyein of NewJeans at Australian Open, Saying She Seemed in Good Health
Hyein, a member of NewJeans, drew attention after being spotted by fans at the Australian Open tennis tournament.…
Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Wins Two Golden Globe Awards and Expands Globally Through Mattel Toy Collaboration
Netflix’s animated series “KPOP Demon Hunters” claimed two awards at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in the United States on the 11th (local time), winning both the Best Animated Feature award and the Song of the Year award…
Minhee Jin Fully Denies “NewJeans Tampering” Allegations; Member’s Family Accused of Stock Price Manipulation
On the 28th, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the legal representative of former ADOR CEO Minhee Jin issued a firm denial of the allegations surrounding NewJeans tampering, taking a strong stance on the matter.…
SM’s New Group SMTR25 Reveals Their Debut Journey Through “Reply High School”
SM Entertainment’s new group of male trainees, SMTR25, will make their debut for the first time through Mnet’s time-travel reality program “Reply High School.” Produced jointly by SM and Eggs Coming, this program premier…
EXO to Hold First Solo Concert in Seoul in 6 Years Following Release of New Album “REVERXE”
EXO is set to launch its sixth solo concert tour, “EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon,” based on their recently released eighth studio album “REVERXE.” This will mark the group’s first solo concerts in Seoul in approximately 6 ye…
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Actor Romon Received Casting Offers from SM, JYP, and YG but Declined to Pursue Idols
Actor Romon revealed that during his middle school years, he spent just over a year in a b-boy club and received casting proposals from all three major entertainment companies—SM, JYP, and YG.…
SM Trainee’s 10-Year Struggle Ends with Grammy Win as EJAE Turns Her Life Around
K-POP 데뷔 꿈을 이루지 못한 EJAE가 '케이팝 데몬 헌터스' 주제곡 '골든'으로 첫 K-POP 그래미상 수상, 산업 시스템의 한계와 재기의 가능성을 동시에 드러내다.
ENHYPEN’s “WALK THE LINE” Concert Film to Debut on March 5 and 7 in Four Different Formats
ENHYPEN’s concert film, titled “WALK THE LINE SUMMER EDITION IN CINEMAS,” will open on Wednesday, March 5, and Saturday, March 7.…
G-Dragon to Hold First Middle East Concert as Part of “Crazy Super Concert” Series
K-pop artists’ international tours are expanding into the Middle East and Asia. The “Crazy Super Concert” series, organized by promoter OnePulse Group, is making its debut in the Middle East, with G-Dragon leading the fi…
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BTS to Make Full-Group Comeback on March 20 After 3 Years and 9 Months, Emphasizing Korean Identity with Album “Arirang”
BTS will return to the stage as a full group for the first time in 3 years and 9 months. Kim Tae-ho, COO of HYBE, stated in an interview with KBS’s Sunday Diagnosis Live that “BTS is scheduled to Comeback on March 20.” T…
SM Announces “NEXT 3.0”: Evaluation of Three Years Under Multi-Production System
SM Entertainment has evaluated the three-year outcomes of its SM 3.0 strategy introduced in February 2023 and declared a new phase titled “NEXT 3.0.” On January 20, CEO Chang Chul-hyuk and CEO Tak Young-jun appeared toge…
CORTIS, LNGSHOT, idntt’s Sub-units: New K-pop Groups Reject Traditional Norms to Drive Genre Innovation Through Creative, Experimental Music
New K-pop boy groups are reshaping the genre by rejecting long-standing industry conventions and embracing a new approach centered on member-driven creativity, experimental music, and authenticity.
Seonghwa Selected as Olympic Torchbearer; ENHYPEN’s “Shout Out” Chosen as Official Cheer Song
Seonghwa, a member of ENHYPEN, has been chosen as a torchbearer for the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics.…
Virtual Idol Market Expands Rapidly... Miracle’s Debut and PLAVE’s Gochek Dome Success Attract Smaller Agencies
Virtual boy group Miracle made its official debut in the K-pop industry on the 26th at 6 p.m. with the release of their debut single “Ask the Stars.” The group is built around a concept where boys who were top-tier idols…
NCT Taeyong Makes Grand Return with “TY TRACK-REMASTERED” Concert After 20-Month Military Service
Taeyong of K-pop group NCT officially returned to the stage with a highly anticipated solo concert titled “TY TRACK-REMASTERED,” following his completion of naval service in December of last year.…
Hallyu Expanding Beyond K-Pop to Literature, Film, and Food – Foreigners’ Favorability Reaches Record High of 82.3%
Foreigners’ favorability toward South Korea has reached 82.3%, the highest level ever recorded in surveys. According to the “2025 Republic of Korea National Image Survey” conducted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and…
IVE Returns with Second Full-Length Album “REVIVE+” After 2 Years and 10 Months
IVE (Yujin, Gaeul, Lay, Wonyoung, Liz, Leeseo) announced the release of their second full-length album, “REVIVE+.” During a release showcase held on the 23rd at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, the members performe…
Netflix Animated Film “KPop Demon Hunters” Confirms K-pop’s Global Standing with Dual Oscar Nominations
The Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” produced by Sony Pictures Animation, has proven K-pop content’s global influence by receiving dual nominations at this year’s Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Original…
Rewriting K-Pop History... “Golden” and “Apartment” Aim for Main Awards at Grammy and Brit Awards
The original soundtrack “Golden” from Netflix’s animated series *KPop Demon Hunters* and BLACKPINK’s single “Apartment” are ushering in a new chapter in K-Pop history.…
BTS Receives Conditional Approval for Free Comeback Concert at Gwanghwamun Plaza on March 21
The comeback concert by the world-renowned K-pop group BTS at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Plaza is practically confirmed. This will be the first time a specific artist holds a solo concert at Gwanghwamun Plaza.
Netflix’s “K-pop Demon Hunters” Dominates Grammys, Oscars, and Golden Globes—Writing a New Chapter in K-pop History
Netflix’s animated film “K-pop Demon Hunters” has swept major Hollywood international award ceremonies, solidifying K-pop culture’s global prominence.…
January 2026 Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Update: Kim Yong-bin Ranks First, Im Yeong-woong Third, Hwasa Fourth
According to the 2026 January singer brand reputation survey released by the Korea Enterprise Reputation Research Institute, significant changes appeared in the brand reputation rankings.…
'Golden' vs 'Apartment': First K-Pop Clash for a Grammy Main Award
The 68th Grammy Awards are set to take place on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA, and K-pop is being watched closely as a potential turning point in Grammy main award history.…
BTS’s Jimin and Jung Kook Prove Their Strength as Global Solo Artists on Spotify
BTS’s Jimin and Jung Kook have further solidified their positions in the global music market by achieving high streaming numbers on Spotify.…
K-Pop Industry Exceeds 15 Trillion Won in Revenue in 2024…Highest Record Ever
The revenue of South Korea’s popular culture and arts industry reached 15.3845 trillion won in 2024, setting a new record high.…