Opportunities for K-pop idols to make their debut are becoming more diverse. On the 24th of last month, a large-scale “MEGA K-POP Audition” was held at the Yeeno Small Theater at Kyungsung University in Nam-gu, Busan, wi…
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Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has had a record-breaking impact on the global music and film industries since its release in June.…
K-pop is expanding its influence beyond the music industry to affect global economies, sports, and beauty markets as well.…
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A video featuring singer Dae-sung touring JYP Entertainment’s headquarters was released on YouTube channel “Collective.” The video, uploaded on the 30th, shows members of group ITZY—Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yun…
In the K-pop industry, idols are strictly prohibited from dating. The reason behind this rule is economic. At the beginning of 2024, news of TWICE’s Leader Karina having a romantic relationship caused SM Entertainment’s…
Rosé of BLACKPINK will perform at the 68th Grammy Awards, becoming the first K-pop solo artist to do so. The Recording Academy announced via its official website on January 30 that Rosé will appear as a performer at the…
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YG Entertainment posted the concept teaser for BLACKPINK’s third mini-album, [DEADLINE], on its official blog on January 30.…
Jihyo of TWICE has been selected as the new model for Venus, operated by Shinyoung Wacoal. This marks the first model change for Venus in 14 years, signaling the brand’s effort to discover beauty icons for a new generati…
Park Jin-young, founder of JYP Entertainment and its Chief Creative Officer, along with CEO Jung Wook and JYP America’s CEO and Chief Strategy Officer Shin Hyun-kook, were included in Billboard’s “2026 Billboard Power 10…
BLACKPINK unveiled the first teaser poster that gives a glimpse at the concept of their third mini-album, [DEADLINE], raising expectations among global fans.…
Danielle, a member of NewJeans, has been removed from the group photo in HYBE’s mobile music game “Rhythm Hive.” Her image is no longer visible in the game’s artist lineup section featuring NewJeans’ group photo.…
Wugi, a member of I-DLE, has been officially promoted to full member of the Korean Music Copyright Association. This marks the first time a foreign female idol has received this status, and it is particularly significant…
Singer BoA, who left her 25-year affiliation with SM Entertainment, has revealed her current situation for the first time.…
The boy group Santos Bravoos, under HYBE Latin America, released their second single “Kawasaki” on January 30. This club-style dance track blends Latin urban sounds with the rhythmic flair unique to Brazilian music, and…
HYBE’s long-running mobile game Dragon Village has reached its 14th year of service. After setting a record revenue figure in 2024, the game continued this upward trend in 2025 by exceeding last year’s performance.
ADOR, NewJeans’ management agency, has notified member Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract. As a result, a full-group return for NewJeans is no longer possible.…
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Rosé, a member of BLACKPINK, will take the stage at the 2026 Grammy Awards as the first K-POP soloist. The Australian-Korean singer-songwriter is set to perform her collaboration with Bruno Mars, titled “APT.,” on the st…
At the 68th Grammy Awards on February 1, K-POP artists achieved a historic first by receiving nominations in all four major categories: Album, Record, Song, and Best New Artist.…
On January 28 (local time), Billboard released its “2026 Billboard Power 100” list via its official website, identifying the most influential figures in the global music industry.…
BLACKPINK’s Rosé openly discussed the extreme measures she took to safeguard her personal privacy and the psychological strain resulting from concerns over revealing her romantic relationship.…
Lee Soo Man, founder of SM Entertainment, was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, earning international recognition as a pioneer in K-pop’s global spread.…
As the 68th Grammy Awards approach, K-Pop is making its first appearance in all four of the ceremony’s major categories, known as the Big Four.…
K-POP is making its first appearance in Grammy Awards’ most prestigious categories. At the 68th Grammy Awards (February 1), K-POP artists achieved a historic milestone by receiving nominations in the four major categorie…
BLACKPINK successfully brought to an end their seven-month long world tour at the Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium from January 24 to 26.…
Minhee, formerly the CEO of ADOR, and her legal team have outright denied allegations of tampering involving NewJeans—specifically contact made before contract expiration—and asserted that it is a large-scale fraud orche…