Songs from 20 Years Ago Top Music Charts Again as the “Reverse Chart Trend” Spreads
The phenomenon of “reverse chart trend,” where songs released 20 years ago dominate the top positions on music charts, is growing more widespread.…
G-Dragon Explains His “Like Fairy” Activity on Social Media: “My Hands Are Big, So I Make Many Mistakes”
G-Dragon appeared on BIGBANG member Daesung’s YouTube channel “Jipdaeseong” and talked about his activity of liking posts on social media.…
G-Dragon Gives Free Walnut Treats to Fans at Fan Meeting, Asking Them Not to Stay Outside in the Cold
G-Dragon met with approximately 40,000 fans during his first solo fan meeting, “2026 G-Dragon ‘FAM’ MEETING [FAM+ILY : FAMILY : FAM I LOVE YOU],” held from the 6th to the 8th at KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul.…
G-Dragon Explains Mistake in Liking Jennie’s Performance Video—“My Hands Are Big”
G-Dragon indirectly addressed the incident where he previously liked and then removed a like from a video of Jennie’s performance at the 40th Golden Disc Awards through a YouTube channel named “Jipdaeseong.” In a video r…
G-Dragon Holds First Solo Fan Meeting Since Debut; Cross-Generational Festival Attracts 40,000 Fans
G-Dragon’s first solo fan meeting ever, titled “2026 G-DRAGON ‘FAM’ MEETING [FAM+ILY : FAMILY : FAM I LOVE YOU]”, concluded successfully over three days with the attendance of approximately 40,000 fans.…
Wasserman Agency Founder’s Sexual Messages to Maxwell Revealed in Epstein Files
Casey Wasserman, the founder of the music agency Wasserman, is at the center of international controversy following the inclusion of his name in newly released federal documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Sets New Record by Becoming Grammy and Oscar Nominee, Shaping History of K-Content Adaptations
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has achieved historic milestones in the visual media industry. The film’s theme song, “Golden,” won the “Best Song Written for Visual Media” award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, m…
LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” Nominated for Best K-Pop Song at Korean Music Awards
The girl group LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS)” has been nominated for Best K-Pop Song at the Korean Music Awards.…
Create Music Group Invests $300 Million to Support Acquisition of Nettwerk Music Group’s Management Team
Create Music Group will invest over $300 million to assist in the acquisition of Nettwerk Music Group’s management team.…
BTS Makes Full-Group Comeback After Nearly 4 Years; “Arirang” Reaches 3 Million Spotify Saves
The global K-pop phenomenon BIGBANG, known as BTS, has captured worldwide music fans’ attention with their first full-group comeback in over four years.…
RIIZE’s Shotaro to Skip Macau Concert Due to Sino-Japanese Tensions
Shotaro, the Japanese-nationality member of group RIIZE, will not appear at the scheduled Macau show as part of their “RIIZING LOUD” concert tour.…
The High Cost of K-Pop Dreams: Sexual Abuse Experienced by Foreign Trainees
International media has exposed how foreign trainees who aspire to become K-pop idols end up paying high fees only to receive no promised training or audition opportunities, and in some cases, suffer sexual abuse.…
Jungkook of BTS Ranks 15th on AOL’s List of World’s Most Famous People, Alongside Ronaldo and Musk
Jungkook of BTS was named among the world’s 15 most famous individuals, once again confirming his status as a global icon.…
K-Pop Resonates on Olympic Ice: Copyright and Cultural Impact of Hallyu Music at the Milan Games
K-Pop has established itself as a new cultural trend at the winter Olympics taking place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, which opened on February 6.…
Photo 티비텐 TV10 / CC BY 4.0 — Wikimedia Commons
G-Dragon, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Daesung Reunite in 20-Year Friendship Special… Including a Joke About Height
Episode 94 of the YouTube channel “Jipdaeseong,” released on the 6th, featured actor Lee Soo-hyuk and singer G-Dragon as special guests.…
BTS Confirms Global Dominance with 3 Million Pre-Orders for “Arirang” Album; London Tour Sets Attendance Record
BTS is shaking up the global music industry with their first studio album in nearly four years, titled “Arirang.” Spotify’s pre-order count surpassed 3 million just 19 days after the announcement, a figure that mirrors t…
G-Dragon and Lee Soo-hyuk Appear on Dae-sung’s “Jipdaeseong” to Reveal 20 Years of Friendship
G-Dragon appeared on YouTube content series “Jipdaeseong” alongside actor Lee Soo-hyuk. The video, released on the afternoon of the 6th on Dae-sung’s channel, featured the two friends who had known each other since high…
K-Pop Concert Tourism Rises as a New Driver of Asian Economic Growth
K-pop concert tourism has emerged as a key force driving rapid growth in Asia’s tourism industry. With major global tours by BTS and My Chemical Romance scheduled for 2026, economic impacts are projected to increase expo…
Photo The White House / Public domain — Wikimedia Commons
Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Expands Beyond a Cultural Phenomenon to Transform the Entire Industry Ecosystem
Netflix’s animated series “KPOP Demon Hunters” has evolved from a simple global sensation into a new cornerstone of the international cultural industry.…
KPop Demon Hunters to Expand Product Line via Collaborations with Lego and Other Brands
Lego Group announced on the 5th that it is entering into an official partnership based on the popularity of Netflix’s animation “KPop Demon Hunters.” The two companies plan to release products step by step, transforming…
BTS to Release “ARIRANG” Album in March
BTS will release their new album “ARIRANG,” themed around faith, on March 20, approximately three years after completing their military service.…
BTS to Hold the Largest Full-Group Concert in K-pop History at Gwanghwamun in March
BTS will stage the largest full-group concert in K-pop history at Gwanghwamun in March. Starting with the release of their fifth studio album “ARIRANG” on March 20, they will hold a massive Comeback show at Gwanghwamun S…
The Rise of New Idol Debut Strategies: From Speed to Direction
The music industry demands speed. How quickly an act can gain attention and how clearly it can define itself become key factors in competitiveness. Idols face an even greater sense of pressure.…
BTS to Hold Live Comeback Performance on Netflix at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21
BTS will make their official comeback stage after completing their military service. Netflix and HYBE have announced that they will stream BTS’s comeback concert, “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG,” globally from Gwanghwa…
PLAVE Secures Unmatched First Place in Start Trend Vote, Solidifying Position as Next-Generation K-POP Force
The virtual idol group PLAVE has once again demonstrated its dominant position in the K-POP market. On the 3rd, it ranked first in the Start Trend K-POP male group daily vote, earning 250,354 votes.…