BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Declares Firm Legal Action in Response to Scandal Involving Her Elder Brother
BLISU, the agency representing BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, has announced a firm legal response to the recent family-related scandal.
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s Agency Declares Zero Tolerance for Family-Related Rumors, Stating They Have No Connection to the Artist or Company
BLISSU, the agency representing BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, issued an official statement addressing recent family-related rumors spreading online, explicitly stating that “the matters currently being raised have absolutely no con…
BIGBANG Makes Debut at Coachella, Announcing Start of 20th Anniversary World Tour in August
K-pop legend BIGBANG performed as headliners at Coachella, the largest music festival in the United States. The current lineup of G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung made their first appearance on the Coachella stage, officia…
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Dominates Coachella Stage with “Bad Angel” Performance That Merges Technology and Art
BLACKPINK’s Lisa captured global attention on the main stage during the second day of Coachella.
Lisa Performs World Premiere of “Bad Angel” with Anyma at Coachella, Featuring a Holographic Angel Stage
BLACKPINK’s Lisa made a surprise appearance on the main stage during the second day of Coachella 2026 in the United States to debut DJ Anyma’s new song “Bad Angel.” On the 18th (local time), at the event held in Indio, C…
Major Downgrades Issued for Target Stock Prices of SM, YG, and HYBE
As the stock prices of K-POP entertainment companies plummet, successive downgrades to their target stock prices have been announced.
K-Pop’s Four Major Agencies See Sharp Stock Drops as Target Prices Are Uniformly Cut
The stock prices of South Korea’s four largest entertainment companies—SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, HYBE, and JYP Entertainment—are all declining simultaneously.…
Why Coachella Matters to K-Pop...A Testbed for Global Competitiveness
Every April, the attention of the global music industry turns toward the desert in California. The “Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,” which began in 1999, has now become a sacred ground that new K-Pop groups aim…
Lack of a Second BTS or BLACKPINK Drives 20% Downgrade in K-pop Agency Target Prices
Stock prices of domestic K-pop agencies are showing weakness. Although total operating profits for this year are expected to reach approximately 982.2 billion won, marking the highest performance on record, investors’ co…
BTS’ “Swim” Ranks No. 1 on Billboard... Strong Support from Fandom
“Swim,” the title track from BTS’s fifth studio album *ARIRANG*, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the first week following its release, all 10 tracks from the album entered the chart, demonstrating the gr…
CUTIE STREET’s Korean Performance Reaches 7.67 Million Views – A “Cuteness Phenomenon”
Japan’s eight-member girl group CUTIE STREET has sparked a massive phenomenon with their Korean-language performance on a South Korean music show.…
BABYMONSTER Marks 2nd Debut Anniversary with Release of “BAEMON NEWS 7”
BABYMONSTER released content titled “BAEMON NEWS 7” on April 1 to celebrate its 2nd debut anniversary. Over the past two years, the group has achieved steady growth, strengthened communication with fans, and demonstrated…
"Golden" Writes New Chapter for K-Pop at Billboard and Oscars
"The Golden" from Netflix’s animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* set a record as the longest-charting K-Pop song on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart and won the Original Song award at the Academy Awards, further soli…
Lisa to Host First K-POP Residence Show in Las Vegas
Lisa will hold a residence show in Las Vegas for the first time in K-POP history. As a member of BLACKPINK and a solo artist, she is set to perform four times under the title “Viva La Lisa” on November 13, 14, 27, and 28…
Jennie Launches Capsule Collection with Beachwear Brand
Jennie has released a capsule collection in collaboration with the American beachwear brand Frankies Bikinis. The “JENNIE x Frankies Bikinis” collection is built around the “Swim to Street” concept and features a diverse…
Shinsegae Duty Free’s K-Wave Zone Sees 120% Sales Surge in March
Shinsegae Duty Free’s Myeongdong store’s K-pop-themed section, “K-Wave Zone,” recorded a 120% increase in sales during March.…
K-pop Stars Leaving Major Agencies as Solo Agencies Rise 73% in 5 Years
South Korea’s entertainment industry is undergoing a major structural transformation, as established K-pop stars are increasingly leaving large agencies to form their own independent businesses.
BTS’s Gwanghwamun Concert Attracts 300 Million Viewers
The live performance held by BTS at Gwanghwamun in Seoul on March 21 reached 300 million viewers worldwide through Netflix’s live streaming.…
BTS Concert in Gwanghwamun Draws 104,000 Attendees; HYBE’s Stock Plummets 15.5%
K-pop supergroup BTS held a stage performance in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square with all seven members together for the first time in four years since their hiatus for military service.…
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Reaches Career Peak as Actress in Netflix’s “Monthly Boyfriend”
BLACKPINK member Jisoo’s leading role in “Monthly Boyfriend” achieved remarkable success on Netflix’s global charts.…
BTS to Hold Comeback Concert at Gwanghwamun Plaza on the 21st
BTS will stage a comeback live performance at Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul on the 21st. The police have deployed the highest level of security measures expected due to forecasts that up to 260,000 people may gather.
BLACKPINK Releases “DEADLINE” After 3 Years and 5 Months
BLACKPINK released their third mini-album, “DEADLINE,” on the 27th of last month. This is their first new release in approximately 3 years and 5 months since their second studio album, “BORN PINK,” in 2022.…
Individual Girl Group Brand Reputation in March 2026 – Jang Won-young of IVE Ranks First
According to the analysis of individual girl group brand reputations for March 2026 released by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, Jang Won-young of IVE took first place.…
ILLIT Accused of Plagiarizing BLACKPINK’s Frame Logo Following NewJeans Controversy
K-POP girl group ILLIT revealed the title of its fourth mini-album, “Mamihlapinatapai,” during the “Press Start” tour held in Seoul from the 14th to the 15th.…
BLACKPINK Records 3.6 Billion Streams on Melon Over 10 Years of Debut
BLACKPINK has accumulated 3.6 billion streams on the domestic music platform Melon during its 10-year debut period.…