SM Executives Named by Billboard as Indie Power Players
Jang Chul-hyuk and Tak Young-joon, co-CEOs of SM Entertainment, were included in Billboard’s “2026 Indie Power Players” list.…
BoA Launches First Official Membership Project via Fan Platform 3 Months After Leaving SM
BoA began new activities following her announcement in March that her 25-year contract with SM Entertainment had expired.…
SHINee Returns in Full Formation with Release of ‘Atmos’ in June
SHINee’s member Key is resuming activities, marking the group’s return in its complete lineup. The group will release its sixth mini-album, ‘Atmos’, on June 1, ahead of which it will hold a full-group concert titled “- T…
Lisa to Perform at the 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony – First K-Pop Female Soloist to Do So
Lisa, a member of the girl group BLACKPINK and a solo artist, will take center stage on a global platform. She has been confirmed to appear in the opening ceremony of the 2026 North America Middle America World Cup sched…
BTS’s Gwanghwamun Concert Helps Korea Turn Travel Balance into a Surplus for First Time in 11 Years
The domestic tourism market has reached a historic turning point. In March, South Korea’s travel balance turned positive for the first time in 11 years and 4 months, with BTS’s concert in Gwanghwamun believed to have pla…
K-Pop Idols Treat Festivals and University Events as Essential Stages – Performing Even with Lower Pay
K-pop idols are expanding their performance venues at an accelerating pace. Moving beyond traditional formats centered on music shows and solo concerts, top-tier idols are now actively seeking out domestic and internatio…
SM Entertainment’s First-Qtr Revenue Hits 279.1 Billion Won, Driven by Concerts and Merchandise
SM Entertainment’s performance in the first quarter saw a significant increase compared to the same period last year.…
NewJeans’ Minzy in “Positive Discussions” with ADOR
ADOR, the agency managing NewJeans, posted a message on its official social media account on the 7th to congratulate member Minzy on her birthday, hinting at the possibility of her return.…
BTS Returns to Mexico After 9 Years with Grand Opening of “ARIRANG” Tour Ahead of 65,000 Fans
BTS returned to Mexico City after nine years and delivered a spectacular opening show for their “ARIRANG” world tour. The first performance, held at Estadio GNP Seguroros after 8 p.m.…
Kian84 and Lee Soo-ji Win Entertainment Awards at the Baeksang Arts Awards
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards were held on May 8 at COEX Hall D in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Kian84 and Lee Soo-ji received the awards for Best Male and Best Female Entertainer respectively, with Lee Soo-ji achieving the honor…
BTS Receives Official Invitation to Mexican Presidential Palace, Appearing Before 50,000 Fans
BTS, who was in Mexico as part of their world tour, received an official invitation to the Palacio Nacional in Mexico City and was greeted with an unprecedented welcome ceremony.…
HYBE’s New Label ABD to Debut First Girl Group in the Second Half of 2026
HYBE has established a new label dedicated to girl groups named ABD. The acronym ABD stands for “A Bold Dream,” reflecting a creative philosophy that aims to expand the boundaries of K-pop by pursuing unconventional, fle…
'Umi's Cells 3' Concludes with Kim Jae-won’s Charismatic “Blind Pursuit” of Shin Sun-rok’s Role
TVING’s original series 'Umi's Cells 3' recently concluded to widespread acclaim. Since its debut in 2021 with the first season, this series based on the popular webtoon of the same name has now reached a complete ending…
'Wild Thing': Kang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-gu, and Park Ji-hyun Team Up for a Comedy About a Reunited Trio of Idols
The film "Wild Thing" is a wild comedy that depicts the events surrounding the 20-year reunion of the once-popular three-member mixed-gender dance group "Triangle," who dominated the K-pop industry.…
ENHYPEN Unveils Official Characters “Enchins”
ENHYPEN has introduced six official characters named “Enchins,” which means “friends of the fandom.” Revealed on the group’s social media accounts this morning on the 7th, these characters are Wanchu (Jungwon), Noksta (J…
SM Entertainment Reports Q1 Revenue of 279.1 Billion Won, Up 20% Year-on-Year
SM Entertainment disclosed on the 6th that it achieved consolidated revenue of 279.1 billion won and operating income of 38.6 billion won in the first quarter of 2026, representing increases of 20.6% and 18.5% respective…
President Lee Jae-myeong Invites 104 Children to Blue House for First Children’s Day Event
President Lee Jae-myeong held an event on May 5 to celebrate the 104th anniversary of Children’s Day by inviting 104 children to the Blue House.…
Park Jin-young to Appear at Waterbom for Second Consecutive Year, Reviving His “Hot Pink Halterneck” Legend
Park Jin-young will perform at “Waterbom Seoul 2026” for the second year in a row. The official Waterbom social media account announced his participation with the message, “An all-time legend—you can’t miss this! JYP is…
G-Dragon’s Macau Performance Sparks Clothing Controversy…Galaxy Corporation Issues Apology Statement
G-Dragon wore clothing featuring racially offensive slogans during a performance in Macau. His agency, Galaxy Corporation, released an apology statement acknowledging a lack of cultural sensitivity.
Daniel Dae Kim’s CNN Documentary ‘K-Everything’ on Hallyu’s Global Impact to Premiere in May
Korean American actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim is releasing a four-part travel documentary titled “K-Everything” on CNN International, which explores the global spread of Hallyu culture.…
YG Entertainment Posts 52.2 Billion Won Profit in 2025, With 590.1 Billion Won Revenue Forecast for 2026
YG Entertainment achieved a successful turnaround in 2025. The company recorded 545.4 billion won in revenue last year, and its operating profit shifted from a 18.6 billion won loss in the previous year to a 52.2 billion…
BLACKPINK’s LISA Becomes First K-Pop Artist as Official Member of Met Gala Host Committee
K-pop’s presence at the Met Gala has reached a new milestone. BLACKPINK’s LISA is set to serve as one of the official Host Committee members at this year’s event, marking her as the first K-pop artist to hold such a posi…
Wonpil Successfully Concludes “Unpiltered” Solo Concert After 4 Years and 2 Months
DAY6’s Wonpil successfully brought to an end his solo concert after a period of 4 years and 2 months. Held at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul from the 1st to the 3rd, the “Unpiltered” concert was praised for its emoti…
ITZY to Make Comeback on the 18th with Spring-Themed Title Track “Motto”
Girl group ITZY (Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, Yuna) will release their new mini-album “Motto” at 6 p.m. on the 18th.…
xikers Unveils First Album of New Series with Intense Visuals, ‘ROUTE ZERO: The ORA’
The group xikers has announced its comeback with a bold new concept. From May 1st to 3rd, KQ Entertainment released concept posters for the HIKER version of xikers’ seventh mini-album, ‘ROUTE ZERO: The ORA’, through thei…