BTS’s 5th Studio Album “ARIRANG” Sets Pre-Order Record of 4.06 Million Copies, Highest Ever
BTS’s new album “ARIRANG” has surpassed 4 million pre-orders amid overwhelming interest from fans around the world.
BTS Officially Announces Over 70 Shows in World Tour Starting in April Across 5 Continents
BTS has officially announced its first full-group world tour since returning from military service. The tour is scheduled to take place from April 2026 to March 2027, covering Asia, North America, South America, Europe,…
Netflix Animated Film “KPop Demon Hunters” Nominated for Two Awards at the 98th Academy Awards
Netflix’s original animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has been nominated simultaneously for the Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song categories at the 98th Academy Awards, achieving an unprecedented Oscar success…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Nominated for Two Awards at the 98th Academy Awards
Netflix’s globally successful series “KPop Demon Hunters” has been nominated for two awards at the 98th Academy Awards, specifically for Best Animated Feature and Original Song.…
Japan’s 20s Idols Enter Politics, North Korea Promotes E-Sports amid Global Shifts in Cultural Policy
Simultaneous moves to integrate culture and politics are drawing attention in both Japan and North Korea.
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BTS Officially Announces First Full-Group World Tour After Military Service
BTS will embark on its first full-group world tour following the completion of military service by all members. The group will commence this extensive tour after a nearly four-year hiatus, starting in April 2026 and runn…
AI Idols Rapidly Rise as Mainstream Culture Forces Eternity, Hades, and PLAVE to Dominate Streaming Ecosystems
Virtual idols powered by AI technology are rapidly ascending to mainstream culture by leading interactive ecosystems built on streaming platforms.…
Cha Eun-woo Accused of Tax Evasion Worth Over 2 Billion Won; Agent Files Appeal After NTS Investigation
Cha Eun-woo, a member of Astro, has been investigated by the National Tax Service (NTS) for tax evasion involving amounts exceeding 2 billion won, as he used a company registered under his mother’s name to distribute his…
K-Pop Consumption in 2025: South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia Remain Top 3, While United States Rises to 4th Position Signaling Expansion in Western Markets
K-POP RADAR, a comprehensive dashboard for K-pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map.” This analysis, which tallies views of related videos on YouTube’s Artist Chart from…
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Cha Eunwoo Accused of Tax Evasion Worth Over 20 Billion Won... Income Diversion Through Mother’s Company
Actor Cha Eunwoo has received a tax audit notice from the National Tax Service regarding allegations that he evaded income taxes worth over 20 billion won by diverting income through a company owned by his mother.…
K-Pop’s Global Realignment... South Korea Maintains Strength as the U.S. and Western Countries Surge
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its “2025 K-Pop World Map,” which analyzes global K-Pop consumption trends for 2025.…
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CL of 2NE1 Sent to Prosecutors for Operating Agency Unregistered for 5 Years
CL of 2NE1 was referred to the prosecutors for allegedly operating her agency, Very Cherry, which she founded in 2020, in an unregistered state for over five years.…
K-pop Rises as Global Content Powerhouse···“KPop Demon Hunters” Becomes the Most Streamed Film of 2025
K-pop is leading the global entertainment market beyond music into video content. Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” was recorded as the most streamed film of 2025, reaffirming the worldwide prominence of K-pop…
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K-Pop Global Consumption in 2025: South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia Remain Top 1–3, with the United States Showing an Upward Trend
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map” section by country.…
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K-Pop Artists’ Nationwide Tour Concerts from February to March, Featuring “Active King 3” and Lee Jae-hoon of COOL
K-pop artists will take their live performances across the country from February to March this year. The follow-up concerts from MBN’s variety show “Active King 3” and Lee Jae-hoon’s tour concerts by COOL will be held si…
JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” Ranked #1 in 2025 K-Brand Index’s Music Category, Confirming South Korea’s Leadership in Global K-POP
Asia Brand Research Institute, a big data evaluation agency, selected JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” as the top entry in the 2025 K-Brand Index’s K-POP music category.…
Korea, Japan, Indonesia Remain in Top 3 for K-Pop Consumption; U.S. Shows Rising Trend as Global Diversity Accelerates
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its “2025 K-Pop World Map” country section.…
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South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia Remain in Top 3; United States Shows Rising Trend · K-Pop Radar’s Analysis of “2025 K-Pop World Map”
K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map” section focused on countries.…
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K-POP Global Market in 2025: South Korea Ranks First in Consumption and Fourth in Global Streaming as Fifth-Generation Girl Groups Rise
In the 2025 K-POP global market, South Korea held the top position in terms of consumption volume and ranked fourth in global streaming figures.…
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CL Transferred to Prosecutors for Operating Unregistered Agency “Berry Cherry” for 5 Years
Singer CL is being transferred to prosecutors on charges of operating an unregistered agency for over 5 years. The Yongsan Police Station in Seoul announced it plans to refer CL for investigation under the Popular Cultur…
K-Pop Consumption Remains in Top 3 in South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia; United States Rises to 4th Place
K-POP RADAR, a comprehensive dashboard for K-pop artists operated by the music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map.”
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5th Generation Idols Redefine Hip-Hop as K-Pop, Pioneering a New Genre
Hip-hop, which has been present since the early days of K-Pop, has evolved further with the emergence of 5th generation idols.…
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2025 K-Pop Global Market Shows Polarization with Rapid Growth of 5th-Generation Girl Groups and High Barriers for Boy Groups
The “2025 K-Pop World Map” released by K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, revealed a significant polarization in the K-Pop global market.…
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BTS Returns as a Full Group for First Time in 3 Years and 9 Months with Large-Scale Concert at Gwanghwamun Plaza on March 21
The group BTS will hold a concert marking its first return as a full group in 3 years and 9 months at Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul on March 21.…
"Return" Policy Needed for Companies Benefiting from Hallyu Content... to Strengthen Overseas Activities in K-Beauty and Tourism
There is a call for a “return” policy that would direct the benefits gained indirectly or directly by foreign companies from Hallyu content back into creative industries.…
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