BTS’s J-Hope initiated a viral dance challenge for his new song “Sweet Dreams,” leading to collaborations with various K-POP idols including TWICE’s Nayeon and Momo, SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi, aespa’s Karina, LE SSERAF…
K-pop made history at the 97th Academy Awards held on March 2, 2025. K-pop idols appeared on the Oscar stage for the first time, elevating their status within mainstream Western entertainment.…
K-Pop has opened up new possibilities on the Oscar stage. At the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, Lisa of BLACKPINK became the first K-Pop artist to perform at the Oscars.…
Lara, a member of HYBE’s global girl group KATSEYE, recently revealed she is queer, receiving substantial support from her fans.…
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Last year, the K-pop album market turned negative for the first time in 10 years. According to Circle Chart statistics, K-pop album sales in 2024 reached 93.28 million units, a 19.4% decline from 115.78 million units in…
미국 시장에서 K-pop은 BTS, Stray Kids, TXT의 강세가 두드러지지만, 국내 시장은 BTS·블랙핑크 부재로 2024년 음반 판매량이 전년 대비 19.4% 감소했다.
The K-pop industry is intensifying its efforts to penetrate the Southeast Asian market, which boasts rapid economic expansion and growing consumer infrastructure.…
ZEROBASEONE has established itself as a group with no equal in K-POP history by achieving million-unit album sales for every release since its Debut.…
The new group KiiiKiii, launched by music agency Starship, has received overwhelming response from K-pop fans. The group completely skipped the traditional debut process followed by most K-pop acts.…
The K-pop chart “KM Chart” will conduct a February 2025 K-MUSIC preference survey (covering 6 categories) from the 10th to the 24th.…
Posts of Jimin’s tteokbokki on social media and Jung Kook sharing his “Bulguri” recipe are among the ways K-pop idols are sparking a worldwide interest in Korean cuisine.…
BTS and other K-POP idols’ social media activities serve as a key force behind the global spread of K-food. Last year, South Korea’s ramen exports reached 1.24846 billion dollars, marking the highest figure on record.…
As K-pop continued to drive the Hallyu phenomenon throughout last year, there was a notable high level of interest in Korean foods such as kimchi, soju, and buldak in North America.…
BLACKPINK’s Lisa will become the first K-pop idol to appear on an Oscar stage, marking the pinnacle of recognition K-pop has achieved in the global music industry.…
According to the “2024 Global Hallyu Trend Analysis Report” released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the 25th, regional trends within global Hallyu showed significant divergence last year.…
K-Pop’s global influence is expanding beyond music to encompass economics, diplomacy, and various cultural aspects.…
An exchange-traded fund (ETF) that bet on the growth potential of the K-Pop industry is finally closing its doors amid weak music sales.…
SpaceAudity, a music content startup, released its “2024 K-Pop World Map,” which analyzes global K-POP market trends using data.…
The case of Fatima Mampezos, a 13-year-old Mexican middle school student who suffered school violence because she is a K-POP fan, has evolved into an international solidarity movement.…
HYBE recorded its highest-ever annual revenue of 2.6499 trillion won on a consolidated basis for 2025. This figure represents an 18% increase from the previous year, driven by the success of expanding its global business…
BTS received the Global Popularity Artist Award at the 33rd Hantero Music Awards, once again demonstrating their international influence.…
The K-pop industry is expanding beyond traditional idol concepts by adopting various forms such as virtual idols, groups featuring defector members, and groups composed entirely of Chinese members.…
Jennie of BLACKPINK received the Global Force Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards. Billboard cited her explosive global influence since she began her solo career as the reason for this honor.…
As U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on foreign steel earlier this month, sparking skepticism about South Korea’s economy, the K-Pop entertainment sector has instead attracted heightened investor interest.…
aespa has secured a top-tier position in the streaming charts across major music platforms. According to the latest rankings released on February 8, the group achieved 4th place with 2,804 points, accounting for 3.04% of…