CJ ENM and JYP CHINA, the Chinese subsidiary of JYP Entertainment, along with Tencent Music Entertainment (TME), announced on February 2 that they have established a joint venture named ONECEAD to accelerate their expans…
Major K-pop agency JYP Entertainment and entertainment conglomerate CJ ENM have joined forces with Chinese music giant Tencent Music (TME) to set up a new music company called Onecead in China.
Singer Kim Won-jung, who left a significant mark on Korean popular music history through his song “Rock Island,” was appointed chairman of the President’s direct-appointed Asia Cultural Hub City Development Committee on…
K-pop is moving beyond music to expand into various storytelling mediums such as musicals, dramas, and tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs).…
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“The Golden” soundtrack from Netflix’s animated film *KPOP Demon Hunters* was named the winner of the “Best Song Written for Visual Media” category at the 68th Grammy Awards, establishing a new milestone in K-pop history…
Singer Kim Won-jung was appointed as chair of the Asia Cultural Hub City Development Committee on the 2nd. The folk singer, who debuted in 1985 with the song “Rock Island” and spent his entire career rooted in Gwangju an…
JYP Entertainment announced on February 2 that the group 2PM will hold a solo concert titled “THE RETURN” at Tokyo Dome in Japan from May 9 to 10 to celebrate 15 years since their local debut.…
G-Dragon has unveiled a custom jewelry necklace created in collaboration with Jacob & Co. Weighing a total of 209.71 carats, this necklace is a one-of-a-kind piece inspired by G-Dragon’s signature band and style.
“The Golden” by the Netflix animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* won the “Best Song Written for Visual Media” award at the 68th Grammy Awards, marking a pivotal moment in K-pop history.…
‘Golden,’ the original soundtrack for Netflix’s animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ won the ‘Best Song Written for Visual Media’ award at the 68th Grammy Awards, marking a new chapter in K-POP history.…
“KPop Demon Hunters,” produced through a collaboration between Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix, has become a true global cultural phenomenon.…
A new chapter has been added to K-POP history. The theme song “Golden” from the Netflix animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Best Song for Visual Media award at the 68th Grammy Awards, making it the first K-POP a…
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Girl group TWICE performed a 360-degree show as part of their “THIS IS FOR” world tour at the Los Angeles Kings Forum.…
K-pop culture has finally broken through the most prestigious barriers in the American music industry. The soundtrack track “Golden” from Netflix’s animated film *K-pop Demon Hunters* was announced as the winner of the “…
At the 68th Grammy Awards, K-POP’s influence continues to expand like never before, yet it simultaneously sparks fundamental questions about what exactly constitutes K-POP.…
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“Golden,” the OST for Netflix’s animated series *KPop Demon Hunters*, received the “Best Song Written for Visual Media” award at the 68th Grammy Awards, marking the first time Korean pop music has won this category.…
The soundtrack “Golden” for Netflix’s animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has established a new milestone in K-pop history.…
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Korean pop music is facing difficulties in expanding into the Greater China region. The Hong Kong Dream Concert 2026 and another Dream Concert have been postponed indefinitely, along with the MBC “Show! Music Core” conce…
The original soundtrack for Netflix’s animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" is dominating the global music market. HUNTR/X’s "Golden" has proven its strength by holding the top spot on the Billboard Top Movie Songs chart fo…
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Opportunities for K-pop idols to make their debut are becoming more diverse. On the 24th of last month, a large-scale “MEGA K-POP Audition” was held at the Yeeno Small Theater at Kyungsung University in Nam-gu, Busan, wi…
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Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has had a record-breaking impact on the global music and film industries since its release in June.…
K-pop is expanding its influence beyond the music industry to affect global economies, sports, and beauty markets as well.…
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A video featuring singer Dae-sung touring JYP Entertainment’s headquarters was released on YouTube channel “Collective.” The video, uploaded on the 30th, shows members of group ITZY—Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yun…
In the K-pop industry, idols are strictly prohibited from dating. The reason behind this rule is economic. At the beginning of 2024, news of TWICE’s Leader Karina having a romantic relationship caused SM Entertainment’s…
Rosé of BLACKPINK will perform at the 68th Grammy Awards, becoming the first K-pop solo artist to do so. The Recording Academy announced via its official website on January 30 that Rosé will appear as a performer at the…