K-POP group SEVENTEEN released a commemorative album titled “Happy Burtsday” on May 26, 2025, marking exactly 10 years since their debut on May 26, 2015.…
As BTS members complete their military service, significant capital is flowing into their agency, HYBE. As of the morning of the 10th, HYBE’s stock price traded at 309,000 won, up 2.32% from the previous day’s closing pr…
The K-POP industry is attracting significant investor interest as it is viewed as a safe zone amid U.S.-originated tariff risks.…
NiziU, a Japanese girl group under JYP Entertainment, secured first place on Korean music shows with their new song “LOVE LINE (운명선)”.…
Netflix has unveiled a trailer for the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” which draws inspiration from K-Pop culture.…
The animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” a collaboration between Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix, will be released worldwide simultaneously on June 20.…
Netflix has released a trailer for the new musical animation film “KPop Demon Hunters,” which incorporates K-Pop elements into its narrative.…
TikTok has emerged as a core platform for discovering and promoting K-POP music. Kristo Putra, head of music and artist partnerships for TikTok APAC, explained that top-tier artists such as BTS’s Jin and j-hope have rece…
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has secured 30 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with her collaboration track “APT” alongside Bruno Mars, thereby establishing herself as the first female K-Pop soloist to do so.…
K-pop’s international expansion is entering a new phase. As the meaning of “K” gradually separates from Korea, Korean-style production methods are spreading worldwide.…
Rumors that the late actress Kim Sae-ron had a relationship with an idol in 2018 were raised but later confirmed to be untrue.…
K-POP is continuing to broaden its global presence from Los Angeles to Southeast Asia. In May, SM Entertainment held the “SMTown Festival” at the Dignity Health Sports Park in LA to celebrate its 30th anniversary.…
Pop-up stores centered around K-pop idols and brand marketing are rapidly emerging as new economic drivers. Experiential content that leverages fan loyalty is setting new sales records and expanding into global markets.…
Korean entertainment company HYBE is reportedly advancing plans to enter the Indian market. The company’s global ambitions, which have previously expanded into Japan, the United States, and Latin America over the past fe…
The Busan Metropolitan Government announced that second-round ticket sales for the K-Pop concert part of the “18th Busan Port Festival” will start at 7 p.m. on May 21.…
Artists under JYP Entertainment have been selected as candidates for the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. According to the list of nominees released by Nickelodeon on May 15 (local time), Stray Kids and TWICE are bo…
Gangnam-gu in Seoul and Busan City are organizing large-scale K-Pop concerts and music festivals to revitalize urban tourism.…
K-pop’s global expansion is now reaching Southeast Asia. Siem Reap, the city surrounding Angkor Wat—the ancient capital where Cambodia’s history and culture thrive—is set to be filled with K-pop’s energetic vibe.…
KATSEYE, the global girl group formed by HYBE and Geffen Records (HxG), has recently achieved dual milestones by breaking into the world’s two most prominent pop charts and being selected for major international music aw…
K-pop blockbuster RIIZE has returned with its first full-length album. Officially released at 6 p.m. on the 19th, “ODYSSEY” marks their comeback after 11 months and follows their first mini-album “RIIZING” last year.…
K-pop agencies are speeding up their “localization strategy” to move beyond a Korea-centered music industry and actively launch groups composed entirely of locals.…
K-POP’s expansion overseas is accelerating through musical collaborations and commercial partnerships. K-POP groups are expanding their influence into various fields, from collaborations with Asian rappers to music proje…
BTS’s Jin is continuing his solo activities with his second album, “Echo.” This comeback comes just half a year after he made a promise to his fans in the track “For Longing” from his previous mini-album, stating he woul…
Goyang Special City is establishing itself as a global hub for Hallyu content by hosting a series of massive BTS-related events throughout June.…
BTS Jin’s mini-album “Echo,” released on May 16, 2025, has gained massive popularity worldwide. Jin fulfilled the promise he made to his fans in the final track of his previous mini-album, “Gureume-e,” to make a comeback…