The city of Yeosu in South Jeolla Province will host “2025 MyK FESTA in Yeosu” over a three-day period from June 13 to 15, using the entire city as its stage.…
In the first quarter of 2025, HYBE, SM Entertainment, and YG Entertainment all recorded growth in both revenue and operating profit compared to the previous year.…
The “KCON JAPAN 2025” event organized by CJ ENM successfully concluded its three-day run from May 9 to 11 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.…
KCON JAPAN 2025, organized by CJ ENM, successfully closed its three-day event after attracting approximately 110,000 on-site attendees.…
IU is preparing for a comeback in May, with ASTRO’s Cha Eunwoo set to appear in her music video as a cameo. IU’s agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced that “IU is working on a new album with a May comeback as her goal, a…
Convenience store chain CU has launched a pop-up store in collaboration with the global K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER.…
A20 May, a Chinese girl group produced by Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment, has achieved the first global milestone for Chinese singers by performing on a major U.S. stage.…
Indian K-POP fan communities have stepped forward to support the Indian military and counter fake news during the India-Pakistan conflict. Sreeya Rangka, India’s first K-POP star, is leading these efforts.…
Expectations for the end of the nearly 9-year ban on Korean culture that has persisted since China deployed the THAAD system in 2016 are growing stronger.…
The global girl group KATSEYE, created through a partnership between HYBE and Universal IGA (Interscope Geffen A&M Records), has entered major world charts with its new song “Gnarly,” demonstrating the potential for expa…
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The problems within the merch market, where K-POP fanbases’ strong purchasing power is exploited, are receiving intense scrutiny.…
The global K-pop powerhouse P1Harmony announced a powerful return with the release of its 8th mini-album, ‘DUH!’.…
Girl band QWER (Chodan, Magenta, Hina, Siyeon) has confirmed its comeback in early June. Their agency, Tamago Production, stated that the group will demonstrate its musical growth through its unique narrative style.…
K-Pop’s global influence is expanding beyond music into sports and cultural events. The “SMTOWN LIVE 2025” event jointly planned by SM Entertainment and Samsung TV Plus will hold a large-scale concert at the Dignity Heal…
K-Pop serves as a leading force in spreading Korean culture globally by blending deep traditions with innovation.…
The popularity of K-POP is expanding beyond global stages to become a generational-bridging cultural activity in various local communities.…
Lisa, Jennie, and Rosé of BLACKPINK, along with S.COOPS of SEVENTEEN, attended the “Met Gala 2025” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, New York, on the 5th (local time), drawing worldwide attention.…
“Golden,” the OST for Netflix’s animated film *KPop Demon Hunters*, held the No. 2 position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart for two weeks in a row. Since debuting at No.…
K-POP idols dominated the stage of the world’s largest fashion charity event at the 2025 Met Gala. Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé of BLACKPINK, along with S.COUPS of SEVENTEEN, attended the event, once again proving the global f…
RIIZE, an agency under SM Entertainment, has set another milestone in K-POP idol history. The group is set to become the first K-POP idol group to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) held in Austin, Te…
The rookie group RIIZE, under SM Entertainment, has established another milestone in K-POP history. They are the first K-POP idol group to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL), held in Austin, Texas, US…
RIIZE, the new boy group under SM Entertainment, has earned the honor of becoming the first K-pop idol group to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL), one of the largest music festivals in the United Sta…
With signs that China’s nine-year-long ban on Korean culture, known as Hanhanryeong, may be lifted, positive signals are emerging for the K-POP industry.…
The global girl group KATSEYE, jointly produced by HYBE and American Geffen Records, has set a new standard for K-Pop performances with their new song “Gnarly.” After releasing “Gnarly” on the 30th of last month, KATSEYE…
K-pop stars took over the stage at the 2025 Met Gala. BLACKPINK’s Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé, along with SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups, attended the 77th Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 5 (U.S.…