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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Adobe Unveils Firefly Foundry, an AI Model Designed to Protect Creators’ Rights
Adobe has released Firefly Foundry, a commercially safe artificial intelligence model intended to safeguard creators’ intellectual property rights.…
K-Pop’s Global Consumption Landscape Reshaped···Rapid Growth in the U.S. and Expansion Across the West
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 trends for 2025.…
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Seoul City Grants Conditional Approval for BTS’s Gwanghwamun Comeback Concert… Date Set for March 21
Seoul City has decided to issue a conditional use permit for BTS’s comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square. The concert will take place on March 21 and serve as the stage where BTS will debut their fifth studio album, ARI…
K-Pop Global Consumption Axis Reshaped···United States Rises to 4th Place, Western Countries Enter the Scene Together
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its analysis of global K-Pop consumption for 2025.…
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JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” Ranks #1 on K-Brand Index; DAY6 Dominates Domestic Charts as 2025 Signals Shifts in K-POP Market
The Korean music market underwent significant restructuring in 2025. In the “K-Brand Index” assessment released by the Asia Brand Research Institute, JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” topped the K-POP song category due to its overw…
K-pop Remains Strong in January, with EXO and APINK’s Comebacks and Returning Artists After Military Service Announced
The K-pop market has maintained strong momentum since the beginning of 2026. A series of comebacks by legendary groups, debuts of new soloists, and returns of artists who completed their military service have resulted in…
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South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia Maintain Dominance; United States Rises to 4th Place as K-Pop’s Global Diversification Accelerates
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop data operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its “2025 K-Pop World Map,” which aggregates YouTube Artist Chart data from 2025.…
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Record-Growing Global K-POP Market in 2025…Regional Superstars Like Stray Kids and Rosé Stand Out
In 2025, when K-POP’s global influence reached its peak, Beangejangtore and K-Pop Radar released market analysis reports based on merchandise transaction data and music consumption figures respectively.…
Rising Korean Share, Entry into 4th Place in the U.S.: Changes in the 2025 K-Pop Global Consumption Map
음악 스타트업 스페이스오디티의 케이팝레이더가 공개한 2025년 글로벌 케이팝 소비 분석 결과, 한국·일본·인도네시아가 여전히 상위권을 차지하며 소비 시장이 글로벌 다변화 단계로 확장 중이다.
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2025 K-POP Global Consumption Hubs: South Korea, Japan, Indonesia Lead, with the United States Rising to 4th Place
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 focused on countries.
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Korea, Japan, Indonesia Maintain Top Positions; United States and Western Countries See Rapid Growth · 2025 K-Pop Consumption Map Released
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released the “2025 K-Pop World Map,” which analyzes global K-Pop consumption trends on YouTube through January 1 to…
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