Major Downgrades Issued for Target Stock Prices of SM, YG, and HYBE
As the stock prices of K-POP entertainment companies plummet, successive downgrades to their target stock prices have been announced.
K-Pop’s Four Major Agencies See Sharp Stock Drops as Target Prices Are Uniformly Cut
The stock prices of South Korea’s four largest entertainment companies—SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, HYBE, and JYP Entertainment—are all declining simultaneously.…
Lack of a Second BTS or BLACKPINK Drives 20% Downgrade in K-pop Agency Target Prices
Stock prices of domestic K-pop agencies are showing weakness. Although total operating profits for this year are expected to reach approximately 982.2 billion won, marking the highest performance on record, investors’ co…
TWICE’s Jeongyeon Recovers Health by Overcoming Cushing’s Syndrome
Jeongyeon recently posted several photos on her social media without any additional explanation. In the photos, she showed off her long straight hair and sharp facial features, with her refined jawline drawing particular…
Park Jin-young and Kim Min-ju’s JTBC Drama Hits 0%+ Rating Ratings…Unreleased Still Images from Episodes 5 and 6 Released
JTBC’s drama “Shining” (written by Lee Suk-yeon, directed by Kim Yoon-jin) has recorded ratings in the 0% range. This is the first time in four years that a JTBC Friday drama has achieved such low viewership.…
BTS’s Gwanghwamun Concert Attracts 300 Million Viewers
The live performance held by BTS at Gwanghwamun in Seoul on March 21 reached 300 million viewers worldwide through Netflix’s live streaming.…
JYP Ent Strengthens Financial Performance Through Established Artists’ Growth
JYP Ent’s global competitiveness has reached a new level thanks to a stable revenue structure centered around its more experienced artists.…
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Dead by Daylight Revives K-Pop Horror “All-Kill: Comeback”
The horror game “Dead by Daylight” is restarting its crossover with K-pop. Developer Behaviour Interactive has released the “All-Kill: Comeback” update, expanding its K-pop horror content following the All-Kill chapter i…
ITZY Returns to Music Shows with 2014 Song “THAT’S A NO NO”...Yuna Makes Solo Debut
ITZY is set to make its comeback on music show stages with “THAT’S A NO NO,” a track from their second mini-album *IT’z ME* released in 2020.…
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Ranks as Netflix’s Most-Watched Title... TWICE Participates, Expanding Cultural Influence Through Grammy Wins
Netflix’s animated film ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ has become the most-watched title in Netflix history, capturing fans around the world.…
OST of K-POP Demon Hunters Wins Golden Globe, Marking First K-POP Grammy Award
Twenty years have passed since K-POP music took over global music markets and exerted cultural influence. During this time, it evolved from a mere musical genre into an industry that reshapes global aesthetic standards a…
TWICE Participates in KPop Demon Hunters; 8 of Their Songs Make It onto Billboard Hot 100
Netflix’s film “KPop Demon Hunters” has become a global phenomenon. Netflix stated that this film is the most-watched title in its history, with hundreds of millions of hours viewed worldwide.
Jennie Wins Major K-POP Awards at the 23rd Korean Music Awards
At the 23rd Korean Music Awards held in Seoul on February 26, BLACKPINK’s Jennie claimed all the key awards in the K-POP category.…
Jennie Dominates K-Pop Categories at 23rd Korean Music Awards, Setting New Milestones with “Ruby” and “like JENNIE”
The 23rd Korean Music Awards were held in Seoul on February 26, with BLACKPINK’s Jennie claiming major awards in the K-Pop category.…
BTS to Release 5th Album “ARIRANG” on March 20, with 82-Concert World Tour Attracting 4.5 to 4.8 Million Attendees
BTS will release their 5th studio album, “ARIRANG,” at 1 p.m. on March 20. This is the first full-length album released by all members after completing their military service, and it marks the first time the entire group…
Rosé’s “APT” Ranks No. 1 on Global Single Chart
BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars’ collaboration track “APT” topped the 2025 IFPI Global Single Chart. As the song has surpassed 2 billion streams worldwide, it marks the first time a non-English lyrics track has reached t…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Sets New Record by Becoming Grammy and Oscar Nominee, Shaping History of K-Content Adaptations
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has achieved historic milestones in the visual media industry. The film’s theme song, “Golden,” won the “Best Song Written for Visual Media” award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, m…
TWICE Delivers 360-Degree Performance of “THIS IS FOR” at LA Kings Forum
Girl group TWICE performed a 360-degree show as part of their “THIS IS FOR” world tour at the Los Angeles Kings Forum.…
The Economics of Banning K-Pop Idols from Dating: A $50 Million Loss
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…
TWICE’s Jihyo Named New Venus Model...First Change in 14 Years
Jihyo of TWICE has been selected as the new model for Venus, operated by Shinyoung Wacoal. This marks the first model change for Venus in 14 years, signaling the brand’s effort to discover beauty icons for a new generati…
30 Years of K-pop’s Global Expansion: Lee Soo Man’s Vision Reaches the Grammys
Lee Soo Man, founder of SM Entertainment, was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, earning international recognition as a pioneer in K-pop’s global spread.…
SM Trainee’s 10-Year Struggle Ends with Grammy Win as EJAE Turns Her Life Around
K-POP 데뷔 꿈을 이루지 못한 EJAE가 '케이팝 데몬 헌터스' 주제곡 '골든'으로 첫 K-POP 그래미상 수상, 산업 시스템의 한계와 재기의 가능성을 동시에 드러내다.
BTS Returns with Full Lineup After 4 Years; Fifth Studio Album “ARIRANG” to Debut in March, With 79-Concert World Tour Expected to Generate Over 1 Trillion Won in Revenue
BTS is set to return as a full group for the first time in 3 years and 9 months. Their agency, HYBE, officially announced on January 16 that the group’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” will be released on March 20, follow…
South Korean and Japanese Leaders Perform K-Pop Drum Duo After Summit, Using “Golden” and “Dynamite” to Symbolize Friendship
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myeong performed a drum duo to K-Pop songs following their summit.…
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EJAE Wins Golden Globes for Best Animated Feature and Original Song; SM Trainee Achieves International Success
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” received the Golden Globe awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.…