Samsung Electronics and HYBE announced on the 27th that they have established a global partnership for BTS’s Comeback World Tour “Arirang.” The strategy aims to maximize marketing synergy among K-pop fans through collabo…
VIBY, the first idol group under Japan’s new label Rii.MJ, held a pre-debut media showcase on the 25th. Rii.MJ launched VIBY as its initial group with the goal of introducing a new generation of idols tailored for the Ja…
With the release of Netflix’s documentary “BTS: THE RETURN” on March 27, attention has turned to the heightened musical leadership demonstrated by BTS during the creation of their fifth studio album, “Arirang.” Directed…
BABYMONSTER is organizing a festival with its fans to mark its official 2nd debut anniversary. YG Entertainment announced via its official social media accounts on March 25 that the “MONSTIEZ DAY” event, designed to cele…
South Korea’s entertainment industry is undergoing a major structural transformation, as established K-pop stars are increasingly leaving large agencies to form their own independent businesses.
Caleb Flynn, who appeared on season 12 of American Idol, has been charged with additional offenses related to the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn.…
With BTS returning after 3 years and 9 months, artists under HYBE are set to release new music one after another throughout April.…
The male trainee group SMTR25, under SM Entertainment, has reported serious violations of their privacy caused by stalker fans even before their Debut.…
The damages lawsuit between ADOR, former NewJeans member Danielle, and former CEO Minhee Jin had its first hearing at the Seoul Central District Court on the 26th.…
BTS has returned with its full lineup for the first time in three years. Their studio album “Arirang” sold 4 million copies within just 3 days of release, surpassing the 3.37 million copies sold by “Map of the Soul: 7” i…
The Korean Music Media Association announced on the 26th that Hong Seongmin has officially assumed the role of its 2nd president.…
YouTube Music surpassed Melon, which had been the undisputed leader in South Korea’s music streaming market since 2023, to become the industry’s top platform.…
K-pop is moving beyond the global music market to become an object of academic study. By 2026, in the United States, K-pop began to be recognized not just as a musical genre but as a widespread cultural phenomenon.…
HYBE’s stock price plummeted as the long-awaited full reunion of BTS became a reality. Just two days after BTS concluded their comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, HYBE’s shares dropped by 15.…
SM Entertainment and the Inspire Entertainment Resort in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, collaborated to launch a cultural and artistic community service program for teenagers.…
Netflix’s animated series "KPop Demon Hunters" is launching a full-scale marketing collaboration with McDonald's following its Oscar wins.…
BTS released its fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” on the 20th, marking a full-group Comeback. This comeback is part of a large-scale global project that includes a live performance in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, a Netflix…
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.…
Lee Soo-man, former CEO and founder of SM Entertainment, announced his return to South Korea’s music industry following the end of a three-year competition ban.…
The live performance held by BTS at Gwanghwamun in Seoul on March 21 reached 300 million viewers worldwide through Netflix’s live streaming.…
ITZY’s Maknae, Yuna, made her solo debut on the 23rd with her first mini-album, “Ice Cream,” released at 6 p.m. The timing was particularly strategic, as interest in her had surged immediately following the viral spread…
Yuna, the Maknae of ITZY, officially made her solo debut on March 23 by releasing her first solo mini album “Ice Cream.” Since her group debut in 2019, Yuna has drawn attention for her cute energy and unique presence, an…
JYP Entertainment’s boy band Xdinary Heroes will make their first comeback of the year by releasing a new mini album titled “DEAD AND” on April 17.…
K-pop supergroup BTS held a stage performance in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square with all seven members together for the first time in four years since their hiatus for military service.…
At BTS’s free concert “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE｜ARIRANG” held on Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on the 21st, there was a significant gap between estimated crowd sizes and actual numbers.…