KPop Demon Hunters Expands into Graphic Novels and Children’s Books
Netflix’s popular animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has been reimagined as graphic novels and children’s books.…
BTS’s ‘BTS World Tour’ Continues in North America with All Shows Sold Out
BTS’s ongoing ‘BTS World Tour’ began on April 9 in Goyang, South Korea. Following performances in Japan and the United States, the North American leg of the tour runs until September 6.…
NewJeans Unveils First Content for 4th Anniversary... Spotify Streams Exceed 300 Million
NewJeans has released new content to mark their 4th anniversary since Debut. On the global streaming platform Spotify, their latest single “How Sweet” has surpassed 300 million streams, demonstrating their continued domi…
"Music Should Not Be Divided by Region or Language": BTS Boycotts the Grammys
BTS has announced it will not submit any music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, set to take place in February next year.…
NewJeans’ “How Sweet” Reaches 300 Million Spotify Streams – Ninth Song to Hit That Milestone
NewJeans’ “How Sweet” has attained 300 million streams on the global music streaming platform Spotify. This marks the group’s ninth track to reach this streaming milestone.…
BTS Declines Submission for 2027 Grammys, Stating “Music Should Not Be Divided by Language”
The group BTS officially announced its decision to refuse submission for the 2027 Grammys. On July 29, all seven members stated through their respective social media accounts that they had decided not to enter this year’…
BTS Declares It Will Not Submit Entries for the 2027 Grammy Awards
BTS has announced it will not submit any music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. On July 29, each member posted a statement on Instagram saying, “We have decided not to enter the Grammy this year,” explaining that they want th…
"Music Should Not Be Divided by Language"…BTS Boycotts the Grammys
BTS has decided not to submit any music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. All seven members posted identical statements simultaneously on their respective Instagram Stories on the 29th (local time).
TWICE Enters Contract Renewal Talks with JYP...Individual Activities for Each Member Under Consideration
Contract renewal negotiations between JYP Entertainment and the K-pop group TWICE are currently underway, with attention focused on plans for each member’s individual activities.…
Wonju City Uses Psy’s Concert to Promote Integrated Tourism and Festivals
Wonju City leveraged Psy’s concert as an opportunity for tourism marketing. At the “Psy Himpbak Show SUMMERSWAG 2026-Wonju” held at Wonju General Stadium on the 25th, the city operated an integrated promotion booth that…
BTS’s World Tour Drives HYBE’s Record-Quietest Quarterly Revenue of 1.45 Trillion Won
BTS’s “Arirang” world tour was responsible for driving HYBE’s highest quarterly earnings in the company’s history.…
HYBE Exceeds 1 Trillion Won in Quarterly Revenue for First Time in Q2, Driven by BTS’s Comeback
Entertainment company HYBE recorded its highest-ever quarterly performance in the second quarter of this year. According to the preliminary financial results disclosed on July 28, HYBE’s operating profit for Q2 reached 1…
HYBE Exceeds 1 Trillion Won in Quarterly Revenue for First Time in Q2, Setting New Records for the Entertainment Industry
HYBE achieved a record-breaking quarterly performance in Q2, recording 1.45 trillion won in revenue and 170.9 billion won in operating profit.…
YG’s 30th Anniversary: Reshaping K-Pop and Solidifying Global Leadership
YG Entertainment, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, has released a summary outlining the innovative impact it has had on the entire K-Pop industry over the past three decades.…
ADOR Charged with Unauthorized Disclosure of NewJeans’ Hani’s Visa Information
Cultural critic Kim Sung-soo filed a complaint with the police against ADOR, NewJeans’ management agency, for violating privacy laws.…
Psy Instantly Casts Middle School Girl Seen on Screen at His Concert
At Psy’s “Humduck Show” held at the Wonju Comprehensive Stadium in Gangwon on the 25th, a scene in which a middle school girl visible on a screen obtained Psy’s personal contact information directly from him became a maj…
NewJeans’ Hanni Accused of Visa Information Leak; ADOR and Employees Charged with Violating Personal Information Protection Law
ADOR, the agency managing group NewJeans, has been filed a complaint against by the police for allegedly leaking personal visa information belonging to member Hanni.…
NewJeans Resumes Group Activities for First Time in 1 Year and 4 Months to Celebrate 4th Anniversary as a Four-Member Unit
ADOR, the agency representing NewJeans, released official videos and photos to mark the group’s 4th anniversary.…
Park Jin-young Unveils Three Key Initiatives for PANOMENON: Awards in 2027 and Festival in 2028
Park Jin-young, JYP’s Chief Creative Officer (CCO) and co-chair of the Popular Culture Exchange Committee, revealed the three core projects under PANOMENON at the National Museum of Modern Art in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the…
Psy’s Concert Features Surprise Casting of Female Student, Generating 11 Million Views
A female student was suddenly offered a casting opportunity at Psy’s concert, sparking widespread attention. During the “Psy’s HymnShow SUMMERSWAG 2026” performance held at the Wonju Sports Complex in Gangwon on the 25th…
55-Year-Old Park Jin-young Reveals His “Power JYP” Routine and Shows Off His Home with a Basketball Court
In episode 408 of MBC’s variety show “Jeonjijik Chamgyeon Sijeom,” the head of JYP, Park Jin-young, unveiled the meticulous routine he follows in his daily life.…
Jangheung Water Festival Opens on July 25 with K-POP Concerts by BTOB and CHUNGHA
The 19th Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival, South Korea’s premier summer festival, will run for nine days from July 25 to August 2.…
Kia Posts Record Sales and Volume in Q2, with 60% Growth in Electrified Vehicles
Kia achieved its highest-ever sales and revenue figures in the second quarter of this year, despite overall weakness in the global automotive market.…
UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s 48th Session: South Korea Pavilion Reaches 50,000 Visitors in Just 5 Days
The official exhibition hall of the host country for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session, titled “South Korea Pavilion,” located at Busan’s BECKSCO, has seen over 50,000 visitors within five days of its open…
LE SSERAFIM’s “Love Attack” Ranks No. 1 on Melon Thanks to YouTube Meme – Cinderella Story Comes True
The five-member group LE SSERAFIM, originating from the small agency The Muse Entertainment, propelled their new song “Love Attack” to the top of the Melon Top 100 through viral content posted by member Won-i on YouTube.…