China has permitted K-POP performances in the country for the first time in 9 years since the THAAD dispute in 2016, signaling a genuine improvement in bilateral cultural relations.…
As the virtual idol industry rapidly grows into a blue ocean market, major domestic entertainment companies are actively entering this sector.…
The eight-member Korean boy group EPEX will hold the “2025 EPEX 3rd Concert: Youth Deficiency in Fuzhou” at the Daxue Cheng Cultural and Art Center in Fuzhou City on May 31.…
The virtual idol market, which the K-POP industry views as a new source of growth, is emerging as a mainstream content format thanks to strong support from broadcasters and large entertainment companies.…
The documentary “Lee Soo Man: The King of K-Pop” about the Korean K-pop legend Lee Soo Man will be released on May 13 via Amazon Prime Video.…
K-pop agency HYBE recorded the highest quarterly performance in its history, with Q1 (January–March) revenue surpassing 50 billion won.…
Lee Yong-hak, the founder and CEO of 143 Entertainment, has been filed a complaint against regarding charges of sexual assault against a minor idol member under his management.…
The all-Korean eight-member K-pop boy group EPEX will hold its solo concert “2025 EPEX 3rd Concert Youth Deficiency in Fuzhou” on May 31 in Fuzhou, China, marking the first time a top-tier K-pop idol group has been permi…
The K-POP boy group EPEX, composed entirely of Korean nationals, will hold a solo performance in Fuzhou, China, on May 31.…
SM Entertainment’s global concert brand “SMTOWN LIVE” brought a dazzling finale to Bangkok, Thailand. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, SM organized the “SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26” global tour, which began in Seoul in January…
Vain, the vocalist of Just B, stepped onto the stage during the band’s “Just Odd” world tour concert in Los Angeles on April 22 and declared, “I am proud to be part of the LGBTQ community,” while waving a rainbow flag.…
The global K-pop chart “KM Chart” conducted its April 2025 K-MUSIC preference survey from April 15 to 24, with members of BTS appearing in numerous categories as solo artists.…
The K-pop restrictions in China, known as “Hanhanryeong” or “Geumhanryeong” since the deployment of THAAD systems in 2016, have begun to be lifted effectively after 9 years.…
Song Byeon-hee, known as Byun of Just B and 23 years old, revealed she is part of the LGBTQ+ community during a concert in Los Angeles on April 22.…
K-POP has grown into a dominant genre in the global music industry as South Korea’s soft power, but deep structural problems lie hidden behind its glamorous facade.…
YouTube is regarded as the key platform that drove the global spread of K-POP. Psy’s “Gangnam Style” achieved phenomenon-level popularity on YouTube in 2012, becoming the first Korean content video to reach 100 million v…
Despite its massive popularity, the K-Pop industry continues to suffer from severe structural human rights issues such as idol suicides, sexual exploitation of minors, and unfair contract disputes.…
Lisa, a member of BLACKPINK, delivered a powerful solo performance on the Stage 1 of the 2025 Coachella Festival Weekend.…
As more active K-POP idols disclose their LGBTQ+ identities, discussions about potential changes across the entire industry have intensified.…
Global artist JENNIE is establishing a new milestone in K-POP female solo history through her debut solo album “Ruby.” With initial sales of 661,130 copies for the new release, she set the highest first-week sales figure…
Bain of JUST B (real name Song Byeon-hee) created a historic moment during the group’s “JUST ODD” world tour concert in Los Angeles last week.…
As signals emerge indicating a relaxation of the Hanhan Order—imposed in 2016 amid the THAAD controversy and banning personnel exchanges and K-pop activities—K-pop idols are accelerating their efforts to re-enter the Chi…
Bain, the 23-year-old member of JUST B, publicly came out as part of the LGBT community during a performance of their world tour “JUST ODD” at the Vermont Hollywood Hall in Los Angeles, USA, on the 24th.…
The lineup for “SUPERPOP 2025 KOREA,” a new-generation Korean music festival that combines music, visuals, and technology, has been unveiled.…
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Bain, 23, a member of the K-POP boy group JUST B, publicly came out as part of the LGBTQ+ community, marking him as the first active male idol to do so.…