The 2024 Global Music Charts released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) revealed a dominant presence of K-Pop groups.…
The five major organizations representing South Korea’s music industry have urged enhanced regulations against tampering following the conflict between NewJeans and HYBE’s subsidiary ADOR.…
Five major organizations in South Korea’s music industry have called for the elimination of tampering and the establishment of stronger legal frameworks following the dispute between NewJeans and ADOR.…
As K-Pop evolves beyond music to become a central pillar of global fan culture, new industries and trends are emerging simultaneously, including cover dance videography, fan platforms, and the use of analog media.…
The conflict within South Korea’s music industry has deepened as NewJeans rebranded as NJZ and began independent activities.…
An exchange-traded fund (ETF) that bet on the growth potential of the K-Pop industry is finally closing its doors amid weak music sales.…
SpaceAudity, a music content startup, released its “2024 K-Pop World Map,” which analyzes global K-POP market trends using data.…
The case of Fatima Mampezos, a 13-year-old Mexican middle school student who suffered school violence because she is a K-POP fan, has evolved into an international solidarity movement.…
New K-pop acts and established groups are continuously releasing new songs, contributing to a vibrant music market.…
SM Entertainment staged the world’s first “K-Pop Orchestra Concert” on the 14th at the Concert Hall of the Seoul Arts Center and on the 15th at Lotte Concert Hall, presenting the show “SM Classics Live 2025” alongside th…
Suicides among young stars in South Korea’s K-POP industry continue to occur. Despite possessing wealth and fame, these individuals end their lives under extreme pressure.…
SM Entertainment will hold “SM Town Live 2025 [The Culture, The Future]” at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham in London.…
BLACKPINK is set to reunite after nearly two years of solo activities and kick off their 2025 world tour. The tour begins on July 5 at the Goyang Stadium in Seoul and runs until August 15, concluding at London’s Wembley…
HYBE recorded its highest-ever annual revenue of 2.6499 trillion won on a consolidated basis for 2025. This figure represents an 18% increase from the previous year, driven by the success of expanding its global business…
The girl group aespa kicked off its 2026 activities with performances in Hong Kong. From July 7th to 8th, aespa held the “2025 aespa LIVE TOUR -SYNK : aeXIS LINE” at the ASIAWORLD-ARENA in Hong Kong, achieving sold-out a…
The girl group IVE — comprising Yujin, Gaeul, Lay, Wonyoung, Jisoo, and Liz — has proven its unstoppable momentum on the Circle Chart throughout 2025.…
The conflict surrounding NewJeans has entered a new phase. ADOR notified Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract, casting doubt on the possibility of the group reuniting as a complete unit.…
2025 has been a year filled with diverse musical styles and bold lyrical messages from both established artists and emerging musicians in K-POP.…
Virtual idol group PLAVE is rewriting history in the virtual idol industry by surpassing 1 million album sales just one week after its release.…
BTS received the Global Popularity Artist Award at the 33rd Hantero Music Awards, once again demonstrating their international influence.…
The K-pop industry is expanding beyond traditional idol concepts by adopting various forms such as virtual idols, groups featuring defector members, and groups composed entirely of Chinese members.…
Jennie of BLACKPINK received the Global Force Award at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards. Billboard cited her explosive global influence since she began her solo career as the reason for this honor.…
Netflix’s animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” has become the most heavily nominated title at the 2026 Annie Awards, securing 13 nominations.…
YG Entertainment is implementing significant structural changes to its corporate strategy by expanding the activity schedules of its artists on a large scale.…
Jisoo, a member of BLACKPINK, has signed a global solo contract with Warner Records and will release her debut solo mini-album “Amortage” on February 14.…