K-pop kicked off 2026 with momentum. New music from both debut groups and established artists was released consecutively throughout January and February, each track demonstrating the genre’s musical diversity while also…
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.…
The 23rd Korean Music Awards were held in Seoul on February 26, with BLACKPINK’s Jennie claiming major awards in the K-Pop category.…
The global K-POP group BLACKPINK is confirmed to be under YG Entertainment’s “dating ban” policy. The members are not only prohibited from having romantic relationships but also face strict restrictions on drinking alcoh…
Jennie Kim secured two awards at the 23rd Korean Music Awards (KMA) for her first solo studio album, ‘Ruby.’ On the 26th, she received honors in the ‘Best K-pop Album’ and ‘Best K-pop Song’ categories, thereby demonstrat…
In 2024, South Korea’s content industry set new all-time highs in both exports and domestic revenue. Export values reached $14.07543 billion, while domestic revenue surpassed 157.421 trillion won.
The burger and chicken chain Mom’s Taste has implemented price increases for the first time in 1 year and 5 months.…
BLACKPINK became the first K-Pop artist to undertake a large-scale official collaboration with the National Museum of Korea to commemorate the release of their third mini-album, “DEADLINE.” This marks the first time the…
Jennie, a member of BLACKPINK, won two awards on the 26th at the 23rd Korean Music Awards for her debut solo studio album “Ruby.” She received honors in the “Best K-Pop Album” category and for the title track “like JENNI…
Hallyu is rapidly expanding beyond music-centered K-Pop into various fields such as literature, films, dramas, food, tourism, and consumer culture.…
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Singer G-Dragon has launched a large-scale legal campaign against users who post malicious comments, accusing them of defamation.…
Solo agencies run by celebrities such as Cha Eunwoo, Seong Si-kyung, and Lee Hae-nui have become embroiled in disputes regarding tax audits and unregistered status.…
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Hallyu, which originated centered around K-POP, is now spreading into Korea’s overall lifestyle culture, including literature, film, food, and dramas.…
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Taemin of SHINee, 32, has ended his exclusive contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment ahead of schedule. The decision was made due to unpaid amounts estimated at around 100 million won, as announced by the agency on…
K-pop is growing into a global mainstream culture, particularly in Latin America and India. As Hallyu expands, these two regions have become some of the most active markets for the international K-pop industry.
G-Dragon’s media exhibition “Übermensch” has concluded its approximately one-year-long Asian tour. Developed through a partnership between Galaxy Corporation and Creative Mutt, this exhibition attracted a total of over 2…
Actors Kim So-hyun and Song Kang are considering casting offers for the romance drama “White Scandal,” which is based on a web novel.…
Galaxy Corporation, G-Dragon’s management agency, announced on the 24th that it has filed a large-scale lawsuit against more than 100 individuals who posted malicious online content under charges of defamation.…
As K-pop achieves success on the global stage, racism and cultural prejudice within the industry are becoming increasingly severe.…
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…
Less than 24 hours after releasing their second full-length album *REVIVE+* on February 23, IVE accomplished a Perfect All-Kill (PAK) with their pre-release single “BANG BANG.” This marked the first PAK of 2026 and IVE’s…
On the 24th, Galaxy Corporation, G-Dragon’s management agency, filed large-scale lawsuits against over 100 individuals who posted malicious content regarding him under charges of violating the Act on Promotion of Informa…
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Ahn Ji-hoon has taken over as the sole representative of Cytogen, a company specializing in liquid biopsy. By shifting to this management structure, the firm aims to simplify its decision-making process to enhance execut…
BLACKPINK is intensifying the excitement surrounding their COMEBACK ahead of the release of their mini 3rd album ‘DEADLINE’ on February 27. On the 23rd, member Rosé shared a DEADLINE ver.…
On the 22nd (Korean time), a Korean fan used a camera prohibited from filming, known as a “daeppo,” to record the performance at a K-Pop concert held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the 31st of last month, leading to clash…