The group aespa strengthened its position as a leading K-pop girl group in 2025 by expanding its musical genres through the single “Dirty Work” and its sixth mini-album “Rich Man.” According to Melon’s recently released…
Of the 400 billion won worth of convertible bonds (CB) issued by HYBE last October, 235.5 billion won has been converted into shares in the past three months, reflecting strong investor interest.…
All five members of the idol group NewJeans have expressed their intention to return to their agency, ADOR. This decision comes one year after they announced the termination of their exclusive contract in November 2024.…
The iconic K-pop group BTS will return as a complete unit in 2026 through the release of new songs and a world tour.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” was named the most searched-for movie in the United States in 2025. According to Google’s “Year in Search” report for 2025, the film secured the top position in movie-related searches, illu…
YG Entertainment is set to resume full-scale activities for its artists in the second half of the year. In May, YG announced its future artist activity plans and growth strategies, aiming to improve album release timelin…
The K-pop industry is facing severe challenges due to multiple structural issues. From contract disputes to exploitation of fans, crises spreading across the sector have prompted experts at home and abroad to call for sy…
Jennie of BLACKPINK demonstrated her musical talent as a solo artist. On the 26th, she received two awards at the 23rd Korean Music Awards (KMA), winning “Best K-Pop Album” for her first solo studio album *Ruby* and “Bes…
SEVENTEEN is further enhancing its influence on the international stage. On the 21st, the group performed at Louis Vuitton’s “2025 S/S Men’s Collection Show” held in Paris, delivering the new track “Bad Influence” by mus…
BTS members are actively performing on international stages. On the 21st (local time), j-hope participated in Louis Vuitton’s “2025 S/S Men’s Collection Show” held in Paris, collaborating with music producer and fashion…
K-pop’s top group BTS and BLACKPINK will be connecting with their fans simultaneously. BTS will break a nearly 4-year silence by releasing new music in March, while BLACKPINK has officially confirmed the schedule for its…
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has entered into a partnership with South Korean music fintech company Musicow to launch the United States’ first Music Equity Service Provider (MESP).…
Rosé of BLACKPINK topped the list of “100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2025” compiled by international film criticism magazine TC Candler.…
Virtual idols are expected to lead the K-Pop industry in 2025. Once considered a niche phenomenon, virtual idols have now entered the mainstream K-Pop market, with major agencies preparing to make significant entries.…
JYP Entertainment’s new boy group KickFlip has reached the top of K-pop charts following its highly anticipated debut.…
Park Jin-young of JYP Entertainment held a solo concert in Japan, once again proving himself to be an “eternal active artist.” The show, which took place on the 5th at the Kanadebia Hall in Tokyo, was part of his solo co…
JYP Entertainment’s new boy group KickFlip made a stunning debut by securing the top spot on the K-Pop fanbase chart right after making their official entry.…
SEVENTEEN’s Leader, S.COUPS (Choi Seung-chul), has been granted full membership in the Korean Music Copyright Association.…
OA Entertainment officially announced on the 22nd that BLACKPINK’s Jennie will release her first full solo album, “Ruby,” on March 7.…
According to an analysis conducted by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute using big data on idol group brand reputations in January 2025, BLACKPINK ranked first, followed by SEVENTEEN in second place and BT…
The “MZ generation’s ultimate icon” IVE solidified its status as a top K-pop group in 2025 by achieving remarkable musical results throughout the year.…
All technologies and professionals related to visual arts are converging on the K-pop music video industry. As K-pop has grown into a massive industry with global prominence, renowned visual artists from home and abroad…
Rosé of BLACKPINK is maintaining an active presence across global fashion brands and major music awards. She launched a Valentine’s Day collaboration in 2025 with Kim Kardashian’s loungewear brand SKIMS, showcasing the b…
HYBE’s original story webtoon “Darkmoon: Altar of the Moon” will be adapted into an anime in Japan and is scheduled to debut in January of the coming year.…
Han Myeong-sook, a veteran singer who dominated K-pop in the 1960s, has died at the age of 90. According to music critic Park Seong-seo and other industry sources on the 22nd, she passed away due to a long-term illness.…