Historic Moment for K-POP as Artists Make Big 4 Grammy Nominations
At the 68th Grammy Awards on February 1, K-POP artists achieved a historic first by receiving nominations in all four major categories: Album, Record, Song, and Best New Artist.…
Park Shi-hyuk Named for Sixth Time; HYBE and JYP Executives Included on Billboard Power 100
On January 28 (local time), Billboard released its “2026 Billboard Power 100” list via its official website, identifying the most influential figures in the global music industry.…
Rosé “Dressed Up as a Grandma” to Protect Privacy, Reveals Anxiety Over Revealing Relationship
BLACKPINK’s Rosé openly discussed the extreme measures she took to safeguard her personal privacy and the psychological strain resulting from concerns over revealing her romantic relationship.…
30 Years of K-pop’s Global Expansion: Lee Soo Man’s Vision Reaches the Grammys
Lee Soo Man, founder of SM Entertainment, was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, earning international recognition as a pioneer in K-pop’s global spread.…
K-Pop Makes Historic Debut in Four Major Grammy Categories; ROSÉ’s “APT.” and HUNTR/X’s “GOLDEN” Nominated
As the 68th Grammy Awards approach, K-Pop is making its first appearance in all four of the ceremony’s major categories, known as the Big Four.…
K-POP Makes Historic Debut in Grammy’s “Big Four” Categories with Rosé, HUNTR/X, and Katseye Leading the Charge
K-POP is making its first appearance in Grammy Awards’ most prestigious categories. At the 68th Grammy Awards (February 1), K-POP artists achieved a historic milestone by receiving nominations in the four major categorie…
BLACKPINK Concludes World Tour in Hong Kong with Emotional Farewell
BLACKPINK successfully brought to an end their seven-month long world tour at the Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium from January 24 to 26.…
Minhee’s Side Claims NewJeans’ “Tampering” Scandal Is a Fraud by the Group’s Family
Minhee, formerly the CEO of ADOR, and her legal team have outright denied allegations of tampering involving NewJeans—specifically contact made before contract expiration—and asserted that it is a large-scale fraud orche…
Hani of NewJeans Spotted in Australia; “Time Needed Before Comeback”
Hani, a member of NewJeans, became the focus of attention after being spotted at the Australian Open tennis tournament.…
EXO to Hold Concert Tour After 6 Years and 4 Months – ‘EXhOrizon’ in 12 Asian Cities
EXO will hold a concert in Seoul for the first time in 6 years and 4 months. The group released its 8th studio album, “Reverxe,” in January and decided to launch its sixth concert tour, “EXO Planet #6 - EXhOrizon.” This…
Gaming Industry, Responsible for 60% of K-Content Exports, Faces Only Regulation Without Support
In 2023, the export value of South Korea’s gaming industry reached 8.394 billion dollars (approximately 10.9785 trillion won), accounting for about 60% of the total K-content exports that year, which amounted to around 1…
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Witnesses Spotted Hyein of NewJeans at Australian Open, Saying She Seemed in Good Health
Hyein, a member of NewJeans, drew attention after being spotted by fans at the Australian Open tennis tournament.…
Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Wins Two Golden Globe Awards and Expands Globally Through Mattel Toy Collaboration
Netflix’s animated series “KPOP Demon Hunters” claimed two awards at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in the United States on the 11th (local time), winning both the Best Animated Feature award and the Song of the Year award…
Minhee Jin Fully Denies “NewJeans Tampering” Allegations; Member’s Family Accused of Stock Price Manipulation
On the 28th, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the legal representative of former ADOR CEO Minhee Jin issued a firm denial of the allegations surrounding NewJeans tampering, taking a strong stance on the matter.…
SM’s New Group SMTR25 Reveals Their Debut Journey Through “Reply High School”
SM Entertainment’s new group of male trainees, SMTR25, will make their debut for the first time through Mnet’s time-travel reality program “Reply High School.” Produced jointly by SM and Eggs Coming, this program premier…
EXO to Hold First Solo Concert in Seoul in 6 Years Following Release of New Album “REVERXE”
EXO is set to launch its sixth solo concert tour, “EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon,” based on their recently released eighth studio album “REVERXE.” This will mark the group’s first solo concerts in Seoul in approximately 6 ye…
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Actor Romon Received Casting Offers from SM, JYP, and YG but Declined to Pursue Idols
Actor Romon revealed that during his middle school years, he spent just over a year in a b-boy club and received casting proposals from all three major entertainment companies—SM, JYP, and YG.…
SM Trainee’s 10-Year Struggle Ends with Grammy Win as EJAE Turns Her Life Around
K-POP 데뷔 꿈을 이루지 못한 EJAE가 '케이팝 데몬 헌터스' 주제곡 '골든'으로 첫 K-POP 그래미상 수상, 산업 시스템의 한계와 재기의 가능성을 동시에 드러내다.
ENHYPEN’s “WALK THE LINE” Concert Film to Debut on March 5 and 7 in Four Different Formats
ENHYPEN’s concert film, titled “WALK THE LINE SUMMER EDITION IN CINEMAS,” will open on Wednesday, March 5, and Saturday, March 7.…
G-Dragon to Hold First Middle East Concert as Part of “Crazy Super Concert” Series
K-pop artists’ international tours are expanding into the Middle East and Asia. The “Crazy Super Concert” series, organized by promoter OnePulse Group, is making its debut in the Middle East, with G-Dragon leading the fi…
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BTS to Make Full-Group Comeback on March 20 After 3 Years and 9 Months, Emphasizing Korean Identity with Album “Arirang”
BTS will return to the stage as a full group for the first time in 3 years and 9 months. Kim Tae-ho, COO of HYBE, stated in an interview with KBS’s Sunday Diagnosis Live that “BTS is scheduled to Comeback on March 20.” T…
SM Announces “NEXT 3.0”: Evaluation of Three Years Under Multi-Production System
SM Entertainment has evaluated the three-year outcomes of its SM 3.0 strategy introduced in February 2023 and declared a new phase titled “NEXT 3.0.” On January 20, CEO Chang Chul-hyuk and CEO Tak Young-jun appeared toge…
CORTIS, LNGSHOT, idntt’s Sub-units: New K-pop Groups Reject Traditional Norms to Drive Genre Innovation Through Creative, Experimental Music
New K-pop boy groups are reshaping the genre by rejecting long-standing industry conventions and embracing a new approach centered on member-driven creativity, experimental music, and authenticity.
Seonghwa Selected as Olympic Torchbearer; ENHYPEN’s “Shout Out” Chosen as Official Cheer Song
Seonghwa, a member of ENHYPEN, has been chosen as a torchbearer for the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics.…
Virtual Idol Market Expands Rapidly... Miracle’s Debut and PLAVE’s Gochek Dome Success Attract Smaller Agencies
Virtual boy group Miracle made its official debut in the K-pop industry on the 26th at 6 p.m. with the release of their debut single “Ask the Stars.” The group is built around a concept where boys who were top-tier idols…