There are assessments suggesting that the economic impact of a single BTS concert could surpass that of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and indeed, accommodation prices in South Korea and the United States are rising sharply w…
The ticket sales for BTS’s 2026–2027 world tour, titled “ARIRANG,” are underway amid intense interest from fans across the globe.…
The opening concert of BTS’s world tour sold out completely amid overwhelming fan interest. BTS will hold “BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN GOYANG” at the Goyang Stadium main arena on April 9, 11, and 12.…
BTS’s new album “ARIRANG” has surpassed 4 million pre-orders amid overwhelming interest from fans around the world.
BTS has officially announced its first full-group world tour since returning from military service. The tour is scheduled to take place from April 2026 to March 2027, covering Asia, North America, South America, Europe,…
Netflix’s original animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” has been nominated simultaneously for the Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song categories at the 98th Academy Awards, achieving an unprecedented Oscar success…
Netflix’s globally successful series “KPop Demon Hunters” has been nominated for two awards at the 98th Academy Awards, specifically for Best Animated Feature and Original Song.…
Simultaneous moves to integrate culture and politics are drawing attention in both Japan and North Korea.
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BTS will embark on its first full-group world tour following the completion of military service by all members. The group will commence this extensive tour after a nearly four-year hiatus, starting in April 2026 and runn…
Virtual idols powered by AI technology are rapidly ascending to mainstream culture by leading interactive ecosystems built on streaming platforms.…
Cha Eun-woo, a member of Astro, has been investigated by the National Tax Service (NTS) for tax evasion involving amounts exceeding 2 billion won, as he used a company registered under his mother’s name to distribute his…
K-POP RADAR, a comprehensive dashboard for K-pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map.” This analysis, which tallies views of related videos on YouTube’s Artist Chart from…
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Actor Cha Eunwoo has received a tax audit notice from the National Tax Service regarding allegations that he evaded income taxes worth over 20 billion won by diverting income through a company owned by his mother.…
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its “2025 K-Pop World Map,” which analyzes global K-Pop consumption trends for 2025.…
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CL of 2NE1 was referred to the prosecutors for allegedly operating her agency, Very Cherry, which she founded in 2020, in an unregistered state for over five years.…
K-pop is leading the global entertainment market beyond music into video content. Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” was recorded as the most streamed film of 2025, reaffirming the worldwide prominence of K-pop…
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The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map” section by country.…
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K-pop artists will take their live performances across the country from February to March this year. The follow-up concerts from MBN’s variety show “Active King 3” and Lee Jae-hoon’s tour concerts by COOL will be held si…
Asia Brand Research Institute, a big data evaluation agency, selected JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” as the top entry in the 2025 K-Brand Index’s K-POP music category.…
The K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-Pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, released its “2025 K-Pop World Map” country section.…
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K-Pop Radar, a comprehensive dashboard for K-pop artists operated by music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map” section focused on countries.…
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In the 2025 K-POP global market, South Korea held the top position in terms of consumption volume and ranked fourth in global streaming figures.…
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Singer CL is being transferred to prosecutors on charges of operating an unregistered agency for over 5 years. The Yongsan Police Station in Seoul announced it plans to refer CL for investigation under the Popular Cultur…
K-POP RADAR, a comprehensive dashboard for K-pop artists operated by the music startup SpaceAudity, has released its “2025 K-Pop World Map.”
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Hip-hop, which has been present since the early days of K-Pop, has evolved further with the emergence of 5th generation idols.…
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