China Signals End to 10-Year Hallyu Ban…K-pop Market Set to Open Up
China is showing signs of lifting the nearly 10-year-long restriction on Hallyu culture known as the Hanhanryeong.…
BTS Returns with Full Lineup After 4 Years; Fifth Studio Album “ARIRANG” to Debut in March, With 79-Concert World Tour Expected to Generate Over 1 Trillion Won in Revenue
BTS is set to return as a full group for the first time in 3 years and 9 months. Their agency, HYBE, officially announced on January 16 that the group’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” will be released on March 20, follow…
'KPop Demon Hunters': Wins Golden Globe and Grammy Awards, Exceeds 500 Million Views
Netflix’s popular animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' is achieving global success as it receives widespread acclaim at international film festivals and music awards.
Na Young-ju and Lee Song-hyun’s ‘dodree’ to Debut on January 21 with K-Crossover Pop
The new female duo dodree, affiliated with JYP Entertainment’s subsidiary I-Night Entertainment, will officially make their debut on January 21.…
Stray Kids’ I.N Joins Global Luxury Brand Ambassador Campaigns
I.N, part of Stray Kids who continues to expand his influence by dominating global charts, is actively engaged in fashion initiatives as a global ambassador for international luxury brands.
Jimin Maintains 1st Place for 220th Consecutive Week as BTS Dominates Star Ranking TOP5
Jimin, member of the boy group BTS, secured the 1st place in the Star Ranking’s Star Idol Male category for the 220th week in a row. During the 220th voting period that ran from 3:01 p.m. on the 8th to 3:00 p.m.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Wins Golden Globe; Theme Song “Golden” Claims International Film Music Award
Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” directed by Korean-American Maggie Kang, secured the Best Original Song - Motion Picture award at the prestigious American Golden Globe Awards.…
Identity·AlphaDriveOne Spark 2026 Rookie Idol Boom...Winning Billboard Rookie Award and #1 on Fandom Chart
Huge new K-pop groups are making their presence felt on the global stage in 2026. Identity was named “January’s K-POP Rookie” by Billboard Korea, while AlphaDriveOne rose to the top of the fandom growth chart, further el…
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Dodree Makes Debut with K-Rock Fusion Pop Music
Na Young-ju and Lee Song-hyun, former members of “The Ddandara,” are making their debut as the new female duo Dodree.…
Show Me the Money Returns After 3 Years, Revitalizing Korean Hip-Hop
Mnet’s iconic hip-hop competition show “Show Me the Money” is returning for its 12th season after a three-year hiatus.…
Stray Kids Concert Film Generates Over $1.4 Million in Sales Within 24 Hours
The concert film “The dominATE Experience,” which captures Stray Kids’ world tour, has drawn significant attention by earning more than $1.4 million in ticket sales at U.S. theaters within just 24 hours of its release.
BTS to Launch Largest World Tour in K-pop History with March Comeback
The full lineup of BTS will kick off an unprecedented world tour on March 20 with their comeback. As of now, the confirmed concert schedule spans 79 shows in 34 cities, setting a record for the highest number of performa…
BTS to Return After 4 Years with “Largest Ever” World Tour
BTS, whom fans around the world have waited four years for, is finally set to return to the stage. On the 14th, the group released a poster for the “BTS WORLD TOUR” on their global superfan platform Weverse, officially a…
BTS to Return in April with 79 Shows Across 23 Countries, Generating Expected Revenue of 1 Trillion Won
BTS will hold their comeback stage for the world tour at the Goyang Stadium on April 9. This tour, set to run through the first half of 2027, will feature a total of 79 performances in 35 cities across 23 countries, and…
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KATSEYE Enters Billboard Hot 100 with Three Songs at Once, Demonstrating K-Pop’s Competitive Edge
The global girl group KATSEYE, jointly developed by HYBE and Geffen Records, has managed to have three of its songs appear simultaneously on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.…
Stray Kids Concert Film Generates $1.4 Million in Sales Within 24 Hours
Stray Kids’ concert film, “Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience,” achieved $1.4 million in ticket sales in the United States within 24 hours of its release.…
NewJeans Members Part Ways Over Contracts... Danielle Exits, Hanni and Haerin Remain with ADOR
The separation of contracts among NewJeans’ members has created uncertainty regarding the group’s future activities. Different decisions were made by each member during the legal dispute with their agency, ADOR.
Stray Kids’ Concert Film Generates $1.4 Million in Revenue + Charity Performance in Paris
Stray Kids is expanding its influence in the global music market through the release of their concert film and a charity performance in Paris.
BTS to Launch Massive World Tour After 4 Years, With 79 Shows and $1 Billion in Expected Revenue
BTS is set to embark on a large-scale world tour approximately four years after their 2022 tour in Las Vegas, USA.…
Dodri to Make Official Debut on January 21 as JYP’s First Female Duo
Dodri, the first female duo under JYP Entertainment’s subsidiary Innit Entertainment, will officially debut in the music industry on January 21.…
South Korean and Japanese Leaders Perform K-Pop Drum Duo After Summit, Using “Golden” and “Dynamite” to Symbolize Friendship
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myeong performed a drum duo to K-Pop songs following their summit.…
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Netflix Anime “KPop Demon Hunters” Wins Two Golden Globe Awards; “Golden” Surpasses 1 Billion YouTube Views
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” claimed two awards at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, winning both the Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song titles.…
IDNTT Named Billboard’s “January K-POP Rookie”; Records 430,137 Initial Album Sales
The new K-pop group IDNTT was selected as Billboard Korea and Billboard’s “January K-POP Rookie.” Debuting through MODHAUS’s innovative system, IDNTT has emerged as the most prominent newcomer among K-pop groups due to i…
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Jay Park Launches First Boy Group Lngshot, Emphasizing Creative Freedom and Member-Driven Music
Rapper and producer Jay Park entered the K-pop market by launching his first boy group, Lngshot, through his agency More Vision.…
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BTS to Return with Full Lineup, Release New Album in March and Announce World Tour Across 34 Regions
BTS will release a new studio album on March 20 after all members have completed their military service, and they have officially announced the largest-ever world tour to date, covering 34 regions.
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