The actor-focused global management company BH Entertainment has launched a search for new talent. Conducting new talent auditions for the first time since 2023, the company aims to discover new faces who can excel both…
Tom Ford held a private dinner event at Futura Seoul on the 26th to celebrate the launch of his ‘Black Orchid Reserve’ perfume.…
Day6’s 31-year-old vocalist Wonpil has released his new solo EP, ‘Unpiltered,’ four years after his 2022 album ‘Pilmography.’ Comprising seven tracks, this album moves away from Day6’s previously established image as a g…
It was revealed that a planning company and an interpretation firm inflated instructor fees and service costs in a Rwanda government official training program funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA),…
BTS’s fifth studio album, “ARIRANG,” released on March 20, has achieved record-breaking sales figures, once again proving its status as a dominant force in the K-POP industry.…
K-POP has become an industry with global influence over the past few decades. Hallyu first made its presence felt in the Chinese market in the mid-1990s and then exploded into the Western world following Psy’s “Gangnam S…
BTS topped the Star Brand Reputation Index in March following their return after a 3.5-year hiatus. Their brand reputation index surged from 7,992,722 in February to 27,363,112 in March, marking a significant increase of…
Netflix released the documentary “BTS: The Return” on March 27, documenting the production process of BTS’s new album “Arirang.” The 91-minute film vividly captures BTS’s journey back to music after nearly three years of…
Samsung Electronics and HYBE announced on the 27th that they have established a global partnership to collaborate on BTS’s comeback-themed world tour, “Arirang.” The plan is to combine Samsung’s technological capabilitie…
Samsung Electronics and HYBE announced on the 27th that they have established a global partnership for BTS’s Comeback World Tour “Arirang.” The strategy aims to maximize marketing synergy among K-pop fans through collabo…
VIBY, the first idol group under Japan’s new label Rii.MJ, held a pre-debut media showcase on the 25th. Rii.MJ launched VIBY as its initial group with the goal of introducing a new generation of idols tailored for the Ja…
With the release of Netflix’s documentary “BTS: THE RETURN” on March 27, attention has turned to the heightened musical leadership demonstrated by BTS during the creation of their fifth studio album, “Arirang.” Directed…
BABYMONSTER is organizing a festival with its fans to mark its official 2nd debut anniversary. YG Entertainment announced via its official social media accounts on March 25 that the “MONSTIEZ DAY” event, designed to cele…
South Korea’s entertainment industry is undergoing a major structural transformation, as established K-pop stars are increasingly leaving large agencies to form their own independent businesses.
Caleb Flynn, who appeared on season 12 of American Idol, has been charged with additional offenses related to the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn.…
With BTS returning after 3 years and 9 months, artists under HYBE are set to release new music one after another throughout April.…
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The male trainee group SMTR25, under SM Entertainment, has reported serious violations of their privacy caused by stalker fans even before their Debut.…
The damages lawsuit between ADOR, former NewJeans member Danielle, and former CEO Minhee Jin had its first hearing at the Seoul Central District Court on the 26th.…
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BTS has returned with its full lineup for the first time in three years. Their studio album “Arirang” sold 4 million copies within just 3 days of release, surpassing the 3.37 million copies sold by “Map of the Soul: 7” i…
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The Korean Music Media Association announced on the 26th that Hong Seongmin has officially assumed the role of its 2nd president.…
YouTube Music surpassed Melon, which had been the undisputed leader in South Korea’s music streaming market since 2023, to become the industry’s top platform.…
K-pop is moving beyond the global music market to become an object of academic study. By 2026, in the United States, K-pop began to be recognized not just as a musical genre but as a widespread cultural phenomenon.…
HYBE’s stock price plummeted as the long-awaited full reunion of BTS became a reality. Just two days after BTS concluded their comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, HYBE’s shares dropped by 15.…
SM Entertainment and the Inspire Entertainment Resort in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, collaborated to launch a cultural and artistic community service program for teenagers.…
Netflix’s animated series "KPop Demon Hunters" is launching a full-scale marketing collaboration with McDonald's following its Oscar wins.…