All seven members of BTS have completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. The completion of the last member’s service was marked on the 21st, when rapper SUGA finished his duties as a social service office…
HYBE, which acts as BTS’s management company and record label, is leveraging the members’ military service periods as platforms for their individual musical activities.…
SUGA, the last member of BTS, completed his social service duty on the 21st, officially bringing to an end the military service of all seven members.…
The global spread of Korean culture is accelerating through Hallyu icons and various international events. Singer and actor Kim Jae-jung was officially invited to attend the ceremony celebrating the 60th anniversary of K…
Idol groups featuring members who are North Korean defectors are continuously making their debuts in the K-Pop market.…
According to the global music streaming platform Spotify, K-pop streaming increased by 470 times over a 10-year period from 2014 to 2024.…
K-POP is reshaping the global music market. According to Spotify, K-POP streaming increased by 470 times over the past 10 years from 2014 to 2024.…
Netflix’s new animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has been released. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Applehanes, this action fantasy film follows K-Pop superstars who serve as demon hunters behind the scenes.…
aespa officially released their new single “Dirty Work” at 1 p.m. on June 27. This dance track features captivating synth bass sounds and cool vocal melodies, effectively showcasing the group’s unique musical style.…
All members of BTS have finished their military service. Rapper SUGA completed his social service duty on the 21st, marking the end of obligations for all seven members.…
The combination of animation and K-pop has achieved unprecedented success in global markets. Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” has surpassed 325 million views since its release in June, making it the most popular film in Ne…
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' has established the highest viewing record in Netflix history, demonstrating the global influence of K-pop.…
Sony Pictures Animation’s new series “KPop Demon Hunters” will begin streaming on Netflix starting June 20. Directed by Maggie Kang in her debut feature-length work, this project is an action musical that combines K-pop…
SUGA, the last member of BTS, finished his social service duty on June 21, marking the completion of military service for all members of the group in South Korea.…
All seven members of BTS have completed their military service and reunited as a full group. Approximately 60,000 fans attended the “BTS 2025 Festa” (12th anniversary event) held on the 13th and 14th at InTEX Expo Center…
K-POP is expanding its global economic influence by moving beyond the music industry to integrate with various sectors such as streaming, casinos, musicals, films, and webtoons.…
K-POP fanbases are evolving beyond mere music enthusiasts to become full-fledged global cultural movements. Through random play dance challenges and international music festivals, K-POP communities are emerging across th…
The major K-pop concert “Waterbom Bali 2025,” taking place at the world-famous tourist destination of Bali, is scheduled to run for two days—from September 6 to 9—at Bali’s renowned GWK Cultural Park.…
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is organizing the first large-scale comprehensive Hallyu festival this year, titled "2025 MyK FESTA." Taking place from June 19 to 22 in the Olympic Park area of Seoul, the eve…
K-Pop’s global expansion is accelerating. Entertainment company HYBE established its subsidiary HYBE China and sold 9.38% of SM Entertainment’s shares to China’s major music streaming giant Tencent Music Entertainment (T…
“APT.”, a collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and pop star Bruno Mars, has established the longest-running streak for any K-pop track on the U.S. Billboard main single chart, the Hot 100.…
K-Dramas and K-Pop have grown far beyond mere trends to become deeply embedded in the daily lives of locals in Kolkata, the cultural capital of eastern India.…
China’s major IT company Tencent is accelerating its entry into South Korea’s K-Pop market. In recent months, Chinese capital has rapidly acquired stakes in K-Pop agencies, leading to divided opinions regarding whether t…
G-Dragon, the king of K-pop, has officially confirmed his return to European stages through a world tour in 2025.…
The rising K-pop girl group ILLIT held a media showcase in Seoul on the 16th and released their third EP, ‘bomb’.…