ENHYPEN’s Heeseung Makes New Start as EVAN; Solo Debut Set for February 22
Heeseung, formerly part of ENHYPEN, will make his solo debut on February 22 by releasing the digital single “RIDE OR DIE” under his new stage name EVAN.…
Prosecutor’s Office Clears Min Hee-jin of Charges Over “Witchcraft Management” and Alleged Attempt to Poach NewJeans
The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office has dismissed charges against former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin in the case she filed against HYBE executives.…
Melon Launches “Global K-Chart” Integrating Fan Activities from South Korea, China, and Japan — aespa Claims First No. 1 Spot
The K-pop music platform Melon has introduced the “Global K-Chart,” a system that aggregates fan activities from South Korea, China, and Japan in one unified chart.…
Stray Kids Deliver Stellar Performance as Headliners at Governor’s Ball Music Festival…45,000 Attendees
K-pop group Stray Kids served as headliners on the second day of the United States’ largest outdoor music festival, the “Governor’s Ball Music Festival,” delivering a successful performance in front of over 45,000 attend…
Entertainment Sector Plunges Amidst 80% KOSPI Rise; All Four Major Agencies See Lowered Target Prices
As the KOSPI index has risen by over 80% this year, the entertainment industry has moved in exactly the opposite direction.…
Fair Trade Commission Identifies 8 Types of Unfair Terms in K-Pop Fan Club Memberships; 24 Companies Agree to Self-Correction
The Fair Trade Commission detected 8 types of unfair clauses in the paid membership terms of 24 businesses, including 18 major entertainment companies such as SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and Bi…
Sooyoung of Girls' Generation and Actor Jung Kyung-ho End 14-Year Relationship
Sooyoung, a member of Girls' Generation, and actor Jung Kyung-ho have ended their 14-year relationship. Their respective agencies confirmed through official statements that they decided to part ways recently but agreed t…
BTS’ “Swim” Makes a Comeback on Billboard; K-Pop Producer Calls It a “Bold Gamble”
BTS’s title track “Swim” from their fifth studio album “Arirang” is experiencing a strong comeback on the Billboard Hot 100.…
'KPop Demon Hunters' Returns to Theaters for 1st Anniversary
Netflix’s animated series 'KPop Demon Hunters' is being shown again in domestic theaters to mark one year since its release.…
BTS’s Comeback and Tour Drive 1.3287 Trillion Won in Hallyu Spending, Helping HYBE Achieve Record Profits
BTS’s return and world tour are generating the largest impact on the Hallyu economy to date. Global Hallyu spending by foreign tourists who visited South Korea in April this year totaled 1.3287 trillion won, a 21.7% incr…
Lisa to Perform on ‘Goals’ Stage at 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony
BLACKPINK’s Lisa will take the stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with the official soundtrack track “Goals.” This makes her the second K-pop artist to receive this honor, following Jung Kook who performed…
Foreigners’ Hallyu Spending Reaches 1.3287 Trillion Won in April
In April 2026, foreign tourists who visited South Korea spent 1.3287 trillion won on Hallyu-related items, marking the highest figure on record.…
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Jennie’s “Dracula” Re-Enters Billboard Hot 100 at No. 10, Writing New History as a K-Pop Solo Artist
Jennie’s “Dracula,” featuring Tame Impala, has returned to the top 10 of the U.S. Billboard charts. This marks her second appearance in the top 10, following a previous placement at No.…
Traffic Paralyzed at Incheon Airport and in Busan Ahead of BTS Concert There
As BTS prepares to hold its concert at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium from the 12th to the 13th, immigration authorities are bracing for a surge in arrivals.…
BTS Faces Scandal Over 20-Fold Price Hikes and Abusive Treatment for Busan Concert
Scandals have erupted over exorbitant pricing and unjust cancellation practices by lodging establishments ahead of BTS’s concert taking place in Busan on the 12th and 13th.…
Jennie Headsline Act at Gov Ball, Performing 17 Songs Over 60 Minutes and Unveiling New Track
BLACKPINK’s Jennie transformed New York into a festival paradise. At the renowned American music festival “Gov Ball 2026” held in New York on the 7th, she served as the final headline act on the “SNAPCHAT” stage, deliver…
OREO Unveils First Global Snack Collaboration with BTS…Introducing Cookies in the Flavor of Hotteok
BTS has embarked on its first collaboration with a global snack brand. OREO has released “Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies,” a limited-edition line of cookies crafted in the flavor of hotteok.…
Busan Transforms into Global K-Pop Festival as BTS Performs There on the 12th and 13th
BTS will hold the “BTS World Tour ARIRANG IN Busan” concert at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium at 7 p.m. on the 12th and 13th.…
TREASURE Makes Historic Comeback with “IF I” – Near 600,000 Copies Sold on First Day, 50 Million Views in Just 6 Days
TREASURE delivered a dominant comeback with their first English-language title track, “IF I,” setting consecutive records for the fastest progression since their debut.…
BABYMONSTER Seizes Summer with “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA”
BABYMONSTER is ready to cool this summer with a new track that delivers crisp, soda-like energy. On the 7th, YG Entertainment announced that the group will release its new digital single “SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA” on the 8th…
Jensen Huang Hosts Special Live with Naver to Deepen AI and Robot Collaboration
Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, visited Naver’s 1784 building on the 8th and conducted a special live broadcast alongside Naver Chairman Lee Hae-jin through the streaming platform Chijijik.…
SICHERZ Reach Career Highs with Seventh Mini Album
SICHERZ achieved their best results to date with their seventh mini album, “Root Zero: The Aura.” The album sold over 360,000 copies in its first week and reached fourth place on the U.S. Billboard World Albums Chart.
aespa’s Second Full Album “Lemonade” Achieves Global Success
aespa captured the global music market with the release of their second full album, “Lemonade.” The album topped the iTunes “Top Albums” chart in 19 countries and also reached high positions on major streaming platforms…
Park Bom Leaves Debut After 8 Years...Focusing on Health Recovery
2NE1 member Park Bom, 42, has terminated her exclusive contract with Debut Entertainment, the agency she has been associated with for eight years.…
Financial and Music Platforms Step Up Global Marketing for K-Pop
From K-Pop to K-stocks. Marketing strategies aimed at expanding the influence of Hallyu into global markets are being pursued simultaneously by financial and music platforms.…