G-Dragon Sues Over 100 Threat Posters; Some Ordered to Pay Fines of 2–7 Million Won
Some individuals who created malicious posts targeting singer G-Dragon have received summary court orders imposing fine penalties.…
G-Dragon’s 100+ Cyberbullers Punished Legally with Fines of 2 Million to 7 Million Won
Over 100 individuals who created malicious posts targeting G-Dragon have been subject to legal action under the Information Network Act.…
BIGBANG Officially Announces 20th Anniversary World Tour “XX:COSMOS”
BIGBANG has officially confirmed a full-group comeback after approximately 9 years to celebrate its 20th anniversary since Debut.…
SM Entertainment Maintains #1 Rank on Music Company 100 List, Led by aespa and Hearts2Hearts
SM Entertainment continued to hold the top position on the Music Company 100 chart. With a share of 9.3%, it saw a rise of 0.22 percentage points from the previous day, recording the highest increase among the top 100 co…
YG’s 30th Anniversary: Reshaping K-Pop and Solidifying Global Leadership
YG Entertainment, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, has released a summary outlining the innovative impact it has had on the entire K-Pop industry over the past three decades.…
UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s 48th Session: South Korea Pavilion Reaches 50,000 Visitors in Just 5 Days
The official exhibition hall of the host country for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session, titled “South Korea Pavilion,” located at Busan’s BECKSCO, has seen over 50,000 visitors within five days of its open…
Esports Pro Peyz Named Official Partner for UNESCO’s World Heritage Campaign
Loud Corporation, an esports content company, announced on the 24th that its professional gamer Peyz—real name Kim Su-hwan—and the management brand Supergent under its umbrella will serve as official partners for the “He…
Global First K-Pop Fan Survival Show Featuring Yoon Doojoon
“The Fan Stage,” the world’s first K-pop fan survival variety show where fans rather than artists take center stage, is set to debut on WAVVE. Yoon Doojoon, a member of Highlight, will serve as the host for the program.
YG Hosts Global Auditions for First Time in 2 Years, Touring 12 Regions
YG Entertainment is launching a large-scale global audition to discover the next generation of K-pop stars. Taking place under the name “2026 YG GLOBAL AUDITION,” this audition series will run from July to December, mark…
G-DRAGON Appointed as UNESCO World Heritage Ambassador
Singer G-DRAGON was appointed as the official ambassador for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting. He attended the opening ceremony held at BEXCO in Busan on July 19 and received his official appointment lett…
G-Dragon Appointed as First National Ambassador for UNESCO World Heritage Committee in South Korea
Singer G-Dragon has been appointed as the ambassador for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which is being held in South Korea for the first time.…
Kwon Kyung-ha Reveals She Was G-Dragon’s Middle School Homeroom Teacher... “He Was Exceptionally Talented”
Actor Kwon Kyung-ha has disclosed for the first time that she was the homeroom teacher for singer G-Dragon during his middle school years.…
Kwon Dami Announces Second Pregnancy; “Iden Wants a Sister” – Shared on Social Media
Kwon Dami, wife of actor Kim Min-jun and older sister of BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, revealed she is pregnant with her second child. Her first son will now have a younger sister.
G-Dragon’s Sister Kwon Dami Reveals Second Pregnancy
Kwon Dami, G-Dragon’s full sister and wife of actor Kim Min-jun, announced her second pregnancy. On the 9th, she shared an ultrasound image on her Instagram to confirm the news.…
G-Dragon Appointed as UNESCO World Heritage Committee Ambassador
G-Dragon has been appointed as the ambassador for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. On the 9th, the National Heritage Administration officially named him as the ambassador for the committee meeting…
"G-Dragon’s Hoedugwa Jellies Become Official UNESCO Dessert"
The hoedugwa jelly brand Boochangjegwa will serve as an official partner at UNESCO’s top decision-making body. As the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee takes place from July 19 to 29 at Busan Bexco, Boo…
BIGBANG Releases New Full-Group Song After 4 Years; World Tour to Begin in August
BIGBANG is set to release a new song as a full group for the first time in four years. According to industry insiders on the 7th, G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung of the group are currently preparing the new track.…
Beyond Charts to Education and Diplomacy: K-Pop Becoming a Cultural Institution
As of 2026, K-Pop is recognized as a cultural system across various global institutions and public domains beyond music charts, including education, award shows, sports, and diplomacy.…
Global Expansion of K-pop
K-pop began as a regional music industry in the 1990s but grew into one of the most influential pop industries in the world within just a few decades.…
Disney and G-Dragon Unveil “Toy Story” Collaboration Collection Worldwide on June 24
Walt Disney Company Korea is launching a collaborative collection themed around Disney and Pixar’s animated film “Toy Story,” in partnership with G-Dragon’s brand, PeaceMinusOne.…
Disney X G-Dragon Unveil Collaboration for “Toy Story: The First Fan”
Disney and G-Dragon’s Peaceminusone are releasing a collaborative collection themed around “Toy Story.” Approximately 70 products will be launched simultaneously in 10 Asia-Pacific cities, including Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Ko…
BIGBANG to Hold 20th Anniversary World Tour – First Full-Group Performance in 9 Years
BIGBANG is launching a world tour to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This full-group concert, featuring G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung together on stage, marks their return after 9 years since 2017.…
BIGBANG’s 20th Anniversary World Tour to Take Place at Goyang Stadium from August 21–23
BIGBANG is holding its 20th anniversary world tour as a full group for the first time in nine years since 2017. The Korean show, titled “BIGBANG 2026 WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG” in partnership with Coupang Play, will be held a…
G-DRAGON Shows Support for the Love Story of Kim Mu-yul and Yoon Seung-ah
Singer G-DRAGON drew attention by liking a post about the love story of actor Kim Mu-yul and actress Yoon Seung-ah.…
BIGBANG’s First Full-Group World Tour in 9 Years to Begin in Goyang in August
BIGBANG, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is set to launch its first full-group world tour in nine years. Coupang Play announced that it will host “Coupang Play x BIGBANG 2026 World Tour in Goyang” at the Goyang Stadium…