Grammys to Maintain Asian Pop Category
The Recording Academy has decided to keep the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the 2027 Grammys ceremony.…
NCT WISH to Release New Single
In October 2026, NCT WISH will release a new single. This information is included in the 2026 Q4 K-pop content release calendar.
New K-pop Group to Make Debut in 2025
JYP Entertainment announced the official debut of the new group KickFlip in January 2025. Park Jin-young, the head of JYP Entertainment, revealed this news personally and stated, “We have completed the final preparations…
BTS Returns with a Full-Lineup After 4 Years
BTS returned in their full lineup after four years, releasing their fifth studio album “ARIRANG” on March 20 and holding a free concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, thereby demonstrating their enduring pop…
Differences in Global Strategies Between BTS and BLACKPINK
BTS and BLACKPINK operate under distinct strategies that set them apart from other K-POP artists, as they have fully adapted to the structure of the U.S. music market. Unlike many K-POP groups whose U.S.…
Global Strategies of BTS and BLACKPINK
BTS and BLACKPINK differentiate themselves from other K-POP artists through unique strategies that fully adapt to the structure of the U.S. music market.…
Differences in Global Promotion Strategies Between BTS and BLACKPINK
BTS and BLACKPINK stand apart from other K-POP artists and appear to operate in a “completely distinct and highly aggressive (as well as globally mainstream) manner” in their global promotion efforts because they adopt u…
KPop Demon Hunters Opens on June 20
KPop Demon Hunters is the animated film that opened on June 20, depicting HUNTR/X, the globally renowned K-pop girl group, leading a dual life as international stars by day and demon hunters by night.
ATEEZ Claims Top Spot on Billboard 200
On September 24, 2026, the group ATEEZ reached number one on the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200, with their 14th mini-album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5.” This marks their third time reaching the summit, fol…
LE SSERAFIM to Perform in Fort Worth on September 27
LE SSERAFIM will hold a show as part of their “Pureflow” world tour at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, at 7:30 p.m. on September 27.
Lisa Ranks at No. 69 on the Hot 100
Lisa, a member of BLACKPINK and a solo artist, has entered the U.S. Billboard main singles chart, the Hot 100, for the seventh time as a solo artist.…
ENHYPEN Claims Top Spot on Billboard 200
ENHYPEN’s eighth mini-album, “THE SIN : BLISS,” debuted at number one on the “Billboard 200” by selling 98,000 album units in its first week.…
ENHYPEN Maintains First Place
In the K-POP Hallyu keyword popularity ranking compiled from August 28 to September 4, 2026, ENHYPEN retained its first-place position.…
KATSEYE Ranks No. 1 on Billboard 200
KATSEYE’s third mini-album, “WILD,” secured the top position on the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200.
KATSEYE Ranks No. 1 on Billboard 200
KATSEYE’s third mini-album, “WILD,” has reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The album achieved 170,000 unit sales, with 145,000 in physical album sales during the tracking period, 24,500 in Streaming Equivalents Album sa…
KATSEYE Claims Top Spot on Billboard 200
KATSEYE, the global girl group managed by HYBE and Geffen Records, secured the first position on the U.S. Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200.…
KATSEYE Claims Top Spot on Billboard 200
KATSEYE reached number one on the U.S. “Billboard 200” chart with its third EP, “Wild.” In its first week of release, the album recorded 170,000 album units. Of this total, 145,000 units were from physical album sales.…
BLACKPINK Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Full Group Appearance for Fans; Jisoo Expresses Regret Over Frustration
BLACKPINK held a fan event at the National Museum of Korea on August 8 to mark their 10th anniversary since debut.…
BLACKPINK Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Full Group Meet & Greet for Fans
BLACKPINK marked its 10th anniversary on August 8. The group’s four members—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—hosted a “Meet & Greet” event at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the occasion with…
BLACKPINK’s 10th Anniversary: Why Jisoo Apologized to Fans
BLACKPINK celebrated its 10th anniversary on August 8. Over the past decade, the group has set the highest records in K-pop girl group history and transformed the global music landscape.…
BLACKPINK Marks 10th Anniversary with Apologies for “Communication Errors” Among Members
BLACKPINK (Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa) celebrated its 10th anniversary on August 8. The group, which debuted in 2016 with songs “Whistle” and “Boom Bae,” held a “Meet & Greet” event at the National Museum of Korea in Yong…
BLACKPINK Rewrites K-POP History After 10 Years Since Debut
BLACKPINK reached its 10th anniversary since its debut in August 2016. Composed of four members—Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé—the group has established numerous records throughout its 10-year career in K-POP history.…
BLACKPINK’s Global Records Set 10 Years Since Debut
The iconic K-POP girl group BLACKPINK celebrated its 10th anniversary on August 8. Since debuting in 2016 with the double-title tracks “Whistle” and “Boom Bae,” they have established numerous firsts in K-POP history, fro…
Woman Arrested on the Spot for Golf Club Attack at YG Headquarters
Around 9 p.m. on the 6th, a woman in her 20s attacked the front entrance of YG Entertainment’s new headquarters in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, by swinging a golf club and striking the door multiple times.…
BLACKPINK to Hold Full-Group Fan Event on 10th Debut Anniversary
BLACKPINK will hold a fan event to commemorate its 10th debut anniversary on August 8. YG Entertainment announced on the 7th that all four members of BLACKPINK—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—will ultimately attend the deb…