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 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…
BLACKPINK Marks 10th Anniversary of Debut; Members’ Combined Net Worth Reaches 197.5 Billion Won, Highest Among K-Pop Girl Groups
BLACKPINK celebrated its 10th anniversary of Debut on August 8, 2016. YG Entertainment stated in an official statement that the group has “set records as the ‘first’ and ‘best’ female artist at every moment over the past…
BLACKPINK to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with All Four Members Together
BLACKPINK will hold a fan event to mark their 10th anniversary in Seoul on August 8. YG Entertainment confirmed on the 7th that all four members—Jennie, Jisoo, Rose, and Lisa—will attend the event.…
BLACKPINK’s 10th Anniversary Fan Meet-and-Greet Confirmed with All Former Members in Attendance
Following the announcement of BLACKPINK’s 10th anniversary event, a disturbance occurred at the YG Entertainment building.…
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.…
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…
TWICE at a Contract Decision Crossroads, BLACKPINK’s Modeling Option Under Consideration
The entertainment industry is closely watching TWICE’s contract renewal and future activity plans as the group approaches its 11th anniversary since Debut.…
TWICE’s 4 Members Engage in Exit Negotiations from JYP···Exploring BLACKPINK‑Style Model
As TWICE approaches its contract renewal after 12 years of activity, it is reported that four members—Jihyo, Tzuyu, Chaeyoung, and Jeongyeon—are considering leaving JYP Entertainment.…
K-Pop Album Exports Reach Record High, Driven by BTS and BLACKPINK
K-Pop album exports totaled $257,478,000 in the first half of this year, representing a 125% increase from the same period last year and setting a new historical high.…
Lisa Makes Her Hollywood Acting Debut via Netflix Action Film “Tygo”
Lisa of BLACKPINK is set to make her feature film debut through Netflix’s movie “Tygo.” “Tygo” is a South Korean spin-off of the “Extraction” franchise starring Chris Hemsworth, marking the first time a K-pop idol has be…
Jennie Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Pop Airplay with “Dracula”
BLACKPINK’s Jennie set a new record on U.S. music charts with her collaboration song “Dracula” featuring Tame Impala. The track reached No.…
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Rosé Attend VIP Screening of Film “HOPE”
Jisoo and Rosé, members of BLACKPINK, attended a VIP screening of the film “HOPE” held on the 13th at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
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.…
BTS, BLACKPINK, and G-Dragon Win Awards at Music Awards Japan
Representative K-POP artists such as BTS and BLACKPINK received the highest honors at Japan’s prestigious music awards ceremony.…
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.…