ENHYPEN Claims Top Spot on Billboard 200
ENHYPEN’s eighth mini-album, “THE SIN : BLISS,” reached number one on the Billboard 200. The album’s title track, “Bloody Paradise,” secured a 23rd place ranking on the Bubblegum Under Hot 100.
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.…
Stray Kids Release 8-Track Mini Album “THIS & THAT”
Stray Kids have released their 8-track mini album “THIS & THAT.” The title track, “RUN IT,” was composed and produced by the group’s self-produced unit 3RACHA, consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN, and it was made…
Half of K-Pop Idols Disappear in 3 Years, with Less Than 4% Reaching Break-Even Point
Research shows that half of K-Pop idol groups cease operations within three years. Fewer than 4% of these groups manage to exceed their break-even point.…
Park Jin-young Reveals JYP’s Philosophy Behind Organic Canteen During New Song “WET” Promotion
JYP Entertainment’s chairman, Park Jin-young, shared the company’s management philosophy alongside the promotion of his new song.…
Stray Kids to Release ‘THIS & THAT’ on August 7
Stray Kids will make their Comeback on August 7 at 1 p.m., releasing their new mini album ‘THIS & THAT’ along with the title track of the same name.…
JYP Stock Plummets from 90,000 Won Range to 40,000 Won Range Following Park Jin-young’s Investment Recommendation; Loss Exceeds 100 Billion Won
Since November 2023, when Park Jin-young, CCO of JYP Entertainment, actively encouraged investors to purchase the company’s shares, the stock price has dropped by more than half.…
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.…
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…
K-Pop New Songs Follow Trend of Using Short, Intense Phrases to Create High Addictiveness
Recently, K-pop new songs have adopted a trend of creating strong addictiveness through titles featuring short and intense syllables.…
BTS Wins “Artist of the Year” at 2026 American Music Awards
BTS received the highest honor at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs), taking home the “Artist of the Year” title.…
Stray Kids to Host New Latin American Festival “STRAYCITY”
Live Nation and JYP Entertainment are jointly organizing a new music festival titled “STRAYCITY,” centered around Stray Kids.…
STRAYCITY Music Festival to Take Place in Latin America in September, Headlined by Stray Kids
JYP Entertainment and Live Nation have announced the launch of a new music festival titled “STRAYCITY” in Latin America, with Stray Kids as the main act.…
Stray Kids’ Seungmin to Skip New York Performance Due to Ankle Injury
Seungmin, a member of Stray Kids, will not attend the “The Governors Ball Music Festival” taking place in New York in June because he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left ankle.…
Top 4 K-Pop Agencies Report Combined Quarterly Revenue of 1.278 Trillion Won
HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP, and YG Entertainment—the four major agencies in South Korea’s entertainment industry—recorded combined quarterly revenue of 1.278 trillion won in the first quarter of 2026.…
BLACKPINK’s LISA Becomes First K-Pop Artist as Official Member of Met Gala Host Committee
K-pop’s presence at the Met Gala has reached a new milestone. BLACKPINK’s LISA is set to serve as one of the official Host Committee members at this year’s event, marking her as the first K-pop artist to hold such a posi…
Felix Expands Global Advertising Roles to Include Headwear and Beverages
Felix of STRAYKIZ is emerging as a central figure in global marketing by serving as a model for various brands beyond music, including fashion and beverages.…
JYP’s New Group NEXZ Unveils Title Track “Eumtsek,” With Members Directly Contributing to Lyrics
Group NEXZ held a showcase to commemorate the release of their second single “Eumtsek” at Bluesquare U리WON뱅킹홀 in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the 27th. During the showcase, which started at 2 p.m.…
NEXZ Returns with “Mmchk” – Members Contribute Lyrics, Animal-Themed Concept
JYP Entertainment’s boy group NEXZ, composed of Tomoya, Yuki, Haru, Soo Gun, Seita, Hui, and Yuki, made their comeback on April 27 with their second single “Mmchk.” A showcase was held at 2 p.m.…
From Impersonating Park Jin-young to Judging Stray Kids’ Performance, the Unique Bond Between Kim Hyung-muk and JYP
Actor Kim Hyung-muk appeared as a guest on episode 960 of MBC Radio Star, which aired on the 8th, and shared his special connection with Park Jin-young, the chairman of JYP.
BTS Confirms Global Dominance in K-pop with 4-Year-Long “Arirang” Comeback
BTS ended a four-year hiatus caused by military service and solo activities and returned on March 20 with their fifth studio album, “Arirang.” It was regarded as one of the most highly anticipated comebacks in Korean pop…
K-pop Becomes a Subject of Academic Research and a Cultural Phenomenon in the United States
K-pop is moving beyond the global music market to become an object of academic study. By 2026, in the United States, K-pop began to be recognized not just as a musical genre but as a widespread cultural phenomenon.…
BTS’s Gwanghwamun Concert Attracts 300 Million Viewers
The live performance held by BTS at Gwanghwamun in Seoul on March 21 reached 300 million viewers worldwide through Netflix’s live streaming.…
BTS Concert in Gwanghwamun Draws 104,000 Attendees; HYBE’s Stock Plummets 15.5%
K-pop supergroup BTS held a stage performance in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square with all seven members together for the first time in four years since their hiatus for military service.…