The stage is set for the next generation of K-pop stars. SM Entertainment, a trailblazer of the Hallyu Wave, has officially launched its 2025 global audition tour, opening opportunities for…
Read moreSummary: BTS’s Jungkook won Top K-pop Album (GOLDEN) and Top Global K-pop Song (Standing Next to You). Stray Kids was awarded Top Global K-pop Artist and performed two songs, Chk…
Read moreNews Summary SBS Gayo Daejeon will take place on Christmas Day at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. The first lineup includes top groups like NCT Dream, Stray Kids, and ITZY.…
Read moreSummary: The 2024 Grammy nominations excluded K-pop artists for the second year in a row. Beyoncé leads with 11 nominations, followed by Billie Eilish and others. Media outlets criticized the…
Read moreExcerpt from musicbusinessworldwide.com K-pop giant HYBE is being forced to make an early repayment on KRW 400 billion (USD $293 million) in debt, and the company will be issuing new…
Read moreSummary: Bang Sihyuk, the producer behind BTS, is bringing the K-pop idol-making model to America. He formed a partnership with Scooter Braun and Universal Music Group to launch Katseye, an…
Read moreLe Sserafim is known for blending musical genres and delivering empowering messages. The band challenges unrealistic expectations placed on K-pop idols, particularly women. Leader Chaewon and member Yunjin have openly…
Read moreSummary of article: SEVENTEEN announces collaboration with DJ Khaled for a track on their upcoming mini-album SPILL THE FEELS, set to release on October 14. The K-pop group shares a…
Read moreSummary: Saudi Arabia will participate in the 2024 K-pop World Festival with the final preliminary round held in the JAX district. 10 teams from across the Kingdom advanced to the…
Read moreSummary: HYBE Labels plans to debut two new K-Pop boy groups next year under BIGHIT MUSIC and HYBE Japan. The debuts align with the end of BTS members’ military service,…
Read moreSummary of News Iconic second-gen K-pop groups 2NE1, KARA, and Rainbow announce their comeback, exciting longtime fans. 2NE1 plans a concert tour to celebrate their 15th anniversary, starting in Seoul…
Read moreNews Summary: Park Ji-won, CEO of HYBE, resigned after 4 years. He oversaw HYBE’s successful IPO, multi-label transition, and growth of groups like BTS. His tenure also faced challenges like…
Read moreSummary NewJeans to perform at halftime during the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bayern Munich match on August 3 in Seoul. The match is part of the Coupang Play Series and will…
Read moreSummary Enhypen will host “The City” festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, starting on August 9. The festival coincides with Enhypen’s concerts in Jakarta on August 17 and 18. Events include a…
Read moreKakao, a major Korean conglomerate, is selling most of its subsidiaries due to legal issues surrounding its chairman. Kakao will sell subsidiaries including Kakao Games, Kakao Entertainment, and SM Entertainment.…
Read moreSummary: Stray Kids renew contracts with JYP Entertainment ahead of 2025 expiration. The group is preparing for their ninth mini-album, ATE, and a 40-city world tour. Stray Kids recently headlined…
Read moreK-pop, from South Korea, has been steadily capturing the hearts of people worldwide. In the UK for instance, this cultural phenomenon is not just limited to listening to music or…
Read moreBTS’ Jin carried the Olympic torch near the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, marking his first public appearance after completing his mandatory military service in South Korea. The event,…
Read moreArticle Summary: NewJeans appointed as South Korea’s honorary tourism ambassadors. Promotional videos featuring the group will be displayed in major global cities. South Korea’s tourism has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic…
Read moreArticle Summary: The BBC launches “Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience” this summer on BBC One and iPlayer. The series follows five UK boys undergoing the K-pop training process in…
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