Summary: 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…
Read moreThe Grammy Museum in LA will launch a full-floor K-pop exhibit from August 2 to September 15. The exhibit, in partnership with Hybe, features artifacts from BTS, LE SSERAFIM, and…
Read moreEvery week, YouTube and various music apps showcase the most popular K-Pop music videos, and the first week of June 2024 brought an exciting new ranking. This year, the chart…
Read moreSummary: ATEEZ became the first K-pop group to headline the MAWAZINE festival in Morocco. Their one-hour performance at OLM SOUISSI in Rabat included hits like “WONDERLAND” and “Pirate King.” The…
Read moreQuick Summary: Seunghan’s Controversy and RIIZE’s Journey Scandal and Suspension: RIIZE member Seunghan faced backlash after private photos and videos of him kissing a woman and smoking a cigarette were…
Read moreSouth Korea is set to introduce a new visa aimed at foreign nationals who aspire to train like K-pop idols. This initiative, known as the “K-Culture Training Visa,” is designed…
Read moreSeventeen Set to Make K-pop History at Glastonbury Summary: Seventeen is the first K-pop act to perform on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, highlighting their global influence. The 13-member band stands out…
Read moreSummary: MBC announced the return of ‘Idol Star Athletics Championships’ (ISAC) after a two-year hiatus. ISAC will be recorded in August and air as a Chuseok special. Fans have mixed…
Read moreThe K-pop industry, famous for producing global superstars like BTS, SEVENTEEN, and BlackPink, is facing a challenging time. While these artists continue to gain popularity worldwide, their success has not…
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