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BTS Jung Kook’s “Seven” Hits 3 Billion-Stream Milestone, a First for a Korean Act on Spotify

BTS Jung Kook’s “Seven” Hits 3 Billion-Stream Milestone, a First for a Korean Act on Spotify

Among all songs released worldwide in 2023, it is the only one to reach the 3 billion mark—entering the Billboard charts for 152 straight weeks and sustaining long-term success
A 3 Billion-Stream Feat, a Proof of the Global Pop Star That Rewrote the Pop Landscape“BTS”’s golden maknae has now risen as an “unmatchable global pop icon,” and “Jung Kook” has set yet another record, shocking music markets around the world.
Overwhelms With 8 Times the Views… Netflix’s “Chamgyoyuk” Seizes Global No. 1 for a Second Straight Week

Overwhelms With 8 Times the Views… Netflix’s “Chamgyoyuk” Seizes Global No. 1 for a Second Straight Week

Starring Kim Mu-yeol, “Chamgyoyuk” hits viewers across 91 countries and holds the top spot for the second consecutive week, as a surge in K-content hits hard, including the AI film “Mid-dle-world.”
An Extrajudicial Bludgeon Against a Tyrannical Classroom, and the Sociology of the Catharsis Taking the World by StormThe collapse of public education in modern society is not a problem unique to South Korea. The decline of teacher authority and classrooms that are out of control have become signs...
K-pop ‘The Small-Agency Miracle’ Is Taking Shape… Ministry Confirms Annual Support of 300 Million Won for 10 Teams, Including Récenner

K-pop ‘The Small-Agency Miracle’ Is Taking Shape… Ministry Confirms Annual Support of 300 Million Won for 10 Teams, Including Récenner

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA launch a new ‘Global Leap Support’ program—providing up to 3 years of autonomous backing such as overseas marketing.
The cultural power race of the 21st century is no longer the exclusive domain of giant capital. The ‘K-pop’ phenomenon that mega agencies have led has now reached a structural paradigm shift. The government’s newly launched ‘Global Leap Support for Small Agencies’ is not just a financial handout—it...
The MMA2026 melon music awards take the stage for the first two-day edition on Nov. in Gocheok Sky Dome—linked to the Global K Chart

The MMA2026 melon music awards take the stage for the first two-day edition on Nov. in Gocheok Sky Dome—linked to the Global K Chart

Kicking off on Nov. 14-15 at Gocheok Sky Dome, the event previews the biggest festival yet as the first-time inclusion of a combined Korea-Japan-China “Global-K Chart”
Visualizing the new heartbeat of K-pop. The MMA2026 emblem unveiled by Kakao Entertainment strongly hints at the prelude to a massive solidarity that unites music fans around the world beyond Asia.A bold move for ‘MMA2026’, the first-ever two-day edition that will engulf Gocheok DomeThe landscape...
[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate targets young voters by leaning on the K-pop fandom. Using social messages from K-culture such as BTS to push back against the conservative camp.
An Unexpected Gamble That Shook Colombia’s Presidential Race, Blurring the Lines Between Politics and CultureOn the modern political stage, “image making” is not just packaging—it is the core mechanism of power.
aespa’s New Album Goes Past 840,000 Copies on Day One… Sweeps No. 1 on iTunes in 19 Countries

aespa’s New Album Goes Past 840,000 Copies on Day One… Sweeps No. 1 on iTunes in 19 Countries

With its second studio album, ‘LEMONADE,’ aespa dominates global charts and achieves triple platinum on China’s QQ Music—signaling a full-blown craze from the first day of release.
'Sofitel' and swallowed it up 'aespa'’s bold entry statement, the world answersA massive tectonic shift in the global pop scene has begun. 'aespa', the absolute front-runner among fourth-generation girl groups, is whipping up an unprecedented box-office storm with its second studio album 'LEMONADE'.
Stray Kids’ “MIROH” MV Surpasses 200 Million Views, Marking a Global Milestone

Stray Kids’ “MIROH” MV Surpasses 200 Million Views, Marking a Global Milestone

The “Easy” MV adds another 100 million views, while cumulative album sales in Korea and Japan top 40 million—pushing K-pop’s top tier further
A 40 million-copy myth, “Stray Kids” devours the global pop marketThe K-pop map is being rewritten again. At its center stands “Stray Kids” firmly. Beyond a simple idol group, their rise into a major power in the global music industry sets a new historical milestone with every step.
Global Pop Icon Zara Larsson Announces First Solo Korea Concert in October

Global Pop Icon Zara Larsson Announces First Solo Korea Concert in October

The Swedish pop star returns to Billboard with a comeback driven by the “Symphony” meme, marking the first time an artist who has collaborated with BTS and TWICE will perform solo in South Korea.
“Global pop icon” Zara Larsson’s first solo Korea date proves her overwhelming presenceSwedish-born pop prodigy “Zara Larsson”, who has swallowed up music charts around the world, finally takes the stage in Korea.
Hearts_to_Hearts 'RUDE!' Spotify Tops 100 Million Global Streams—First K-Pop Girl Group This Year

Hearts_to_Hearts 'RUDE!' Spotify Tops 100 Million Global Streams—First K-Pop Girl Group This Year

Three months after release and 1 year and 3 months after debut, Hearts_to_Hearts is showing an unstoppable streak.
'Hearts to Hearts' new song 'RUDE. ' clears 100 million streams on Spotify. . . first K-pop girl-group global milestone this yearA global craze written in just 3 months—Hearts to Hearts' relentless momentumThe new song 'RUDE. '(RUDE.
HeartsToHearts’ “RUDE!” MV Surpasses 100 Million Views, Proving Global Breakout Status

HeartsToHearts’ “RUDE!” MV Surpasses 100 Million Views, Proving Global Breakout Status

HeartsToHearts, which has dominated global charts including Spotify, hits 100 million views for “RUDE!”; an unstoppable mainstream run that includes stages at college festival venues
“HeartsToHearts,” Proof of a global syndrome. . . “RUDE. ” Surpasses 100 Million Views“SMEntertainment” girl group “HeartsToHearts”’ megahit track “RUDE. ” (RUDE. )’s music video surpassed “100 million views” on YouTube, demonstrating overwhelming global impact. Released simultaneously worldwide on Feb.