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“Suspended for letting customers dance?” Culture Ministry moves to overhaul live-club rules, puts 80.2 billion won into next year’s budget

“Suspended for letting customers dance?” Culture Ministry moves to overhaul live-club rules, puts 80.2 billion won into next year’s budget

Public debate grows over revising the Food Sanitation Act enforcement rules that led to a live club’s suspension, as next year’s popular music budget is set at 80.2 billion won and concerns mount that four major agencies could monopolize FANOMENON
Music industry trapped by outdated standards as major overhaul of Food Sanitation Act rules looms The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is finally moving to address an absurd rule that can suspend a business simply because customers swayed to the music.
LE SSERAFIM, EJAE pay homage to 3 songs in 'Made My Night' remix released on the 14th

LE SSERAFIM, EJAE pay homage to 3 songs in 'Made My Night' remix released on the 14th

A blend of LE SSERAFIM's vocals in the first verse and EJAE's powerhouse singing in the second, marking their second collaboration after last year Global girl group 'LE SSERAFIM' has once again demonstrated its musical chemistry with 'EJAE' of 'K-pop Demon Hunters'.
K-pop powerhouses BOYNEXTDOOR's Sungho and ALPHA DRIVE ONE's Sangwon tapped for Show! Music Core, launching two-host format Sept. 5

K-pop powerhouses BOYNEXTDOOR's Sungho and ALPHA DRIVE ONE's Sangwon tapped for Show! Music Core, launching two-host format Sept. 5

MBC's flagship music show will air every Saturday, promising fresh chemistry between members of two leading K-pop groups
Meeting of K-pop powerhouses brings fresh energy to weekend television MBC's flagship music program, 'Show! Music Core', has announced sweeping changes with a new lineup of hosts. In an official announcement on the 31st, MBC said Sungho of 'BOYNEXTDOOR' and Sangwon of 'ALPHA DRIVE ONE', both of...
Apple Music brings six K-pop acts together for first-ever global “Radio Takeover”

Apple Music brings six K-pop acts together for first-ever global “Radio Takeover”

Two exclusive programs produced at the Los Angeles studio feature Yeonjun and NCT 127, among others
Inside the Los Angeles studio that underscored K-pop’s global clout Global music platform Apple Music has once again demonstrated K-pop’s influence around the world. On the 31st, it officially announced the launch of a major global radio project featuring six leading K-pop acts.
‘Lightning-Fast Comeback’: LE SSERAFIM to Release Second Single Sept. 11, Night Colored by Chemistry

‘Lightning-Fast Comeback’: LE SSERAFIM to Release Second Single Sept. 11, Night Colored by Chemistry

LE SSERAFIM will release its second single album, ‘Made My Night,’ on Sept. 11 A striking neon-sign logo motion teases a night made special by the members’ chemistry Global fans’ anticipation is building for the group’s lightning-fast comeback, just four months after its previous release
LE SSERAFIM is returning with a new single album about the emotions of a night made special by the members’ chemistry, just four months after earning three awards at the 2026 K World Dream Awards. Source Music announced the release of LE SSERAFIM’s second single album, ‘Made My Night,’ at midnight...
Kim Jae-joong steps up as architect of K-music ecosystem; global market MU:CON opens Sept. 2

Kim Jae-joong steps up as architect of K-music ecosystem; global market MU:CON opens Sept. 2

Showcases by 42 acts and conference sessions will draw music professionals from South Korea and abroad to Sangam and Yongsan.
Kim Jae-joong to deliver K-music keynote as MU:CON 2026 unveils 42 acts Event runs Sept. 2-4 at Cube Convention Center, with new AI music open session and convergence matching program Global music market evolves, raising questions about K-pop's future MU:CON 2026 (MU:CON 2026), set to reshape the...
aespa sweeps six awards as K-pop takes over Tencent’s 50,000-seat ceremony

aespa sweeps six awards as K-pop takes over Tencent’s 50,000-seat ceremony

Stray Kids, IVE and Super Junior among major winners; industry praises awards as chance to strengthen foothold in Chinese-speaking markets
aespa sweeps six awards as K-pop dominates 2026 TIMA before 50,000 fans Eight SM acts win awards, joined by Stray Kids and IVE in securing a key foothold for expansion across China aespa swept six awards at a ceremony hosted by China’s largest music-streaming platform, “Tencent Music”, completely...
Choi Gu-hee, guitarist for Deulgukhwa and Gwaejjagdeul, dies at 67 after stomach cancer battle

Choi Gu-hee, guitarist for Deulgukhwa and Gwaejjagdeul, dies at 67 after stomach cancer battle

Funeral held in Jeju on the 16th, news emerges later; continued composing and performing solo, including “Quiet Heart”
Deulgukhwa guitarist Choi Gu-hee dies at 67 after stomach cancer battle, leaving behind “You and Me” Funeral held in Jeju on the 16th; acclaimed musician who joined 1986’s second album, “Deulgukhwa II,” leaves behind a legacy of inspired melodies Genius guitarist who played nature’s sounds enters...
Sam Smith takes on co-producer role for first time with fifth album reflecting life changes, including engagement to same-sex partner

Sam Smith takes on co-producer role for first time with fifth album reflecting life changes, including engagement to same-sex partner

New album 'Hazel Eyes,' featuring 12 tracks, arrives on the 21st, followed by a music video for a new song on the 22nd
Polished pop album reflects turning points including move to New York and engagement British singer-songwriter 'Sam Smith' released the 12-track fifth studio album 'Hazel Eyes' on the 21st. The album is a masterful work on which Smith took the reins creatively and raised the bar for its overall...
CJ’s Lee Jae-hyun, Miky Lee spotted in LA with UMG chairman as 30-year K-pop ambitions come to life

CJ’s Lee Jae-hyun, Miky Lee spotted in LA with UMG chairman as 30-year K-pop ambitions come to life

They met with UMG Chairman Lucian Grainge at KCON LA 2026 on the 16th to discuss a vision for the global entertainment industry.
Global music empire meets K-culture pioneer, reshaping the entertainment landscape Lee Jae-hyun, chairman of CJ Group, and Vice Chair Miky Lee met with top executives of Universal Music Group , the world’s largest music company.