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MMA 2026 sets first-ever two-day event; Rescene, ILLIT and Hearts2Hearts to perform at Gocheok Dome

MMA 2026 sets first-ever two-day event; Rescene, ILLIT and Hearts2Hearts to perform at Gocheok Dome

K-pop “connection” performances set for Nov. 14-15 at Gocheok Sky Dome; Choi Yena, ILLIT and others join the first lineup
Massive popular-music festival evolves to unprecedented scale, sets sights on global fandom The spotlight of the popular-music industry will once again turn to Seoul this year. Melon, the event organizer, announced the second lineup of performers on the 21st for “MMA 2026” , which will be held over...
| James choi
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...
| James choi
A New Box-Office Benchmark? Actors With Multiple $1 Billion Films in the 2020s

A New Box-Office Benchmark? Actors With Multiple $1 Billion Films in the 2020s

Are new movie stars being born. As of Aug. 14, 〈Spider-Man: Brand New Day〉 and 〈Odyssey〉, both now playing worldwide, have surpassed US$1,722,310,000 and US$1,127,010,000 at the global box office, respectively, riding a strong summer run.
| Seongchan Eol
'Real Voices' Behind PLAVE and IsegyeIdol… Why the Korea Music Performers Association Is Signing Up One After Another

'Real Voices' Behind PLAVE and IsegyeIdol… Why the Korea Music Performers Association Is Signing Up One After Another

With newcomers such as Vident joining as actual vocal performers, the Korea Music Performers Association plans to further strengthen protections for virtual performers' rights
A Rebellion by 'Real Main Characters' Beyond the Shadow… Vocalists Push for Their Rights in Full Swing As virtual reality acts—virtual idols—have taken root as mainstream in the world of popular music, the actual vocal performers who had been hidden behind the avatars are stepping forward to secure...
| James choi
'Circle Chart' first-half roundup: HanRoro tops streaming with BTS’ 4.2204 million albums

'Circle Chart' first-half roundup: HanRoro tops streaming with BTS’ 4.2204 million albums

With BTS holding on to the No. 1 spot for the first half of the year, HanRoro and virtual girl group Huntrix each take the No. 1 position on the music charts and global charts.
A prelude to a shake-up: the indie revolt sparked by 'Reverse-Charting Myth' In the first half of 2024, South Korea’s popular music industry faced a sweeping shift in its landscape. Amid the unshakable fortress-like hold of artists affiliated with major agencies, a sharp gust from up-and-coming...
| James choi
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

A year after its worldwide release on June 20, 2025, Netflix's 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 continues to set major streaming and music-chart records. The film was released worldwide on June 20, 2025, and more than a year later remains a frequent topic of conversation.
| Seongchan Eol
Where You’ve Seen the ‘My Flavor Boys’ Cast From 〈The Legend of Kitchen Soldier〉 Before, Including a ‘Squid Game’ Actor

Where You’ve Seen the ‘My Flavor Boys’ Cast From 〈The Legend of Kitchen Soldier〉 Before, Including a ‘Squid Game’ Actor

The fictional boy band My Flavor Boys has become one of the breakout gags of TVING’s 〈The Recruit Cook Becomes a Legend〉 — popular enough to land on 〈M COUNTDOWN〉 and send viewers searching for the actors behind the group.
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Holiday Box Office] Jun Ji-hyun X Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Swarm’ Surpasses 2 Million Admissions…Beats the Pace of ‘The King and the Man’

[Holiday Box Office] Jun Ji-hyun X Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Swarm’ Surpasses 2 Million Admissions…Beats the Pace of ‘The King and the Man’

Within 5 days of release, during the Buddha’s Birthday holiday, the theaters are dominated at a sprint; tickets for the action-stuffed ‘Wild Thing’ starring Kang Dong-won are in 2nd place as it charges hard
The evolution of a K-zombie thriller that takes over theaters, ‘Swarm’ sparks box-office surge South Korea’s screens have been fully taken over. During the Buddha’s Birthday holiday, the film that instantly reshaped the theater landscape was Director Yeon Sang-ho’s ambitious work ‘Swarm’.
| James choi
PLAVE Confirms Comeback on April 13... Official Announcement at 3rd Anniversary Special Live Viewing

PLAVE Confirms Comeback on April 13... Official Announcement at 3rd Anniversary Special Live Viewing

Special live event with fan meeting concept held at 41 CGV locations nationwide... Members surprise fans with a sneak peek of the pre-release track
The group PLAVE, which is rewriting the textbook for virtual idols, raised fans' expectations by announcing their comeback in April during the special live viewing to celebrate their 3rd anniversary. On the 12th, PLAVE held a special live event for their 3rd anniversary at 41 CGV locations...
| 김지민
Netflix 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Captivates the Academy Awards... Live Performance of 'Golden' Confirmed

Netflix 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Captivates the Academy Awards... Live Performance of 'Golden' Confirmed

In the film, HUNTR/X vocalists Lee Jae, Audrey Nuna, and Ray Ami will take the stage at the 98th Academy Awards. A special tribute performance combining traditional Korean instruments and dance will present the resonance of K-pop and traditional culture. Nominated in two categories: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song... Anticipation for Oscar win following Grammy success.
The OST 'Golden' from the Netflix animated film 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 will beautifully adorn the stage of the 98th Academy Awards. ◆ 'Golden' Live Stage to Heat Up the Academy Awards The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences , which hosts the Academy Awards, announced through its official...
| Seongchan Eol