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A summer song that grabs a foothold on the global stage—Jennie’s evolution Against the backdrop of intense attention from music fans around the world, ‘BLACKPINK Jennie’ has finally declared a new musical transformation.

A K-girl-group coalition line that cuts through the heart of British pop—and the secret behind its steady long-term hit run At the peak of the vast world HYBE has built, the unprecedented alliance of “LE SSERAFIM”, “ILLIT”, and “KATSEYE” has smashed through the solid wall of the conservative UK...

Global rookies head for Japan, offering a fresh take on Y2K A super rookie poised to shake up the global music market is setting out to conquer Japan’s island chain. The multitracial girl group UNIS, a talent powerhouse created by the audition program “Universe Ticket,” will release its first...

The map of global pop music history is in turmoil. Fueled by the overwhelming performances of mega artists such as 'BTS' and 'Blackpink', the 'K-pop market' saw an unprecedented boom in the first half of this year.

The center of global popular music is shifting. K-pop is moving beyond being a fringe genre, taking control of the very top tier of the U.S. Billboard charts and setting a new standard for pop. “Jennie”’s magic lands at the top of Billboard, fueled by short-form video The synergy unleashed by...

The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN, executive chair Shin Chul) wrapped its 11-day run on Sunday, July 12, drawing record crowds as attendance rose 27% from last year. Marking its 30th anniversary, the festival adopted "newness and expansion" as its themes and drew strong...

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...

Breaking the Boundaries Between Classical and K-Pop: The Opening Chapter of the “SMClassics” Global Tour K-Pop’s limitless expansion meets the grandeur of classical music. Under SM Entertainment, the classical and jazz label “SMClassics” teams up with K-Pop’s distinctive vocalists “Super Junior...

From Oscars to Emmys, Youn Yuh-jung’s unparalleled rise enthralls the world’Youn Yuh-jung' A leading figure representing Korea, actress ’Youn Yuh-jung' has firmly put her name forward for ’the Emmy Awards', the highest-profile honor in the U. S.

The Evolution of K-Action That Takes Over Global Living Rooms, the Opening Act of an Overwhelming Sensation Global OTT services and South Korea’s living-room screens are both in turmoil. At the center is ‘Kimbu Jang,’ an action blockbuster that signals the return of actor ‘So Ji-sub.