Debuted in 2006, a full-group return in 2026 has now been confirmed. G-Dragon announced the comeback himself at a fan meeting. News that they will join the Coachella lineup (the major annual music festival in California) adds global momentum. Both…
The Netflix animated film "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (a Netflix K-pop animation that pairs fictional characters with real artists) saw its original soundtrack enter the UK Official Singles Chart in large numbers. The lead single "Golden&qu…
Based on Seoul-time reports, last year’s global entertainment rankings placed BTS, ENHYPEN, and Stray Kids in the top three. ENHYPEN’s narrow victory in Mura Pop Season 2 is the headline event. Analysts say streaming numbers and chart performance ar…
At the 68th Grammy Awards, K-pop marked a new milestone. Netflix OST "Golden" won Best Song Written for Visual Media, creating a first for the genre. This result shows K-pop's expanding reach on the global music stage. However, the abs…
IVE will appear in a solo special on NHK's Venue101. They will showcase a range of live performances and answer fan-submitted questions in a segment that highlights each member. The timing is strategic: the broadcast coincides with IVE's J…
Acoustic Collabo's vocalist Mo Sujin died on January 25, 2026. The agency made the announcement on January 28 and held a private funeral. At the family's request, details including the cause of death were not released. Fans and colleagues in…
NCT's new two-person unit, NCT JNJM (Jeno and Jaemin), has officially launched. This formation comes after the company announced the end of the group's open-ended expansion model. The move signals a strategic shift toward stabilizing the fan…
A recent leak of flight details for a South Korean pop (K-pop) star at an international airport has sparked public debate. Reports say airline staff sold small amounts of flight information and fans converged at the airport, creating operational and…
Netflix's animated musical K-Pop Demon Hunters has drawn global attention since its 2025 release. Golden Globe nominations and early Oscar buzz have amplified the conversation. The series imagines K-Pop idols as demon hunters—a striking, origina…
A global conversation started with the image of K-pop idols hunting demons backstage. Netflix's animated feature "K-pop Demon Hunters" blends traditional culture with pop music to tell a new story. Recognition such as…
Zootopia 2 finished 2025 as the world's top box office title at year-end. The film's opening wave, reinforced by the holiday stretch, pulled audiences from many markets. It also set rapid attendance and revenue records in South Korea. This c…