K-Pop: News
Korean popular music, also known as K-Pop, is mainstream music that originated from South Korea. K-Pop has been influenced by various musical elements, genres, and styles like gospel, jazz, pop, experimental, hip hop, R&B, etc. The modern form of K-Pop culture of music emerged in the 1990s. The roots for K-Pop started from the 1950s and throughout the years it has been influenced by different pop groups and Western music. Contemporary K-Pop started in 1992 when the groups Seo Taji and Boys performed their music for the first time on TV. This also led to the formation of other popular pop groups in the Korean music industry. K-Pop became a power player and experienced significant growth in 2018, where it marked a 17.9 percent increase in revenue growth. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s Global Music Report, K-Pop was ranked at number six among the top ten music markets around the world in 2019. H.OT. was the very first K-Pop group that made its debut in 1996 and it also started Korean pop culture. With the emergence of TVXQ and BoA in 2003, K-Pop earned more popularity.
16 Dec 2024
South KoreaK-pop star gets 8-year prison sentence for DUI
Ahn Ye Song, a former member of K-pop girl group INSTAR and now a DJ (DJ Yesong), has been sentenced to eight years in prison after she fatally drunk-drove.
08 Dec 2024
ParliamentSouth Korean celebrities back impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol
Amid the ongoing political unrest, South Korean celebrities have openly supported the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol.
08 Dec 2024
InstagramVCHA's KG files lawsuit against JYPE, alleges 'abuse and mistreatment'
KG, a member of the all-American K-pop group VCHA, has announced her departure from the band over alleged "abuse and mistreatment" by employees at JYP Entertainment.
05 Dec 2024
BTSBTS tops Spotify Wrapped 2024 as most-streamed K-pop act
The globally acclaimed K-pop group, BTS, has once again topped the Spotify Wrapped list as the most-streamed K-pop act worldwide.
05 Dec 2024
HYBEK-pop: ADOR files lawsuit against NewJeans
Popular K-pop girl group, NewJeans, recently announced the termination of their contract with ADOR, a sub-label of HYBE.
04 Dec 2024
HYBEHow K-pop will fare if martial law is declared again
The recent imposition of Emergency Martial Law in South Korea resulted in K-pop stars being advised against attending events and public appearances.
29 Nov 2024
HYBENewJeans leaves ADOR; accuses agency of mistreatment, manipulation
In a shocking turn of events, the popular K-pop girl group NewJeans has terminated its contract with ADOR (a subsidiary of HYBE).
26 Nov 2024
BLACKPINKJennie's album coming in 2025; what's in store for BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK members Jennie Kim, Lalisa Manobal (Lisa), and Roseanne Park (Rosé) have been busy with their solo music careers all of 2024.
21 Nov 2024
HYBEK-pop idols aren't workers, pronounces South Korea
The Seoul Regional Office of Employment and Labor recently wrapped up its investigation into the alleged harassment against NewJeans member, Hanni.
20 Nov 2024
North Korea'Screams, eerie laughter...': North Korea's new weapons against South Korea
South Korea's Ganghwa Island has been facing nightly disturbances from North Korea, which has been broadcasting unsettling noises across the border since July.
20 Nov 2024
HYBEMin Hee-jin quits ADOR; alleges 'moral decay,' 'dirty media play'
Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has resigned as ADOR's internal director. Along with resigning from her position, she has also ended her shareholder agreement with HYBE (formerly BigHit Entertainment), Soompi reported.
09 Nov 2024
Grammy AwardsGrammy snub: BTS, BLACKPINK fans slam Recording Academy's 'Asian hate'
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards, announced on Friday night (local time), have sent a wave of disappointment among fans of K-pop superstars BTS and BLACKPINK.
08 Nov 2024
JungkookJungkook's docu-series 'I Am Still' coming to Disney+ Hotstar
Jungkook, the youngest member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, has unveiled his solo musical journey in a documentary series titled JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL - THE ORIGINAL.
29 Oct 2024
HYBESEVENTEEN's Seungkwan calls K-pop industry toxic
Seungkwan of the popular K-pop group SEVENTEEN has openly called out toxic standards and company politics in the K-pop industry.
15 Oct 2024
BTSHere's when BTS's Jin will drop his solo album 'Happy'
Jin, the eldest member of the world-famous K-pop group BTS, is all set to drop his first solo album!
14 Oct 2024
BTSHow Korean comedian duped BTS's Jimin of 100M Korean won
BTS member Jimin, who recently celebrated his 29th birthday, has reportedly been scammed by South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho.
14 Oct 2024
BTSBTS: Jin's first post-military solo album is dropping this November!
BTS member Jin is all set to make a grand solo comeback with a new album. This will be his first solo project since his military discharge earlier this year.
07 Oct 2024
BLACKPINKIndian singer Ipsitaa accused of 'blatantly copying' K-pop music videos
Indian singer Ipsitaa is getting slammed for allegedly plagiarizing content in her latest music video, Kadar Na Jaane.
30 Sep 2024
BTSBTS's SUGA heavily fined for drunk driving electric scooter
Min Yoongi, better known as SUGA from BTS, has reportedly been slapped with a fine of KRW 15M (around $11,194) for riding an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol.
20 Sep 2024
Box OfficeJungkook's documentary hits highest opening day for a K-pop act
BTS's youngest member, Jungkook's solo documentary, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL has set a new record by earning the highest opening day box office for a K-pop act in 2024.
19 Sep 2024
BLACKPINKJennie's fandom name isn't 'RUBIES': Agency dismisses confusion after controversy!
Fans of BLACKPINK's Jennie thought the K-pop star revealed her solo fandom name, "RUBIES," after a suspenseful 12-hour countdown on her official website.
17 Sep 2024
BTSBTS Jungkook's documentary is coming to Indian theaters this week
BTS member Jungkook is all set to unveil a new side of his life in the upcoming documentary, Jungkook: I Am Still.
05 Sep 2024
South KoreaDeepfake porn scandal: 'Squid Game's Park Gyu-young is latest victim
The deepfake pornography scandal in South Korea has claimed another victim, this time ensnaring K-drama actor Park Gyu-young.
04 Sep 2024
BTSBTS's RM solo documentary to debut at Busan Film Festival
BTS leader Kim Nam-joon aka RM's solo documentary, titled RM: Right People, Wrong Place, is set to make its big debut at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in October.
30 Aug 2024
Apple TV+Think being K-pop idol's easy? You should watch this series
K-Pop Idols, a new docuseries on Apple TV+, offers viewers an inside look into the lives and challenges of K-pop stars.
27 Aug 2024
HYBEADOR CEO Min Hee-jin resigns amid bullying, sexual harassment allegations
Min Hee-jin, the CEO of ADOR Entertainment, has resigned from her position following accusations of bullying and sexual harassment.
31 Jul 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsForget medals, everyone's talking about Olympian Kim Yeji's look—here's why
South Korean sharpshooter Kim Yeji, a silver medalist in the women's 10-meter air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has emerged as an unexpected style icon.
28 Jul 2024
BLACKPINK9 months post-announcement, BLACKPINK's Rosé receives Billboard Music Awards trophy!
Rosé, a member of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, has finally been awarded the Top K-pop Touring Artist trophy at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).
24 Jul 2024
HYBEBig shake-up at HYBE: Park Ji-won resigns; new CEO revealed!
South Korean entertainment company HYBE is set to experience a change in leadership after its current CEO, Park Ji-won confirmed his decision to step down.
24 Jul 2024
South KoreaWho is Kim Beom-su, billionaire arrested for K-pop stock manipulation?
Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp, was arrested yesterday.
22 Jul 2024
BLACKPINKBLACKPINK's big comeback announced! New album, tour set for 2025
K-pop sensation BLACKPINK is slated for a comeback in 2025, as announced by YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk.
15 Jul 2024
Travis ScottDid BLACKPINK's Lisa copy Travis? 'ROCKSTAR' under fire for plagiarism!
BLACKPINK's Lisa, who recently launched her own label, Lloud Company, is under scrutiny for alleged plagiarism in her debut solo music video ROCKSTAR.
15 Jul 2024
SEVENTEENSEVENTEEN's music is AI-free: Member-producer Woozi shuts down 'BBC's allegations
Woozi, a member and producer of the internationally acclaimed K-pop group SEVENTEEN, recently addressed rumors about the band using artificial intelligence (AI) in their music production.
12 Jul 2024
SeoulHow YoonA turned her Gangnam building into $10M profit machine
South Korean singer and actor YoonA, a member of the K-pop group Girls' Generation, has reportedly earned a profit of KRW 15B ($10M) from her real estate investment in Gangnam, Seoul.
10 Jul 2024
South Korea'Don't want to respond': Nam Tae-hyun on ex-girlfriend's assault allegations
South Korean singer-songwriter Nam Tae-hyun has publicly addressed assault allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, Heart Signal 3's Seo Eun-woo, on social media.
09 Jul 2024
ItalyBLACKPINK's Jennie confesses to indoor smoking in Italy, issues apology
BLACKPINK's Jennie sparked controversy recently when a clip from her latest vlog seemingly depicted her smoking or vaping indoors while filming in Capri, Italy.
08 Jul 2024
South KoreaK-pop buzz: HyunA-Yong Jun-hyung to get married soon? Agencies respond
K-pop sensations, HyunA and former Highlight member Yong Jun-hyung, who confirmed their relationship in January this year, are reportedly planning to tie the knot.
08 Jul 2024
BTSBTS's V announces 'ARTSPACE: TYPE 1' exhibition celebrating photobook release
Kim Taehyung—popularly known by his stage name V—from the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, is set to mark the launch of his TYPE 1 photobook with a worldwide exhibition named ARTSPACE: TYPE 1.
07 Jul 2024
FashionATEEZ's San faces 'racial discrimination' at Dolce & Gabbana event
Netizens have raised allegations of racial discrimination against ATEEZ's San at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion event.
07 Jul 2024
YouTubeKARA's Gyuri launches YouTube channel to fulfill a special wish
K-pop girl group KARA's Park Gyu-ri, popularly known as Gyuri has recently launched her own YouTube channel named I Am Gyuri.
07 Jul 2024
Hugh JackmanAfter Waterbomb Seoul festival, Ryan Reynolds-Hugh Jackman co-host Korea's 'Inkigayo'
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are set to dominate the box office with their next, Deadpool & Wolverine, slated for release on July 26.
06 Jul 2024
South KoreaTour on cards? K-pop group Cignature teases India visit plans
K-pop girl group Cignature—composed of Chaesol, Jeewon, Seline, Chloe, Belle, Semi, and Dohee—has shared potential plans to visit India.
03 Jul 2024
BTSParis Olympics: BTS's Jin confirmed as one of 11,000 torchbearers
BigHit Music has officially announced that BTS's Jin will be a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
02 Jul 2024
BTSARMYs, BTS's Jin might carry the Torch at Paris Olympics!
BTS member Jin, recently discharged from the military, is rumored to be a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
01 Jul 2024
BTSJin embarks on 'deserted' island for 1st post-military variety show
BTS's Jin is set to make his first variety show appearance since his military discharge, guest-starring on MBC's The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island.
30 Jun 2024
BTSJin eagerly awaits J-Hope's military discharge, shares current activities
BTS's oldest member, Jin, recently expressed his excitement for bandmate J-Hope's upcoming military discharge in October 2024 on Weverse.
30 Jun 2024
HYBETXT's Taehyun expresses concern over altered in-flight meals, deletes post
TXT's band member, Taehyun, recently raised concerns about an incident involving the alteration of the band's in-flight meals.
29 Jun 2024
HYBEIllustrator alleges HYBE used artwork without permission for new group
An illustrator has publicly accused entertainment company HYBE of using her artwork without permission for their new virtual idol group, SYNDI8.
28 Jun 2024
BTSEx-HYBE employees charged with insider trading before BTS's hiatus announcement
Three ex-employees of HYBE subsidiaries, identified as Mr. A (32), Mr. B (35), and Mr. C (39), are on trial for alleged insider trading linked to K-pop group BTS's military enlistment announcement in 2022.
27 Jun 2024
LawsuitsEXO-CBX members escalate legal feud with counter-suit against SM
EXO-CBX members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin have escalated their legal tussle with former agency SM Entertainment (SME) by filing a counter-lawsuit.
26 Jun 2024
BTS'Type 1': BTS's V unexpectedly releases photobook, not an album!
BTS member Kim Taehyung, professionally known as V, announced his new release Type 1 on Wednesday [KST].
25 Jun 2024
MadonnaMadonna's 'Celebration Tour' is 2024's highest-grossing so far: Report
Madonna's Celebration Tour has been declared the highest-grossing worldwide tour of 2024, according to Pollstar's mid-year report.
15 Jun 2024
BTSJungkook becomes 1st Korean soloist with 7 UK chart hits
In a historic feat, BTS's Jungkook has become the first Korean soloist to have seven songs featured on the UK's official singles chart!
13 Jun 2024
EntertainmentSM Entertainment sues EXO-CBX over contract disputes
SM Entertainment, a leading South Korean entertainment agency, has initiated legal proceedings against K-pop group EXO's members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin, collectively known as EXO-CBX.
13 Jun 2024
BTSJin's 'hugs' to Mumbai's gala: BTS FESTA 2024 schedule, events
BTS, the global K-pop sensation, will celebrate its 11th debut anniversary on Friday with the much-anticipated BTS FESTA 2024.
12 Jun 2024
EntertainmentEXO-CBX reacts to Fair Trade Commission's investigation into Kakao Entertainment
The Fair Trade Commission's (FTC) official investigation into Kakao Entertainment, an affiliate of SM Entertainment, has sparked a response from the K-pop group EXO-CBX.
12 Jun 2024
BTSBTS goes all out to welcome Jin, organizes 'Jin-is-Back' bash
BTS's oldest member, Kim Seok-jin, aka Jin, was officially discharged from his mandatory military service on Wednesday.
12 Jun 2024
EntertainmentK-pop star Yong Jun-hyung breaks silence on Jung Joon-young scandal
K-pop artist Yong Jun-hyung has broken his silence on his involvement in the Jung Joon-young scandal.
12 Jun 2024
BTSBTS's Jin discharged from military; RM, J-Hope, others welcome him
ARMYs look who's back!
11 Jun 2024
EntertainmentEXO-CBX members will continue as EXO amid tensions with SM
EXO-CBX members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to continue group activities under the EXO banner despite ongoing disputes with SM Entertainment.
11 Jun 2024
South KoreaKim Soo-hyun, Lim Nayoung deny dating rumors
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun and former I.O.I and PRISTIN member Lim Nayoung have both denied recent dating rumors.
11 Jun 2024
BTSBTS's Jin nears end of military service, HYBE announces guidelines
BIGHIT MUSIC officially announced on Tuesday that BTS's Jin is nearing the end of his active military service and will soon be discharged.
11 Jun 2024
FranceK-pop band SEVENTEEN earns UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador title
In a landmark development, the popular K-pop group SEVENTEEN has been named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors for Youth.
10 Jun 2024
Music IndustryBELIFT LAB initiates legal action against malicious activities, plagiarism claims
BELIFT LAB, the management company for K-pop groups ENHYPEN and ILLIT, has announced its ongoing legal actions against individuals involved in malicious activities targeting its artists.
10 Jun 2024
Upcoming MoviesHit Taiwanese film's Korean remake drops Jung Jin-young, Dahyun's stills
Jung Jin-young and TWICE's Dahyun have been confirmed as the lead actors in the Korean adaptation of the Taiwanese coming-of-age romance film You Are the Apple of My Eye.
10 Jun 2024
Music IndustryKang Daniel announces departure from KONNECT, closing a 5-year chapter
Kang Daniel, K-pop idol and CEO of KONNECT Entertainment, personally announced his departure from the agency he founded five years ago on Sunday.
10 Jun 2024
BTSBTS to reunite privately to celebrate Jin's return from military
The globally acclaimed K-pop band, BTS, is planning a private reunion in Seoul to celebrate the discharge of their eldest member, Jin, from his military service.
10 Jun 2024
South KoreaK-pop: EXO-CBX calls urgent press conference over SM Entertainment conflict
EXO-CBX, the sub-unit of popular K-pop group EXO, comprising members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin, has reportedly announced a press conference to address their ongoing dispute with former agency, SM Entertainment.
07 Jun 2024
BTSBTS's Jungkook drops new single 'Never Let Go'
BTS sensation Jungkook unveiled his latest single, Never Let Go, on Friday.
05 Jun 2024
SeoulFemale cop illegally accesses Korean singer's address, visits residence; suspended
A female police officer, known only as 'A,' has been suspended by the Chungnam Police Department in South Korea following allegations of illegally accessing a famous trot singer's personal information.
05 Jun 2024
Las VegasG-Dragon joins KAIST as a visiting professor
Renowned artist G-Dragon has been appointed as a visiting professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).
04 Jun 2024
HYBENewJeans's album sales dip amidst ADOR-HYBE showdown
NewJeans, a popular girl group, has experienced a significant drop in album sales with their latest single How Sweet selling 46.3% less than their previous mini album Get Up.
03 Jun 2024
BTSJin's 'Free Hug' event draws continued criticism despite BigHit's apology
BigHit Music, the agency managing popular K-pop group BTS, has issued an apology regarding the entry conditions for the upcoming 2024 BTS FESTA event featuring group member Jin.
03 Jun 2024
South KoreaK-pop: aespa's Ningning hospitalized due to dehydration; misses K-Wave performance
aespa's main vocalist, Ningning, was hospitalized on Sunday (June 2) due to symptoms of dehydration and exhaustion.
03 Jun 2024
BTSRM's 'Right Place, Wrong Person' scores biggest US debut yet!
BTS's RM has once again made waves in the US music scene with his new solo album Right Place, Wrong Person.
31 May 2024
HYBEFollowing executives' exit, ADOR CEO announces second press conference
ADOR's Chief Executive Officer, Min Hee-jin, has scheduled a second press conference for Friday, May 31. This follows her previous public appearance on April 25.
30 May 2024
EntertainmentKep1er to continue as 7-member group post-contract renewal
K-pop girl group Kep1er, originally a nine-member ensemble formed through Mnet's survival audition program Girls Planet 999, will continue its activities with seven members.
