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.

18 Mar 2024

Celebrity

NCT's Taeyong set to commence military enlistment in April

NCT's Taeyong has officially announced his impending commencement of compulsory military service in April.

18 Mar 2024

Music Industry

Apink's Namjoo makes solo comeback with 'BAD'; music video out

Namjoo, a member of the popular South Korean girl group Apink, has made a striking solo comeback after four years.

18 Mar 2024

Music Industry

BABYMONSTER announces fanmeet tour ahead of 'BABYMONS7ER' release; cities unveiled

YG Entertainment's newest girl group, BABYMONSTER, has announced the cities for their upcoming fanmeet tour.

18 Mar 2024

Music Industry

K-pop: BIGBANG's Taeyang, Monica to guide contestants on 'I-LAND 2'

The hotly-awaited Mnet's new girl group survival show, I-LAND 2: N/a, is well on its way!

14 Mar 2024

Entertainment

Yook Sungjae set for solo comeback under new label

Yook Sungjae, also known by the mononym Sungjae, is preparing for his solo comeback.

14 Mar 2024

Music Industry

Bang Yedam and aespa Winter's duet gets release date

Exciting news for K-pop fans as former TREASURE member Bang Yedam is teaming up with aespa's Winter for a fresh digital single, as announced by GF Entertainment. The duet will be released on April 2.

11 Mar 2024

Music Industry

ATTRAKT CEO cleared of charges filed by ex-FIFTY FIFTY members

The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul has opted not to pursue the breach of trust case filed by former FIFTY FIFTY members Saena, Sio, and Aran against ATTRAKT CEO Jeon Hong-joon.

10 Mar 2024

Music Industry

G-Dragon's agency shuts down dating rumors with Miss Korea runner-up

G-Dragon, a member of the renowned K-pop band BIGBANG, is at the center of dating rumors with former Miss Korea runner-up Kim Go-eun.

08 Mar 2024

Music Industry

Ex-LOONA member Chuu wins second trial against BlockBerry Creative

Chuu, a former member of the South Korean K-pop group LOONA, has won the second trial against her previous agency, BlockBerry Creative.

07 Mar 2024

Music Industry

K-pop: NOWADAYS members' individual posters out; debut details revealed

Cube Entertainment recently unveiled individual posters for its upcoming boy group, NOWADAYS, on its official handle.

06 Mar 2024

Music Industry

TEMPEST's Hwarang halts activities temporarily amid clubbing controversy

TEMPEST's Hwarang is in a soup due to the clubbing controversy!

06 Mar 2024

Music Industry

Confirmed! RIIZE set for comeback in April

Get ready, K-pop fans! SM Entertainment's rising stars, RIIZE are gearing up for an exciting comeback this April, following their smash hit Love 119 and million-selling debut album Get a Guitar.

06 Mar 2024

BTS

'D-Day: The Movie': BTS's Suga's concert film release details out

BTS ARMY, it's time to assemble!

04 Mar 2024

BTS

'D-100': BTS's Jin begins military discharge countdown

BTS fans are counting down the days until Jin completes his term in the South Korean military.

04 Mar 2024

Happy Birthday

Park Min-young's birthday: 'Marry My Husband' actor's must-watch K-dramas

Dubbed the "rom-com goddess" among K-drama enthusiasts, Park Min-young has been a consistent force in delivering top-notch South Korean dramas.

03 Mar 2024

South Korea

K-pop: TXT gears up for comeback with new album 'TOMORROW'

The sensational K-pop group Tomorrow X Together is gearing up for an exciting comeback with a brand new album set to drop on April 1.

01 Mar 2024

Music Industry

K-pop: Brave Entertainment's Candy Shop to debut in March

Get ready, K-pop fans! Brave Entertainment has just revealed the debut date for their brand new girl group, Candy Shop. Mark your calendars for March 27, as this talented quartet is set to take the K-pop scene by storm.

01 Mar 2024

SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN's S.Coups exempted from military; agency comments on group's comeback

PLEDIS Entertainment recently confirmed that SEVENTEEN's S.Coups has been exempted from military service due to a knee injury he sustained in 2023.

28 Feb 2024

Music Industry

BABYMONSTER's debut mini-album 'BABYMONS7ER' is coming; release date inside

YG Entertainment's newest girl group, BABYMONSTER, has excitedly revealed their debut mini-album, BABYMONS7ER, set to release on April 1.

27 Feb 2024

K-drama

aespa's Karina, 'Extraordinary You' actor Lee Jae-wook are officially dating!

K-pop sensation Karina from the girl group aespa and K-drama actor Lee Jae-wook, who is currently starring in The Impossible Heir, are officially a couple.

26 Feb 2024

Music Industry

K-pop: EXO fan meet 'ONE' scheduled in April; date inside

The highly anticipated 2024 EXO fan meeting titled ONE is set to mesmerize fans on April 14 at the Incheon Yeongjongdo Inspire Arena, with two sessions planned at 2:00pm KST (10:30am IST) and 7:00pm (3:30pm IST).

23 Feb 2024

Music Industry

EXID, Apink producer Shinsadong Tiger (40) found dead: Reports

Acclaimed composer and producer Shinsadong Tiger, who worked with popular K-pop groups such as EXID and T-ARA, was found dead on Friday, as reported by several Korean outlets.

23 Feb 2024

SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN's S.Coups-Jeonghan to resume activities, participate in 'Follow' tour

SEVENTEEN's S.Coups and Jeonghan are making a comeback after recovering from their injuries.

21 Feb 2024

BLACKPINK

BLISSOO: BLACKPINK's Jisoo launches solo agency

BLINKS, it's time to hail the queen!

21 Feb 2024

Music Industry

BTOB Company: Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Hyunsik, Peniel's new label launched

BTOB stans, there is some exciting news!

21 Feb 2024

Fashion

Five Korean fashion aesthetics that you can style easily 

In recent years, Korean fashion trends have gained unprecedented popularity worldwide, owing to the global ascent of the Korean fashion industry and the international triumph of K-pop idols.

20 Feb 2024

Music Industry

OH MY GIRL's YooA to make solo comeback

Exciting news for OH MY GIRL fans, as YooA is gearing up for her highly anticipated solo comeback in March!

20 Feb 2024

Music Industry

TREASURE announces 2024 Asia tour 'REBOOT'; dates and venues inside

Get ready, K-pop fans! TREASURE is hitting the road for their 2024 REBOOT relay tour in Asia, as announced by YG Entertainment on Tuesday.

19 Feb 2024

Food

A guide to Korean eating decorum

Korean cuisine is renowned worldwide for its rich flavors, diverse dishes, and vibrant culinary traditions.

19 Feb 2024

Music Industry

'EASY': LE SSERAFIM unveils third mini-album with music video

LE SSERAFIM has dropped their latest mini-album, EASY, along with a captivating music video for the title track. This marks the group's first new music of 2024, following their full album Unforgiven in May 2023.

19 Feb 2024

Music Industry

'WHERE AM I': Cha Eun-woo's 'ENTITY's track out now

ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo recently released a captivating music video for WHERE AM I, a B-side track from his debut mini album ENTITY.

17 Feb 2024

South Korea

Kim Ji-woong cleared of alleged 'cursing controversy': Here's what happened

K-pop star Kim Ji-woong of ZEROBASEONE has been cleared of allegations that he used a curse word during a fan video call after an investigation by the Korea Forensic Science Service (KFSS).

16 Feb 2024

Music Industry

FIFTY FIFTY's agency takes ex-producer to prosecutors; crime charges revealed

K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY's ex-producer, Ahn Sung Il, is facing prosecution for alleged crimes, according to their agency ATTRAKT.

16 Feb 2024

BTS

'I Need U': Enhypen's rendition of BTS track out now

K-pop sensation ENHYPEN has released their rendition of BTS's 2015 smash hit I Need U as part of Spotify Singles.

13 Feb 2024

HYBE

When is I'LL-IT debuting? BELIFT LAB confirms date

HYBE's BELIFT LAB has officially confirmed the much-awaited debut of their new girl group, I'LL-IT, set for March.

13 Feb 2024

Music Industry

Ateez's 'Crazy Form' MV surpasses 100M views in record time

K-pop sensation ATEEZ has done it again! Their latest music video, Crazy Form, from the group's second full-length album THE WORLD EP FIN: WILL, has racked up a whopping 100M views on YouTube in just two months.

13 Feb 2024

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK's Lisa to debut onscreen with 'The White Lotus' S03

The White Lotus Season 3 will feature a K-pop idol in its cast.

11 Feb 2024

South Korea

Explainer: Why South Korea is quick to cancel celebrities post-controversies

South Korea's entertainment industry has lately experienced a surge in scandals—ranging from school bullying accusations to drug-related controversies.

11 Feb 2024

Happy Birthday

Rosé's birthday special: BLACKPINK's vocalist-dancer's notable milestones

K-pop sensation Rosé (Roseanne Park) turned 27 years old on Sunday.

08 Feb 2024

Music Industry

'Entity': Cha Eun-woo intrigues with new trailer

ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo is currently gearing up for the debut of his solo album Entity. Ahead of its release on February 15, the makers are sharing several promo materials.

08 Feb 2024

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK's Lisa launches solo label, LLOUD

BLINKs, it's time to hail the queen!

08 Feb 2024

Music Industry

FIFTY FIFTY shares plan to make a comeback in June

Get ready, music fans! The K-pop group FIFTY FIFTY is gearing up for a major comeback this June after a member shake-up.

07 Feb 2024

Hong Kong

ATEEZ, TWS: KCON Hong Kong 2024 unveils first star-studded lineup

KCON, the renowned festival celebrating all things K-pop and K-culture, is set to debut a new edition in Hong Kong.

07 Feb 2024

Music Industry

K-pop: Red Velvet's Irene renews contract with SM Entertainment

Red Velvet is one of the most followed K-pop groups and now we have some exciting news for the fans.

06 Feb 2024

Music Industry

'Entity': Cha Eun-woo releases solo mini-album's concept film, photos

Get ready, K-pop fans! Cha Eun-woo is gearing up for his solo debut with the mini-album titled Entity, set to drop on February 15.