Despite the rise of online music streaming, K-pop physical album sales have soared, intensifying the industry's carbon ...

Since Kim Hongjoong released SMB, fans have been speculating that some of the song's lyrics might be pointing towards HYBE, ...

ATEEZ's agency has responded to the rumors of Hongjoong dissing Bang Si Hyuk in the lyrics of his new collaboration single.

J-Hope of BTS is preparing for his eagerly awaited return in March, which will be accompanied by a world tour. These ...

SM Entertainment is preparing to debut a new boy group in the latter half of 2025, marking its first since RIIZE in 2023.

Fans consider Hongjoong's alleged diss track as a possible retaliation of HYBE's unethical behaviour towards ATEEZ.

In 2023, NewJeans became the fastest K-pop act to reach one billion streams on Spotify, and entered the Billboard Hot 100 five times the same year with the singles “Super Shy”, “OMG”, “ETA”, “Ditto”, ...

Speculation surrounds ATEEZ's Hongjoong after his collab "SMB" with Odetari seemingly disses HYBE’s Bang Si Hyuk. Claims of ...

The chart-topping K-pop band NewJeans may be prevented from signing advertising deals and other contracts, after their record ...

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South Korean pop has taken over the world since the COVID-19 pandemic. While bands like BTS and BLACKPINK have made a mark worldwide, the K-pop industry’s growth stalled in 2024 as it faces headwinds.