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The Golden Melody Festival’s conference lineup in Taipei brought together a dynamic mix of industry leaders from across Asia and beyond. Designed to spotlight Mandarin-language music while fostering ...

In 2025, girl group TWICE marked their 10th anniversary since debuting with “ Like Ooh-Ahh ” under JYP Entertainment. To ...

K-pop didn’t just dominate playlists in 2025 — it conquered the global stage. From record-breaking chart runs and sold-out ...

“Seven” by Jungkook and Latto is the most streamed song of Jungkook’s career, and in just over a year and a half, it has outstreamed every single song by BTS, Jungkook’s original group, over their ...

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Speculation is growing over whether K-pop concerts could be held in China as early as next month, raising hopes of a shift in ...

In 2025, the Korean culture strengthened its global footprint, expanding beyond K-pop and TV dramas into musicals and ...

Even many superfans will tell you that K-pop's pageantry has often masked a troubled business model, where impressionable young trainees commit to a life run entirely by their agencies. Signing on the ...

Stadiums across Korea are increasingly turning to concerts by K-pop stars and international artists to draw large crowds and ...