The 22-year-old beauty queen’s whirlwind debut was a combination of determination and some luck. Read more at ...

Jennie Kim has painted the town in bold, unstoppable streaks, from headlining BLACKPINK’s World of Dreams tour to dropping ‘Ruby’s hypnotic ‘Seoul City,’ while transforming Chanel and Prada shows into ...

2024 in K-pop was a whirlwind, to say the least — unexpected collabs, discussions of artist rights, idols swapping labels or creating their own, and solo efforts from the biggest stars all dominated ...

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 14: Lee Soo-Man, founder and chief producer of SM Entertainment speaks during at South Korean and Mongolian business leaders in Seoul at Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 14, ...

At the close of 2024, K-pop is becoming territorial in a different sense. Earlier this month, the BLACKPINK member Rosé and the girl group TWICE, two of the genre's towering figures, released new ...

As October 2025 comes to a close, it’s once again clear that K-pop didn’t just participate in the month’s global music conversation but was one of the drivers. Across pop, R&B, electronic, and rock, ...

After about a decade of momentum, the genre-blending, stylized and visually stunning music from South Korea enjoyed a banner year in America. Idols, how fans refer to the members of these groups, ...

SEOUL — When South Koreans start to obsess over a movie or TV series, they abbreviate its name, a distinction given to Netflix’s latest hit “K-pop Demon Hunters.” In media headlines and in every ...

This weekend, if you notice someone wearing over the top fits and carrying backpacks or handbags with brightly-colored stuffies dangling off of key chains, chances are you’ve just spotted a K-pop fan.