Group AOA alum Kwon Mina posted a message suggesting an extreme choice on the first day of the new year, was rescued two hours later, shocking the public, and then deleted all related photos. On the ...

EJAE gave an emotional speech as "Golden" was honored with original song at American Cinematheque's Tribute to the Crafts ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. After 2024 saw the likes of RM, Rosé, NewJeans, ATEEZ, aespa, ...

Four songs from KPop Demon Hunters appear on the Hot 100 this week, with "Golden" surging to No. 2, while three other tracks ...

“The Firstfruit,” the first solo album from NCT’s Mark nabbed the top spot on Billboard's list of the 25 best K-pop albums of 2025. His album “is a deeply personal album, drawing on the Toronto-born ...

The group Close Your Eyes (CLOSE YOUR EYES, 클유아) proved their stature as the "rookie of 2025." On the 18th, according to a statement released by the U.S. music outlet Billboard, Close Your Eyes (Jeon ...

ALPHA DRIVE ONE is off to a phenomenal start with their highly anticipated debut! On January 12 at 6 p.m. KST, the ...

South Korea's biggest musical act has been on self-described hiatus since 2022 as its members undertook national military service required of all men under the age of 30. All seven members were ...

Billboard Korea compiled the ranking in partnership with Billboard based on each artist's achievements from October 2024 to September 2025. By Billboard Korea The Billboard K-Pop Artist 100 is back!

Long touted as a badge of honor in both fan wars and press releases, the concept of going “global” has been an arguably unrealized goal for much of the K-pop industry prior to 2025. Yet the past 12 ...