K-pop short for Korean popular music, is a form of popular music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. As of 2019, Korean popular music is ranked at number six among the top ten music markets worldwide, with BTS and Blackpink cited as artists leading the market growth. In 2020, K-pop experienced a record-breaking year when it experienced a 44.8% growth and positioned itself as the fastest-growing major market of the year.
With BTS on break, HYBE boy groups take over US TIME mag's 'Best in K-pop'
HYBE becomes the only label with most groups on TIME Magazine's 2021 'Best in Kpop' list with groups like Seventeen, TXT and Enhypen
Dec 9, 2021
Biggest snubs of Grammy 2022 nominations: From BTS to Drake and Miley Cyrus
With the release of nominations for 2022 Grammy Awards, it seems that the list of snubs is quite long this year
Nov 24, 2021
AMAs 2021: BTS scoops Artist of the Year, ARMY says 'no miracle, result of hard work’
The South Korean group was pitted against stalwarts like Ariana Grande, Drake, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and The Weeknd for the coveted award
Nov 22, 2021
China vs Kpop: New laws target fandoms and 'effeminate image of men' in crackdown
Chinese authorities are strongly trying to regulate 'abnormal activities' that take place under K-pop ‘fandom culture’
Sep 10, 2021
Did BTS Army bully VMAs into bringing back canceled ‘BEST GROUP’ category?
The BTS Army took to Twitter to mercilessly slam the award show after they got the news of VMAs was apparently scrapping the ‘Best Group’ category
Jul 20, 2021
Where are Big Time Rush members now? Band teases reunion, fans say 'our time to shine'
To make fans more curious, all the Big Time Rush members changed their profile pictures on Instagram to red
Jul 13, 2021
Is Luke Hemmings releasing solo album? 5SOS star's cryptic post sends fans into a tizzy
Teasing his fans, 5SOS's Luke Hemmings changed the layout of his Instagram and Twitter accounts and also shared a cryptic message on his website
Jun 29, 2021
Miku Expo 2021: How to live stream and details of Hatsune Miku's virtual concert
Miku Hatsune is not a human singer but a virtual persona and she is back with Miku Expo 2021 virtual concert
Jun 6, 2021
Be it BTS' Jimin and V or SHINee's Taemin in 'Advice', K-pop idols defy fashion gender norms
Kpop idols don't get as much attention as their Western counterparts when it comes to gender-defying, androgynous looks in fashion. Here is a look at the recent path-breakers
Jun 6, 2021
'Bittersweet': Air time, how to live stream digital single of Seventeen Mingyu x Wonwoo from 'Power of Love'
Seventeen talked about their elaborate plans of 'Power of Love' project for 2021 with a concept teaser release
May 20, 2021
When will new episode of Run BTS air? Full behind schedule as K-pop group takes a hiatus to promote 'Butter'
Run BTS has taken a hiatus for a month for the band to promote their upcoming single 'Butter' which will be released on May 21
May 18, 2021
Lotte Duty Free Family Concert 2021: Airdate, how to live stream and K-pop lineup starring BTS, Twice, TXT and Itzy
The dream lineup of this year's Lotte concert includes some of the biggest names of K-pop
May 16, 2021
SHINee’s Taemin to sing duet with Girls’ Generation's Taeyeon for 'Advice' album: ‘Legends here to save K-pop’
The R&B number is apparently a song about the growing feelings of love between two friends who are about to cross the line into something more in their relationship
May 11, 2021
Is Seventeen planning a comeback? Fans claim TWICE's return in June means boy band 'will always come next'
Seventeen had dropped their special album ‘Semicolon’ in October 2020 along with the title track called ‘Home Run’. They also dropped their third Japanese single called ‘Not Alone’ in April 2021
May 10, 2021
Infinite's Sungjong returns from military and teases 'lots of future activities', all about K-pop star's VLive
'I hope the virus situation will calm down quickly so we can meet face-to-face, not online,' said Sungjong
May 8, 2021
Vax Live: Air date, how to live stream and lineup featuring Prince Harry, Selena Gomez of 'Concert to Reunite the World'
Selena Gomez will be wearing the hosting hat along with Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin and H.E.R. in the performers' lineup
May 7, 2021
Will 'Kingdom' be canceled? Fans want show stopped amid Covid-19 scare at SF9, iKon and The Boyz recording
A background dancer who performed with the three K-pop groups tested positive right after the recording
May 6, 2021
Did Yeri tease Red Velvet comeback? Fans convinced it's in July as K-pop star gushes over 'perfect' Irene
A fan asked her to touch her nose if she is preparing for a comeback and Yeri did it promptly on her IG Live, hinting that the band will be here soon
May 5, 2021
Billboard Music Awards 2021: How to vote for 'Top Social Artist' featuring BTS, Blackpink, Seventeen, Ariana Grande and SB19
Along with the 'Top Social Artist Award' of BBMAs, 'Top Collaboration' is another category based on votes by fans, who can root for their faves from May 10 by using relevant hashtags and more
May 3, 2021
When is Aespa coming back? Red Velvet, Girls' Generation not on SME list, fans say 'bring girls out of dungeon'
Aespa whose last single was released in February has been missing from the SM Entertainment schedule. To make matters worse, Aespa fans have pointed out that the girl group still doesn't have a Vlive channel, one of the primary apps through which K-pop fans can directly interact with their idols
May 3, 2021