K-pop entertainment content platform Makestar opened its first K-pop merchandise shop, Makestar Space, in Shanghai after becoming the first Korean platform to obtain a publication business license ...

22, 2024. With an array of releases that captivated fans and critics alike, K-pop continued to impact the global music landscape in 2024. From RM’s introspective solo work to Rosé’s global ...

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.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. In a year that many industry experts predicted would see a slowdown ...

Kim's collection is part of a growing mountain of discarded CDs and merchandise waste that has swelled alongside K-pop's global popularity. Made with polycarbonate, CDs can be recycled but only ...