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.

Country’s youngsters give religious icon a modern-day makeover, cafes celebrate his birthday, critics say trend ‘desecrates ...

Prior to the opening, Nam Hwa-min of SM Life Design discusses the benefits of SM Entertainment's new facility, the obstacles ...

The second annual event, organized by WWD Korea and the Seoul Business Agency, celebrated Korean culture with fashion shows, ...

Image shown left Chief Strategy Officer Damuer H. Leffridge of BLVD United with KPOP hitmaker and award-winning director Han ...

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 ...

On Monday, January 6, the official merchandise for the SMTOWN LIVE 2025 Tour was announced, revealing a diverse variety of products such as caps, slogan banners, coat jackets, photocards ...

Those merry sights and sounds include the bright and detail-filled fashions sported by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to the ...

On January 13, 2025, HYBE unveiled the much-anticipated KKUROCHET merchandise line, inspired by the member, Sakura of LE SSERAFIM. Known for her love of crocheting, Sakura often showcases her ...

The K-pop industry is eagerly anticipating the return of its star acts BTS and BLACKPINK this year, hoping their comebacks ...

Is the K-pop bubble bursting? The industry's rapid growth streak encountered a setback in 2024, with sales and exports of ...