A Seoul court ruled in favor of ADOR in its contract dispute with NewJeans, confirming that the group’s exclusive contracts with the agency remain valid.
At the APEC CEO Summit in Gyeongju, BTS’s RM urged world leaders to back global creators and highlighted K-pop’s “borderless solidarity” as the foundation of its worldwide success.
Seventeen and The Smurfs will release a Smurf-style version of “God of Music” and unveil character merchandise in a new collaboration celebrating teamwork and positivity.
BTS is reportedly preparing for a 2026 world tour with 65 shows, including over 30 in North America, as the group reunites after completing military service.
Twice, Blackpink’s Jisoo, Stray Kids, and other K-pop acts dominated the latest Billboard charts, with multiple entries on both the Hot 100 and Billboard 200.
W Korea’s “Love Your W” charity gala drew public backlash over its “tone-deaf luxury,” with critics accusing the event of neglecting its breast cancer awareness mission.
As global creators redefine what counts as Korean culture, “KPop Demon Hunters” and Katseye spark fresh debate over who truly owns the ‘K’ in K-content.
