K-POP

K-pop group Riize will make their U.S. festival debut this October at Austin City Limits, becoming the first K-pop act to join the event’s official lineup.

K-pop stars Lisa, Rosé, and Seventeen were named to the 2024 Gold House A100 list, which honors influential figures from the Asia-Pacific region.

BTS member J-Hope will conclude his Hope on the Stage tour with a livestreamed final concert in Osaka following performances across North America and Asia.

Bain of K-pop boy band Just B came out as LGBTQ during a concert in Los Angeles, becoming the first Korean K-pop singer to do so publicly onstage.

Jennie of Blackpink completed her first solo performances at Coachella, delivering a 13-song set on April 13 and 20 that included her hit “Like Jennie.” Her debut drew global attention, marking a major milestone in her solo career and expanding K-pop’s presence at the festival.

The global K-pop audition project Click the Star has launched new seasons in Korea, Indonesia, and South America, aiming to form localized girl groups under the Blingone brand. The initiative includes online auditions, regional finals, and global concerts, with plans to expand K-pop education through overseas branches.

Korean hip-hop trio Homies performed in China for the first time in eight years, signaling a possible thaw in cultural ties between Seoul and Beijing. The event follows a series of recent moves suggesting China is gradually reopening to Korean entertainment amid broader diplomatic efforts.

Enhypen will embark on its "Walk the Line" tour starting August 6, performing in ten cities across the U.S. and Europe. The group will also release its sixth EP on June 5, following its debut performance at Coachella.

Sunwoo of The Boyz faced backlash over a viral video showing alleged impolite behavior toward staff, prompting his agency, One Hundred Label, to apologize and pledge better management.

Jennie of Blackpink has released a new remix of her solo track “Like Jennie,” produced by Korean DJ Peggy Gou, ahead of her solo performance at Coachella. The release follows major milestones including over 100 million Spotify streams and Jennie’s recent recognition at the Billboard Women in Music Awards.