Blackpink’s Rosé, Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, and HYBE’s Katseye each scored three Grammy nominations, marking a historic moment for K-pop in the Recording Academy’s top categories.
BTS member Jungkook was seen dining alone at a barbecue restaurant in Itaewon, sparking both admiration for his independence and debate over celebrity privacy.
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.
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.
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.
KPop Demon Hunters EJAE, the voice of Rumi, reflects on her journey from composer to singer, her upcoming single “In Another World,” and her mission to keep Korean lyrics at the heart of global pop music.
