Park Chan-wook’s film “No Other Choice” and the song “Golden” from Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” were nominated on the Academy Awards shortlist, highlighting Korean creators at the Oscars.
G-Dragon closed his “Übermensch” world tour in Seoul with a four-hour finale blending philosophy, art and K-pop, signaling both a personal reinvention and BigBang’s upcoming 20th anniversary chapter.
The K-pop industry is again facing criticism over claims that it borrows from Black American culture without proper credit or understanding according to EURweb.
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South Korea is exploring a government-hosted K-pop concert in mainland China, which would be the first large-scale show in nearly a decade. The move could signal a thaw in Beijing’s unofficial restrictions on Korean cultural content.
Hwasa’s “Good Goodbye” became the first-ever No. 1 on Billboard’s new Korea Hot 100 chart, marking a historic milestone for the singer and the newly launched ranking. Billboard also debuted its Korea Global K-Songs list, tracking Korean music performance both domestically and worldwide.
BTS’s Jungkook has become the star of Rolling Stone’s first international cover project, appearing on the Korea, U.K. and Japan editions and marking a milestone as the first K-pop soloist on the U.K. cover. The feature includes new photos, an in-depth interview and highlights his record-setting global success.
RM revealed that BTS debated whether to disband during its hiatus but said the members’ love for each other and their fans kept them together as they prepare for a full-group comeback next spring.
Top K-pop choreographers and Rep. Jin Jong-oh urged stronger choreography copyright protections, calling for proper crediting and legal recognition to support creators and strengthen Korea’s cultural industry.
BTS member Jungkook has become the first Korean solo artist to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams, led by the massive success of his album “Golden” and global hits such as “Seven” and “Standing Next to You.”
Stray Kids will headline the 2026 Rock in Rio festival, becoming the first K-pop group to lead one of the world’s largest and most influential music events.
