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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.

SM Entertainment has launched preregistration for its 2026 SM Global Audition, which will tour Korea and 21 international cities to recruit new K-pop talent.

K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame in Los Angeles, honored for his decades-long influence on global music and culture.

Rookie K-pop group AtHeart released an English version of its debut track “Plot Twist” on October 10, extending its reach to international audiences.

SM founder Lee Soo-man says AI in K-pop will fuel the next stage of global dominance, positioning Korea as a hub for cultural producers.

Riize marked its second anniversary by reflecting on two years of global success, expressing gratitude to fans, and pledging continued growth.

After years as a behind-the-scenes talent, EJAE rises to international fame as the voice and songwriter of “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters.

Prosecutors have requested a seven-year sentence for ex-NCT member Taeil and two others for raping a tourist who was too intoxicated to resist.

K-pop’s biggest names—BTS, Blackpink, Twice, and aespa—are returning in the second half of 2025, setting the stage for a global resurgence of the genre.

China has not hosted a K-pop concert featuring Korean artists in nine years. A wave of fan events and game approvals suggests that may soon change.