AI is no longer optional in K-pop — it’s becoming the new normal
How has AI entered the K-pop ecosystem so far, and where is it headed next?
Kim Jae-heun
South Korean government weighs early January K-pop concert in China amid thaw speculation
Presidential office says nothing finalised, but agencies confirm receiving schedule inquiries.
BTS’ road to reunion grows complicated
Scandals, fan backlash, corporate turbulence cloud the group’s long-awaited return in March.
‘Robot idols’ may debut within 5 years, K-pop star G-Dragon’s agency CEO says
Galaxy Corp. CEO Choi Yong-ho said virtual content consumption is expected to grow as AI reduces production costs and increases the efficiency of music video creation, creating a…
K-pop walks tightrope as China-Japan cultural friction deepens
Korean entertainment companies hope their artists will remain insulated from the fallout, but they are watching developments closely.
K-pop icon G-Dragon’s agency Galaxy Corp. prepares to open Indian branch
Seoul-based entertainment tech firm aims to become the second to enter the Indian market after Hybe. With Chinese restrictions on K-pop artists limiting their access to that…
NewJeans’ Minji, Hanni, Danielle reportedly to continue with Ador, agency says ‘still verifying’
The agency remains cautious of all five bandmates of NewJeans coming back into the fold.
K-pop powerhouse Hybe posts record quarterly revenue, nears US$1.37billion in cumulative sales
With strong growth in the first two quarters of the year as well, cumulative revenue through September totaled approximately 1.93 trillion won.
Court rules NewJeans must stay with Ador, upholding exclusive contract
The girl group announces an immediate appeal; Hybe says it's ready to resume work on NewJeans’ full-length album and activities.
Is former Ador CEO preparing to bring NewJeans to her new agency?
The court’s prior injunction suggests little likelihood of NewJeans’ move to the new agency, notes entertainment lawyer Bae Jin-sung.