‘Golden’ songwriter Ejae steps into ‘Another World’ for new single
Best known as the voice behind the heroine in "Kpop Demon Hunters," Rumi, and as the composer of its viral hit, Ejae is unveiling her first solo project — marking her emergence…
Kim Jae-heun
K-pop’s struggle with ‘tampering’
Tampering, in K-pop, refers to unauthorised contact by an outside party — typically a rival agency or producer — with an artist still bound by an exclusive contract.
BTS’ agency eyes India’s 1.4 billion market with new local branch
Hybe aims to nurture local artists with K-pop’s signature training system.
SM Entertainment founder unveils K-pop’s next era: AI, fan-driven content and ‘Zalpha Pop’
Lee Soo-man, key producer at A2O Entertainment, predicts a world where AI, Gen Z and Alpha fans shape K-pop’s global future.
South Korea’s culture ministry’s 11-year blind spot
The revelation comes as cases involving singer Sung Si-kyung and musical actress Ock Joo-hyun brought renewed scrutiny to the widespread practice of operating unregistered…
Why South Korean President Lee chose J.Y. Park over other K-pop moguls
A clean record and an active creative role make Mr Park the safest pick for a minister-level post.
Blackpink dominates MTV VMAs as Rose, Lisa and group score major wins
Rose wins song of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards, the first for a K-pop artist.
Dating rumours of BTS’ Jimin and actress Song Da-eun reignite after viral video
Speculations resurface as TikTok clip shows possible apartment encounter. Both parties remain silent on their relationship status.
K-pop idols halt, quit careers over health concerns while agencies post record revenues
As agencies thrive on global tours and top sales, artists face mounting mental and physical strain.
Is Hybe after a Grammy to cement BTS’ legacy?
Industry insiders say Hybe’s coordinated push to place executives, producers and idols alike into the Academy reflects a strategy to strengthen its organisational influence in…