Korea, Japan, Indonesia top K-pop markets in 2025: data
While the top three markets remained unchanged from the previous year, notable movement occurred outside the Top 3. The US climbed one spot to fourth place, accounting for 6.25…
Music
P-pop group SB19 exceeds 1 billion streams on Spotify: ‘Just getting started’
The five songs listed on the group’s Popular list on Spotify are “DAM,” “DUNGKA!”, “Time,” “8TonBall” and “Quit,” with “DAM” having 59,780,606 streams as…
What does BTS’ upcoming album name, ‘Arirang,’ mean?
In choosing "Arirang,” BTS appears to frame their long-awaited return as a continuation of a path once crossed — one marked by waiting, endurance, and reunion.
BTS 2026-2027 world tour: What we know so far
Stops included in the large-scale tour are South Korea, Japan, the United States, Mexico, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Taiwan, the Philippines, Singapore, Australia,…
Vinyl exhibition puts fresh spin on China’s musical past
Curated by renowned jazz pianist and collector Luo Ning, "Looking Back" offers visitors a deeply immersive exploration of China's musical history through a meticulously selected…
Why BTS is returning with full-length album in March
The world’s biggest K-pop act may be positioning its fifth studio album as a strategic bid for a long-sought Grammy win, following the completion of the members' military…
Japan PM Takaichi meets with anime, music experts to discuss development of content industry
Takaichi emphasised that Japanese content is frequently discussed in diplomatic settings.
K-Pop concert to be held in Hong Kong and aired in mainland China on Feb 6-7
Dream Concert 2026 will be held at Kai Tak Sports Park for two days from Feb 6.
Seasonal K-pop beats to get into the Christmas spirit
Whether you’re drawn to cozy winter ballads or upbeat holiday anthems, these K-pop Christmas songs offer an easy way to slip into the festive mood.
How music carried Bangladesh’s struggle to the world
The Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971 survived erasure because it was carried beyond the battlefield. From concert halls and stadiums thousands of miles away, artists transformed…