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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Tartine arrived in Korea 8 years ago. It changed how the country eats.

Seoul's cafe culture has evolved significantly, with Tartine Bakery playing a key role in transforming the bakery experience into a dining culture.
#bts
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
World news

Seeking to save Gen Z from foreign influence, China has quietly banned K-Pop for a full decade | Fortune

Music production
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: BTS Is Back, But at What Cost?

BTS's new album 'Arirang' showcases musical growth and risk-taking, particularly in the song 'Normal' which reflects the pressures of K-pop stardom.
Music production
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

BTS 2.0 Is Here

BTS's album release signifies a multimedia phenomenon, blending music with extensive promotional efforts and reflecting the complexities of K-pop's evolving landscape.
World news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Seeking to save Gen Z from foreign influence, China has quietly banned K-Pop for a full decade | Fortune

BTS's world tour omits China due to a long-standing ban on South Korean entertainment since 2016.
London music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Here's the Setlist for BTS's "ARIRANG" Tour Kick-Off

BTS has resumed their world tour, performing a mix of new songs and fan favorites at Goyang Stadium, South Korea.
Music
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

BTS kicks off massive 'Arirang' reunion world tour

BTS launched a global concert tour, setting a record for K-pop with 34 cities and sold-out tickets in hours.
Music production
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: BTS Is Back, But at What Cost?

BTS's new album 'Arirang' showcases musical growth and risk-taking, particularly in the song 'Normal' which reflects the pressures of K-pop stardom.
Music production
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

BTS 2.0 Is Here

BTS's album release signifies a multimedia phenomenon, blending music with extensive promotional efforts and reflecting the complexities of K-pop's evolving landscape.
Music
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The K-pop mega agency behind BTS just had its best quarter ever

Hybe reported record first-quarter revenue of 698.3 billion won, driven by BTS's comeback and growth in artist-driven activities.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I have 500 Pokemon and K-pop cards. I talked to a pro assessor to see if I made a bad investment.

Johnathan Lim, a professional card grader, states that a card graded PSA 10 could be worth 100 times more than a card graded PSA 1, highlighting the importance of card condition in determining value.
Board games
London music
fromConsequence
6 days ago

aespa Announce "SYNK : COMPLXITY" World Tour

aespa's 'SYNK : COMPLÆXITY' world tour spans 25 dates across multiple continents from 2026 to 2027, starting with a Seoul concert on August 7.
London music
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

EVERGLOW shines at Planet in Bloom' Earth Day event in Queens | amNewYork

EVERGLOW celebrated Earth Day by engaging in community impact through sustainability initiatives and artistic collaboration at The Shops at Skyview.
#bang-si-hyuk
#seventeen
London music
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I saw the K-pop mega band Seventeen live 5 times in 7 months and one stop was the best

Seventeen's 'NEW_' tour concluded with unforgettable performances, showcasing a mix of new songs and fan favorites across multiple cities.
London music
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

The K-pop mega band Seventeen shows how being best friends with coworkers can lead to lasting careers

Seventeen continues to thrive as a 13-member group, renewing contracts and achieving significant sales milestones after 11 years together.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Inside NMIXX's emotional bond with fans following sold-out Brooklyn show | amNewYork

NMIXX emphasizes emotional connections with fans over performance perfection during their sold-out show in Brooklyn.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Big Ocean returns to NYC, amplifying voices beyond the stage and meets NYPD's deaf and CODA community | amNewYork

Big Ocean is raising awareness for the deaf community while connecting with fans during their North American tour.
Music production
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

K-pop pioneer BigBang lives up to the hype at Coachella

BigBang's Coachella performance marked their return after a hiatus, showcasing their enduring influence in K-pop and the music industry.
Music production
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Former Enhypen Member Heeseung Is Rebranding As Evan

Heeseung has adopted the stage name 'EVAN' for his solo career, expressing a desire to share his authentic self through music.
London music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

MONSTA X Set 2026 North American "THE X : NEXUS" Tour Dates

Monsta X will embark on their 2026 North American tour, 'THE X : NEXUS,' starting October 3rd in Virginia and concluding October 24th in Seattle.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People are exhausted by Blackpink and BTS': the DIY Chinese bands redefining corporate idol' pop

Idol culture in East Asia thrives, but China's government restrictions have stifled its idol industry and opportunities for aspiring performers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The US is no longer the go-to place': How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm

The Korean wave or hallyu that brought the country's culture to the world has now well and truly engulfed Latin America.
Madrid food
#lisa
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

EJAE / Audrey Nuna / Rei Ami: "Golden"

K-Pop Demon Hunters fills the gap, unapologetically indulging every kids' movie cliché with little of the jaded postmodern 'lampshading' that many contemporary animated films love.
Music production
Arts
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

A treasure trove for K-pop fans - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's Yenching Library is curating a K-pop merchandise collection inspired by the 'Korean Stars' course to explore K-pop fandom history.
London music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

IVE Announce 2026 North American Tour + Ticketing Details

IVE announces 2026 North American leg of their 'SHOW WHAT I AM' World Tour with eight dates in July.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

What Every Member of BTS Has Done Since Their 2022 Hiatus

Every member of BTS launched fully-fledged solo eras, complete with new albums, singles, tours, guest appearances, and more. Each member used the hiatus to explore a different corner of his artistic identity, from Suga's rock-infused Agust D shows to V's jazz-tinted solo debut.
NYC music
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

BTS' ARIRANG' era begins: A royal reunion in NYC | amNewYork

BTS returns as a full group after nearly four years with album ARIRANG on March 20, drawing from Korean traditional folk song symbolism of resilience and unity, marking a cultural reset with global significance.
#oscars
#academy-awards
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'KPop Demon Hunters' takes best animated feature at 2026 Oscars

KPop Demon Hunters won the Oscar for animated feature at the 98th Academy Awards, with its song Golden nominated for original song.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'KPop Demon Hunters' takes best animated feature at 2026 Oscars

KPop Demon Hunters won the Oscar for animated feature at the 98th Academy Awards, with its song Golden nominated for original song.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Hot boys, bright lights, sweltering city: Inside Seventeen's Singapore stadium concert

Heat, with legions of fans clutching bags toting pickets bearing their favorite member's face, comparing merchandise hauls like the spoils of war. Heat, under the blazing equatorial sun. And heat, on stage, when the nine active members of the 13-person group emerged to thunderous cheers.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Heeseung is leaving Enhypen to go solo. K-pop group will continue with six members

Through in-depth discussions with each of the members about the future they envision and the direction of the team, it became clear that HEESEUNG has his own distinct musical vision and we have decided to respect it. It's difficult to relay the whole process through a short notice, but this decision comes after extensive deliberation.
Music
Music production
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Idols with a cause: Big Ocean's Greatest Battle' album releases on World Hearing Day | amNewYork

Big Ocean, a hard-of-hearing K-pop trio, released their mini-album The Greatest Battle on World Hearing Day, establishing themselves as boundary-breaking rebels advocating for inclusivity and resilience in the music industry.
Music
fromThe Independent
2 months ago

Who are Huntr/X? The KPop Demon Hunters band in line for an Oscar

Huntr/x, a fictional K-pop group from Netflix's animated film KPop Demon Hunters, became 2025's breakout act with their track 'Golden' ranking as the second most popular song globally.
#blackpink
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Golden State Warriors

K-pop superstars Blackpink reference Warriors' Draymond Green in new song

Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

BLACKPINK: DEADLINE EP

BLACKPINK returns with a brief five-song EP after nearly four years, maintaining their exclusive status while members pursue successful solo careers and high-profile collaborations.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Golden State Warriors

K-pop superstars Blackpink reference Warriors' Draymond Green in new song

Music
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

TWICE TAKEDOWN' New York with three nights at UBS Arena | amNewYork

TWICE completed a three-night sold-out run at UBS Arena, showcasing their evolution as K-pop leaders with a 30-plus song setlist and 360-degree stage design during their World Tour.
#anderson-paak
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

TWICE Announce Return to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

TWICE will be musical guest on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, February 23, during their North American <THIS IS FOR> WORLD TOUR.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Wait Wait' for February 14, 2026: With Not My Job guest Arden Cho

Chicago-recorded episode features guest host Negin Farsad, Bill Kurtis, Arden Cho, and panelists playing games, reading limericks, and predicting Olympic headlines.
Music
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

AMPERS&ONE LEVEL Up: How K-pop's new rookies hit the big leagues | amNewYork

AMPERS&ONE grew from local concerts to international touring and arena opening slots, selling over 100,000 copies of LOUD & PROUD in its first week.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

K-Pop Nara opens expanded flagship in Koreatown, marking new era for fan community | amNewYork

K-Pop Nara opened an expanded flagship in Koreatown, growing from a small mom-and-pop into a national chain that hosts fan events and sells exclusive K-pop merchandise.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 months ago

KPop Demon Hunters to perform first live show outside of US

Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami will make their first live performance together outside the United States at the 2026 Bafta Awards, performing "Golden".
Music
fromConsequence
3 months ago

ROSE and Bruno Mars Perform "APT." at 2026 Grammys

ROSÉ performed 'APT.' at the 2026 Grammys with Bruno Mars, becoming the first solo K-pop artist to perform and receiving top award nominations.
Music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Rose, Bruno Mars and Sabrina Carpenter open 2026 Grammy Awards with electric performances

The 68th Grammy Awards featured high-energy performances, numerous first-time winners including the Dalai Lama and a K-pop act, and Steven Spielberg achieving EGOT status.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Grammys 2026 live chat: Ready for music's biggest night with Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and more

The 2026 Grammys featured lively hosting by Trevor Noah, performances from Bruno Mars and Rosé, and expectations around Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, and K-pop.
Marketing
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

hello82 ribbon cutting marks official SoHo fan space with grand opening

hello82 opened a permanent SoHo fan space at 427 Broadway to provide K-Pop fans a year-round community hub for trading photocards, events, and gatherings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I never imagined this!' How KPop Demon Hunters could make history at the Grammys and the Oscars

The directors were crying, the producer was crying, and I thought: Oh my gosh, this is an incredible musical world. It was February 2025, and Ian Eisendrath was conducting an orchestra through the final flourishes for the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack. He knew that the team had built something special but I never thought it would be like this, he laughs, marvelling at what came next.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

How 'KPop Demon Hunters' unlocked Netflix's Grammy possibilities

Over the last several years, Netflix has positioned itself as one of the few video streaming services focused on making an impact in the music industry. From the surprise revival of older songs like Bush's "Running Up That Hill" and Metallica's "Master of Puppets" in shows like "Stranger Things," to streaming the most originally produced music documentaries, there's no doubt Netflix's audience is musically in tune.
Music
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Why this 'visionary' record exec still believes in the major label

John Janick and Interscope Capitol, in partnership with Hybe, helped create and propel K-pop group Katseye to major streaming success and Grammy recognition.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

How the West was won: K-pop's great assimilation gambit

She watched her peers get called up for groups like SHINee and f(x), but her own debut never came. When Kim, now known professionally as Ejae, was finally dropped by the agency in 2015, the explanation she got was simple: This was a business. As she recently told the Philippine media network ABS-CBN, "SM has a very specific vision and sonic sound and I just didn't really fit that."
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Video: Is K-pop's Cute Era Over?

ILLIT's Not Cute Anymore came out a couple of months ago. It's an incredibly impressive pop song. It has this kind of, like, light, lithe, rocksteady vibe to it. I also hear it as a little bit of a pointed rebuke to how a lot of girl groups are framed in K-pop. Innocent. Sweet. And maybe it's a bit of a broadside in the ongoing K-pop war between NewJeans and their parent label, Hybe.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'KPop Demon Hunters' HUNTR/X conquer the charts and claim their destiny

The animated movie KPop Demon Hunters swiftly captured the attention of viewers worldwide following its release in June 2025 ending the year as Netflix's most-watched film of all time. KPop Demon Hunters follows the story of the superstar K-pop girl group trio HUNTR/X made up of singers Mira, Zoey and Rumi and their battle to defend the world from a demon army.
Arts
Film
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Sheridan students celebrate Oscar-nominated grads behind KPop Demon Hunters and Elio | CBC News

Sheridan College animation graduates earned Oscar nominations for KPop Demon Hunters and Elio, inspiring current students and reflecting the program's long legacy of alumni success.
fromVulture
3 months ago

Teyana Taylor Recants Leonardo DiCaprio Mystery Mouthing Reveal

Will America's long national nightmare ever be over? Will we ever learn who Leonardo DiCaprio was talking to during a Golden Globes commercial break? Yesterday, his One Battle After Another co-star Teyana Taylor confirmed that, in the soundless video of DiCaprio talking to someone offscreen, he was talking to her. "Yesterday, I thought I broke the Da Vinci Code," Taylor said on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Today, she's less sure.
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