HYBE is doubling down on girl groups with the launch of ABD (A Bold Dream), a brand-new dedicated label focused exclusively on girl group production. Announced in early May 2026, …

Kakao Entertainment is making serious waves in the Asian music industry. On May 26, the company confirmed the June launch of the Global-K Chart — a new pan-Asian K-pop ranking …

The 52nd American Music Awards delivered major moments on Memorial Day from the expansive MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas — the largest venue in the show’s history. While …

In May 2026, four American songwriters — Audrey Armacost, Aidan Rodriguez (sometimes referenced as Eden Rodriguez in reports), Adam Gokcebay, and Michael Campanelli — filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in …

Jimin is once again proving his commercial power in the beauty industry. K-beauty brand LADOR announced that its new “Perfume Hair Oil Angel Muguet” campaign featuring Jimin quickly became a …

In a landmark moment for both fashion and K-pop, BTS member Jungkook has shattered expectations with his debut fashion collaboration with Calvin Klein. Titled CKJK EST. 2026 (also referred to …

Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a major licensing deal for recorded music and publishing rights that will let Spotify Premium users create AI-generated covers and remixes of …

South Korean prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant for Kim Se-ui, the controversial head of YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute, over allegations tied to the ongoing legal battle involving actor …

The first hearing in ADOR’s massive ₩43.1 billion (roughly $31 million USD) damages lawsuit against former NewJeans member Danielle, her family, and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin quickly turned into …

The MBC weekend drama wrapped with solid ratings (peaking at 13.8% nationwide), yet it’s now facing potential clawback of promotional funds from the Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC, also …