Every month, Korea’s Brand Reputation Rankings become one of the entertainment industry’s most talked-about scorecards. Fans celebrate when their favorite artists climb the list, question unexpected movements, and debate whether …

HYBE has set a new company record by surpassing ₩1 trillion (approximately $725 million) in quarterly revenue for the first time since its founding. The milestone was driven by BTS’ …

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a three-part series examining the transformation of Thailand’s entertainment industry. Across this series, we’ll explore how digital platforms, global fandoms, artificial intelligence, advertising, …

Every time an idol stays silent during a controversy, fans usually reach the same conclusion: the company must be stopping them. But what if silence isn’t just corporate control? What …

The global music business just took a pragmatic swing at one of its thorniest problems. On July 10, 2026, a heavyweight coalition led by the RIAA and IFPI unveiled a …

Big Hit Music isn’t backing down. The HYBE subsidiary that manages BTS has firmly rejected claims that the group’s chart-topping single “SWIM” copied an unreleased demo by three US songwriters. …

Songwriters Steve Cooper, Jon Sandler, and Greylyn Johnson filed a federal copyright infringement complaint on July 8, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against …

HYBE JAPAN has appointed veteran producer Michi Iijima as its new J-Pop Executive Producer, bringing one of Japan’s most influential entertainment architects into the company as it accelerates its push …

In This Article: For decades, there was a clear formula for becoming a global musician. Release a new album.Appear on morning television or late-night interviews. Do magazine profiles. Repeat the …

Ryosuke Yamada, the multifaceted Japanese idol, actor, and singer best known as a core member of the long-running J-pop powerhouse Hey! Say! JUMP, is stepping firmly into his solo spotlight. …