According to Luminate’s 2025 Year-End Music Report, the biggest story hiding in plain sight is that music is “bigger” than ever—and also harder than ever to be heard inside it. …
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IVE, Starship Entertainment’s flagship girl group, entered a pivotal phase of their career with the launch of their second world tour, “Show What I Am.” Known for confident, chart-driving singles …
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Not in a “K-pop took over America” way. More like: K-pop was visible in places where it’s usually treated like a side quest. First: the Bruno Mars and Rosé performance …
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EXO will return to group touring in 2026 with EXO PLANET #6 – “EXhOrizon,” marking their first full-scale tour in years following extended military service hiatuses and a period dominated …
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Major Categories Category Winner Work Album of the Year Bad Bunny DeBÍ Tirar Más Fotos Record of the Year Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA “Luther” Song of the Year Billie Eilish …
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How do you prove an artist has transcended a genre or an industry category? You look at what follows them—who gets through the door next, and under what conditions. With …
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Can Danielle recover? The short answer is yes. Danielle can have a career. Recovery, in the strict sense—continued work, releases, and public visibility—is already underway. A brand has reportedly expressed …
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[COMPREHENSIVE] POPULAR KOREAN IDOL, CHA EUN-WOO AT THE CENTER OF SOUTH KOREA’S LARGEST CELEBRITY TAX EVASION INVESTIGATION
South Korea’s entertainment industry is facing renewed legal scrutiny as several high-profile cases converge around tax compliance, agency registration, and corporate governance. The developments signal increased regulatory attention toward celebrity …
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SM ENTERTAINMENT OUTLINES ‘SM 3.0’ STRATEGY, TARGETS M&A AND AI INTEGRATION
South Korean entertainment company SM Entertainment is advancing its next phase of growth under its “SM 3.0” strategy, with plans centered on mergers and acquisitions, technology integration, and expanded use …
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In a move that highlights the balance between career ambitions and personal growth, Annie Moon, the talented member of the K-pop group ALLDAY PROJECT, has announced a temporary hiatus to …