Browsing: KPop

On the 27th, a press briefing on the 2027 Phenomenon promotion plan was held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) in Samcheong-dong, Seoul. Park Jin-young PD, chair of the promotion

One Piece Straw Hat flag during youth-led protests turns pop-culture into symbols of global political dissent.

K-pop’s popularity is rising in Central Asian countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, allowing space for broader moves between the regions.

The U.S. and European Union have dismantled primary customs exemptions for low-value imports, pushing cross-border retailers to reevaluate how they ship goods. For South Korea’s entertainment sector, including K-pop, the changes could potentially force the companies to realign their fulfillment strategies centered around direct merchandise sales to overseas fans.

On weekend afternoons in Almaty, Tashkent, or Bishkek, groups of teenagers practice synchronized dance routines in parks, shopping centers, and university courtyards, their clothes echoing the polished style of Korean idols. BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, NewJeans, aespa, SEVENTEEN, and many other groups fill their playlists and social media feeds. Some are filming dance covers for…

San Diego Comic-Con kicked off on Thursday as one of the largest events in the industry, celebrating all things comic books, anime, TV, and pop culture. It’s no surprise we’re seeing an influx of fans cosplaying as Rumi, the Saja Boys and the rest of the Kpop Demon Hunters. From its hit Netflix movie to…

Anime Herald: How did you feel when you first learned you would be heading to Korea together?

The Kimchi & K-Food Festivalreturns on Aug. 28 and 29, to Town Centre Park, featuring two days of Korean food, live entertainment and engaging cultural activities. Organizers expect more than 120,000 attendees this year, up from the 80,000 folks who came through last year’s debut.

Four nights. One 65,000-seat NFL stadium. Tickets sold out fast when they went on sale back in January, months before a single show happened. That’s BTS at Allegiant Stadium in late May, four sellouts as part of “ARIRANG,” their global tour named after the latest album. If you needed proof that K-pop’s biggest act is…

South Korea’s K-pop album exports surged to a record $257.48 million USD in the first half of 2026, as the United States overtook Japan as the world’s largest consumer of physical K-pop music. As per import and export trade statistics from the Korea Customs Service, first-half exports skyrocketed 125% when compared to the same period…