The small-agency girl group rode grassroots online content and a “Geoje yaho!” meme to take “Love Attack” to No. 1 on Melon.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. Joshua Hong, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Dino, ...

The lights flashed. The bass kicked in. The crowd went wild as a cast of dancers peeled off to reveal seven figures on stage against the backdrop of Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace. It was the comeback ...

The IFPI has released its year-end Global Album Sales Chart for 2024—and nine of this year’s top 10 spots went to K-pop artists! On February 18 local time, the International Federation of the ...

The superstar boy band returns after a four-year hiatus on Friday. The genre it helped turn into a global juggernaut has endured some shifts, and minted new stars. By Steve Knopper For a brief period, ...