SEVENTEEN earned a spot on the 2025 A100 List as the only K-pop group recognized by Gold House. Their global impact showed through chart success, stadium tours, and placement alongside icons like Bruno Mars and Han Kang.
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JENNIE Shines at Coachella with an Emotional Performance
JENNIE made history at Coachella by becoming the first solo K-pop artist to perform on a major stage. Her emotional shout to her mother and confident presence moved both the live audience and fans online.
Lisa Coachella Performance Marks Bold Step into Global Stardom
Lisa made a powerful solo appearance at Coachella, showing clear evolution from K-pop star to global performer. Her dynamic set featured bold fashion, diverse genres, and striking choreography, earning praise and sparking debate.
K-pop and Latin America : A New Era in Global Music Connection
K-pop and Latin America are forming a powerful new cultural connection through major concerts and festival appearances. SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids led this movement by performing at large-scale events in Mexico and Brazil.
KiiiKiii and Hearts2Hearts Debut Signals a New Era in K-Pop
KiiiKiii made a bold debut on February 24, sparking a shift in the K-Pop scene. Their innovative promotions, including the interactive kiiikiii.kr site and the surprise I DO ME music video, captivated Gen-Z fans.
K-pop Shines in Luminate Index: Global Influence on Display
Eight K-pop teams ranked in the top 250 of the Luminate Index, highlighting their global influence. LE SSERAFIM led the K-pop artists, showcasing the power of dedicated fandoms despite challenges in recognition and streaming.
K-pop Artists Shine in NME List of 2024’s Best Songs
NME included several K-pop tracks in its 2024 list of the 50 best songs, showcasing the genre’s global appeal. aespa’s Supernova ranked 9th, the highest among K-pop songs, while Rosé and Bruno Mars’s APT. secured 14th place.
BLACKPINK Celebrates Their 8th Anniversary with a Full Group
BLACKPINK celebrated their 8th anniversary with a special appearance as a full group for the first time in 11 months. The members shared their thoughts and memories during a Weverse Live, and fans were thrilled to see them reunited.
Korean Idol Groups Make Major Impact: Four Enter U.S. Album Sales Top 10
A tweet has noted that four Korean idol groups—Stray Kids, Ateez, Enhypen, and Tomorrow X Together—are in the top ten of U.S. album sales this year. This has brought joy and surprise to the Korean community, with fans debating their exact rankings.
K-Pop’s Shifting Landscape: New Frontiers and Enduring Popularity
K-Pop’s global landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, with the genre experiencing a decline in its traditional strongholds of Southeast Asia and China, while simultaneously witnessing a surge in popularity in new markets like the United States and Europe.