Our latest and most important updates and developments in the K-Pop industry articles. These updates may include new releases and performances by K-Pop artists, announcements of new tours and projects, and updates on the personal lives of K-Pop artists.
9Jul
LAY ZHANG RELEASES SUMMER ANTHEMBOOM AHEAD OF FINAL COMPONENT TO LIT ALBUM
Record-breaking, global music phenomenon drops hot tropical track preceding much-anticipated conclusion to studio album Summer calls for new music! Influential, global icon and China’s top superstar LAY (Lay Zhang) drops BOOM as his LIT... Read More
7Jul
Jimin will be leaving AOA.
On July 4, FNC Entertainment released the following statement: “First, we would like to apologize for causing concern to many people through the events related to Jimin that have been unfolding recently. From this moment forth, Jimin has... Read More
1Jul
BLACKPINK Breaks Records with New Single
Guinness World Records revealed that BLACKPINK has five titles with their latest music video “How You Like That” which was released on June 26. The group has been rewarded for Guinness World Records as the “Most viewed YouTube video in... Read More
1Jul
North Korea’s Low Life Expectancy
The latest “State of World Population 2020” report by the UN Population Fund shows that an average North Korean is expected to live 72 years, which puts the nation at 118th position in terms of life expectancy in the world. This... Read More
20Jun
KPop Social Night (KPSN)
KPop Social Night (KPSN) and parent company, MACG Productions, will host their first-ever online festival, #KPSNPODCASTFEST! Slated for the weekend of July 18, 2020, KPSNPODCASTFEST is an online event curated to showcase the diverse voices in the... Read More
19Jun
DREAMCATCHER Announces Online Concert
After successfully captivating audiences all over the world in 2019, DREAMCATCHER is determined to stay connected with their fans through their very first online concert titled DREAMCATCHER CONCERT GLOBAL STREAMING INTO THENIGHT &... Read More
DREAMCATCHER Announces Online Concert
After successfully captivating audiences all over the world in 2019, DREAMCATCHER is determined to stay connected with their fans through their very first online concert titled DREAMCATCHER CONCERT GLOBAL STREAMING INTO THENIGHT &... Read More
18Jun
K-pop Boybander Yohan dies at age 28
News of yet another death of a young K-Pop star has reached us. Kim Jeong-hwan, better known as his stage name of Yohan, has passed away at the age of 28. He was a member of Top Secret (TST), a boy band formed by JSL Company and making its... Read More
15Jun
Max Changmin of TVXQ to Marry in September
Max Changmin of the male duo TVXQ will be marrying his girlfriend this September, his management revealed. “Max Changmin will tie the knot with his girlfriend on September 5,” stated SM Entertainment. “He will continue to present... Read More
12Jun
Actor Ryu Seung-bum to wed
Korean Actor Seung-bum is currently planning to marry his girlfriend of three years, who is Slovakian and ten years younger than the actor. She resides in France and is an artist. She is presently pregnant with the couple’s first child. Ryu... Read More
8Jun
BTS Donates $1 Million to Black Lives Matter
BTS and Big Hit Entertainment have donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter – the fund was transferred to the organization this week. BTS have issued a statement on their official Twitter account: “We stand against racial... Read More
4Jun
The 56th Grand Bell Awards: List of Winners!
The 56th Grand Bell Awards (a.k.a the Daejong Film Awards) is organized by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea. This year’s event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Parasite” grabbed five awards at the ceremony, including... Read More
15May
BTS Announces Details For “Bang Bang Con The Live” Online Concert This Summer
Big Hit Entertainment announced details for “BANG BANG CON The Live.” “BANG BANG CON The Live” is taking place at 6 p.m. KST on June 14th, a day after BTS celebrates their 7th debut anniversary on June 13th. Please check the notice... Read More
26Apr
PRESS RELEASE: KCrush Live support ESWS from home event on May 2, 2020
KCrush Live support Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) from home event on May 2, 2020. Feel free to donate now and tell them they came from the KCrush website! Thank you.... Read More
25Apr
PRESS RELEASE: KCrush Live support Hope Bridge from home event on May 2, 2020
KCrush Live support Hope Bridge from home event on May 2, 2020. Feel free to donate now and tell them they came from the KCrush website! Thank you. ... Read More
24Apr
Kcrush America Magazine Announces Live From Home YouTube Event
YouTube Live event will feature entertainment from Asian artists while raising money for two charities helping in COVID-19 pandemic APRIL 23, 2020 – The team at Kcrush America Magazine is excited to announce that they will be hosting an... Read More
14Apr
PGTW KEEPS KPOP FANS CONNECTED: KPOP CLUB NIGHT PIVOTS TO ONLINE PARTY FORMAT
LIVE STREAMING DJ’S EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY NIGHT 9PM -MIDNIGHT (EASTERN) ON YOUTUBE.COM/POPGOESTHEWORLDTO — As everything changes for the events industry, our goal is still the same here at Pop! Goes The World! Bringing... Read More
14Apr
MyMusicTaste launches a special fan project in collaboration with JTBC
The global music platform MyMusicTaste is launching “JTBC Traveler-Argentina Special Package Project” in collaboration with South Korean reality show JTBC Traveler-Argentina. This project, which opens on March 28, will provide fans with... Read More
MyMusicTaste launches a special fan project in collaboration with JTBC featuring Kang Ha-neul, Ahn Jae-hong, Ong Seongwu.
The global music platform MyMusicTaste is launching “JTBC Traveler-Argentina Special Package Project” in collaboration with South Korean reality show JTBC Traveler-Argentina. This project, which opens on March 28, will provide fans with... Read More
7Apr
Supernova’s Yunhak Diagnosed with COVID-19; Staffers for Different Artists Test Positive
COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus) doesn’t discriminate as celebrities, sports stars, and regular citizens have been struggling with the effects of 2020’s global pandemic. In South Korea, a K-Pop idol active in Japan has tested positive for... Read More
7Apr
SM Entertainments Provides Update Wendy Update
SM Entertainment recently provided an update on Red Velvet’s Wendy following a serious fall at the SBS Gayo Daejeon rehearsals in December 2019. “Though Wendy has gone far in her recovery, she is still receiving hospital... Read More
6Apr
Soso to Sit Out GWSN’s Comeback Promotions
GWSN are gearing up to make their comeback this month, but they will do so while down as a member as Soso will be sitting out this comeback. “GWSN member Soso is unable to participate in the group’s comeback album due to health... Read More
6Apr
