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How K-pop hit the music mainstream

Will K-pop earn its first Grammy in 2026? Experts explain how the genre has hit the mainstream - K-pop is an inextricable ...
A new docuseries gives viewers an intimate look at the lives and struggles of K-pop stars, exploring the true cost of making ...
K-pop is an inextricable force in global pop culture. It has also long been undercelebrated at institutions like the Grammys.
K-pop is having a golden moment. The signs have been there since the start of the summer, with groups such as Stray Kids, Itzy, Enhypen and Ateez driving sweaty swarms of American K-pop fans to ...
K-pop is an inextricable force in global pop culture but it has long been under-celebrated at institutions like the Grammys ...
The "Done. Done. Done." in the Huntrix song is very similar, so this might be your cup of tea. Oh, yeah. BTW, if Psy's "Gangnam Style" didn't exist, this would be the most-watched K-pop music video on ...
The Golden Melody Festival’s conference lineup in Taipei brought together a dynamic mix of industry leaders from across Asia and beyond. Designed to spotlight Mandarin-language music while fostering ...
Even many superfans will tell you that K-pop's pageantry has often masked a troubled business model, where impressionable young trainees commit to a life run entirely by their agencies. Signing on the ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film follows a ...
SEOUL, Jan 6 — Source Music, the label behind K-pop sensation Le Sserafim, is launching its first-ever global audition for male trainees.Dubbed the ‘Source Music 2026 ...
Singer HyunA sparked fan concern after collapsing mid-performance Nov. 9. The K-pop star fell to the floor while singing her hit song “Bubble Pop” at a music festival in Macau, a region in China. She ...
Singer HyunA sparked fan concern after collapsing mid-performance Nov. 9. The K-pop star fell to the ground while singing her hit song "Bubble Pop" at a music festival in Macau, a region in China. She ...