Medium • 12th December 2025

Blackpink’s Lisa joins 2026 Met Gala Host Committee

BLACKPINK’s LISA has officially been announced as part of the 2026 Met Gala Host Committee, marking a new milestone for K-pop in global fashion.It is confirmed Lisa will be joining a diverse cultural figures on the host committee of Met Gala 2026. Lisa is recognized as one of the most globally impactful luxury fashion ambassadors, with partnerships at CELINE, Bulgari, and MAC Cosmetics. She consistently generates digital engagement and sales power that rival Western counterparts. Luxury houses a...

Medium • 11th December 2025

CORTIS Takes Off: Debut EP “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” Smashes Charts and Streams Worldwide

Big Hit Music’s newest rookie group CORTIS is proving that their debut wasn’t a moment, it was the beginning of a clear upward trajectory. Their first EP, “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES”, which initially debuted at an impressive №15 on the U.S. Billboard 200, has now re-entered the chart.For a rookie group that debuted only months ago, maintaining presence on such a competitive global chart is definitely a challenging thing to do. CORTIS makes it seem easy with their consistency and steady expansion.R...

Medium • 10th December 2025

Trending K-Pop Challenges Dominating Social Media (December 2025)

As 2025 comes to an end, K-Pop dance challenges continue to play a massive role on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Three challenges have taken over feeds, each one for very different reasons…Below are the trending K-pop challenges shaping the social-media conversations in December 2025:CHA EUN-WOO’s 2nd solo album ELSE dropped on November 21, 2025. Many of his friends jumped in to support him by taking on the “Saturday Preacher” challenge. But the spec...

Medium • 10th December 2025

The 5 Best K-Pop Songs of December 2025 (Right Now)

Korean pop enters the final month of 2025 with a strong mix and blend of genre releases. These five tracks are currently the leading picks of each conversation across Korean charts and global streaming.From soloists to groups, the final quarter of the year reflects creative boldness.Hwasa, G-Dragon, and TWICE defines the meaning of K-pop, pushing the boundaries with releases that resonate across domestic charts and global streaming platforms.Next-generations are creating a space where genres ble...

Medium • 9th December 2025

[RECAP] WONHO Brings a Powerful K-Pop Spotlight to the Unforgettable Gala 2024 in Los Angeles

On December 14, 2024, a night dedicated to celebrating Asian excellence in entertainment, WONHO’s performance stood out as one of the most anticipated musical moments of the Unforgettable Gala 2024 as he made his U.S. performance debut on the stage. Held in Los Angeles, the annual event once again brought together artists, industry leaders, and creatives from across all digital platforms. WONHO’s presence added a global K-pop energy to the evening.As the lights dimmed, the stage shifted from awa...

Medium • 9th December 2025

[RECAP] A Look Inside the Operations of G-Dragon’s ‘Ubermensch’ 2025 World Tour in Seoul

Behind every successful dazzling stage, perfectly synchronized performances, and the energy of thousands of fans from all over the world is a highly coordinated team of event staff. From early-morning load-ins to post-show breakdowns, these teams are divided into multiple groups to ensure that each tour stop runs with safety.Preparation starts hours before the doors open. Production crews setting up the stage, local venue teams, touring staff, and volunteers arrive on schedule to handle technica...

Medium • 25th November 2025

Interview in Two Worlds: Red Carpet Event and K-pop Fanmeeting

How interviewing celebrities and global fans shaped my identity as a cross-cultural entertainment journalist.I dreamed of becoming a storyteller in some form when I was young. I became interested in film production, the ability to tell a story by showing people something visual for them to interpret. However, as I grew up, I was drawn not just to what stories were told, but to how they were told, how they traveled across cultures, and how they shifted depending on the perspective behind them.I’v...

Medium • 11th December 2025

Hwasa Top №1 Billboard Korea Hot 100 With “Good Goodbye”

Billboard Korea Hot 100 launched this week in partnership with Billboard U.S., positioned as a standardized, globally recognized metric status of Korean releases. HWASA taking the crown as a solo artist with “Good Goodbye”.Hwasa has always carried her sense of self as she pursued her career through every milestone. She has never once diluted who she is. She completes her songs with her powerful vocals, fearless stage performances, and unfiltered personality. She has been one of the industry’s st...

Medium • 20th November 2025

Inside the New Era of Hyper-Global Entertainment

I realized the entertainment industry had changed the moment I stepped into a room filled with people cheering in languages I didn’t even recognize, especially within the Korean Pop Culture. Nothing about the arenas of live performances or events felt local; it felt global with immediate connection.Navigating both American and Asian media worlds, I’ve started to see a shift that’s bigger than any single artist or genre. And projects like Kpop Demon Hunters gaining international traction long bef...