#K-pop industry

NMIXX and AKMU both topped Circle Charts the week of May 10–16, but their wins reflect opposite ends of K-pop's consumption divide—fandom economy vs. general streaming.

LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon is taking a health break from scheduled activities. Behind SOURCE MUSIC's brief statement lies a pattern the K-pop industry rarely examines out loud.

BTS's Jimin topped South Korea's May boy group member brand reputation rankings. But what does a big data score of 755 idols actually measure — and who benefits?

BTS earns Circle Chart's Quadruple Million certification while P1Harmony, HUNTR/X, and DK go Platinum. A look at what K-pop's certification numbers really measure in 2026.

KMA 2026 announces TXT and six emerging acts for its July 25 ceremony at Korea University's Hwajeong Tiger Dome. What does the lineup reveal about K-pop awards strategy in a saturated market?

NCT WISH claimed their first Music Bank win for 'Ode to Love' with 11,578 points. But what does a K-pop music show score really tell us about an artist's reach?

VIVIZ, Lee Mujin, and BE'O have all notified Big Planet Made Entertainment of contract termination on the same day. What does a simultaneous triple exit say about the K-pop agency model?

K-pop group IVE banned fan gifts, but the internet's reaction wasn't what you'd expect. Here's why the move is sparking a major debate on fan culture.