Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. After 2024 saw the likes of RM, Rosé, NewJeans, ATEEZ, aespa, ...
The Billboard K-Pop Artist 100 is back! The 2025 ranking was compiled by Billboard Korea in partnership with Billboard based on each artist's achievements from October 2024 to September 2025 on the ...
K-pop didn’t just dominate playlists in 2025 — it conquered the global stage. From record-breaking chart runs and sold-out stadium tours to headline-making collaborations and award nominations across ...
ALLDAY PROJECT’s “ONE MORE TIME” moves up two spots to become the new No. 1 song this week. Congratulations to ALLDAY PROJECT! Last week’s No. 1 song, LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope),” dropped ...
South Korean-US singer EJAE attends the 98th Oscars Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California on February 10, 2026. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images) ...
The year 2025 has been a whirlwind year for music, with songs from every genre going viral and dominating playlists around the world. From pop chart-toppers to underground experiments, artists have ...
K-pop superstars BTS made their long-anticipated return to music this spring, bringing their ‘Arirang’ world tour to North ...
K-pop has exploded in recent years with chart hits, Grammy nominations and the most-streamed movie of 2025, but it wasn't always so easy to be a fan of the genre. K-pop is popular around the world and ...