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, ...

Like the best idol groups, KPop Demon Hunters isn’t good at just one thing. In K-pop, songs can and do exist on their own, but they are meant to be part of a bigger performance that incorporates ...

In 2003, at 11 years old, Kim Eun-jae signed with the Korean agency SM Entertainment as a trainee, hoping to rise through the necessary steps to become a K-pop idol. She worked for the company for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. Once again, Lisa of BLACKPINK has proven herself a force at ...

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 ...

The breakout song from “KPop Demon Hunters” won best song written for visual media on Sunday, ending a drought for the powerhouse global genre. By Caryn Ganz “KPop Demon Hunters” was one of 2025’s ...