NetEase Cloud Music partners with Starship Entertainment to boost K-pop access in China
NetEase revealed that its platform now hosts 206 million monthly active users, showing minimal growth from the 205.9 million reported for 2023. Read More
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Rose’s departure from Korean copyright agency may open new path for K-pop artists
BLACKPINK's Rose has withdrawn from the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA), becoming only the second artist in K-pop history to do so. The move has sparked discussions within the local music industry, particularly because her song copyrights will now be managed by a U.S. distributor. Read More
“The ‘Umbrella’ Effect: How Rihanna’s Breakout Hit Changed Pop Music Forever”
In this Modern Classics episode, we explore how Rihanna's "Umbrella" not only catapulted her to superstardom through its iconic vocal hooks and protective message, but also revolutionized music production by legitimizing GarageBand loops for mainstream hits, forever changing how pop is mad Read More
“MVS WERE LIKE A ROLLERCOASTER”: G-Dragon’s comeback music videos for Übermensch album leave fans impressed with their diversity
On Tuesday, G-Dragon rolled out his much-awaited third studio album, Übermensch, along with the tracks' music video for two songs from the album, DRAMA and TOO BAD. Read More
K-Pop Star Chung Ha Finds Closure on New EP ‘Alivio’: “I Wanted to Share That Part of Me”
The 29-year-old singer and former girl group member discusses working with her good friend Sunmi and why she embraced her own vulnerability: "I couldn't ignore that part of me." Read More
BLACKPINK’s Lisa to make history as first K-Pop artist to perform at the Oscars
BLACKPINK’s Lisa to make history as first K-pop artist to perform at Oscars, joining artists RAYE and Doja Cat. Read More
Blackpink’s Lisa to perform at 97th Oscars
Lisa of megastar girl group Blackpink will perform at this year's Academy Awards, becoming the first K-pop idol to perform at the prestigious film ceremony. Read More
Remembering Roberta Flack, a spellbinding virtuoso of musical interpretation
Roberta Flack has passed away at 88. In her performances she reached a deep soulful place, both classically and contemporarily informed. Read More
Beloved co-ed K-pop group cancels North America tour days before Nashville show: Here’s why
KARD will no longer be travelling to North America for their 2025 ‘NEW ERA’ tour this week. Read More
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