In 2025, K-pop albums became vehicles for artistic clarity-structured spaces where artists pursued cohesive creative visions shaped by pacing, intention and conceptual focus. Many of the year's ...

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, ...

K-pop has long been defined by scale and spectacle. In 2025, the genre balanced that reach with sharpening precision. The year's most notable songs emphasized clarity and intention, delivering ...