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 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 ...
Murray is a Forbes news reporter covering entertainment trends. Girl group Katseye, whose viral Gap jeans ad dominated TikTok and sparked a dance trend, ranked as the most popular musical artist on ...
Sunday night at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, Rosé won Song Of The Year for her hit “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars. The win made her the first-ever K-pop artist to win Song Of The Year, building on a ...
YouTube has revealed which songs were the most popular in Korea this year! On December 3, YouTube Korea wrapped up 2025 by releasing several year-end lists that looked back at trends from the past ...
aespa’s “Rich Man” is the No. 1 song for the third straight week. Congratulations to aespa! No. 2 and No. 3 exchanged positions this week with BLACKPINK’s “JUMP” up one spot to No. 2 and IVE’s “XOXZ” ...
The genre peaked in terms of global awareness with “KPop Demon Hunters,” while the industry’s most promising new act was mired in a legal morass. By Jon Caramanica This year, from a distance, the ...
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