Global K-Wave

Mrs. GREEN APPLE guitarist Wakai Hiroto reveals five years of Korean study as he joins NHK language program, deepening the band’s connection to Korean fans.

The iconic 2002 K-drama Winter Sonata premieres in Japan as a 4K remastered theatrical film, with sold-out screenings and orchestral re-recordings.

Ha Yerin discusses her unexpected casting, 280M-view global success, grandmother Son Sook's reaction, and Asian representation at her Seoul press conference.

South Korea ranks 4th globally in micro-drama consumption with $490M in 2024 revenue. Now, platforms like Vigloo and Kakao Helix Shorts are challenging Chinese dominance in the $9.7B market.

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack breaks the Billboard 200 record for most consecutive weeks in the top 10 for a debut soundtrack run.

BLACKSWAN Gabi attends Korea-Brazil state dinner at the Blue House, where President Lula hand kiss goes viral with millions of Instagram views.

HYBE and Geffen Records premiere 'World Scout: The Final Piece' on ABEMA, searching for the final member of KATSEYE's four-member sister group.

MAMAMOO's Solar announces Chinese single 'Your Own Star' with Taiwanese band Go!1n, following her chart-topping debut in the Chinese-speaking market.

tvN’s 'Our Universe' climbed to No. 1 viewership in 142 regions on Rakuten Viki, highlighting strong global streaming momentum despite modest local ratings.

Korean artists dominated the IFPI's 2025 Global Album Sales Chart with 7 of the top 10 spots, led by Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN.

CJ ENM's romance-thriller Dear X earns a spot on STARZPLAY's Best of 2025 list, showcasing K-drama's growing dominance in the MENA region.

Studio Dragon's Bon Appetit, Your Majesty amasses 588.3 million hours on Netflix, ranking third globally behind Wednesday S2 and Stranger Things 5.