Jennie Kim has painted the town in bold, unstoppable streaks, from headlining BLACKPINK’s World of Dreams tour to dropping ‘Ruby’s hypnotic ‘Seoul City,’ while transforming Chanel and Prada shows into ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music. Based in South Korea, the home of K-pop’s synchronized groups, ...

K‑pop is a major force in global pop culture, yet it’s long been overlooked by the Grammys. That may shift at the 2026 ...

MOTIV Crew dance leader Marlee Hightower is a force to be reckoned with. At only 25 years old, the choreographer/dancer is leading her dance crew up against veteran dancers from all over the world in ...

From chart history set by ROSÉ, Stray Kids and HUNTR/X to moments of visibility for Brazil, India and the LGBTQ+ community, K ...

Even many superfans will tell you that K-pop's pageantry has often masked a troubled business model, where impressionable young trainees commit to a life run entirely by their agencies. Signing on the ...

Karina, the leader of the South Korean K-pop girl group Aespa, known for her "AI-like" visuals, recently shared an anecdote where a foreign woman approached her in public to compliment her and ask for ...