Category: Music Business
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A music journalism study on HYBE Labels Japan’s leading group highlights their million-selling albums and strong ties to Japan. &TEAM’s rise as global chart-toppers and their milestone as the first Japanese group at the Grammy Museum mark a new chapter in K-pop’s international journey. Their story matters as global media spotlight Japanese acts shaping spaces…
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In March 2026, the usual buzz of fan celebrations at HYBE’s Seoul headquarters gave way to the charged energy of protests, drawing eyes from around the world. As both a K-pop fan and a new journalist, I watched as news broke of Lee Heeseung leaving ENHYPEN. Heeseung, the group’s main vocalist and a founding force,…
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The Idol Blueprint: Inside the High-Stakes World of K-pop Training In Seoul’s Gangnam District, sixteen-year-olds practice a routine for the tenth hour in a row. They are trainees, the start of South Korea’s successful global export. Unlike Western pop stars, who often gain fame through social media, K-pop artists undergo a strict, years-long training process…
