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 ...

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, ...

For the first time, Spotify users can see their first day on the platform, total number of unique songs they listened to, ...

There’s a new reason “K-Pop Demon Hunters” fans might be referring to the film as “Golden.” The film took home the Grammy Award for best song written for visual media during the 68th Grammy Awards for ...

The so-called “fifth generation” of K-pop has arguably grander ambitions than previous eras – some of which may challenge our ...