The 2025 MAMA AWARDS has kicked off with CHAPTER 1, the first day of the event. This year’s MAMA AWARDS is a two-day event held at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. At CHAPTER 1 hosted by Park Bo Gum, two of the Daesang (Grand Prize) winners were announced, with ENHYPEN taking home Fans’ Choice… Continue reading Winners Of 2025 MAMA AWARDS (CHAPTER 1)
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40th Golden Disc Awards Announces Nominees
Nominees have been announced for the 40th Golden Disc Awards! On November 25, the organizing committee for the 40th Golden Disc Awards announced the nominees for the Digital Song Division, Album Division, and Rookie Artist of the Year. Songs and albums that were released between early November 2024 through early November 2025 were eligible to… Continue reading 40th Golden Disc Awards Announces Nominees
November Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 755 boy group members, using big data collected from October 15 to November 15. BTS’s Jimin continued his reign… Continue reading November Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Guide To 2025 Year-End Shows And Upcoming Awards Shows: Schedules, Lineups, Nominees, And More
As the year is winding down to a close, it is now the season for Korean year-end shows and awards shows! Here’s a breakdown of what has been revealed so far about the upcoming shows. Updated December 30 KST 2025 Korea Grand Music Awards ARTIST DAY: November 14, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. KST – INSPIRE… Continue reading Guide To 2025 Year-End Shows And Upcoming Awards Shows: Schedules, Lineups, Nominees, And More
2026 K-Pop Tour Masterlist: Concerts, Fan Meetings, And More
For those who want to see K-pop artists perform live in your local area, Soompi has prepared a schedule of 2026 tours to easily find out which artists are holding concerts, fan meetings, fan-cons, or showcases at a location near you. Check out the full schedule below (and also the 2025 K-pop Tour Masterlist here)!… Continue reading 2026 K-Pop Tour Masterlist: Concerts, Fan Meetings, And More
Update: Melon Music Awards 2025 Announces 5th Lineup
Updated November 19 KST: The Melon Music Awards (MMA) 2025 has announced its fifth lineup of performing artists! On November 12, MMA 2025 revealed that BLACKPINK’s Jennie and aespa will be joining the lineup. This year’s event will take place on December 20 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. Stay tuned for updates! Source (1)… Continue reading Update: Melon Music Awards 2025 Announces 5th Lineup
October Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual idols! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 1,730 idols, using big data collected from September 23 to October 23. BTS’s Jimin topped this month’s list with a brand… Continue reading October Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
Winners Of 2025 Korea Popular Culture And Arts Awards
The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards have announced the list of winners for this year’s award ceremony! The Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards are government prizes that recognize the work of artists in various fields who have contributed to the development of popular culture. This year’s awards ceremony was held on October 23… Continue reading Winners Of 2025 Korea Popular Culture And Arts Awards
Golden Disc Awards Announces “Powerhouse 40” Honoring K-Pop’s Most Influential Figures
The Golden Disc Awards has announced the “Golden Disc Powerhouse 40,” a special list honoring 40 influential figures who have left an indelible mark on the history of Korean popular music. To celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of the awards ceremony in 2026, the Golden Disc Awards unveiled the list on October 23, which spotlights… Continue reading Golden Disc Awards Announces “Powerhouse 40” Honoring K-Pop’s Most Influential Figures
October Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 755 boy group members, using big data collected from September 18 to October 18. BTS’s Jimin held onto his… Continue reading October Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced