"Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" earned another nomination this awards season for best original song at the 2026 Oscars.

With two Oscar nominations, the awards shelf of animated Netflix smash “KPop Demon Hunters” might look a little more golden ...

A surprise shut-out was the “The Girl in the Bubble” from Wicked: For Good performed by Ariana Grande’s Glinda, and also-shortlisted filmmate Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba anthem “No Place Like Home.” Both ...

The voice of HUNTR/X's Rumi is known for singing the chart-topping "Golden," but for a new partnership with Liquid I.V., ...

K-pop sensation FIFTY FIFTY continue to keep up their inspiring musical momentum with their most recent album Too Much Part 1 ...

Also nominated for cinematic and box office achievement are “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” “F1: The Movie,” “Mission: Impossible – ...

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, ...

The band’s label said it had dropped one of the girl group’s five members. NewJeans’s legal battle has drawn public scrutiny of the K-pop industry. By Jin Yu Young The K-pop band NewJeans plunged ...

SHINee’s Key has spent nearly two decades refining his artistry, and he wants to leave no room for misinterpretation: His achievements are all thanks to his own blood, sweat and tears. While casual ...

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 ...

K-pop didn’t just dominate playlists in 2025 — it conquered the global stage. From record-breaking chart runs and sold-out stadium tours to headline-making collaborations and award nominations across ...