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K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man honored with induction into Asian Hall of Fame

Lee Soo-man, the key producer of A2O Entertainment and founder of SM Entertainment, was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame.

BTS Label HYBE Says ‘Namaste India’ As It Debuts On Social Media; Desi ARMY Asks ‘Is This A Hint?’

BTS fans in India have a new reason to celebrate! HYBE, the agency behind the global K-pop sensation, has taken a major step ...

JUNON, of J-Pop Sensation BE:FIRST, Talks Touring, Finding New Audiences, and Bringing Shochu to the U.S.

JUNON was not a trained singer or dancer before trying out for BE:FIRST, but he always had a passion for music. Early ...

HYBE India Says 'Namaste' As It Debuts On Social Media; Desi ARMYs Are Sure 'BTS Is Coming'

HYBE, the entertainment giant behind popular K-pop groups like BTS, SEVENTEEN and CORTIS, has officially launched its Indian ...

Jimin Confirms BTS’ 2026 Comeback; K-Pop Icons Set To Drop First Song After Military Service This Spring

BTS comeback confirmed! Jimin reveals the K-pop group’s first album after military service will release in Spring 2026, ...

‘King of K-pop’ Lee Soo Man on his career, a global industry and what’s next

Lee Soo Man spent three decades trying to bring K-pop into the global market, often bending but never breaking his vision.

From India to Pakistan and the global diaspora, South Asian sounds make an impact worldwide

Music rich with South Asian influences is solidifying its popularity worldwide, helping diversify global charts much like ...