Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

LONDON — The world is clamoring for K-pop. Luxury brands have taken note, snapping up the celebrities to represent their brands. Take the girl group Blackpink as an example. Jennie, known for her ...

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced its latest batch of official certifications! In 2020, the RIAJ implemented a new certification system for online streaming of songs, as ...

BTS’s Jungkook, (G)I-DLE’s Jeon Soyeon, SEVENTEEN’s Vernon, and more have been promoted to full members of the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA ...

"How It's Done" earns KPop Demon Hunters — as well as musical acts Huntr/x, Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami — a second Pop Airplay chart hit, a rarity in K-pop.

Kim Hye-Yoon, Hyungwon of MONSTA X, and Younghoon from THE BOYZ turned hosts for Day 2 of 2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA). The mega event currently in its second edition, kicked of on May 28.