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aespa performs “Rich Man” during their U.S. promotional run. (Photo © SM Entertainment / via @aespa_official on X)

K-WAVE - Sep 13, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac

aespa’s GMA Stage Draws Mixed Reactions, But Signals Strong U.S. Momentum

K-pop group aespa appeared on Good Morning America this week, performing their single "Rich Man" as part of a broader U.S. promotional push. The high-profile stage placed the quartet in front of millions of viewers, marking another step in their bid to expand beyond Asia.

Photo courtesy of Singing Beetle / via 1VERSE official Instagram (@official1verse)

K-WAVE - Sep 12, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

1VERSE’s Debut Raises Questions About K-pop’s Changing Identity

The newly formed boy band 1VERSE recently stepped onto the K-pop stage, and much of the attention has focused less on their debut single than on who they are. The lineup includes two members who left North Korea as children,

Rosé in an official press photo released by Atlantic Records. Courtesy of Atlantic Records.

K-WAVE - Sep 11, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

Rosé’s VMAs Win with “APT” Triggers Record Video Views and Mixed Tour Reactions

Rosé of BLACKPINK stunned the music world this week by becoming the first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards for her collaboration with Bruno Mars, "APT."

A concert crowd silhouetted against stage lighting — symbolic of the growing wave of K-pop performances across the U.S. (Photo by Terrah Holly on Unsplash)

K-WAVE - Sep 11, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

K-Pop Concerts Are Sweeping the U.S., and the Scene Feels Different This Time

K-pop's presence in the United States has reached a point where even casual observers can't ignore it. In the past week alone, fans in Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and San Jose were able to pick between Kang Daniel, Tomorrow X Together, LE SSERAFIM, and newer acts like tripleS.

TXT World Tour (Photo Courtesy of BIGHIT MUSIC)

K-WAVE - Sep 11, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac

TXT Opens U.S. Tour in San Jose With Packed Arena and Personal Touches

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) kicked off their latest world tour 'ACT : Tomorrow' at the SAP Center in San Jose, filling the arena with thousands of fans and plenty of anticipation.

KPop Demon Hunters (Courtesy of Netflix)

K-WAVE - Sep 10, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

KPop Demon Hunters' OST Erases Boundaries—Chart Records Shatter and Fandom Booms

Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters has evolved far beyond its streaming roots, turning into a full-scale phenomenon. Weeks after release, the animated musical continues to dominate global pop culture—its soundtrack has made historic Billboard entries, while fans and industry players are still riding the wave.

LE SSERAFIM (Photo Courtesy: SOURCE MUSIC)

K-WAVE - Sep 10, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac

LE SSERAFIM Fans React as Group Prepares for Historic ‘America’s Got Talent’ Stage

News that LE SSERAFIM will perform on NBC's America's Got Talent (AGT) has sparked a wave of reaction across global fandom communities. The group will be the first K-pop girl group to appear on the long-running U.S. talent show.

J.Y. Park's Instagram Post (PHOTO VIA JYP Instagram)

K-PEOPLE - Sep 09, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

J.Y. Park Appointed Co-Chair of Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange: “K-pop Can Become a Platform for Global Connection”

South Korea's iconic singer, songwriter, and producer J.Y. Park—founder and head producer of JYP Entertainment—has been appointed as the co-chair of the Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange, a newly established body under President Lee Jae-myung. He will serve alongside Minister Choi Hwi-young of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

AGT and LE SSERAFIM

K-WAVE - Sep 09, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac

LE SSERAFIM Makes History as First K-pop Girl Group on ‘America’s Got Talent’

LE SSERAFIM is set to become the first K-pop girl group ever to perform on NBC's hit competition show America's Got Talent (AGT). According to their agency Source Music, the group has been invited to take the stage during an upcoming live episode scheduled for later this month.

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