Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music.

Sulli was a late South Korean actress and singer who tragically took her own life in October 2019. Prior to her tragic death in 2019, she was known for her role in the Punch Lady movie and as a member ...

Ed Sheeran has found the perfect place for his new pub: the North Shore. The English singer-songwriter recently launched the website for The Old Phone, a “cozy, warm, and inviting” pop-up ...

Growing up in North Korea, Hyuk’s childhood was about survival. He never listened to banned K-pop music, but after defecting to the South, he’s about to debut as an idol. Hyuk is one of two young ...

South Korean conglomerates are ramping up employee benefits in a fierce competition to attract young talent, as job seekers increasingly prioritize perks and compensation over corporate vision and ...

Pop The Balloon is a viral dating series that has been sent up on Saturday Night Live. The Arlette Amuli-created series, which began on YouTube, will now get its own ...

Burning Sun Entertainment has gone bankrupt. The corporation the infamous nightclub Burning Sun in Gangnam has officially begun bankruptcy proceedings, as reported by Korean media. On March 25, legal ...

The brand has become a global phenomenon after K-pop band Blackpink’s Lisa revealed that she obsesses over toys from the Chinese company. The resultant strong overseas sales have turned Pop Mart ...

CINCINNATI, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced today that following Korean Air's agreement to purchase 20 Boeing 777-9s and up to 30 787-10s, the airline has placed an ...

K-pop might be South Korea’s biggest cultural export, but some of its most celebrated stars actually have roots much closer to home. Over the past decade, Australia has emerged as an unexpected ...

Full-year sales more than doubled to 13 billion yuan. 13 IPs, including Labubu, each generated over 100 million yuan. Pop Mart stock went up around 6% after the results came out. Pop Mart ...