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Our 2025 Ultimate K-Pop Playlist: Chart-Toppers, Grammy Nominations, and Grand Award Winners!
K-pop has literally dominated global charts even more than it did last year throughout 2025! This article will focus on our picks for the 2025 chart-toppers, which have trended on the charts and online. So let's check them out!

lewishooper1
Dec 9, 20253 min read


2026 Is Shaping Up To Be One of the Biggest Years in K-Pop History—From BTS and BLACKPINK to BIGBANG and EXO!
Massive comebacks, milestone anniversaries, and long-awaited reunions are set to shake up the global music scene. We break down legendary K-pop groups scheduled to make a comeback in 2026!

lewishooper1
Nov 10, 20252 min read


EXO Comeback Shocker: CBX Accepted All Terms, yet SM Still Excluded Them?
EXO’s most awaited comeback has turned into chaos. CBX reveals they accepted all of SM’s terms to join the comeback, yet were suddenly excluded leaving fans questioning SM’s motives.
Disha Paul
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Is RIIZE Losing Momentum? US Stop Cancelled Amid Low Ticket Sales
From Seoul dominance to US disappointment: what RIIZE’s cancelled show tells us about international expansion.

lewishooper1
Oct 28, 20252 min read


EXO Confirms OT9 Comeback in December 2025 With Cosmic Teaser and Sehun’s Return!
On September 8, 2025, EXO surprised fans by dropping a mysterious teaser image on their official social media at 1:26 AM. The teaser confirmed that the group is preparing for a comeback in December 2025.
Disha Paul
Sep 8, 20252 min read


From SM Trainee to Rumi’s Voice: How Andrea “Ejae” Cho Sparked the K‑Pop Voice Acting Trend
Did you know that the voice behind Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters breakout character, Rumi, is a former SM Entertainment trainee?
Andrea “Ejae” Cho didn’t debut in a K-pop girl group—but she still became a star.
Instead of performing on stage, she helped create the music we love. Now, she’s gone viral again, this time as Rumi’s singing voice and co-writer of the hit soundtrack.
Yes, that emotional high note in “Golden”? That’s Ejae.
Disha Paul
Aug 4, 20253 min read


We Go Behind the Scenes Of WayV's New Music Video: "Tune the Band" Featuring XIAOJUN!
Our writer, Lewis Hooper, shares his on-set experience with WayV's XIAOJUN! Let's go for an exciting adventure behind the scenes of a K-pop music video filming experience!

lewishooper1
Jul 21, 20252 min read


SM Entertainment's Next Gen? Get Your First Look at SMTR25 Male Trainees!
We look at SM Entertainment's new 11-member pre-debut trainees, SMTR25! Plus, we dive into their debut concepts, introduction film, and what fans are raving about!

lewishooper1
Apr 22, 20253 min read


TV Blockade? SM Accused of Silencing Former Stars, Again.
TV Blockade? SM Accused of Silencing Former Stars, Again.

lewishooper1
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Making history: SM Entertainment shows off Artist Teaser Photos for 30th Anniversary Special Album!
Making history: SM Entertainment shows off Artist Teaser Photos for 30th Anniversary Special Album!

lewishooper1
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Celebrating 30 years! SMTOWN Live 2025 unforgettable performances galore!
Celebrating 30 years! SMTOWN Live 2025 unforgettable performances galore!

lewishooper1
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Meet SM Entertainment's Hearts2Hearts First Girl Group Since Aespa with Member Profiles!
Meet SM Entertainment's Hearts2Hearts First Girl Group Since Aespa with Member Profiles!
Disha Paul
Jan 16, 20253 min read


Is RIIZE's Seunghan's Solo Debut the Start of a New Era or a Lost Chance for RIIZE as 7?
Is RIIZE's Seunghan's Solo Debut the Start of a New Era or a Lost Chance for RIIZE as 7?
Disha Paul
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Why is SM Entertainment not making a profit? And how they're looking to turn it around!
Why is SM Entertainment not making a profit? And how they're looking to turn it around!

lewishooper1
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Overworked and constantly burnt out, we want to know: "Is the 'K-pop model' sustainable? We find out!
Overworked and constantly burnt out, we want to know: "Is the 'K-pop model' sustainable? We find out!

lewishooper1
Oct 18, 20243 min read


This Girls' Generation track has been setting social media trends! Here's why!
This Girls' Generation track has been setting social media trends! Here's why!

lewishooper1
Oct 17, 20242 min read


BBC's "Made in Korea: DEAR ALICE" gets a dose of reality. What happens next? Fans take to social media!
BBC's "Made in Korea: DEAR ALICE" gets a dose of reality. What happens next? Fans take to social media!

lewishooper1
Oct 9, 20244 min read


BBC's "Made In Korea": Dear Alice, was it all staged? Episodes 1 & 2 Reviewed!
BBC's "Made In Korea": Dear Alice, was it all staged? Episodes 1 & 2 Reviewed!

lewishooper1
Oct 4, 20243 min read


Get to Know MYTRO: SM Entertainment’s Hottest New Trot Boy Band!
SM Entertainment is collaborating with TV Chosun to debut its first trot boy band, MYTRO. The trot genre is making a strong comeback in Kore
Disha Paul
Sep 26, 20242 min read


K-pop star Moon Tae Il sacked from NCT for alleged S**ual crimes?!
The former member of NCT and its sub-units NCT U and NCT 127, Moon Tae Il, has been charged with alleged sexual crimes!

lewishooper1
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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