K-pop is betting that it can reverse its slowing global growth by becoming less Korean. This is a mistake: Without the "K,” the music is plain pop, undistinguishable from — and unable to compete with ...

Pop duo Yoasobi, one of Japan’s leading musical acts, are at the forefront of a new generation of Japanese musicians garnering global attention via online platforms. We look at the transformation of ...

From a career-best girl group anthem to a dynamic and exciting boy group debut, The Hollywood Reporter’s K-pop writer picks the 40 best K-pop songs of 2025. By Nicole Fell Assistant Editor In many ...

See our editorial staff's list for the greatest artists from an all-time year in pop stardom, rolling out throughout December. By Andrew Unterberger For the last three years at Billboard, our ...

City pop’s sophisticated sound, polished melodies, and lyrics of mature, urban romance have been making a comeback. And the Japanese genre’s revival has spread beyond its native shores. Around the ...

Blind unboxing of novelty character items have taken social media by storm. A blind box refers to a carton or container with character products that remain a mystery to the recipient until opened. On ...