Korean Pop Culture

Rosé’s “APT” & KPOP DEMON HUNTERS dominate Billboard Year-End Charts

K-pop is having a moment in the Billboard Year-End charts for 2025, with KPop Demon Hunters and "APT" topping multiple lists.

Samantha Puc - December 11, 2025

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS co-director Maggie Kang honored with cultural merit

The Korea Content Awards recognized KPop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang for her contribution to popularizing Korean culture globally.

Samantha Puc - December 10, 2025

Korean Golden Globe nominations highlight storytelling and innovation

KPop Demon Hunters and No Other Choice are nominated thrice each at this year's Golden Globes, highlighting Korean cinema in historic ways.

December 10, 2025

Netflix’s TYGO expands the Extraction universe with top Korean talent

Neflix has announced TYGO, a new installment in its popular thriller franchise, Extraction, starring Don Lee, Lalisa Manobal, and Lee Jin-uk.

December 8, 2025

Cocona of XG comes out as transmasculine & non-binary

XG's Cocona came out as transmasculine and non-binary in a birthday Instagram post, revealing top surgery scars and a hopeful message.

December 8, 2025

Stray Kids claim eighth No. 1 album on the U.S. Billboard charts

Samantha Puc - December 1, 2025

Stray Kids has extended its own Billboard 200 record with the No. 1 debut of its new album, Do It, marking yet another hit for the group.

Korean American Leaders in Hollywood to honor Park Chan-wook, Maggie Kang & Lee Byung Hun

Samantha Puc - November 24, 2025

Korean American Leaders in Hollywood will honor Park Chan-wook, Maggie Kang, and Lee Byung Hun at its inaugural celebration on December 7.

Baby DONT Cry release new single, “I DONT CARE”

Samantha Puc - November 19, 2025

K-pop girl group Baby DONT Cry has released its second single, "I DONT CARE," along with a new music video.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS nabs 5 Grammy nominations

Samantha Puc - November 7, 2025

KPop Demon Hunters is nominated in five categories at the 86th annual Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year.

EJAE releases free-to-watch ‘In Another World’ mini-documentary

Samantha Puc - November 5, 2025

KPop Demon Hunters star EJAE reveals the creative process for her debut single, "In Another World," in a Making the Video mini-documentary.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is getting a MAGIC: THE GATHERING SECRET LAIR drop in 2026

Hayame Kawachi - October 28, 2025

Hasbro has announced a "KPop Demon Hunters" Secret Lair drop for "Magic: The Gathering" coming in 2026, bringing HUNTR/X and their demonic foes to the collectible card game.