FUGA inks deal with developer Riot Games to distribute entire music catalog of League of Legends

This digital distribution deal includes the current release POP/STARS from virtual K-pop band K/DA
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Universal signs K-pop girl band to Interscope – can they repeat BTS success?

The South Korean quartet is currently the highest-charting female K-pop act in Billboard Hot 100 history
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Just How Rampant is Chart Manipulation in South Korea?

Despite unveiling ‘chart freezing,’ the South Korean music industry still has to deal with widespread chart manipulation efforts from major labels and entertainment companies. Earlier today, J.Y. Park made a stunning revelation on social me…

Can We Stop Pretending K-Pop is Popular?

The Internet is a giant amplifier, making things seem like a bigger deal than they really are. Step into the right echo chamber, and whatever you think is cool is instantly a million times cooler, with none of that pesky “perspective” getting in the wa…