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CNBC
11-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
BTS is back, Blackpink's on tour. Here's what it means for high-flying K-pop stocks
K-pop boy group sensation BTS, having seen all its members return from South Korea's mandatory military service, has announced a new album and world tour in spring 2026 — their first group performance in over three years. K-pop girl group Blackpink returned to the stage to entertain 78,000 fans last weekend, marking the start of their "Deadline" world tour. The concerts come after a little over two years from their last world tour, "Born Pink," which was reportedly the highest grossing world tour by a girl group in history . As K-pop agencies turn to world tours to shore up their balance sheet, in light of softer revenue growth from album sales , investors stand a chance to gain from the sector, fueled by millions of adoring fans, and billions of YouTube streams. South Korea's "Big Four" K-pop agencies are all listed and most of them have seen massive gains in share prices this year as big names return and investors foresee a better year for the sector. Hybe Corporation, the world's largest K-pop agency in terms of market-cap, is part of South Korea's blue-chip Kospi index, while SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment are part of the small-cap Kosdaq. Prospects and outlook Goldman Sachs said in a note last month that investors should look for "Mega IPs" in K-pop — groups that can attract an audience of over 1.5 million per tour. That level reflects that a band has been able to break past K-pop's traditional target markets into the Western music scene, the firm said. Currently, only four groups meet this criterion. "The common denominator of the four K-pop Mega IPs is that they are also the only K-pop bands capable of a full stadium tour in the U.S," Goldman said, adding that other, newer groups have not seen such success. Hybe is Goldman's top pick, as its boy groups Enhypen and Seventeen are on the verge of commencing full stadium tours in the U.S. and becoming Mega IPs. Enhypen had seen 1.2 million people attend their world tour, while Seveteen attracting an audience of 1 million in its 2024-2025 world tour. While JYP has two of the four so-called Mega IPs, Goldman notes that it sees short-term earnings turbulence, due to its reliance on just a few mature artists and contract renewal of Stray Kids, which will limit margin expansion in the short term. When artists renew their contracts, they typically take a higher share of the revenue split, according to Jiwoo Oh, a research analyst at investment firm CGS International Securities Korea. K-pop artists sign an initial standard seven-year contract with their agencies, which means that Stray Kids, having debuted in 2018, should be reaching the end of their contracts this year. Morgan Stanley, in a June 26 note, said that "the absence of new performers in JYP continues to be a weak point." "We believe the stock needs to see more artists contributing to top line growth, and new teams emerge to support longer-term growth." Both firms are pessimistic on YG, despite the fact that the agency is home to the popular Blackpink. "We believe expectations for Blackpink has been over reflected in share price ... High reliance on single IP and [a] shallow slate of performers remain a concern," Morgan Stanley said. YG currently has just three active groups: Blackpink, boy group Treasure, which debuted in 2022, and rookie girl group Babymonster, which entered the industry in 2024. Goldman also said that YG's valuations were "slightly stretched," as the company lacked visibility on new Mega IPs in the near future, and rookie group Babymonster was yet to display engagement levels that will position it as a future Mega IP. The two firms differed on SM Entertainment's prospects. While Morgan Stanley said the company was its top pick due to its well-diversified portfolio of artists, Goldman pointed out that SM lacked a track record of producing Mega IPs, with none of its groups having reached that status.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
JYP's Bold Fashion Statement at Waterbomb 2025: A K-Pop Legend's Pink Vinyl Look
When K-pop Legends Go Wild - JYP's Outfit Sends Fans Into a Frenzy If you thought only idols in their twenties could break the internet with their fashion, think again. Park Jin Young, the legendary JYP himself, just crashed the Waterbomb 2025 party in a way that only he can. On July 4th, JYP took to social media and dropped two photos that had everyone talking - and not just for his music. He showed off a pink see-through vinyl halter top that left absolutely nothing to the imagination. The bold, transparent design was a total head-turner, making fans wonder if JYP is secretly competing with the new-gen idols for the "most extra" outfit award. Alongside the pics, he cheekily wrote, "I've prepared the outfit you all wanted, and my body's ready too. See you tonight!" And just to keep it real, he even posted a photo of his weight - 77.65 kg - because why not? For Indian youth used to seeing Bollywood stars obsess over six-packs, JYP's "here's my weight, deal with it" attitude feels refreshingly honest and relatable. Pink Vinyl, Fan Banter, and the Legend of the 'Plastic Pants' Of course, fans did what fans do best: they flooded his comments with wild suggestions. "Can't think of anything but plastic pants," one wrote, while another demanded, "Bring out the LED plastic pants!" The plastic pants have become a running joke among K-pop fans, almost like how Indian fans keep bringing up Govinda's iconic outfits from the 90s. JYP, never one to miss a beat, shot back with his trademark wit: "Honestly, plastic is too obvious, so I wanted to try something else. Why are you all like this?" It's the kind of playful banter that makes him such a legend - he's in on the joke and loving every minute of it. Waterbomb 2025 - Where Fashion, Fun, and K-pop Collide The Waterbomb Seoul 2025 festival is running from July 4th to 6th at the KINTEX Global Outdoor Stage in Goyang. It's basically the K-pop version of Holi - but with water guns, wild outfits, and a lot more neon. If you've ever wanted to see your favorite stars get drenched while wearing the most outrageous clothes, this is the place. JYP's pink see-through look is already the talk of the festival, proving once again that age is just a number and confidence is everything. It's the kind of energy Indian youth can totally vibe with - a reminder that sometimes, you just have to own your quirks and have fun with it.
Forbes
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘World Of Street Woman Fighter' Dance Competition Is A Must Watch
World of Street Woman Fighter MNET It's been a while since shows like America's Best Dance Crew, World of Dance, and So You Think You Can Dance have showcased the world's best dancers and dance crews. It's about time we have a good dance battle competition. Well, look no further than Mnet's World of Street Woman Fighter. Based in South Korea, the home of K-pop's synchronized groups, Street Woman Fighter enters its third season with an International Dance Battle between crews and individual dancers from Korea, Japan, the U.S.A., New Zealand, and Australia. It's truly a battle between the best of the best. The first season centered on crews based in Korea, which later expanded to include international crews in the second season, resulting in several viral moments and dance challenges. This season goes even bigger to see who is the world's best dance crew, including well-known groups like RHTokyo, Royal Family, and Motiv. Several iconic dancers from Season 1 returned to represent Korea in their group Bumsup. World-renowned choreographer Riehata, who served as a guest judge during Season 2, is leading the team, RHTokyo. World of Street Woman Fighter Mnet 'Legendary,' says judge Mike Song during the show's press conference. 'This season is going to have absolutely legendary battles, but there are also legendary collaborations. Having all these dance legends in one place at the same time is miraculous.' Song is joined by judges – JYP Entertainment CEO J.Y. Park, a.k.a. JYP, and professional dancer and choreographer Aliya Janell - to select the winners for each challenge. So far, three episodes in, the show is becoming even more intense with its challenges and battles. 'This show is the only way that you can bring this level of dancers to compete against each other,' says Song. 'It's so big for dance culture because if you look at these crews, these are people that are deep into their dance careers. They would never, in any other situation, compete against each other. So I feel like, especially for the dance culture, this is a very, very rare celebration of dance.' JYP, known for discovering K-pop groups such as Stray Kids, TWICE, and ITZY, had been a fan of the series and wanted to be part of the action as a judge. He says during the press conference, 'Although I wear many hats in the entertainment industry, dance has always been the most instinctive part of who I am. I started my career as a backup dancer. That's how I first stepped into this field. Dance has been second nature to me since I was young. What made me so happy about this show was being able to feel and react with just dance along, putting aside everything else, like singing and other things. It was truly exciting to watch all the best dancers from around the world gathered in one place.' World of Street Woman Fighter MNET The series premiered in Korea on May 27th, with the first two episodes available on the Mnet Plus app and their YouTube dance channel, The CHOOM. Other episodes will be available on Prime Video and Apple TV+ via the CJ ENM Selects add-on, a week after broadcast. So far, three episodes have been released, and they're filled with intense drama and dancing. The finale is set to air on July 22nd. World of Street Woman Fighter has performed well throughout Asia, ranking Number 1 on the global OTT streaming service iQIYI and in the Top 20 Overall on Japan's streaming platform ABEMA, while holding the #1 position in their K-Pop category. In the U.S., the series has the highest viewership on CJ ENM's premium SVOD add-on service on AppleTV+ and Prime Video. 'World of Street Woman Fighter' Crews MNET Let's get to know the crews: Team USA: MOTIV Led by Marlee Hightower, the Orlando-based crew has headlined the World of Dance in New York this year. With the U.S. being the birthplace of hip-hop, Motiv plans to show the other crews what that truly means. The team is also the only one to have an Olympian as part of their crew – Logan Edra, also known as Logistx. Logistx participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics breakdancing competition. She previously won the Red Bull BC One World Final in 2021. Team Korea: BUMSUP Led by Season 1 winner Honey J, the Korean crew have all been part of the competition before. With the competition being on their home turf, they're more determined than ever to take home the trophy, but have been seen as both the most experienced and the weakest of the crews. But many are proving to their young competitors that age is just a number. Team New Zealand: Royal Family One of the most legendary crews founded by Parris Goebel is finally making its appearance on the show. But it's not the dancers you have come to expect from the crew. This is a new generation of Royal Family members, led by Teesha Taulepa. The pink-haired beauty is recognizable as one of Goebel's right-hand dancers. She's ready to show the world that the new generation is the best. Team Australia: AG Squad Many will recognize the members of AG Squad as former or inactive members of the Royal Family. Leader Kaea Pearce, Kyra, Ruthybaby, and Kaleece are all first-generation Royal Family members. There's some tension between TRF and AG Squad, but that makes the competition even more exciting. It's hard not to be impressed with AG Squad, as they're considered icons in their own right in the dance world. Team Japan: Osaka Ojo Gang Leader and waacking legend, Ibuki, is a well-known face in the dance and competition scene. She won 3rd on Street Dance of China Season 6. The team is comprised of experienced, battle-ready dancers, including Kyoka, whom all the teams have praised. The crew is a force to be reckoned with. Even when watching, there were moments that I, as a viewer, felt intimidated. If you are wondering why hip-hop dancer Hana looks familiar, she bears a striking resemblance to her little sister, TWICE's Momo. Team Japan: RHTokyo Yes, there's ANOTHER Japan team. It's hard not to include multiple Japanese crews as Japan has been dominating the hip-hop dance scene. Led by Riehata, RHTokyo consists of dancers who have been under the guidance of the successful choreographer for years. Many competitors call the crew: the teacher and the students. But many of the RHTokyo members have accomplished so much on their own. Rena was part of last season's Japanese crew, Tsubakill. The most interesting battles have been between the two Japanese crews as they are determined to be the ones to represent Japan best. Though the competition is intense and there can only be one winner, in the end, we, as viewers, are the real winners. New episodes of World of Woman Street Fighter drop every Tuesday.
Korea Herald
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Itzy returns with new EP ‘Girls Will Be Girls,' embracing teamwork and emotional connection
Girl group actively discussing contract renewal with JYP Itzy unveiled their 10th EP 'Girls Will Be Girls' on Monday, marking their first release in eight months since last year's 'Gold.' The new record emphasizes unity, friendship and emotional resilience -- a timely message as the group celebrates its sixth debut anniversary. Speaking at a press showcase in Seoul on Monday, member Yeji said the group chose the theme 'us' to reflect their evolving identity. 'This year marks our sixth anniversary and we wanted to share a new message with fans,' said Yeji. 'We've talked a lot about self-love in the past, but this time we wanted to send a message of strength through togetherness.' Yeji, who made her solo debut with the EP 'Air' in March, added that returning to group promotions deepened her appreciation for her bandmates. 'Preparing this comeback right after my solo album made me realize how much I treasure being in a group,' she said. 'With time, our bond has grown stronger, and I often find myself leaning on the members emotionally, both on and off stage.' 'Girls Will Be Girls' features five tracks: the title song as well as 'Kiss & Tell,' 'Locked N Loaded,' 'Promise' and 'Walk.' 'While our past songs focused more on personal stories, this time we wanted to speak as 'us,'' said Chaeryeong. 'That 'us' can mean the members, or Itzy and our fans. Songs like this give us a real boost on stage.' Lia said she hopes the comeback adds a new layer to Itzy's image. 'I think this album really showcases a charismatic side of Itzy that fans haven't seen before,' she said. 'What do you think of 'Charismatic Itzy' as our new title?' The EP's dynamic sound and rich vocal harmonies are paired with the group's signature high-energy choreography and cinematic visuals. The music video for 'Girls Will Be Girls' is complemented by a dramatic trailer directed by star commercial filmmaker Yu Kwang-goeng. The short film tells the story of the members working together to restart Ryujin's heart, a metaphor for rekindling emotional energy as adults. JYP founder and chief producer Park Jin-young also makes a surprise cameo in the trailer. 'The director suggested his appearance, and producer Park agreed right away,' Ryujin said. 'He really helped lift the mood on set. The trailer visualizes how we support each other through life's emotional numbness, highlighting the message of solidarity that runs through the album.' With the group now in its seventh year, the topic of contract renewals naturally came up. 'It's hard to believe it's already been seven years,' Chaeryeong said. 'We're in active discussions with the company, and we hope to share good news with fans soon.' Itzy wrapped up their second world tour 'Born to Be' last year, performing 32 shows in 28 cities. The group is also scheduled to appear at 'Waterbomb Seoul 2025' next month.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bae Suzy avoids ex-Miss: A member Min's wedding: fans speculate over invitation snub, rekindling past feud rumors
Min, a favorite ex-member of the legendary K-pop group Miss A, wed her long-time beau—an entrepreneur outside show business, on June 7, 2025, in a small, intimate ceremony in Seoul. Although the wedding was a lovely reunion of friends and happy memories, it soon became a burning issue among fans because of one glaring omission: one of K-pop's biggest stars, Bae Suzy. A sweet, nostalgic celebration In spite of the low-key celebration, Min's wedding became a mini-reunion for Miss A as former group members Fei and Jia arrived to join the festivities. The two stars both used social media to congratulate Min and express their happiness and love for her. Jia, who is now working in China's showbiz scene, shared a few loving pictures with Min on her wedding day, captioning them, "So pretty, so sexy, and so lovely. Huge congratulations! The pictures captured the happiness and warmth of the moment, with the two embracing and laughing together.". Fei also expressed these sentiments, posting her gallery of hugs and genuine smiles. Her touching caption was, "Let's be happy always. I love you." For fans of Miss A for a while now, getting to see the three of them together was an emotional experience, as in-between public reunions of ex-members have been few since the group's disbandment. The Lack of Suzy: A Quiet Inquiry But as Fei and Jia's posts made the rounds online, fans immediately picked up that Suzy was nowhere to be seen at both the ceremony and the photoshoot. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Irish homeowners eligible for solar 'bonus' if they live in these eircodes Activ8 Learn More Undo As the most popular member of Miss A and now a household name in South Korea through her successful acting and solo singing career, Suzy's not being there didn't go unnoticed. Within hours, fans had taken to social media and online forums to query why she wasn't there, with a number of them speculating she may not have even received an invite. This speculation renewed long-standing gossip regarding Suzy's relationship with her former group members. While Miss A was still active under JYP Entertainment, fans could always sense tension between Suzy and the rest of the group, particularly after her breakthrough acting stint in the 2012 drama "Dream High." As her solo career continued to flourish, Suzy was regularly missing from group activities, which sparked speculations of a strained relationship. Rumors and Reality: The Group's History Miss A was formed in 2010 and gained popularity instantly with "Bad Girl Good Girl" and "Goodbye Baby." Although successful, fans would frequently notice cringe-worthy body positioning and sitting arrangements at interviews, as if Suzy was a little disengaged from the group. Following Miss A's hiatus in 2017, Suzy stayed behind at JYP before relocating to another agency to concentrate on her solo career, while Fei, Jia, and Min took individual directions. The three have had visible online interactions throughout the years, whereas Suzy has had a distant presence, and she seldom reacts to her ex-bandmates online. Nevertheless, it should be noted that none of the members of Miss A have ever given public comments on the rumors of a split-up or internal discord. No Official Word, But Speculation Persists As Min's wedding reunited Fei and Jia in a celebration of happiness, Suzy's absence also fueled speculation about the group's dynamics once again. Without any official statements made by any of the members, the exact nature of their relationships remains something of a fan debate. For the time being, the focus stays on Min's joyous new life—and the lingering questions surrounding Miss A's past. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
