
The biggest gigs and tours to look forward to in 2023
From reunited legends to rising stars, 2023’s live calendar is jam-packed with unmissable appointments

BLACKPINK become first K-pop group to hit 2billion YouTube views on a music video with 'DDU-DU DDU-DU'
They are bested only by Psy's 'Gangnam Style', which was the first YouTube video to hit a billion views and now has 4.6billion

BLACKPINK's Jisoo to release debut solo album this year
"She will greet [fans] soon with good news," YG Entertainment said in a statement

YG Entertainment responds to reports of BLACKPINK changing agencies
Rumours of the group signing to The Black Label surfaced earlier today

From rookies on the rise to raved-about reunions, here’s a look back at K-pop in 2022
Before we head into a brand-new year, join NME in recapping 2022’s biggest stories and events in K-pop

BLACKPINK are coming to 'MapleStory' with new cosmetics
A two-episode video series will show BLACKPINK discussing 'MapleStory' and the game's fashion

BLACKPINK announce 'B.P.M.', new reality show about the making of album 'Born Pink'
The forthcoming project marks their first reality show in two years

Spotify Wrapped: BTS are the most-streamed K-pop artist globally in 2022
The top four on this list are unchanged from 2021

FIFA refuses request for BLACKPINK's Indonesia concerts to be held at GBK stadium
The stadium cannot be used for non-footballing activities until the FIFA U-20 World Cup is held

BTS, IVE and more take home the biggest awards on Day 2 of the 2022 MAMA Awards
See the full list of award winners and performances from last night here