Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

You might find it hard to find a more contentious non-political battle than the fight between K-pop fandoms. Since the dawn of the American K-pop obsession, BTS has dominated the charts and airwaves.

SuperM tops Billboard’s World Albums chart for the seventh week in a row, as of the chart dated November 30! BTS’s “Map of the Soul: Persona” remains at No. 2 (32nd week on the chart), “Love Yourself: ...

Albums by BTS and MONSTA X were recognized by Billboard staff members as some of the best releases of the year! On Billboard’s “The 50 Best Albums of 2020 (So Far): Staff Picks” (with the chosen ...

Maybe you're one of those people who has heard about K-pop and decided it's finally time to give yourself over. If so, you've come to the right place. In case you’re absolutely new to the concept, ...

Are you a K-pop superfan? Still humming your favorite songs after seeing Stray Kids or BTS on tour? Then stop what you are doing and check out this photo gallery of your K-pop crushes hitting the red ...