No exploration of Japanese music would be complete without a dive into the world of J-Pop. Short for Japanese popular music, J-Pop is hard to define. It encompasses a wide breadth of genres and ...
The top K-pop singles of 2025 with music from BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, BTS' j-hope, JENNIE, ATEEZ, NMIXX, LE SSERAFIM, aespa, ...
The seven-piece group chats with The Hollywood Reporter about their new 'One Piece' collaboration and their experience opening for K-pop boy group ATEEZ. By Nicole Fell Assistant Editor The seven ...
The 11-member boy band teamed up with Billboard for a visit to Pinz Bowling Kitchen in the latest edition of "Takes Us Out." ...
Japanese singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze overcame creative burnout during five months in Los Angeles, resulting in his third album, “Prema.” The viral TikTok sensation behind “Shinunoga E-wa” sold out ...
The chart-topping Japanese act, known for adapting novels into music, say they’re hopeful for the future of J-Pop globally: “I hope that we can continue to create great music for the world to enjoy.” ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. ROSÉ performs "APT." live with Bruno Mars at the 2024 MAMA ...
YOASOBI celebrated its fifth anniversary on Oct. 1. The J-pop duo, consisting of composer Ayase and singer ikura, launched its career in 2019 as a group that turns creative writing into music. The ...