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

BTS is making a comeback in 2026. How much money will the K-pop boy band's new music make, including concert ticket, album and merch sales?

LE SSERAFIM have released a teaser for their song, "THE KICK," from their anticipated Single Album, SPAGHETTI — featuring ...

Jumping up to the top! BTS ‘ music video for “Dynamite” has crossed the two-billion views mark on YouTube, making it the first visual by the K-pop superstars to reach the milestone.

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s ...

Jin Ramen instant noodle’s collaboration with Jin — the BTS member — was a huge success for Otoki as the company managed to sell out the 1.3 million ramyeon packages featuring Jin’s stickers in just ...

BTS' Jungkook joins SEVENTEEN's Mingyu's Instagram livestream for an impromptu interaction. The pair discuss plans for a ...

McDonald's is giving BTS ARMY fans something to swoon over with the release of a limited-edition Happy Meal with the band's TinyTAN toys inside on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Inspired by the seven ...

K-pop fans of BTS had a chance to mingle at a recent pop-up experience in Hollywood designed by McDonald’s to support their new happy meal toy line focusing on the 7 Korean superstars. The release of ...