K-POP INSIGHT
A daily K-pop and music-industry briefing — charts, industry, production tech, AI music and artist news, with links to every original article.매일 고르는 K-POP·음악 산업 브리핑. 차트, 산업, 제작 기술, AI 음악, 아티스트 소식을 원문 링크와 함께 전합니다.
OCT 30, 2026DAILY BRIEFING
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RESCENE’s Agency Warns Against Impersonation FraudRESCENE’s Agency Warns Against Impersonation Fraud
RESCENE’s agency has issued a warning against impersonation fraud by an individual pretending to be a company employee. On October 29, THE MUZE Entertainment released the following statement: Hello. This is THE MUZE…RESCENE’s agency has issued a warning against impersonation fraud by an individual pretending to be a company employee. On October 29, THE MUZE Entertainment released the following statement: Hello. This is THE MUZE…
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Universal Music Group generated $3.90B in Q3, up 11.7% YoY – driven by Mrs. Green Apple, Olivia Rodrigo, Stray Kids, Ariana Grande, and The BeatlesUniversal Music Group generated $3.90B in Q3, up 11.7% YoY – driven by Mrs. Green Apple, Olivia Rodrigo, Stray Kids, Ariana Grande, and The Beatles
Adjusted EBITDA came in at €729 million ($838.7m), a margin of 21.5%, down from 22.0% in Q3 2025 but up on the 20.5% margin it posted in the prior quarter (Q2 2026) SourceAdjusted EBITDA came in at €729 million ($838.7m), a margin of 21.5%, down from 22.0% in Q3 2025 but up on the 20.5% margin it posted in the prior quarter (Q2 2026) Source
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ILLIT’s Wonhee And Iroha To Limit Movement At Upcoming Event Due To InjuryILLIT’s Wonhee And Iroha To Limit Movement At Upcoming Event Due To Injury
ILLIT members Wonhee and Iroha will limit their movements during the group’s upcoming scheduled acitvity. On October 29, ILLIT’s agency BELIFT LAB shared a statement about the members’ health conditions and upcoming…ILLIT members Wonhee and Iroha will limit their movements during the group’s upcoming scheduled acitvity. On October 29, ILLIT’s agency BELIFT LAB shared a statement about the members’ health conditions and upcoming…
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MAMA Awards to expand beyond stage with fan festival, cross-genre collaborationsMAMA Awards to expand beyond stage with fan festival, cross-genre collaborations
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The MAMA Awards, one of K-pop's biggest year-end musi...SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The MAMA Awards, one of K-pop's biggest year-end musi...
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Late singer Shin Hae-chul, BLACKPINK among 10 to receive cultural meritLate singer Shin Hae-chul, BLACKPINK among 10 to receive cultural merit
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The late singer Shin Hae-chul, comedian Yoo Jae-suk, ...SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The late singer Shin Hae-chul, comedian Yoo Jae-suk, ...
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The new single from K-pop composer and producer tibouchina drops November 20, 2026. Hear the 30-second preview.K-POP 작곡가·프로듀서 tibouchina의 새 싱글이 2026년 11월 20일에 나옵니다. 30초 미리듣기로 먼저 들어 보세요.
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