The K-Pop Crossover
The K-Pop Crossover covers K-Pop's American and global crossover through features, fun bits, newsletters and more with K-pop columnist and expert Jeff Benjamin.
Episodes
'KPop' Finally Wins at the Grammys: Zooming in on 'Golden'
Thoughts on the larger media story developing alongside HUNTR/X's too-hot-to-stop KPop Demon Hunters anthem "Golden."
25 Songs That Explain My 2025
What's been going on and what we're doing in 2026
K-Pop With the Best 2026 Grammy Awards
As a fun feature, here are K-pop's best bets to get nominations at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards including G-Dragon, BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, KATSEYE and more.
SM Entertainment Stock August 4, 2025 - Jumps After BoA Album, aespa & Chanyeol Comeback Announcements
SM Entertainment Stock Jumps on August 4, 2025 After BoA Album, aespa & Chanyeol Comeback Announcements
11 Most Surprising Stats in Billboard's 'K-Pop Fandom in the US' Report
After surveying more than 1000 K-pop fans in the States, Billboard lead analyst Glenn Peoples crafted an impressive and broad look at the American fandom.
VIVIZ Adds 17 North America Dates Across U.S. and Canada on World Tour in Forbes Exclusive
After reuniting with their original girl group GFriend earlier this year, VIVIZ's Eunha, SinB and Umji returned with a full-length album and expanding global trek.
BLACKPINK Jump to New U.S. Label Distribution, PR Representation
New single "JUMP" was supported by Sony's indie arm The Orchard as well as Full Coverage Communications, the same publicity team for BTS, TXT, Fleetwood Mac and more.
BLACKPINK, TWICE, ATEEZ vs. Bieber; K-Pop's Big 4 Legal Matters & Stock Thoughts; New BLACKPINK Reps
This newsletter touches on 'Kpop Demon Hunters,' BTS, Diplo, Tomorrow X Together, JVKE, EVNNE, Daddy Yankee, Wonho, Post Malone, SEVENTEEN, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and more, but first...
ARTMS' 'Club Icarus' Physical Albums Are Available in America: How to Support
The five former LOONA members are finally getting their records in U.S. stores like Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble and more. Get details on deals now.
BLACKPINK's Almost Back...So Why Are Fans Worried?
This newsletter discusses YG Entertainment's Yang Hyunsuk, Pharrell Williams, SEVENTEEN, 2NE1, Scooter Braun, TREASURE, Timbaland, BABYMONSTER, CL, and more.
Friday Crossover Cuts; Felix Slays at Louis Vuitton Cruise; Are U Down With Labubu?
This newsletter discusses Jay Park, Jeon Somi, Rihanna, dearALICE, gamma. and more.
U.S. Producer MZMC Debuts His K-Pop Girl Group;
This newsletter discusses and more. But first, the girl group crafted by an Italian-American expat is here...
Behind the Screens With PLAVE, K-Pop’s Biggest Completely Virtual Band Yet - Billboard Exclusive
A story months in the making, mega-selling virtual boy band PLAVE is proving that virtual artists can impact mainstream K-pop — and want to go further. More thoughts inside.
New K-Pop Crossover Music: May 13, 2025
New K-Pop Crossover Music: May 13, 2025
Winners and Losers of LA's K-Poppin' Weekend
This newsletter touches on Lee Soo Man, NMIXX, RIIZE, BTS' Jin, Morgan Wallen, Girls' Generation, Meghan Trainor, Poo Ting, Teddy, tripleS, Ty Dolla $ign, Jay Park and more.
Getting Ready for LA's Juicy K-Pop Weekend; Plus, Did WMG Just Confirm a New ROSÉ Album?
This newsletter touches on Fifty Fifty, albume, BLACKPINK, Lee Soo Man, KATSEYE, Diljit Dosanjh, Jackson Wang, Lay Banks, VVS, Lizzo, NCT WISH, Ed Sheeran and more.
Who Named ROSÉ "Best Dressed" at Met Gala 2025 & Media Reactions
The media reaction to the BLACKPINK star on fashion's biggest night.
S.Coups Makes These Best Dressed Lists for Met Gala 2025 & Media Reactions for SEVENTEEN Leader
The media reaction to the SEVENTEEN leader star on fashion's biggest night.
Who Named JENNIE "Best Dressed" at Met Gala 2025 & Media Reaction
The media reaction to the BLACKPINK star on fashion's biggest night.
Met Gala Roundup: Jennie Slays, Lisa Confounds, Rosé and S.Coups
The media reaction to three BLACKPINK stars and the leader of SEVENTEEN on fashion's biggest night.
Crossover Ready: 'Call It Off' by Emotional Oranges and Jaehyun
One of the year's smoothest records that sounds ready to impact R&B radio, TikTok and beyond.
JUST B Member Bain Declares He's 'Proud to Be Part of the LGBT Community' at Historic LA Concert
"I'm so happy I can be myself."
Recognize Your AAPI Peers in The Crossover's Class of 2025 Industry Stars
For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, shine the spotlight on those making impact on the global K-pop community.
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