Check out our picks for the best of the year. By Billboard Staff K-pop expanded its perimeters and scope this year while simultaneously infusing itself into today’s trends and sounds in creative ways.

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Lisa of Blackpink attends the Michael Kors Collection Spring 2019 Runway Show at Pier 17 on September 12, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images ...

2021 was a huge year for K-pop acts of all kinds when it comes to releasing hit albums in the U.S. In total, 17 different collections from South Korean stars placed on the Billboard 200, Billboard’s ...

Phew! 2021 is finally over, and 2022 is here to stay. The last year wasn’t easy, but thankfully the new year always brings a fresh start. If you want a little peek into the future or just want to ...

Oricon has revealed its year-end rankings for 2021, and K-pop artists claimed over a third of the spots on the Japanese year-end album chart! Every year, Oricon—Japan’s largest music statistics ...

What is K-Pop? How did it rise to worldwide prominence? This new 7-part series tells you everything you need to know – from its history to its hitmakers, its fandoms, and more – told from the ...