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Netflix animation 'KPop Demon Hunters' and BLACKPINK's Rose claimed multiple awards at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. K-pop artists swept various categories at the ceremony on Thursday night U.S. time.

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South Korean popular music, known as K-pop, continues to surge in the United States, highlighted by recent Grammy and Academy Awards nominations. Stephanie Choi, an assistant professor of ethnomusicology at the University of Colorado Boulder, explains the genre's appeal through its community-building aspects and direct fan interactions. This rise has influenced cultural interests, including increased Korean language learning among Americans.

During a surprise Instagram Live on February 28, Blackpink member Lisa indirectly confirmed work on her next solo album. The livestream celebrated the group's recent comeback with their album 'Deadline,' which has broken major records in the K-pop scene. Fans, known as Blinks, reacted with excitement to Lisa's response to a viewer's comment.

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Blackpink returned with their third mini-album 'Deadline' on February 27, 2026, achieving 1.46 million first-day sales and setting a new Hanteo record for K-pop girl groups. The release features the title track 'GO,' which topped iTunes in 32 countries but sparked backlash over AI-generated visual effects and a collaboration credit involving producer Dr. Luke. Promotional events included a billboard screening in Seoul's Myeongdong and a listening session at the National Museum of Korea.

Blackpink member Jennie has donated 100 million won to help elderly families stay warm during the winter. The contribution, announced on February 24, 2026, supports Sean's campaign Raise Korea’s Temperature by 1 Degree. The funds will aid vulnerable households through the Coal Briquette Bank.

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Blackpink's Lisa is diving deeper into acting with a new Netflix romantic comedy. She's partnering again with David Bernad, the executive producer from The White Lotus, on the project penned by Katie Silberman. The duo bonded over their love for Notting Hill while on set.