AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoK-Pop & Global Awards: BTS says it won’t submit music for the 2027 Grammys after the Recording Academy added a new “Asian Pop” category, arguing music shouldn’t be boxed by region or language; Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr responded, saying the category aims to spotlight Asian pop’s growth. Streaming & TV: Netflix’s Korean action series “Agent Kim Reactivated” is surging worldwide, hitting No. 4 on the global TV chart and topping charts in multiple countries. Film & Festivals: The San Sebastián Film Festival unveiled its New Directors lineup, including South Korea’s presence in the sidebar. Music Industry Policy: IFPI is rolling out new rules for whether generative-AI tracks can qualify for official charts, requiring authorized AI use, primarily human creation, clear labeling, and no chart-manipulation concerns. Sports & Culture Watch: South Korea’s parliament held a hearing on the national team’s early World Cup exit, grilling former KFA chief Chung Mong-gyu and coach Hong Myung-bo over accountability and hiring questions. K-Drama Crossover: Actor Jung Il-woo makes his Japanese debut with Amazon Prime Video thriller “Criminal,” which debuted globally on July 17. K-Pop Breakthrough: RESCENE won its first-ever music show trophy on SBS’s “THE SHOW.”
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