AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoK-pop Awards Buzz: ATEEZ took the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 35th Seoul Music Awards, while BOYNEXTDOOR, LE SSERAFIM and ZERObaseone piled up trophies across album, digital and world categories. Streaming Growth: J-pop streaming on Korea’s Genie Music jumped 30% in the first half of the year, with anime-linked tracks driving discovery. Live Music Policy: Iron Maiden will enforce a phone-free standing area at Paris’ La Défense Arena using Yondr pouches for the filming of their upcoming tour concert film. Social Media & Music Discovery: A World Music Day debate asks whether viral hooks are reshaping how we listen, write and remember songs. AI Music Tensions: SZA says AI has trained off hundreds of her songs and warns Black music faces a new threat. Local Scene Spotlight: A new grassroots music platform launches in Brighton, partnering with Quarters and AudioActive to spotlight emerging UK talent. Korean Pop Loss: Ok Hee, pioneer of Seoul Sisters-era K-pop, has died at 73.
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