Music Business

Asia Leaders

Rosé Broke K-pop’s Solo Ceiling With ‘APT.’ Now She Has to Make the Hit a Durable Business

‘APT.’ made Rosé the first artist outside North America or Europe to lead the IFPI global singles ranking. Her next release must turn crossover scale into durable control.

Asia Leaders

Lisa Built a Career Across Music, Fashion and Television. The Next Test Is Making the Portfolio Work as One

Lisa’s solo career now spans music, television and global fashion. The business test is making those assets reinforce one another without diluting her identity.

Asia Leaders

EJAE Turned a Film Song Into a Global Hit. Now She Has to Turn Recognition Into a Career She Controls

After ‘Golden’ made EJAE an Oscar-winning songwriter and a global voice, her next test is turning soundtrack-scale attention into a business she can sustain.

Asia Leaders

IU Won New Acting Authority Without Leaving Music. The Dual Career Now Needs a Single Strategy

IU strengthened her acting authority without surrendering music. Her 2026 business test is coordinating two careers without letting either become promotional support.