AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoK-Pop Spotlight: Jennie (BLACKPINK) is set to drop “Less Than a Lover” on Friday, with the singer co-directing and writing/producing the track—previewed at major US and Europe festivals and leaning into a softer, lo-fi sound. K-Pop Comeback: U-Know Yunho (TVXQ) hits No. 1 on Japan’s RecoChoku Daily Album Ranking with “Time’s Tickin’,” a pop-dance single featuring clock-ticking motifs and a cinematic MV. Japan Pop/Industry Moves: Sandara Park’s “rePRISM” project in Japan is getting a boost from veteran exec Hajime Taniguchi, as she prepares a Japan-focused mini-album and leans into band-based, localized promotions. Anime/Streaming Business: AnimEigo released Episode 18 of “The Anime Business,” featuring Crunchyroll co-founder Kun Gao on building streaming, licensing trade-offs, and the growing impact of AI. Live & Community: JLF USA expands to six US cities in 2026, adding Los Angeles, while the Lowell Folk Festival announces Indian-origin performers Kunal Gunjal and Amit Kavthekar for its July 24–26 run. Music + Tech/Business: Warner Music Group renews its NetEase Cloud Music licensing deal, signaling continued streaming momentum across China.
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