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Jan 5, 2026 45 min

K-Pop Predictions 2026

from Kpopcast: for the best sounds & ideas in Kpop

In this conversation, the hosts discuss their predictions for the K-Pop industry, reflecting on the past year's developments and looking ahead to 2026. They explore the mainstream presence of K-Pop, the impact of military service on BTS, the evolution of K-Pop's sound, and the increasing representation of LGBTQ artists. Personal resolutions related to K-Pop are shared, alongside predictions about the future of K-Pop groups and the industry's global expansion. Join the Kpopcast Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Chip in for editing: https://ko-fi.com/thekpopcast Chapters 00:00 2025 Predictions Review 08:06 2026 Predictions Kickoff 12:27 BTS Members' Future 17:07 New Jeans and Industry Challenges 21:11 Stray Kids vs. BTS 22:22 The Future of Music Shows 26:08 The Rise of K-Pop in Mainstream Culture 28:40 K-Pop's Future and Global Influence 31:32 Personal K-Pop Resolutions and Aspirations

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