SM Entertainment shares are up on the announcement of the company's new K-pop girl group and more music stocks news.

South Korean pop has taken over the world since the COVID-19 pandemic. While bands like BTS and BLACKPINK have made a mark worldwide, the K-pop industry’s growth stalled in 2024 as it faces headwinds.

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