The music industry reportedly saw record sales in 2025, with Taylor Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl" being a major contributor. The album was named the biggest-selling global album of the year, with Taylor Swift and K-pop stars dominating the music scene in 2025. However, the relationship between "The Life of a Showgirl" and K-pop is unclear, with some outlets pitting it against a K-pop group called "KPop Demon Hunters" and others highlighting the success of K-pop stars like Lisa.