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NewJeans haven't released music in nearly two years – but their fingerprints are all over K-pop's last two years anyway. Now, with ADOR confirming the group are in Copenhagen working on new music, the question isn't just when they're coming back

How NewJeans’ Potential Comeback Could Change The Entire K-pop Industry

KARINA and NINGNING made their Met Gala debut on Monday night, and they did not come to blend in. The timing is deliberate. aespa drop new single "WDA (Whole Different Animal)" on 11 May.

KARINA and NINGNING Make Met Gala Debut in Prada and Gucci

Ten is quietly building something of his own – a Bangkok-based production company launched this week with his name written all over it, even without an official statement

Last Week In K-pop, Interpreted (May 4 - 8, 2026)

This week's Comeback Corner covers two boy group debuts, a girl group picking up where they left off, and a cultural reunion ten years in the making

Comeback Corner: Billlie, B:DAWN, YUHZ & More

Anderson .Paak and DEAN are back together for the first time in over a decade. "Aftertaste" is out now – produced by Dem Jointz, and inspired by .Paak's Netflix directorial debut K-POPS!

Anderson .Paak and DEAN Reunite on "Aftertaste" as K-POPS! Album Takes Shape

Jeon Somi, born Ennik Somi Douma, has made a remarkable journey from reality TV contestant to one of K-pop’s leading soloists.

Jeon Somi: Superstar Soloist

K-pop stars often develop close and supportive relationships with their long-time managers, and SHINee's Key and Taemin are no exception.

Watch the Moment when SHINee's Key and Taemin took on the role of matchmakers for their manager

BLACKPINK's Jennie is currently facing dating rumors with GOT7's BamBam after the two K-pop stars were spotted dining together at Sushi Park, a Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles.

Watch the moment when V and Jennie were reportedly seen enjoying a romantic stroll in Paris

We’re cruising through the 2020s at crazy speed. It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating the start of a new decade.

Xdinary Heroes’ may have gone too far in ‘Troubleshooting’ concept photos

Watch the Moment BTS' Jin blew a flying kiss at Lee Yi Kyung's request at the 2019 MAMA Awards

Western musicians could stand to learn a thing or two from Korean Indie. Whether it’s indie rock or a gentle folk-singer/songwriter track like this one from Kimhwol, brilliant touches and genre innovations abound.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Love, Heart, Faith” by Kimhwol

MAMAMOO’s Hwasa is one of the most versatile and strong female soloists of today’s times.

Hwasa ‘Na’ - An ideology of “I, Me and Myself” wrapped in foot thumping beats

A tale of winter ballads: EXO Edition

There’s a reason why GoryMurgy is being described as Seoul’s indie rock darlings. GoryMurgy takes garage rock, douses it in artsy reverb, and dials the energy up to eleven and makes it anthemic.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Mammal Tree” by GoryMurgy

Mnet's Road to Kingdom, the survival program that propelled many boy groups to fame, is set to make its return for a second season this September, hosted by Taemin of SHINee.

Watch the Moment when THE BOYZ' performed "CHECKMATE" on Road to Kingdom

EVNNE has released the third installment of their remix project, this time collaborating with DJ and producer arcon to reinterpret their debut song, “TROUBLE”.

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