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The Seoul-born singer-songwriter is 17 years old, less than two years into her career, and already operating on her own terms – writing and producing her music

ZIN CHOI: Listen at Your Own Risk

David Yong's route into K-pop doesn't follow the standard idol playbook. After discovering the genre through BIGBANG and TWICE, the Singaporean entrepreneur drew on years of vocal training as he took on Korean-language study, dance lessons, and recording in Seoul

From Fan to Artist-Executive: David Yong on His K-pop Journey

Beyond the K-pop groups and the choreography that dominate headlines, another wave of singer-songwriters and independent artists from South Korea’s music scene has been building its own audience. DORI is part of that wave, though she arrived at it from an unlikely direction

DORI Speaks in Colour

Cortis, is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Music. The group consists of five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. They debuted on August 18, 2025, with the digital single “What You Want&quot; followed by their first EP, &quot;Color Outside the Lines&quot;. The group’s name is derived from the phrase “Color Outside the Lines,” reflecting their concept of creative freedom and nonconformity. Cortis has been promoted as a self-producing “creator crew,” with members participating in songwriting, choreography, and visual direction. Blending pop, hip-hop, and experimental elements, the group gained early attention for their performance skills, self-produced content, and strong rookie-year sales, establishing them as one of Big Hit Music’s newer generation acts.

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CORTIS built "FaSHioN" around a lyric that refuses the idea that style needs money – 200 million streams later, the track is still their clearest statement of intent

CORTIS’ First Anniversary Positions Them As K-Pop Fashion Royalty

dodree is the first Subunit of the girl group DDDD 25. The unit is composed of members Na Yeongjoo and Lee Songhyun. They debuted on January 21, 2026, with the single album &quot;Just Like A Dream&quot;.

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dodree calls their sound "K-rossover Pop" – pansori vocals, gayageum riffs, and dance moves pulled from traditional Korean line-drawing movement, subverted within their growing catalog by utilising modern elements like trap beats and dreamy synths

dodree: The Mysterious Duo Under JYP

One-fourth of the mixed-gender K-pop group KARD, BM is currently one of the most talented artists in the industry.

Watch the Moment: KARD's BM reveals the origin of "Big Tiddie Committee"

Did you know that K-pop boy group Monsta X has a song with legendary American rapper Snoop Dogg?

Collab Corner: Spongebob x Snoop Dogg x Monsta X

Jackson Wang is a multi-talented artist and one of the most prominent figures in the K-pop and global music scenes.&nbsp;

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BLACKPINK's Lisa continues to demonstrate her immense popularity on Spotify, setting new milestones with just a handful of solo tracks under her name.&nbsp;

BLACKPINK's Lisa Breaks Record for Most Followers on Spotify Among K-pop Female Soloists

Loossemble is a K-pop girl group that was formed by CTDENM, featuring former members of the popular group LOONA.

Back to School with Loosemble and C.Loo

A few days ago, The Black Label introduced the first member of their new girl group, MEOVV, and it’s none other than the legendary K-pop trainee, Ella Gross.

Watch the Moment: BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Rosé chatted with MEOVV’s Ella Gross

On August 26th, 2024, South Korean pop boy group and fifth-generation rising stars, ZEROBASEONE (ZB1), have released their fourth EP titled CINEMA PARADISE.&nbsp;

ZEROBASEONE RELEASES NEW EP, CINEMA PARADISE

Hyolyn, born Kim Hyo-jung on December 11, 1990, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer, best known as the former leader and main vocalist of the girl group SISTAR.

Hyolyn: Authentic Artistry

From his time on the survival show Produce 101 to his time in Wanna One to his career as a solo artist, Kang Daniel is a true K-pop star while staying true to himself.&nbsp;

Kang Daniel: Truly a Star and True to Himself

This track from Korean indie artist Choi Nakta hearkens back to the sounds of American adult contemporary from the 90s and 00s.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “a colorless footprint” by Choi Nakta

MEOVV is an upcoming K-pop girl group under The Black Label, a subsidiary of YG Entertainment.

MEOVV Debut Concept Photos Released

In 2018, BTS members celebrated their fifth debut anniversary with a drinks and dinner party called “Festa.”

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