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Girls’ Generation leader and soloist TAEYEON is set to release a Korean remake of Japanese hit “Bansanka” on June 29th, kicking off the first volume of the new J-POP REMAKE project

TAEYEON Leads J-pop Remake Project with Tuki.’s “Bansanka”

Three stories, one question: what does the K-pop industry owe its people? This week, superfan-turned-star Chase Infiniti joins ATEEZ, Lisa calls out sasaeng stalker culture, and former NCT member Mark Lee faces criticism over a Confederate flag photo.&nbsp;

Last Week In K-pop, Interpreted (June 22 - June 26, 2026)

Last week in K-pop, CLC’s Kwon Eunbin retired at 26, TWS’s Shinyu backed a missing children campaign, and the Grammys introduced a new Asian Pop category that drew mixed reactions. Different stories, same theme: an industry that gives with one hand and takes with the other

Last Week In K-pop, Interpreted (June 15 - 19, 2026)

Ten years after retreating from the spotlight, second-gen K-pop veteran G.NA is returning to music. Her hiatus followed a 2016 conviction on prostitution-related charges – a chapter she's said took her years to even speak about publicly

Ten Years Later, G.NA Is Telling Her Own Story

OH MY GIRL's comeback has been delayed to 2027, with WM Entertainment citing the time needed to select the right material. Solo projects from the members will come first, with the group's first full release in over a year now pushed to next year

OH MY GIRL Delay Comeback to 2027

byebyesea's music defies easy categorization, encompassing influences as diverse as city pop, EDM, and rock.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Star Shower” by byebyesea

Former Astro member ROCKY is poised to release a thrilling new comeback entitled BLANK. But his concept photos are far from bland or blank. In two distinct sets, ROCKY shows off two distinct sides of his look and sound.

For an album called BLANK, ROCKY’s concepts are anything but

2AM is a prominent South Korean boy band that emerged from JYP Entertainment's Mnet documentary Hot Blood.&nbsp;

Who is 2AM?

SE SO NEON, the dynamic K-indie sensation spearheaded by Hwang Soyoon and Park Hyunjin, has made waves (lol) since its inception in 2016.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “The Wave” by SE SO NEON

The 19-year-old Youngjae, a member of PLEDIS Entertainment’s boy group TWS, took to social media to share his excitement for the group’s comeback – which is already breaking their own personal records to the tune of hundreds of thousands of stock preorders.

TWS’ Youngjae shares youthful excitement over comeback

Who is 2PM?

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Hauen from ARTBEAT.

Is your birthday June 25? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Lee Mujin (이무진) burst onto the scene as a 20-year-old college student with his self-penned hit "Traffic Light.”

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Traffic Light” by Lee Mujin

Youngjae, the GOT7 singer, recently surprised fans with the news that he’s about to drop a new comeback.

Youngjae’s teaser images for “T.P.O” are wholesome

Singer and legendary South Korean idol Taeyeon has announced a comeback entitled “Heaven.”

Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation Introduces New Horror Concept

JYJ, originally known as Junsu/Jejung/Yuchun in Japan, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010 by Kim Junsu, Kim Jae-joong, and Park Yoo-chun, former members of TVXQ. Their group name is derived from the initials of each member's name.

Who is JYJ? 

Jaejoong, who releases solo music as J-JUN, is dropping his 4th solo LP on June 26, 2024 KST.

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