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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

The group’s name makes reference to their formation on the reality program Idol School, being shorthand for “9 girls from Idol School.” The word “fromis” also means the English word “promise” according to South Korean pronunciation of the word. The name was chosen by fans through the official Idol School website.

What does the name fromis_9 mean?

Who is FIFTY FIFTY?

Kim Jong-in, best known as the South Korean singer, actor, and dancer KAI (Korean: 카이) is a member of the Korean/Chinese boy band EXO.

Who is KAI?

fromis_9 is a K-pop girl group under CJ E&amp;M that was formed in 2017 through the reality program Idol School.&nbsp;

Who is fromis_9?

A.C.E (Korean: 에이스) is an all-male South Korean musical group with five members: Park Jun-hee, Lee Dong-hun, Wow, Kim Byeong-kwan, and Kang Yu-chan.

Who is A.C.E?

PENTAGON (Korean: 펜타곤) is an all-male K-pop group formed by Cube Entertainment in 2016.&nbsp;

Who is PENTAGON?

SECHSKIES(Korean: 젝스키스) is a South Korean boy band from the late 90s.

Who are SECHSKIES?

Approaching their tenth anniversary since their debut in August 2014, Red Velvet continues to shine without slowing down. With recent albums and solo projects, they aim for greater stardom. Debuting under SM Entertainment in 2014, their journey started earlier, with Seulgi joining as an SM trainee in 2007. Their success began with the hit single "Happiness," earning them Rookie of the Year awards. Since then, Red Velvet has dominated the Korean music scene with numerous top-ten hits and a global fanbase.

A Decade of Excellence

4Minute (Korean: 포미닛) was an all-female South Korean idol group under Cube Entertainment.&nbsp;

Who is 4Minute?

CLC (Korean: 씨엘씨) was an all-female South Korean idol group formed by Cube Entertainment that debuted in 2015

Who is CLC?

Lovelyz (Korean: 러블리즈) is an all-female K-pop group based in South Korea with a focus on Bubblegum Pop.

Who is Lovelyz?

SF9 (Korean: 에스에프나인) is a South Korean boy band under FNC Entertainment.

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