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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

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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