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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

It has now been over a year since ASTRO member Moonbin tragically took his own life. A singer, actor, and dancer, he released music with ASTRO as well as with his bandmate Sanha as the sub-unit Moonbin &amp; Sanha

Remembering Moonbin

This past week, Starship released a statement regarding Jang Won Young’s safety after threats against her were made online. Here’s the full statement:

Jang Won Young Receives Threats, Label Responds

This is your never-too-frequent reminder that South Korean actor Park Seo-joon is in the Marvel canon as Captain Marvel’s husband.

Never Forget: Park Seo-joon Married Captain Marvel

“Can you really be sure you are not dreaming?” asks South Korean indie electro pop starlet Aseul to her listeners. “Have you pinched yourself to see that you weren’t dreaming?” It’s hard to find a more fitting introduction to Aseul’s music than these two questions.

Get to Know Aseul

Idols who had "minimal training" before debuting

Bang Chan (Korean: 방찬) is a Korean-Australian entertainer best known as the leader of the all-male K-pop group Stray Kids. He is also part of their hip-hop unit&nbsp;

Who is Bang Chan?

Love it or hate it, “Gangnam Style” was a global phenomenon in 2012 and for many non-Koreans was their first exposure to the South Korean entertainment industry. The solid music production,&nbsp;

By the numbers: Was Psy the first true global K-pop star?

Park Jae-sang, better known by his stage name Psy (싸이), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and entertainer.

Who is Psy?

Today, we’re getting emotional to the gorgeous vocals of Park Sae Byul.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Too Painful Love Was Not Love” by Park Sae Byul

On May 2, new boy band TOZ made their debut with the mini album TO my new friends. "Nu Shoes" is the album's lead single.

K-pop Picture of the Day

The fact that Ni-Ki was so young when TWICE made their debut is baffling to many fans.

Watch the moment a young Ni-Ki danced effortlessly to TWICE

Allegations of chart manipulation are being leveled again at acclaimed boy group BTS. These claims stem from a past legal dispute involving BIGHIT MUSIC and an individual identified as "Mr. A," resurfacing online.

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