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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

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

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)

CORTIS aren't just making a future-hit with "REDRED" – they're pulling apart some deeply embedded Korean cultural concepts and holding them up to the light

CORTIS Explores the Cost of Conformity in “REDRED”

Acid Angel from Asia was the first tripleS sub-unit, formed through the first Gravity, or online fan-event for tripleS fans. They made their official debut on October 28, 2022 with the EP ACCESS. They are also known as AAA or&nbsp; tripleS AAA. The sub-unit’s members are HyeRin, YooYeon, NaKyoung, and YuBin.

Who is Acid Angel from Asia?

The South Korean girl group tripleS is also known as “SSS” or “SocialSonyoSeoul.” A high-concept, forward thinking group, MODHAUS has described the group as “The Idol of All Possibilities.” What this means is that fans can communicate with the group using Cosmo, the group’s app.

What does tripleS mean?

Woo Ji-ho is best-known by his stage name ZICO (지코). He is a South Korean rapper, record producer, singer/songwriter, and entertainer.&nbsp;

Who is ZICO?

Kim Yooyeon (김유연) is a South Korean singer and entertainer signed to MODHAUS. She is a current member of the massive, 24-member, multi-national girl group tripleS.&nbsp;

Who is Kim Yooyeon? 

Leeseul is an American-based indie artist of Korean ancestry.&nbsp;

Who is Leeseul?

MODHAUS (모드 하우스) is an exciting new South Korean record label and entertainment agency

What is Modhaus?

tripleS (Korean: 트리플에스) is a South Korean female idol group under Modhaus.

Who is tripleS?

Rosé of BLACKPINK unveiled a chic new look on Instagram this week.&nbsp;

Rosé Has Short Hair Now?!

Dr. Wantanee Suntikul of Hong Kong Polytechnic University asserts that BTS is the most successful embodiment of the Hallyu phenomenon, marking them as the pinnacle of K-pop success. Since their debut on June 13, 2013, this seven-member band has garnered global popularity and achieved numerous milestones.

From K-Pop To Global Phenomenon

ODD EYE CIRCLE (LOONA) was a subgroup of LOONA. After legal issues, some members formed ARTMS, with ODD EYE CIRCLE (ARTMS) as a subgroup. LOONA's future is uncertain, but they haven't officially disbanded.&nbsp;

A New Era

TAEYEON, from Girls’ Generation, is a K-pop legend with a stellar solo career. Renowned for her vocals and global influence, she has little to prove but continues to push artistic boundaries.

Does To. X by TAEYEON measure up?

While Red Velvet isn’t my favorite girl group ever, I do think they might be the best. Their appeal is so universal, and ReVeluv has been one of the best fan groups to interact with online. Additionally, their 2017 album Perfect Velvet is, in my opinion, the best K-pop album released so far. Period. A massive number of awards and recognitions also agree the group is great, so this all might be my most room-temperature K-pop take ever.

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