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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

Alright, let’s dive into Wonder Girls’ 2015 album Reboot and break down why this album hits way different for the Gen Z crowd.

Summer Listening Party - Reboot by Wonder Girls

It’s no secret idols make a ton of money, but you don’t have to be famous to enjoy the fantasy and excitement of success.

Show Me The Money: 10 K-pop tracks about Money

With this crazy, bustling world we live in, it can be hard to find time to just relax and let your body recharge. Getting a good night’s sleep is important for many reasons, but if nothing else, it makes you feel better about everything.

Nighty night! 10 K-pop Songs about Sleep

Solar, the leader of MAMAMOO, released her second mini-album on April 30th of this year. In this EP, one experiences a variety of styles such as house, rock, R&amp;B, folk, and blues — a diverse group of genres for one mini-album.

COLOURS by Solar: An Authentic Palette of Greatness

As one of the entries for the inaugural KPOPWORLD “COVER KING” dance competition, the Chicago-based PRISM KRU wowed us with their tight synchronization, their facially emotive and expressive approach to the performance, and the way they honored the original ATEEZ choreography.&nbsp;

PRISM KRU performs “Crazy Form” by ATEEZ 

We can’t get enough of Chevy. The Australian YouTuber and bedroom pop artist has shared a number of remarkable K-pop covers over the years.

Chevy performs an English cover of IU's "Love wins all"

For many people, summer is the time for travel! Road trips, cruises, vacations to faraway places, it’s always fun to just go go go! For how much of our opinions on how the trip went are based on our way of traveling, most of us give surprisingly little thought to our mode of moving.

Joy is in the Journey: 10 K-pop Tracks about Vehicles

Over the years, there have been several artists who have found themselves in the crosshairs of censorship, and K-pop is no different.

Straight to Jail: 10 Banned K-pop Videos

Let’s face it: The kind of emotional connections and brilliance that K-pop is able to inspire in many of us feels like magic.

Magicians, Wizards, and Sorcerers! Ten K-pop tracks about magic

It’s been a while since we’ve gotten new music from BLACKPINK. The group has been in a quieter spell for the last little bit as each of the members explore their own creative avenues.&nbsp;

Listening Party! BLACKPINK’s The Album

Can you believe 2019 was already five years ago now?? Where has the time gone? It’s wild to look back and see how much has changed in K-pop within the past half-decade.&nbsp;

Fan Spotlight: “2019 FELT SPECIAL” by Normal Smasher

With the Olympics just around the corner, it seems like everyone is talking about sports. It doesn’t matter if it’s their favorite to watch, to play, or just the ones where certain athletes could make a major impact this year, it’s certainly on everyone’s minds right now.

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