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The first KPOPWORLD Festival &amp; Worldwide Dance Competition lands at San Antonio's Alamodome from 28–31 October, and the choice of city is doing as much talking as the eleven-act lineup

KPOPWORLD Festival's San Antonio Bet: What an Alamodome Weekend Says About K-Pop's US Expansion

The Seoul-born singer-songwriter is 17 years old, less than two years into her career, and already operating on her own terms – writing and producing her music

ZIN CHOI: Listen at Your Own Risk

Cortis, is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Music. The group consists of five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. They debuted on August 18, 2025, with the digital single “What You Want&quot; followed by their first EP, &quot;Color Outside the Lines&quot;. The group’s name is derived from the phrase “Color Outside the Lines,” reflecting their concept of creative freedom and nonconformity. Cortis has been promoted as a self-producing “creator crew,” with members participating in songwriting, choreography, and visual direction. Blending pop, hip-hop, and experimental elements, the group gained early attention for their performance skills, self-produced content, and strong rookie-year sales, establishing them as one of Big Hit Music’s newer generation acts.

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CORTIS built "FaSHioN" around a lyric that refuses the idea that style needs money – 200 million streams later, the track is still their clearest statement of intent

CORTIS’ First Anniversary Positions Them As K-Pop Fashion Royalty

Before Islington Assembly Hall opened its doors, KANG YUCHAN and from20 brought us behind the curtains before the two rising stars took to the stage

Backstage At KANG YUCHAN & from20’s Body Talk Tour in London

K-pop fandom has never just been about consumption. Fans have spent decades archiving, translating, and sharing content, driven by both accessibility and the instinct to protect moments that might otherwise disappear from an artist's history entirely

K-Pop Fans Are Not Just the Audience - They're the Archive

Hoo boy, summer is here, and it is HOT (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Sorry Australia; it’ll be your turn soon). We’ve already given you a bunch of tracks for summertime enjoyment, but today we’re reminding everyone to stay hydrated with ten tracks about drinks!

K-Pop Drink Bar: Ten K-Pop Tracks Named for Beverages

What an incredible year it has been for BABYMONSTER! The rookie girl group's performance video for "LIKE THAT" has impressively surpassed 100 million views.

BABYMONSTER’s Performance Video for “LIKE THAT” Hits 100 Million Views

Did you know that K-pop megastars BTS have collaborated on a track with Danish toy company Lego? Wait, that’s not quite right..

Collab Corner: BTS X Lego

Wholesome ARMY Reddit Thread Has Everyone In the Feels

There’s few things as universal as that crushing, lingering feeling of heartbreak. Whether it be recent or a distant memory, there are still such strong emotions attached to love. Some think it better to avoid love altogether than to feel this hurt, but isn’t there a little bit of solace in knowing it happened?

Ten K-pop Tracks for Heartbreak & Breakups

From topping charts right at debut to becoming the new face of Korea at the Incheon Airport succeeding iconic group BLACKPINK, NewJeans has been making win after win.

Watch the moment - NewJeans featured on the K-Heritage Channel

With so many huge labels in the K-pop world, success often hinges on whether or not a group debuts through a wealthier label. A few groups have become popular without relying on affluence.&nbsp;

GFRIEND: Humble Beginnings

Happy summer to everyone! Now is the season of swimming, picnics, and cookouts with friends. We decided we liked these elements enough to gather up ten of our favorite songs to help craft a perfect summer!

10 K-pop Tracks For the Perfect Summer

All across East Asia, music is having a resurgence. While K-pop fans are certainly well acquainted with Hallyu, the rising wave is lifting all ships in the region – helping budding groups in other East Asian countries reach a global audience like never before.

Watch the Moment Thai Group 4MIX Wowed the Internet With Their Unique Moves

Originally a duo, 10CM (십센치), now helmed solely by Kwon Jung-yeol, has evolved into a singular force in South Korea’s indie scene since their breakout 2010 hit, “Americano.” Revered for their acoustic folk and pop creations spanning from heartfelt ballads to infectious tracks and buoyant melodies, 10CM has solidified its status as a cornerstone of Korean music.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Tell Me It’s Not a Dream” by 10CM

Talking about mental health is never easy, but as awareness of the struggles that so many face has increased, so has the access to resources for those that need it.

10 K-pop Tracks About Mental Health

Did you know that K-pop queens BLACKPINK and American rapper Cardi B have collaborated on a song? Back in 2020, the two groups released the song “Bet You Wanna” on BLACKPINK’s debut album The Album.

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