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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

Two incidents, two very different responses – and one pattern that keeps repeating itself. @chyandblack looks at the back-to-back controversies involving G-Dragon and RIIZE's Eunseok, and asks the question K-pop fans have been asking for years: at what point does ignorance become negligence?

When K-pop Idols Become Repeat Cultural Offenders — When Does It Stop?

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

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

The saturated, warbly soundscapes of Piano Shoegazer never get old.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Nowhere” by Piano Shoegazer

We know that digital downloads are going the way of the dodo – with Apple eliminating iTunes on Macs in 2019.

Can you believe this is still the most downloaded song?

The neo-disco vibes are strong with this one.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Like a cinema” by Holocity

Today’s indie feature is incredibly obscure. So obscure that if you try to Google the name of this artist, it’ll auto-correct you.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Meridian” by Moceori

Today’s track is an excellent collaboration from K-indie band Lacuna and Thai band Television off. This chill indie rock gem incorporates elements of shoegaze and slowcore underneath gripping vocal harmonies

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Do you?” by Television off and Lacuna

RM’s new track list is here

Today’s track is from the 4-piece Korean indie band SURL.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Dry Flower” by SURL

The second appearance on our blog by K-indie band Dasutt, “I really hope I arrive there safe”&nbsp; features captivating melodies and introspective lyrics that seamlessly intertwine over a lush ambient soundscape driven by soothing guitar.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “I really hope I arrive there safe” by Dasutt

The Rose’s album HEAL elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths.

Healing With The Rose: -

Honestly, LAYBRICKS is one of our favorite bands of all time. They make classic, feelgood indie pop/rock. “Paradise” is no exception

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Paradise” by LAYBRICKS

&nbsp;The record pulls on the heartstrings of childhood memories, self-worth, and processing emotional healing.

Healing With The Rose: Sour

One of the more obscure Korean Indie bands we listen to, AfterMoon is sure to appeal to OneRepublic, Magic Man, Atlas Genius, and Coldplay fans.

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