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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

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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