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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

With an opening that sounds like ABBA if they made their debut in the aughts, “Butterfly” by Loveholics is a 2008 indie Korean gem.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Butterfly” by Loveholics

The Rose’s album Heal elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths. The record pulls on the heartstrings of childhood memories, self-worth, and processing emotional healing.&nbsp;

Healing With The Rose: “Definition of ugly is”

If you haven’t experienced Korean post-rock band JAMBINAI, you’re missing out.

JAMBINAI wows with “Time of Extinction” 

Hear this live performance one time and you’ll understand why all the hype around The Rose is justified.

Watch the moment when The Rose wowed the Philippines with a live performance

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) achieved another milestone in their career, as the music video for "Loser=Lover" surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. The funk-infused track, featured on their album&nbsp;

TXT Celebrates 100 Million Views for "Loser=Lover" Music Video

This song has much more in common with American power pop from the 90s than it does anything K-pop.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Oh! What a Shiny Night” by CRYING NUT

Check out this English translation cover of “OMG” by NewJeans performed by Australian bedroom pop artist/YouTuber chevy!

Fan Spotlight: “OMG” by NewJeans cover

In this song from K-indie band 3rd Line Butterfly, introspective female vocals sit squarely over the rest of the band as if finally and bravely revealing a dark secret.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Breaking of the Day, Today” by 3rd Line Butterfly

Featured MV of the Day: “Birth” by ARTMS

Clocking in at a mere 1:51, this song by KINO fits so much into its short run time. KINO’s voice is so lackadaisical and effortless.

Daily Song Spotlight: “Broke My Heart (feat. Lay Bankz)” by KINO

Missed The Rose at Coachella? No stress. We built a playlist for each K-pop artist’s Coachella set! Here’s everything The Rose performed.

The Rose Coachella Recap Playlist

Missed ATEEZ at Coachella? No stress. We built a playlist for each K-pop artist’s Coachella set! Here’s everything ATEEZ performed.

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