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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

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

Anderson .Paak and DEAN are back together for the first time in over a decade. "Aftertaste" is out now – produced by Dem Jointz, and inspired by .Paak's Netflix directorial debut K-POPS!

Anderson .Paak and DEAN Reunite on "Aftertaste" as K-POPS! Album Takes Shape

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

LE SSERAFIM Coachella Recap Playlist

Featured MV of the Day: “Shopper” by IU

With a band name that sounds like the new musical from Always Sunny’s Charlie Kelly, Bye Bye Badman has some of the smoothest sounds we’ve encountered in the K-indie circuit.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Wave” by Bye Bye Badman

NCT Dream is currently on tour promoting the mini album DREAM()SCAPE.&nbsp;

Is “Breathing” the Best Song from DREAM()SCAPE?

Check out this English translation cover of “Smart” by LE SERRAFIM performed by Kenyan indie pop artist Semo!

Fan Spotlight: “Smart” by LE SERRAFIM cover

Check out this English translation cover of “Love Wins All” by IU performed by indie pop artist ysabelle!

Fan Spotlight: Love Wins All - IU (English Cover) by ysabelle

Clean guitar tones and groovy bass guitar – each with their own tasty licks – run wild in this excellent indie track from Dasutt.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Lunch Time” by Dasutt

This song by Korean Indie rock band BIG PANTS GUYS features unique vocal textures you won’t find in idol music. Down-home, nasally everyman vocals sweetened by vocoder sit front and center in the mix.&nbsp;

Daily K-indie Spotlight: “2U” by BIG PANTS GUYS

While this song may not be streamed nearly as much as “Magnetic” (the smash hit from this record) it features a tight groove and brilliant harmonies.&nbsp;

ILLIT’s SUPER REAL ME – KPOPWORLD’s Top Pick!

With powerful, impassioned vocal delivery, Leeseul’s “Little Miss Narcissist” is a solid pop song that uses spooky soundscapes and tight production to thrill listeners in a big way.&nbsp;

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