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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

Global music streaming platform Spotify is joining in on the celebration of Stray Kids’ latest world tour, dominATE, by offering special online and offline experiences for STAY, the group’s dedicated fandom.

Spotify Celebrates Stray Kids' World Tour 'dominATE' with Exclusive Fan Experiences

Third-generation K-pop girl group FIESTAR has officially made a comeback with a 2024 version of their hit song "You're Pitiful."&nbsp;

FIESTAR Makes a Comeback with 2024 Version of "You're Pitiful"

SBS M and SBS FiL are teaming up with TEN Entertainment to launch a new boy group survival show, SCOOL, designed to discover and develop talented trainees from Korea and Taiwan.&nbsp;

SBS M and SBS FiL to Launch Korean-Taiwanese Boy Group Survival Program SCOOL

J-Hope is known for being like sunshine. Full of positivity and infectious energy, J-Hope has gone from being simply a dancer to being one of the most influential K-pop artists of our era.&nbsp;

J-Hope: Like Sunshine

NCT's Jungwoo and former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eun Bi are set to appear as special guests on the upcoming ENA variety program, City Z Goes to the Countryside.

NCT's Jungwoo and Kwon Eun Bi to Guest on New Variety Show City Z Goes to the Countryside

American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has sparked excitement among fans with a cryptic tweet on X (formerly Twitter), featuring just a series of emojis—a horse, a purple heart, side eyes, and an X symbol.

Megan Thee Stallion Teases Potential New Collaboration with BTS

After two decades of honing his craft, Jo Jung Suk is set to make his highly anticipated debut as a solo artist with his first full-length album, titled Jo Jung Suk. Scheduled for release on September 9, this self-titled album features a collection of songs that Jo Jung Suk has long wanted to share with the world.

Jo Jung Suk to Release First Full Solo Album After 20 Years in the Industry

UNIQ, a South Korean-Chinese boy band, made a significant impact in the K-pop scene with a unique blend of cultural influences.&nbsp;

UNIQ: Dual Cultures and Unresolved Potential

SHINee’s Onew is set to make his long-awaited debut on the pitcher’s mound, marking a significant moment in his 16-year career.&nbsp;

SHINee’s Onew to Throw First Pitch After 16 Years in the Industry

IVE's Wonyoung has been selected as the latest model for Tommy Jeans in Korea, bringing her fresh style to the brand's 2024 fall campaign.&nbsp;

IVE's Wonyoung Named New Face of Tommy Jeans in Korea

WINNER's Lee Seung Hoon has come under fire from baseball fans after his appearance at the Lotte Giants vs. Hanhwa Eagles game on August 28 KST.

WINNER's Lee Seung Hoon Faces Criticism for Ceremonial First Pitch Performance at Baseball Game

The boy band Shinhwa debuted in 1998 and has since become one of the most influential and enduring groups in K-pop history.&nbsp;

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