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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

STRAY KIDS is widely known as a self-producing group. With nearly 10.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, it’s clear that the authenticity of their music coupled with unique, daring, and original production is at least part of the formula for their success. We’d hazard to guess

3RACHA: The Secret to STRAY KIDS’ Success

The latest Instiz Chart featured aespa and NewJeans at the top of the list – a clear indicator that new era of K-pop has begun.

Are NewJeans and aespa the new guard?

B.I is a very successful K-Pop solo act who is growing faster than ever before. He proved his success and popularity at his recent concert in Manila, Philippines. It’s obvious why people

B.I Performs for hours in Manila 

Arguably South Korea’s most popular military cook, Jungkook of BTS has just reached a significant milestone.

Jungkook’s career is cooking in more ways than one: “Never Let Go” tops charts

Isolated, crunchy guitar opens this piece before Beatles-esque gang vocals enter on the hook. It then drops into a riff so heavy (but vintage) that it’d make the White Album blush.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Is Coming” by DTSQ

You guys, it’s been such a strange year for the K-pop industry. The major corporations, which rose to international scale over a relatively quick 15 years, are acting like teenagers. Gossip, slander, drama, and cringe abound.

Watch the Moment BELIFT Lab tried to save face

ELRIS (Hangul: 엘리스) is a K-pop girl group that was formed in 2017 by Hunus Entertainment, known for developing and managing artists like Jungtune, KLANG, and ROMEO. This group ran for&nbsp;

Who is ELRIS? How can I stream them?

American K-pop fans are likely familiar with how the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certifies albums. We’ve heard about Gold, Platinum, and even Diamond records.&nbsp;

How do South Korean album certifications work? A breakdown.

SUPER JUNIOR is one of the few bands to enjoy both popularity and longevity. Known as The Kings of Hallyu Wave, they made their debut in 2005. Since that time, they’ve had&nbsp;

SUPER JUNIOR hits 100 million views… for the SEVENTH TIME.

A press conference was recently held by the legal and management representatives of EXO-CBX (Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin) accusing SM Entertainment of breach of settlement.

SM Entertainment Fires Back on EXO-CBX

This song comes from a band with only 68 monthly listeners – and we’re happy to be one of the first fans.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “I think I love you” by Elephant in a fridge

There’s a relatively unknown YouTuber named zana who may have just made the remix of the summer.

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