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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”

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)

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)

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

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

JUNNY was widely heralded as one of K-pop’s visionaries after he dropped “INVITATION” last July. The collaboration with Gaeko was a sleek, bold neo-soul sendup with modern electronic flair. If you look up sexy in the dictionary in 2024, you’ll likely find a QR code to this song.

JUNNY Explores the Complexities of Dopamine on His New EP

Being a rookie group in the cutthroat competitive field of K-pop is one of the most precarious positions you can be in. You haven’t proven yourself yet, and the eyes of fans, labels, and even your future career are on the line.

Cravity: Hit the Ground Running

Even though Jin has only been home from his military service for a couple of days, he is already making a big splash with his fans!

Jin celebrates after reuniting with fans

The ILLIT vs NewJeans controversy just keeps getting uglier. On June 10, Belift Lab released a video denying any similarities and the plagiarism allegations thrown at them regarding ILLIT and NewJeans.

The ILLIT vs NewJeans controversy just keeps getting uglier

Huge news! Ariana Grande, the American powerhouse vocalist and pop sensation, has officially joined Weverse, the South Korean fan community platform

Ariana Grande Joins Weverse, Amplifying Fan Engagement

We always love sharing tracks from O.O.O. In this criminally underrated track, the listener is quickly ushered into a dreamy, dancy realm where funky guitar riffs intertwine with dancy bass lines.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “What We Talk When We Talk About Love” by O.O.O

In the last several years it has become increasingly common to see online dance troupes not only covering K-pop dance numbers, but doing so in public. The “KPOP in Public” fad is reaching a fever pitch now that K-pop is reaching new heights of international popularity. While it’s cool that so many are embracing K-pop, not all dance crews are created equal.

Watch to see why this dance cover has over 3 million views

The HYBE subsidiary BELIFT Lab has no filed lawsuits against hundreds of internet users. These users have allegedly posted malicious comments about ILLIT (composed of Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha).&nbsp;

BELIFT Lab defamation lawsuits begin in earnest

In modern K-pop concepts, many fans are used to highly produced, slick performances that elevate the musical experience, but almost a decade ago, there was a very different standard for performances.

VIXX - The Concept Kings of K-pop

In an age where many K-pop groups are focused so intensely on appealing to international fans, some of what makes Korean culture, and thus K-pop, unique can get washed out or reduced. However, Monsta X, despite their

Monsta X: Keeping the ‘K’ in K-pop

For those who don’t remember (but let’s be real – how could you forget?), Jin was a vocalist and visual for BTS until he began his military service.

Refamiliarize yourself with Jin

Can you believe that INFINITE is celebrating their 14th anniversary? Time has surely flown by. To commemorate the anniversary, they released a brand-new single entitled “Flower” just for their fans!

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