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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)

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

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

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.

This fan’s subtle remix of “Magnetic” is unreasonably good

In an announcement meant for “American Alphaz,” pop phenomenon XG announced the dates and locations for the leg of their inaugural world tour that will take them through the United States.

XG Unveils US Dates for their Debut World Tour: XG 1st WORLD TOUR The First HOWL

It has been widely repeated by bassist and YouTube music educator Adam Neely that repetition legitimizes. The world craves stability. When people see something over and over again, eventually

BUSTERS: A Ship of Theseus

INB100, the agency representing EXO-CBX, released an official statement the morning of June 10, 2024 to address a growing dispute with SM Entertainment.

INB100 is in a dispute with SM Entertainment over EXO-CBX's revenue

In a bold move following the success of Mr. Trot and Miss Trot, as well as other notable hits like The King of Singers and Korean-Japanese Singers Competition, Producer Director Seo Hye Jin is venturing into uncharted territory: launching a global audition program aimed at forming an international girl group sensation – but with a twist.

A girl group younger than NewJeans? Apparently one is in development.

Websites like Koreaboo and AllKpop have spread some very serious allegations against NCT’s Haechan and Johnny regarding actions taken in Japan.

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