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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

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?

Last week, ONE HUNDRED – founded by MC Mong and Cha Ga Won – made plans to acquire INB100 public.

ONE HUNDRED acquires INB100

Ahead of his sophomore LP, RM has dropped some grungy new promo pics. The artwork seeks to portray him less as RM and more as Kim Namjoon – his real persona.

Have you seen RMs grungy new concept photos?

An exclusive report from allkpop.com recently reported that specific members of the group were staying while others were saying goodbye.

Kep1er’s contracts in peril

A man is in prison for BTS identity fraud

Many K-pop idol groups are formed and marketed around a central philosophical and aesthetic conceit that helps them define themselves clearly to the world.

What is “Girl Crush” in K-pop?

Officially known as Cube Entertainment Inc. (Korean: 큐브엔터테인먼트), Cube is a South Korean record label, talent management company, music publisher, music production company, and events company.&nbsp;

What is Cube Entertainment?

Have you seen the new concept photo from ATEEZ?

One of the most hotly anticipated girl groups of the year have released their first group concept photos.

These BADVILLAIN concept photos have us stoked

For the first time ever, a former North Korean is attempting to become an entertainment sensation through a televised reality survival program.

Meet a North Korean defector and idol hopeful

According to a recent report, Min Hee Jin, the CEO of ADOR, allegedly met with representatives from Dunamu and Naver Corporation, potentially discussing investment offers to acquire ADOR.&nbsp;

Specific accusations finally surface about Min Hee Jin

SM Entertainment’s new boy band, RIIZE, began their first fan-con world tour in April. After a date in Los Angeles on May 20, the group will return to Asia for another full slate of shows.

RIIZE Begins the Back Half of their World Tour

Even though vinyl sales are down in South Korea, the K-pop industry still has a massive consumer base full of rabid fans. So....

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