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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

Man. NewJeans can’t catch a break. In addition to the drama between their label ADOR and their parent company HYBE, now listeners on social media are propagating a new theory, claiming that NewJeans has directly copied the Mexican 90s group named – and we kid you not – Jeans.

NewJeans has new controversy

The new BBC documentary Burning Sun investigates a significant sex scandal in South Korea involving K-pop stars and celebrities, notably Jung Joon-young.

BBC’s new documentary uncovers dark secrets in K-pop

ATTRAKT (Korean: 어트랙트) is a record label based in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea.&nbsp;

Who is ATTRAKT?

NGL, this dance is SICK. Featuring tripleS members SEOYEON and JiYeon, Kim Jae Hwan revealed the trendy new dance for his single “Amaid.” Are you talented enough to execute this choreography?&nbsp;

Have you seen Kim Jae Hwan’s new dance challenge?

SEVENTEEN’s New Album Hits #1 on Billboard Chart

Gossips gonna gossip. There has been frequent discussion about SM Entertainment welcoming Min Hee Jin back to the company after her legal troubles with HYBE over ADOR. The reason for this discussion is Min Hee Jin’s professional history.

Don’t get your hopes up: SM Entertainment likely won’t rehire Min Hee Jin

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;

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