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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

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....

Who sold the most physical records in 2023?

In South Korea, idol groups are signed to and managed by entertainment and talent management companies.

Who are the Big 4?

HYBE’s label, ADOR – best known for forming NewJeans – is currently looking for new talent. This is an ongoing audition with no deadline.

ADOR Holds Open Audition

BADVILLAIN is an upcoming girl group from Big Planet Made. They are slowly revealing the identities of all 7 members.

Four of BADVILLAIN’s Members Are Revealed

allkpop.com recently revealed an exclusive media outlet report regarding the K-pop group Kep!er. According to the report, Kep1er will continue on, but with the departure of two members. This will reduce the 9-person group to 7.

Which Kep1er members are staying in the group?

Yesterday, an incident occurred on the set of Mnet’s M! Countdown. aespa was scheduled to appear on the program and was pre-recording at the CJ ENM Studio.

aespa's career is on fire. Literally.

Every year, roughly 1 million young people in Korea audition to become K-pop stars.

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