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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

Anderson .Paak and DEAN are back together for the first time in over a decade. "Aftertaste" is out now – produced by Dem Jointz, and inspired by .Paak's Netflix directorial debut K-POPS!

Anderson .Paak and DEAN Reunite on "Aftertaste" as K-POPS! Album Takes Shape

A rift within HYBE, the powerhouse behind K-pop sensation BTS, has emerged following a contentious dispute over the management of the girl group NewJeans.

HYBE Faces Internal Strife Over NewJeans Management Dispute

The name VIVIZ is a portmanteau/abbreviation of the phrase “Vivid Dayz.”&nbsp;

What is the meaning of the name VIVIZ?

VIVIZ (Korean: 비비지) is an all-female South Korean K-pop group composed of Eunha, SinB, and Umji.

Who is VIVIZ?

South Korean rock band The Rose put on an epic set at Coachella in the United States, complete with thrilling glam outfits.

K-Pop Photo of the Day: The Rose at Coachella

BTS could have just walked out and danced to the radio edit of their hit song with impressive choreography.

Watch the moment BTS wowed American audiences with “Butter” at the Grammys

Kind of wild: last Thursday, a very important person made a surprise appearance at The Dream Show 3: DREAM( )SCAPE – NCT Dream’s solo concert.&nbsp;

K-pop Picture of the Day

NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming service in China, has expanded its K-pop offerings through a strategic licensing agreement with JYP Entertainment.

NetEase Cloud Music Expands K-Pop Catalog Through JYP Entertainment Partnership

YG Entertainment (Korean: YG 엔터테인먼트)&nbsp; – officially YG Entertainment Inc.&nbsp;

What is YG Entertainment?

BABYMONSTER (Korean: 베이비몬스터 ) is an all-female K-pop group based in Seoul, South Korea.

Who is BABYMONSTER?

Editor’s note: This is a follow-up to an article from last month’s issue. In that article, we explored how the K-drama industry has seen significant dips recently and whether that could impact K-pop. This month, we investigate some ways K-pop can maintain cultural relevance in the years to come.

K-POP IN THE 2020s: A FIGHT FOR RELEVANCE

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles has unveiled a captivating new exhibit celebrating the rise of K-pop that features the internationally acclaimed groups ATEEZ and Xikers.&nbsp;

Grammy Museum Honors K-Pop with Ateez and Xikers Exhibit

Block B (Korean: 블락비) is an all-male K-pop group under KQ Entertainment.

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