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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

Sasaengs (사생팬) – sometimes called sasaeng fans – is a slang term in K-pop culture. It comes from the Korean words sa (“private”) and&nbsp;

What is a sasaeng?

GroovyRoom (Korean: 그루비룸) is a South Korean duo of music producers that makes hip-hop and electronic music featuring some of the world’s biggest artists.

Who is GroovyRoom?

It’s been a little over a week since IVE released their remarkable comeback IVE SWITCH.

IVE SWITCH Breaks The Group’s Own First-Day Sales Record

An IU fan just had their dream come true. Recently, their Instiz post went viral for being so completely enamored with V and IU’s performance in the "Love Wins All" music video that they gave their unnamed characters names.

IU and V make a fan’s dreams come true with new Instagram post

This is a huge milestone by any measurement, and a strong indicator of an instant classic. Released on January 17, “Yes Or No” by GroovyRoom has crossed

"Yes Or No" Crosses 10 Million Streams

Is joy in the journey or the destination? Layover by V is a testament to the power of reflection and how the destination is not always the goal. V (Kim Taehyung) is a member of the boy band BTS and has joined the trend of releasing solo work. His first solo album, Layover, is&nbsp;

Layover by V: A Lovely Trip to a Beautiful Place

IVE continues to reign supreme on the international music charts with their second EP, IVE SWITCH, claiming the top spot on iTunes charts in 16 regions.&nbsp;

IVE Dominates iTunes Charts with IVE SWITCH EP

Davichi (Korean: 다비치) is a South Korean K-pop duo formed in 2008. To date, they have released 3 LPs and 6 EPs. Their music has been featured in movies and television, including productions like It’s Okay, That’s Love, Descendants of the Sun, and more.&nbsp;

Who is Davichi?

J&amp;Star Company (제이앤스타컴퍼니) was a small South Korean record label and entertainment agency based in Seoul.

What is J&Star Company?

The Rose (Korean: 더 로즈) is an indie rock band from South Korea. They currently make music under their indie label Windfall in partnership with Far East Movement’s Transparent Arts. Originally formed in&nbsp;

Who is The Rose?

Recently, NewJeans’ Haerin appeared in Harper’s Bazaar Korea. On Instagram,&nbsp;

K-Pop Photo of the Day: Haerin is in Harper’s Bazaar Korea

Red Velvet has consistently proven you don’t need to be the biggest, most popular, or most widely known to be great. The group is approaching the tenth anniversary of their debut in August 2014, and have shown no sign of slowing down.&nbsp;

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