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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)

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

MYSTIC STORY have announced the disbandment of fifth-generation boy group ARrC, two years after their debut and a year after SM Entertainment sold its shares in the company

MYSTIC STORY Announces Disbandment of ARrC

For those unaware, ADOR – the label responsible for global phenomenal NewJeans – and HYBE have not been getting along. Min Hee Jin, HYBE’s Chief Brand Officer since 2019,&nbsp;

HYBE vs Ador Drama Continues With New Audit

AlphaBAT (Korean: 알파벳) is a hip-hop group classified as a boy band in the K-pop genre. They are based in South Korea. They got their start as a duo (Kyumin &amp; Selin) under YUB Entertainment. Kyumin left the group when&nbsp;

Who is AlphaBAT?

Bubble is a social media app from Dear U (available on Apple and Android Devices) popular in South Korea.

What is Bubble?

NewJeans (Korean: 뉴진스 ) is an all-female K-pop group from South Korea.

Who is NewJeans?

The K-pop scene at Coachella 2024 was electrifying, showcasing several groups' global appeal to an American audience. The most notable K-pop groups that performed during Coachella were Ateez, LE SSERAFIM, and The Rose. Despite any language barrier, each group performed outstanding sets that generated excitement and buzz both onsite and online.

K-POP AT COACHELLA 2024: A RECAP

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.

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