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Leader Girls’ Generation dan solois TAEYEON dijadwalkan merilis remake berbahasa Korea dari hit Jepang “Bansanka” pada 29 Juni, menandai dimulainya volume pertama dari proyek baru J-POP REMAKE 

TAEYEON Memimpin Proyek Remake J-pop dengan “Bansanka” dari Tuki.

Minggu lalu di K-pop, Kwon Eunbin dari CLC pensiun di usia 26 tahun, Shinyu dari TWS mendukung kampanye anak hilang, dan Grammys memperkenalkan kategori baru Asian Pop yang menuai beragam reaksi. Cerita berbeda, tema yang sama: sebuah industri yang memberi dengan satu tangan dan mengambil dengan tangan yang lain

Minggu Lalu di K-pop, Diinterpretasikan (15 - 19 Juni 2026)

Tiga cerita, satu pertanyaan: apa yang sebenarnya berutang industri K-pop kepada orang-orangnya? Minggu ini, Chase Infiniti yang dulu superfans kini jadi bintang bergabung dengan ATEEZ, Lisa menyoroti budaya penguntitan sasaeng, dan mantan member NCT, Mark Lee, menuai kritik atas foto dengan bendera Confederate.&nbsp;

Minggu Lalu di K-pop, Diinterpretasikan (22 Juni - 26 Juni 2026)

Comeback OH MY GIRL tertunda hingga 2027, dengan WM Entertainment menyebutkan waktu yang dibutuhkan untuk memilih materi yang tepat. Proyek solo para member akan diprioritaskan terlebih dahulu, sementara rilisan penuh pertama grup dalam lebih dari setahun kini diundur ke tahun depan

OH MY GIRL Tunda Comeback ke 2027

Sepuluh tahun setelah menarik diri dari sorotan publik, veteran K-pop generasi kedua G.NA kembali ke dunia musik. Hiatusnya menyusul vonis pada 2016 atas tuduhan terkait prostitusi — sebuah babak yang ia akui baru bisa ia bicarakan secara terbuka bertahun-tahun kemudian.

Sepuluh Tahun Kemudian, G.NA Menceritakan Kisahnya Sendiri

JUNNY was widely heralded as one of K-pop’s visionaries after he dropped “INVITATION” last July. The collaboration with Gaeko was a sleek, bold neo-soul sendup with modern electronic flair. If you look up sexy in the dictionary in 2024, you’ll likely find a QR code to this song.

JUNNY Explores the Complexities of Dopamine on His New EP

Being a rookie group in the cutthroat competitive field of K-pop is one of the most precarious positions you can be in. You haven’t proven yourself yet, and the eyes of fans, labels, and even your future career are on the line.

Cravity: Hit the Ground Running

Even though Jin has only been home from his military service for a couple of days, he is already making a big splash with his fans!

Jin celebrates after reuniting with fans

The ILLIT vs NewJeans controversy just keeps getting uglier. On June 10, Belift Lab released a video denying any similarities and the plagiarism allegations thrown at them regarding ILLIT and NewJeans.

The ILLIT vs NewJeans controversy just keeps getting uglier

Huge news! Ariana Grande, the American powerhouse vocalist and pop sensation, has officially joined Weverse, the South Korean fan community platform

Ariana Grande Joins Weverse, Amplifying Fan Engagement

We always love sharing tracks from O.O.O. In this criminally underrated track, the listener is quickly ushered into a dreamy, dancy realm where funky guitar riffs intertwine with dancy bass lines.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “What We Talk When We Talk About Love” by O.O.O

In the last several years it has become increasingly common to see online dance troupes not only covering K-pop dance numbers, but doing so in public. The “KPOP in Public” fad is reaching a fever pitch now that K-pop is reaching new heights of international popularity. While it’s cool that so many are embracing K-pop, not all dance crews are created equal.

Watch to see why this dance cover has over 3 million views

The HYBE subsidiary BELIFT Lab has no filed lawsuits against hundreds of internet users. These users have allegedly posted malicious comments about ILLIT (composed of Yunah, Minju, Moka, Wonhee, and Iroha).&nbsp;

BELIFT Lab defamation lawsuits begin in earnest

In modern K-pop concepts, many fans are used to highly produced, slick performances that elevate the musical experience, but almost a decade ago, there was a very different standard for performances.

VIXX - The Concept Kings of K-pop

In an age where many K-pop groups are focused so intensely on appealing to international fans, some of what makes Korean culture, and thus K-pop, unique can get washed out or reduced. However, Monsta X, despite their

Monsta X: Keeping the ‘K’ in K-pop

For those who don’t remember (but let’s be real – how could you forget?), Jin was a vocalist and visual for BTS until he began his military service.

Refamiliarize yourself with Jin

Can you believe that INFINITE is celebrating their 14th anniversary? Time has surely flown by. To commemorate the anniversary, they released a brand-new single entitled “Flower” just for their fans!

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