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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)

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

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

A note for our readers: As each member of BABYMONSTER is an all-rounder, the positions listed are the areas that each member is particularly skilled in.

Get to Know BABYMONSTER!

It’s only when you look closely at something incredibly small that you begin to see the details and beauty that are held within. Such is the case with Korean ambient/folk band In the endless zanhyang we are. A careful listen proves their music to be

Get to Know In the endless zanhyang we are

Only a day into the release of their new comeback album Kep1going On, the band Kep1er is climbing the iTunes charts in 12 countries. The record’s lead single, “Shooting Star,” has also broken into the&nbsp;

Kep1er is still top tier

The landscape of K-pop is undergoing some significant changes that are threatening the status quo.

You won’t believe how the K-pop landscape is shifting

A recent survey conducted by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism reveals intriguing insights into the popularity of K-pop artists across different regions.

K-POP HEADLINE ROUNDUP: The Biggest News from May 2024

This groovy track has vocals that are reminiscent of acclaimed Icelandic singer and Sigur Ros frontman Jónsi.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “MOOD FOR LOVE” by THE SOLUTIONS

This American rendition of “Smoothie” by NCT Dream was shot live in Times Square in New York City. The dancers in question are “noonbeat,” a group of friends from New York City who are passionate about dance and K-pop. They’re one of hundreds of dance troupes around the world who are evangelizing the slick moves and hyper stylized choreography of the genre.

You following noonbeat? You should be.

This week, the visual director for major South Korean record label Pledis Entertainment shared a disconcerting post. Working as the visual director for Pledis Entertainment is a big deal. The 17 year old company has launched

Harassment is rampant in the K-pop industry, and a major visual director is tired of it

2024 has marked a significant milestone for ATEEZ, the sensational boy group whose rise to fame seems unbounded. From smashing records on global charts to gracing the stage at Coachella, they've become synonymous with success. We even covered them in our April 2024 print issue – well before their new record dropped.

Is GOLDEN HOUR worth its weight in gold?

Former T-ara member Ahreum finds herself in hot water as authorities confirm she's been handed over to the prosecution on charges of child abuse.

Ex-T-ara Star Faces Prosecution in Shocking Child Abuse Scandal

Min Hee Jin, the CEO of NewJeans’ embattled label ADOR, made a significant move towards reconciliation with HYBE during a press conference held at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, yesterday.

Min Hee Jin appears on TV. HYBE responds.

This is the first K-indie Spotlight that could properly be labeled as indie folk.

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