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ソウル生まれのシンガーソングライター、17歳。キャリアはまだ2年足らずながら、すでに自分のやり方で活動している――楽曲の作詞・プロデュースを手がけている

ZIN CHOI: 自己責任で聴いてください

David YongのK-pop入りは、一般的なアイドルの王道ルートとは少し違う。BIGBANGやTWICEをきっかけにこのジャンルに触れたシンガポールの実業家は、長年にわたるボーカルトレーニングを土台に、韓国語の勉強、ダンスレッスン、そしてソウルでのレコーディングに挑んだ。

ファンからアーティスト兼エグゼクティブへ：David YongのK-popの歩み

K-popグループや振付が見出しを席巻する一方で、韓国の音楽シーンでは、シンガーソングライターやインディペンデント・アーティストたちによる別の波が、自分たちのファン層を着実に広げている。DORIもその波の一人だが、意外な方向からその世界にたどり着いた。

DORI、色で語る

Cortis, is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Music. The group consists of five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. They debuted on August 18, 2025, with the digital single “What You Want&quot; followed by their first EP, &quot;Color Outside the Lines&quot;. The group’s name is derived from the phrase “Color Outside the Lines,” reflecting their concept of creative freedom and nonconformity. Cortis has been promoted as a self-producing “creator crew,” with members participating in songwriting, choreography, and visual direction. Blending pop, hip-hop, and experimental elements, the group gained early attention for their performance skills, self-produced content, and strong rookie-year sales, establishing them as one of Big Hit Music’s newer generation acts.

CORTIS

CORTISは「FaSHioN」を、スタイルにお金は必要ないという考えをはねのけるリリックを軸に作り上げた。2億回再生を超えた今も、この曲は彼らの意志を最も明確に示す一曲だ

CORTISのデビュー1周年が、彼らをK-popファッションのロイヤルに押し上げた

dodree is the first Subunit of the girl group DDDD 25. The unit is composed of members Na Yeongjoo and Lee Songhyun. They debuted on January 21, 2026, with the single album &quot;Just Like A Dream&quot;.

dodree

dodreeは自分たちのサウンドを「K-rossover Pop」と呼んでいる。パンソリのボーカル、カヤグムのリフ、そして韓国の伝統的な線描運動から着想を得たダンスムーブを、トラップビートや夢見心地のシンセといった現代的要素で組み合わせながら、成長を続ける彼女たちのカタログの中で独自に昇華している。

dodree：JYPの下にいる謎めいたデュオ

For anyone living under a rock, Lalisa Manobal, known better as Lisa of BLACKPINK, has returned and is clearly ready to show off a new side to herself.

Check it out! Lisa Embraces a New “Rockstar” Look 

Who’s watching this performance in 2024? We know we are!

Watch the Moment - BTS’s Performance of “FIRE” at the 2016 MAMAs

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “friend to lover” by Standing Egg

A few days ago we took a look at one of our favorite concepts from the past few years with KingDom. That got us thinking about all the other creative and exciting concepts over the years and left us smiling with all the memories. So here’s another one of the most fun concepts we can remember: “BAD LOVE” by KEY.

This KEY Concept was Equal Parts Awesome and Silly

SEVENTEEN made history at Glastonbury 2024 as the first K-pop group to grace the Pyramid Stage, delivering a performance that mesmerized fans and newcomers alike. Led by Woozi, their set blended live instrumentation with flawless choreography, showcasing their versatility and stage presence.

SEVENTEEN’s Historic Glastonbury Debut: K-pop on the Pyramid Stage

Initially treating music as a mere hobby, singer-songwriter Car, the garden (카더가든) pivoted from his day job to embrace a full-time music career—a move that has undoubtedly enriched the global indie music landscape.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Romantic Sunday” by Car, the garden

Earlier this month, Kep1er released their first full-length album. However this will also be the last release for the group as a nine-piece, as members Kang Ye-seo and Sakamoto Mashiro have decided not to renew their contracts and will be departing the group in July. So what were the final photos of the group all together like?

The Final Full-Group Kep1er Concept Photos

There’s a general consensus that there are few things better than a well-written, romantic fictional man. If you haven’t already seen it, the hit drama Lovely Runner shares the story of Sun-jae, a member of the fictional k-pop boy group ECLIPSE. We all knew that actor Byeon Woo-seok is a phenomenal actor with a strong face-card, but fans were blown away by his character Sun-jae performing his heartfelt debut song live.&nbsp;

Watch the moment that Byeon Woo-seok captured the hearts of fans, fictional and real

BTS’s Jungkook has taken over the internet more than a handful of times, but this beloved maknae is going viral yet again for twinning with Inside Out 2’s adorable character Envy.

BTS Jungkook in the new Inside Out 2

Listening to Jannabi (잔나비) is like stepping into a nostalgic, enchanting world that transcends language barriers. Formed in 2012.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “for lovers who hesitate” by Jannabi

We’ve seen so many awesome concepts come and go, it can be easy to forget some of the best concepts from even a few years ago. Take for example the concept photos from KingDom only a few years back. They were meant to support their first mini album, History of Kindom: Part I. Arthur, and the lead single “Excalibur.” To say these photos are striking is a major understatement.

Throwback Concept of the Day: “Excalibur” by KingDom

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Keonhee from Oneus.

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