KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

KPOPWORLD #6 (KEYVITUP X VAYONN)

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Choi Yu Reeは、親密なソングライティングを通して、脆さ、愛、恐れ、そして日々の暮らしを形づくる静かな感情を掘り下げたStayシリーズの締めくくりとなるStay: Twoについて語る。

Choi Yu Reeは自分らしさを貫く

LOONA (이달의 소녀, &quot;Girl of the Month&quot;) is a girl group formed by Blockberry Creative with one of the most ambitious pre-debut projects in K-pop history. From 2016 to 2018, each of the twelve members was individually introduced with her own solo single, music video, and lore before the full group debuted in August 2018. This elaborate rollout created an intricate &quot;LOONAVERSE&quot; mythology that captivated fans who dissected every visual clue and narrative connection. LOONA&#x27;s music spans a remarkable range of styles — from Chuu&#x27;s bubbly &quot;Heart Attack&quot; to the cinematic grandeur of &quot;Butterfly&quot; to the girl-crush energy of &quot;PTT (Paint the Town).&quot; The group gained a uniquely devoted international fandom, Orbits, who turned LOONA into an internet phenomenon long before the group achieved mainstream domestic success. Despite significant company controversies and member departures, LOONA&#x27;s creative ambition and the quality of their discography have ensured their place in K-pop history as one of the most artistically inventive groups of their generation.

LOONA

LOONAからソロアーティストとしての進化まで。Yvesが自身の歩み、創作のアイデンティティ、そして成長の裏にある苦悩について、2026年の率直で飾らない会話の中で語る。

Yvesのセルフイメージ

THE BOYZ is an eleven-member boy group formed by Cre.Ker Entertainment (now an independent group), debuting in December 2017. The group gained significant attention for their performance abilities, particularly after their appearance on the Mnet competition show &quot;Road to Kingdom&quot; in 2020, where they won first place with theatrical, visually stunning stages that showcased their storytelling through dance. Their &quot;Road to Kingdom&quot; victory was a turning point, elevating THE BOYZ from a mid-tier group to one of the most respected performance-focused acts in K-pop. Songs like &quot;The Stealer,&quot; &quot;THRILL RIDE,&quot; and &quot;MAVERICK&quot; have highlighted their versatility. THE BOYZ&#x27;s fandom, THE B, has grown steadily, supporting the group through sold-out concerts and strong album sales. The group is widely regarded as having some of the best synchronized choreography and stage presence in the industry. On March 19, 2026, nine members of The Boyz filed for the termination of their exclusive contracts with One Hundred Label, citing issues including unpaid settlements and a breakdown of trust. The agency disputed the claims and rejected the termination, resulting in a legal dispute between the parties. As of April 23, 2026, the court ruled in favor of the nine members, granting the boys an injunction to end the validity of their contracts. The members who were involved are officially free from their ties with One Hundred Label, however the last member still remains as of right now. The group is currently continuing forward as an independent group, being one of the most successful of their peers to make such move.

THE BOYZ

THE BOYZとして約10年を過ごした後、KEVIN MOONはソロアーティストとして新たな章へ。デビュー作『FREECHILD』を携えて、その第一歩を踏み出す

KEVIN MOONインタビュー――檻の中の鳥が自由を手にするまで

K-popのプロモーションサイクルで最も重要な要素があるとすれば、それは音楽番組、ひいては音楽番組での1位だろう

音楽番組の「1位」って実際何？ そしてグループはどうやって獲得するの？

BLACKPINK is a four-member South Korean girl group under YG Entertainment &mdash; Jisoo, Jennie, Ros&eacute;, and Lisa &mdash; who debuted on August 8, 2016 with Square One and its double single "Boombayah" and "Whistle." As YG's first girl group since 2NE1, they were positioned not as a large idol ensemble but as four sharply drawn performers, each with her own vocal tone, visual identity, and role. The name itself encodes that duality: "black" for a hard, self-assured edge, "pink" for glamour and pop accessibility. Jennie and Lisa's clipped rap sections anchor the percussive center of most songs while Jisoo and Ros&eacute; supply melodic lift, a structure recognizable across producers, languages, and markets &mdash; from the sparse whistle hook of their debut to the heavy drops of "DDU-DU DDU-DU." Scarcity shaped their ascent as much as output did. They released comparatively few songs in their early years, which turned each comeback into an event rather than a routine promotional beat. The tradeoffs were real, but attention concentrated on a tight set of songs, videos, and stage moments: "Kill This Love," "How You Like That," "Pink Venom," and "Shut Down" became templates for a global-facing K-pop built on impact, visual clarity, and instantly repeatable hooks. Their reach came from more than charts &mdash; they linked the idol system to global pop, luxury fashion, digital fandom, and festival culture, becoming the first Korean girl group at Coachella in 2019 and the first K-pop act to headline it in 2023. Western collaborations, fashion-house partnerships, and an enormous social footprint carried them to audiences with no prior interest in Korean music. All four built substantial solo careers in music, acting, fashion, and brand work, making the group a clear case of group and solo identities reinforcing each other. After renewing with YG for group activities, their individual paths grew more independent while BLACKPINK continued as a shared brand and performing unit. Their real significance lies less in records broken than in normalizing a model where a K-pop girl group functions at once as an idol act, a global pop project, and four standalone celebrity careers. Their fandom is called BLINK.

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK’s JISOO is bringing her solo universe into streetwear with “JISOO CLICK by Off-White,” a limited-edition Fall/Winter 2026 capsule inspired by her single “CLICK”

JISOO Makes It “CLICK” With New Off-White Collaboration

ルーキーイヤーは厳しい。今さら言うことではないが、勝負の余地はさらに狭く感じられる。第五世代は、注意が分散し、「準備完了」の基準が上がり、ファンの忍耐が短くなったエコシステムに登場したのだ。

初期のきらめき、大きな未来：2026年を照らすルーキーたち

ファッションとK-popの交流は昔からあったが、2025年はその関係がもはや表面的なものではなく構造的なつながりであることを否定できない年だった。

2025年のK-popを象徴したファッション・モーメント

K-popには一直線に進む年もある。2025年はそういう年ではなかった。今年は業界が鋭くジグザグを描き、熟練のファンですら先読みできたとは言えない出来事が続いた。

2025年の最大のKサプライズ

K-popはソロの瞬間を愛するが、ソロのキャリアが常に愛されるわけではない。それが2025年の下に静かに流れる真実だ：この業界で一人でやることは、人々が認めるよりずっと難しい。

2025年を制したソロアーティストたち

理屈上、ミニアルバムは最も取り組みやすいフォーマットのはずだ。4〜6曲、壮大な世界観を構築する必要はなく、アイデアを消耗させずに試す余地がある。

小さなものの美しさ：2025年に強く響いたミニアルバム

2026年のK-popがどうなっているかを予測しようとするのは、動く標的をスケッチしようとするようなものだ。何も長くは止まらない。でも、来年は変わるかもしれない。少なくとも、そう感じさせる要素が整いつつある。

K-popが自分の条件で再び世界の会話に戻る年

K‑popが輸出の物語を支配しているとはいえ、韓国の音楽エコシステムは、多くのリスナーが立ち止まる通りよりもはるかに大きく、奇妙で、そして得るものが多い。

2025年、K‑POP以外で必聴の韓国音楽

10年前、K-popのツアーの在り方はまったく別物に見えた。ワールドツアーと言えばアジアのアリーナ数公演に、運が良ければ象徴的なアメリカ公演が1回、そして条件が揃えばポップ向けに作られていないヨーロッパの会場で一夜——そんな程度だった。

2025年を象徴するK-Popツアー

2025年のビジュアル：今年最も印象的だったコンセプト美学

毎年、「K-popの映像はもうこれ以上大きくも変でもなり得ない」と言われるが、毎年ディレクターたちはそれを覆してみせる。2025年は一つの大きなトレンドというよりも、いくつもの扉が同時に開いたような年だった。

2025年の必見K-POPビジュアル

K-popは毎年騒がしいが、2025年は別の種類の勢いで動いた — 爆発的な一瞬ではなく、業界を静かに新領域へ押し進めた一連の変化があった

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