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Girls’ GenerationのリーダーでソロアーティストのTAEYEONが、6月29日に日本のヒット曲「晩餐歌」の韓国語リメイクをリリースし、新プロジェクトJ-POP REMAKE の第1弾を飾る。

TAEYEON、Tuki.の「晩餐歌」でJ-popリメイクプロジェクトを先導

3つの話題、ひとつの問い――K-pop業界は自分たちの人々に何を返すべきなのか。今週は、元“熱烈ファン”で今やスターとなった Chase Infiniti が ATEEZ に参加し、Lisa が sasaeng のストーカー文化に苦言を呈し、元 NCT メンバーの Mark Lee が南部連合旗の写真をめぐって批判にさらされた。

先週のK-popを読み解く（2026年6月22日 - 6月26日）

先週のK-popでは、CLCのKwon Eunbinが26歳で引退を発表し、TWSのShinyuが行方不明の子どもを支援するキャンペーンに参加し、Grammy Awardsが新たなAsian Pop部門を導入して賛否を呼んだ。出来事は違っても、根底にあるテーマは同じ。片手で与え、もう片手で奪う業界だということだ。

先週のK-popを読み解く（2026年6月15日 - 19日）

第一線から退いて10年。第2世代K-popのベテラン、G.NAが音楽の世界に戻ってくる。2016年の売春関連容疑での有罪判決を受けて活動を休止していた彼女は、その出来事について公に語るまでに何年もかかったと明かしている

10年後、G.NAが自分の物語を語る

OH MY GIRLのカムバックが、適切な楽曲を選定するために必要な時間を理由にWM Entertainmentによって2027年へ延期された。メンバーのソロプロジェクトが先行し、1年以上ぶりとなるグループとしての本格的なリリースは来年に持ち越されることになった。

OH MY GIRL、カムバックを2027年に延期

Did you know that K-pop megastars BTS have collaborated on a track with Danish toy company Lego? Wait, that’s not quite right..

Collab Corner: BTS X Lego

Wholesome ARMY Reddit Thread Has Everyone In the Feels

There’s few things as universal as that crushing, lingering feeling of heartbreak. Whether it be recent or a distant memory, there are still such strong emotions attached to love. Some think it better to avoid love altogether than to feel this hurt, but isn’t there a little bit of solace in knowing it happened?

Ten K-pop Tracks for Heartbreak & Breakups

From topping charts right at debut to becoming the new face of Korea at the Incheon Airport succeeding iconic group BLACKPINK, NewJeans has been making win after win.

Watch the moment - NewJeans featured on the K-Heritage Channel

With so many huge labels in the K-pop world, success often hinges on whether or not a group debuts through a wealthier label. A few groups have become popular without relying on affluence.&nbsp;

GFRIEND: Humble Beginnings

Happy summer to everyone! Now is the season of swimming, picnics, and cookouts with friends. We decided we liked these elements enough to gather up ten of our favorite songs to help craft a perfect summer!

10 K-pop Tracks For the Perfect Summer

All across East Asia, music is having a resurgence. While K-pop fans are certainly well acquainted with Hallyu, the rising wave is lifting all ships in the region – helping budding groups in other East Asian countries reach a global audience like never before.

Watch the Moment Thai Group 4MIX Wowed the Internet With Their Unique Moves

Originally a duo, 10CM (십센치), now helmed solely by Kwon Jung-yeol, has evolved into a singular force in South Korea’s indie scene since their breakout 2010 hit, “Americano.” Revered for their acoustic folk and pop creations spanning from heartfelt ballads to infectious tracks and buoyant melodies, 10CM has solidified its status as a cornerstone of Korean music.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Tell Me It’s Not a Dream” by 10CM

Talking about mental health is never easy, but as awareness of the struggles that so many face has increased, so has the access to resources for those that need it.

10 K-pop Tracks About Mental Health

Did you know that K-pop queens BLACKPINK and American rapper Cardi B have collaborated on a song? Back in 2020, the two groups released the song “Bet You Wanna” on BLACKPINK’s debut album The Album.

Collab Corner: BLACKPINK X Cardi B

K-pop is known for high energy music, impressive dance moves, and (of course) flashy, colorful music videos.

The Color of K-pop: A Song for Every Color

KARD’s provocative song “CAKE” has choreography that’s equally as sensual, serving up slices of slick moves that play into KARD’s unique strengths as a co-ed idol group.

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