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NewJeansが音楽をリリースしなくなってから、もう2年近くになる――それでも、この2年間のK-popには彼女たちの影響が色濃く残っている。今、ADORが彼女たちがコペンハーゲンで新曲の制作に取り組んでいることを認めたことで、焦点は「いつ戻るのか」だけではなくなっている

NewJeansのカムバックの可能性がK-pop業界全体をどう変えるのか

2つの出来事、2つのまったく異なる対応――そして繰り返され続けるひとつのパターン。@chyandblack が、G-Dragon と RIIZE の Eunseok をめぐる連続した騒動を取り上げ、K-popファンが長年問い続けてきた「無知はいつ、過失になるのか？」という疑問を投げかける。

K-popアイドルが文化的な問題を繰り返すとき――それはいつ止まるのか？

Tenは、本人の公式発表がなくても、今週立ち上がったバンコク拠点の制作会社に自分の名を色濃く刻み込みながら、静かに独自の何かを築きつつある。

先週のK-popを読み解く（2026年5月4日 - 8日）

今週のComeback Cornerでは、2組のボーイズグループのデビュー、活動を再開したガールグループ、そして10年以上の時を経て実現したカルチャー・リユニオンを取り上げる。

Comeback Corner: Billlie, B:DAWN, YUHZ & More

KARINAとNINGNINGが月曜夜にMet Galaへ初登場し、ただ会場に溶け込むつもりはなかった。タイミングにも意図がある。aespaは5月11日にニューシングル「WDA (Whole Different Animal)」をリリースする。

KARINAとNINGNINGがPradaとGucciでMet Galaに初登場

With an opening that sounds like ABBA if they made their debut in the aughts, “Butterfly” by Loveholics is a 2008 indie Korean gem.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Butterfly” by Loveholics

The Rose’s album Heal elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths. The record pulls on the heartstrings of childhood memories, self-worth, and processing emotional healing.&nbsp;

Healing With The Rose: “Definition of ugly is”

If you haven’t experienced Korean post-rock band JAMBINAI, you’re missing out.

JAMBINAI wows with “Time of Extinction” 

Hear this live performance one time and you’ll understand why all the hype around The Rose is justified.

Watch the moment when The Rose wowed the Philippines with a live performance

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) achieved another milestone in their career, as the music video for "Loser=Lover" surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. The funk-infused track, featured on their album&nbsp;

TXT Celebrates 100 Million Views for "Loser=Lover" Music Video

This song has much more in common with American power pop from the 90s than it does anything K-pop.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Oh! What a Shiny Night” by CRYING NUT

Check out this English translation cover of “OMG” by NewJeans performed by Australian bedroom pop artist/YouTuber chevy!

Fan Spotlight: “OMG” by NewJeans cover

In this song from K-indie band 3rd Line Butterfly, introspective female vocals sit squarely over the rest of the band as if finally and bravely revealing a dark secret.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Breaking of the Day, Today” by 3rd Line Butterfly

Featured MV of the Day: “Birth” by ARTMS

Clocking in at a mere 1:51, this song by KINO fits so much into its short run time. KINO’s voice is so lackadaisical and effortless.

Daily Song Spotlight: “Broke My Heart (feat. Lay Bankz)” by KINO

Missed The Rose at Coachella? No stress. We built a playlist for each K-pop artist’s Coachella set! Here’s everything The Rose performed.

The Rose Coachella Recap Playlist

Missed ATEEZ at Coachella? No stress. We built a playlist for each K-pop artist’s Coachella set! Here’s everything ATEEZ performed.

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