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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

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）

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）

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

KATSEYE is Hybe’s first global K-pop girl group, formed with Geffen Records.

A Strong or Soft Debut? A Review of KATSEYE’s SIS (Strong is Soft)

TWICE’s Dahyun is set to make her drama debut as Yoon Sol, a bold dance crew leader, in the upcoming series Love Me.&nbsp;

TWICE’s Dahyun to Make Drama Debut in Love Me

We here at KPOPWORLD love to look back into the earlier days of Korean music and the foundations of K-pop as we know it. Who are the artists that helped K-pop reach the heights it has? Who deserves a second listen? This month, we celebrate the return of the Y2K craze by turning time back to a quintessential Korean album of the 2000s whose artist has continued to top the charts to this day. The tale is full of ups and downs, complete with government censorship along the way. This is Rainism by Rain.

Throwback Review: Rainism by Rain

BTS member and solo artist V has achieved another remarkable streaming milestone with his single "FRI(END)S," which has now surpassed 400 million plays on Spotify.

BTS's V Reaches New Streaming Milestone with "FRI(END)S" on Spotify

&nbsp;TWICE's Japanese subunit MISAMO is heightening excitement for their upcoming mini album HAUTE COUTURE, set for release on November 6.&nbsp;

TWICE's MISAMO Gears Up for 'HAUTE COUTURE' Comeback with New Highlight Medley

The K-pop industry, much like any other, can be tough, challenging, and unforgiving.&nbsp;

K-pop Idols Who Left Their Groups Only to Rejoin Later

Universal Music Korea (UMK), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), has officially announced the signing of HEYOON, a Korean-born international pop star based in Los Angeles and Korea.&nbsp;

Universal Music Korea Signs HEYOON, Former Now United Star, to Launch Solo Career

A recent survey reveals that K-pop's influence is stronger than ever among Japanese teens, with Stray Kids and TWICE topping the list of favorite groups for 2024.

Stray Kids and TWICE Named Top K-Pop Groups Among Japanese Teens in 2024

We’ve mentioned before how Korean shoegaze giants Parannoul have the incredible ability to make music that puts the ups and downs of real life into a concentrated blast of sound.

Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “A Lot Can Happen” by Parannoul

Global K-Pop sensation TWICE is set to perform on Amazon Music Live, becoming the first K-pop act to grace the stage of the live music series.

TWICE to Make History as the First K-Pop Act on Amazon Music Live

It's officially Halloween, and we can't wait to share our favorite spooky-themed performances by K-pop groups!&nbsp;

Halloween Special: Best K-pop "Screen to Stage" Covers by Other Artists

Jimin’s journey as a solo artist continues to set new standards, with his second album MUSE and its lead single "WHO" achieving remarkable streaming milestones on Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform.

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