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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

2NE1, a girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009, revolutionized the K-pop industry with their unique sound, bold fashion, and fierce individuality.&nbsp;

2NE1 - Girl Boss Legends

SISTAR, the South Korean girl group formed in 2010 by Starship Entertainment, rapidly ascended to prominence with their debut single "Push Push." Comprising Hyolyn, Bora, Soyou, and Dasom, the quartet quickly captivated audiences with their unique blend of talent and style.

SISTAR: Powerhouses from Start to Finish

Girls' Generation's YoonA has significantly boosted her net worth by $11 million, thanks to shrewd real estate investments. According to industry insiders on July 12, YoonA's impressive gain largely stems from a building she purchased in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Girls' Generation's YoonA Reaps $11 Million Windfall from Savvy Real Estate Investments

Rising K-pop stars UNIS are set to make a thrilling return this August, just five months after their debut with WE UNIS. The highly anticipated comeback, titled CURIOUS, promises to captivate fans with a fresh wave of music and visuals.

UNIS Gears Up for Exciting August Comeback with CURIOUS

K-pop powerhouse EVERGLOW is gearing up to electrify audiences across America and Latin America with their highly anticipated Pulse &amp; Heart tour in 2024.

EVERGLOW Set to Ignite Stages with 2024 Pulse & Heart Tour

Throughout their time in the K-pop industry, INFINITE Have been one thing: consistent. There has never been a time when they weren’t pushing their vision forward in both the Japanese and Korean markets, and nothing proves this more than their intense release schedule over the years.

INFINITE - An Infinte K-Pop Powerhouse

Formed by JYP Entertainment, Wonder Girls burst onto the scene in 2007 with their debut single "Irony." They quickly became household names with the release of "Tell Me" from their first album The Wonder Years. Despite early lineup changes, including Yubin replacing Hyuna, they solidified their place in South Korea's music scene.

Wonder Girls - The First Wave of Hallyu

The GRAMMY Museum has announced an exciting addition to their Global Spin Live series, featuring ZEROBASEONE on July 25.

ZEROBASEONE to Highlight GRAMMY Museum

Wow, Jin has been busy! Since being discharged from the military last month, Jin from BTS has held a fan event, announced different shows that he is planning to appear on, and has already started working on new music! So, what’s next for him? Carrying the Olympic Torch, of course!

BTS’s Jin to Participate In Torch Relay at 2024 Paris Olympics

EXO member and solo artist Xiumin is set to captivate fans in the Philippines at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy AI Festival.&nbsp;

EXO's Xiumin to Headline Samsung Galaxy AI Festival in the Philippines

MBLAQ, the boy band founded by superstar Rain, made waves upon their debut in 2009 with the single album Just BLAQ. With a lineup that initially included members Seungho, G.O, Mir, Lee Joon and Thunder, MBLAQ quickly gained attention for their polished performances and strong musical foundation.&nbsp;

MBLAQ - What Could Have Been

In a remarkable achievement, rookie boy group 82MAJOR has clinched the number one spot on a U.S. radio chart, showcasing their impressive rise in the music industry.

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