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KPOPWORLD #2

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

Artists in the music industry often stick to a single style or genre, but one band is delivering music with 180º differences between their songs.

NCT: Limitless Members and 180º Success

BABYMONSTER is proving their popularity and fan loyalty. They&nbsp; just surpassed 6 million subscribers on YouTube!

BABYMONSTER Sets New YouTube Milestone with 6 Million Subscribers

Get ready for the grand comeback of MBC’s beloved Idol Star Athletics Championships (ISAC)!

'Idol Star Athletics Championships' Set to Return After Two-Year Hiatus

Girls’ Generation has hit another major milestone on YouTube!

Girls’ Generation Sets New YouTube Milestone with “The Boys”

Min Yoon-gi, better known by his stage names Suga and Agust D, is a prominent South Korean rapper, songwriter, and producer under Big Hit Entertainment (part of HYBE Corporation).

Suga: From Underground Rap to Global Stardom

Breakups are sadly incredibly common in K-pop. At best, groups are created with a built-in expiration date, and very few survive long enough to have that contract renewed. At worst, they struggle through lineup changes and controversy throughout their entire lifespan – sometimes until the group no longer contains any of its original members.

Dal★Shabet: Family Through and Through

This summer is off to a great start and it is going to get even better with the release of the latest album by TWS. The rookie boy group is already making waves with their forthcoming mini-album, SUMMER BEAT! 

TWS Sets New Personal Record with Upcoming Mini Album SUMMER BEAT!

In a significant legal victory, LOONA's Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsol, and Choerry have successfully won their exclusive contract lawsuit against Blockberry Creative.

LOONA's Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsol, and Choerry Win Contract Lawsuit Against Blockberry Creative

NCT's Renjun has publicly apologized for mistakenly revealing a private individual's phone number, a misstep that has ignited significant backlash. And rightfully so.

NCT's Renjun Issues Apology After Accidental Phone Number Leak Sparks Controversy

Band Nah (나상현씨밴드) has made waves through the years with their distinctive blend of indie pop and modern rock.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “eye contact” by Band Nah

When it’s your full-time job to cover K-pop trends, you see and hear a lot of stuff. We’ve seen a LOT of K-pop dance covers. Like, you would not believe the amount of K-pop dance covers we’ve seen.

Watch ACEY take on "Woke Up"

Stability is a big part of success. Being able to find your groove, stick to it, and improving as you go is almost always better than reinventing the whole system every step of the way.

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