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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

Buzz, a South Korean rock band, debuted in 2003 under the management of Santa Music.

Who is Buzz?

Get ready, BLINKs! YG Entertainment has just dropped the exciting news that a special concert movie, filmed during the final performance of BLACKPINK’s record-breaking BORN PINK World Tour, will be hitting theaters on July 31, 2024.&nbsp;

BLACKPINK to Release BORN PINK World Tour Concert Movie Celebrating 8th Anniversary

Kim Taehyung, better known as V of BTS, has achieved a remarkable milestone in his solo career, surpassing 3 billion streams on Spotify.

BTS's V Reaches New Streaming Milestone with 3 Billion Solo Streams on Spotify

K-pop is full of a huge number of individuals with immense talent who have blessed the world with their creative output. Throughout the years, we’ve seen so many awesome people get the opportunity to take the stage or recording booth.

TRCNG: What Could Have Been

For a lot of newcomers to K-pop, a lot of the idols and groups of the genre can blend together. Despite each group trying to stand out from the rest, they all have to use the same tried and true methods of attracting fans to their cause.

B1A4: The Different Idols

Get ready to dive into the ultimate summer experience! South Korea's sensational WATERBOMB Festival is heading to Los Angeles for the first time this September.

WATERBOMB Festival Makes a Splash with First US Stop in Los Angeles

On June 21, BTS's Jin brought smiles to ARMYs worldwide with his adorable and spirited reaction to the tracklist reveal for fellow member Jimin's upcoming solo album, MUSE.

BTS's Jin Playfully Hints at Solo Project Following Jimin's “MUSE” Tracklist Reveal

In a thrilling update for fans worldwide, all 8 members of ATEEZ have officially launched their personal Instagram accounts!

ATEEZ Members Launch Personal Instagram Accounts Ahead of Morocco Performance

Plenty of groups have dedicated portions of their career to helping social change. With such a big platform and dedicated fanbase, it’s admirable the changes K-pop stars have been able to enact.

(G)I-DLE: True Girl Power

One of the best and worst things about K-pop is that fans always know what’s happening with their favorite idols. It gives fans a sense of connection and excitement to be able to get constant updates, but some have criticized the culture as an invasion of privacy for the affected idols.

ZE:A - K-pop’s Biggest Paradox

In a dazzling display of star power, BLACKPINK's Jisoo and actress Natalie Portman recently crossed paths at Dior's 'Miss Dior' exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.

BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Natalie Portman Reunite at Dior Event in Tokyo

We hope you’re hungry, because it’s almost time for lunch! Well, truth be told we don’t actually have a real buffet for you, but we’ll give you what we can!

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