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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

A note for our readers: As each member of BABYMONSTER is an all-rounder, the positions listed are the areas that each member is particularly skilled in.

Get to Know BABYMONSTER!

It’s only when you look closely at something incredibly small that you begin to see the details and beauty that are held within. Such is the case with Korean ambient/folk band In the endless zanhyang we are. A careful listen proves their music to be

Get to Know In the endless zanhyang we are

Only a day into the release of their new comeback album Kep1going On, the band Kep1er is climbing the iTunes charts in 12 countries. The record’s lead single, “Shooting Star,” has also broken into the&nbsp;

Kep1er is still top tier

The landscape of K-pop is undergoing some significant changes that are threatening the status quo.

You won’t believe how the K-pop landscape is shifting

A recent survey conducted by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism reveals intriguing insights into the popularity of K-pop artists across different regions.

K-POP HEADLINE ROUNDUP: The Biggest News from May 2024

This groovy track has vocals that are reminiscent of acclaimed Icelandic singer and Sigur Ros frontman Jónsi.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “MOOD FOR LOVE” by THE SOLUTIONS

This American rendition of “Smoothie” by NCT Dream was shot live in Times Square in New York City. The dancers in question are “noonbeat,” a group of friends from New York City who are passionate about dance and K-pop. They’re one of hundreds of dance troupes around the world who are evangelizing the slick moves and hyper stylized choreography of the genre.

You following noonbeat? You should be.

This week, the visual director for major South Korean record label Pledis Entertainment shared a disconcerting post. Working as the visual director for Pledis Entertainment is a big deal. The 17 year old company has launched

Harassment is rampant in the K-pop industry, and a major visual director is tired of it

2024 has marked a significant milestone for ATEEZ, the sensational boy group whose rise to fame seems unbounded. From smashing records on global charts to gracing the stage at Coachella, they've become synonymous with success. We even covered them in our April 2024 print issue – well before their new record dropped.

Is GOLDEN HOUR worth its weight in gold?

Former T-ara member Ahreum finds herself in hot water as authorities confirm she's been handed over to the prosecution on charges of child abuse.

Ex-T-ara Star Faces Prosecution in Shocking Child Abuse Scandal

Min Hee Jin, the CEO of NewJeans’ embattled label ADOR, made a significant move towards reconciliation with HYBE during a press conference held at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, yesterday.

Min Hee Jin appears on TV. HYBE responds.

This is the first K-indie Spotlight that could properly be labeled as indie folk.

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