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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

With a population just shy of 52 million people, sometimes people ask: how big is South Korea? The answer is&nbsp;

By the Numbers: How big is South Korea?

Last Friday, MAMAMOO’s Solar revealed a poster announcing her 2024 COLOURS tour. A world tour, it will feature 5 stops in Asia. While more stops are soon to be announced, 5 dates and locations have already been revealed:

Solar is the next MAMAMOO member to get a solo tour

GFRIEND (Korean: 여자친구) was a South Korean girl group formed by Source Music Entertainment. The group debuted on January 16, 2015, with six members: Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, Yuju, SinB, and Umji. They ceased activity in

Who is GFRIEND?

EVERGLOW (Korean: 에버글로우) is a South Korean girl group formed by Yuehua Entertainment. The group debuted on March 18, 2019, with six members:

Who is EVERGLOW?

Debuting under JYP Entertainment on February 12, 2019, ITZY stormed into the K-pop scene with five members: Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. ITZY's discography boasts

Who is ITZY?

Emerging from the reality survival show NO.MERCY in 2015, MONSTA X was birthed by Starship Entertainment. Composed of members Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney (AKA Jooheon), and I.M, the group quickly made waves with their commanding stage presence and distinctive style.

Who is MONSTA X?

Wendy of Red Velvet once took a tour of a printing press and warehouse to show fans how photo cards and CD packaging are manufactured and assembled.&nbsp;

By The Numbers: How many photo cards are printed in South Korea per year?

The Rose’s album Heal elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths. The record pulls on the heartstrings of childhood memories, self-worth, and processing emotional healing. Through&nbsp; powerful harmonies, incredible instrumentals, and intelligent lyricism, 

Healing With The Rose: “Childhood”

Led by renowned American actress Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine is a private Film &amp; Television company known for films like Gone Girl and shows like The Morning Show and Little Fires Everywhere. Now, they’re producing a documentary all about major K-pop idols Enypen. The official synopsis says:&nbsp;

Reese Witherspoon’s Film Company to Produce Documentary on Enhypen

NCT, an abbreviation for Neo Culture Technology, represents a groundbreaking concept in K-pop introduced by SM Entertainment in 2016. This innovative group, known for its “limitless member structure,” is divided into&nbsp;

Who is NCT?

Formed by JYP Entertainment, GOT7 emerged onto the K-pop scene on January 16, 2014, with seven members: JB, Mark, Jackson,

Who is GOT7?

This is a unisex term for idols who are acting cutesy. Covering your mouth when&nbsp;

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