KPOPWORLD #4

KPOPWORLD #3

KPOPWORLD #2 (Poster Version)

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

BIGBANG (Korean: 빅뱅;) is a YG Entertainment-formed South Korean boy band.

Who is BIGBANG?

It's known all around the world that South Korean men – famous musicians and entertainers included – have to complete between 1.5 - 3 years of mandatory military service depending on their branch and the roles they assume.

K-pop idols who don't have to serve in the military

SM Entertainment (Korean: SM엔터테인먼트) – officially SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. – is a South Korean entertainment agency that operates at global scale.

What is SM Entertainment?

SUPER JUNIOR (Korean: 슈퍼주니어) is an all-male South Korean K-pop group formed by Lee Soo-man (founder of SM Entertainment) in 2005.

Who is SUPER JUNIOR?

VVS was recently announced as one of K-pop’s newest and most ambitious groups yet, boldly declaring they were going to change the sound of K-pop.&nbsp;

An American Wants to Revolutionize K-pop?

One of the most beautiful moments of all time was seeing Suga of BTS meeting his hero, NBA athlete Patrick Ewing at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 30, 2023.

Image of the Day: Suga with Patrick Ewing

Dubbed by Pitchfork as “one of the stranger highlights from 2013’s neon Pink Tape,” this song from the group’s sophomore record is built around a jazzy backbone with an R&amp;B melody that stands at odds with the song’s narrative of stalking the one you’ve got your eye on.

KPOPWORLD’s Top Pick from f(x)’s Pink Tape

If you are a K-pop fan living in the United States, your favorite performers may have a harder time reaching you now.&nbsp;

Increased Visa Fees Could Put the Squeeze on K-pop Performances in US

Everyone knows that BLACKPINK is an international powerhouse. But did you know that BLACKPINK’s Lisa is the most popular group member on Instagram?&nbsp;

By the Numbers: Lisa is The Most-Followed K-Pop Idol On Instagram

Last week, Reuters reported that internal disputes at HYBE have led to a 12% drop in its share price since April 22.&nbsp;

Western media rips HYBE amid NewJeans debacle

HYBE Corporation (officially known as Hybe Co., Ltd. or by its Korean name 하이브) is a South Korian multinational multimedia/entertainment company.

What is HYBE Corporation?

Spring is in full swing, and summer is on the horizon. Fashion trends shift with each new season, and K-pop idols are at the forefront of experimentation. If you want to bring your fashion A-game this month while infusing it with some South Korean style, here are 3 trends you need to keep your eye on.

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