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LOONA (이달의 소녀, &quot;Girl of the Month&quot;) is a girl group formed by Blockberry Creative with one of the most ambitious pre-debut projects in K-pop history. From 2016 to 2018, each of the twelve members was individually introduced with her own solo single, music video, and lore before the full group debuted in August 2018. This elaborate rollout created an intricate &quot;LOONAVERSE&quot; mythology that captivated fans who dissected every visual clue and narrative connection. LOONA&#x27;s music spans a remarkable range of styles — from Chuu&#x27;s bubbly &quot;Heart Attack&quot; to the cinematic grandeur of &quot;Butterfly&quot; to the girl-crush energy of &quot;PTT (Paint the Town).&quot; The group gained a uniquely devoted international fandom, Orbits, who turned LOONA into an internet phenomenon long before the group achieved mainstream domestic success. Despite significant company controversies and member departures, LOONA&#x27;s creative ambition and the quality of their discography have ensured their place in K-pop history as one of the most artistically inventive groups of their generation.

LOONA

LOONAからソロアーティストとしての進化まで。Yvesが自身の歩み、創作のアイデンティティ、そして成長の裏にある苦悩について、2026年の率直で飾らない会話の中で語る。

Yvesのセルフイメージ

Choi Yu Reeは、親密なソングライティングを通して、脆さ、愛、恐れ、そして日々の暮らしを形づくる静かな感情を掘り下げたStayシリーズの締めくくりとなるStay: Twoについて語る。

Choi Yu Reeは自分らしさを貫く

K-popのプロモーションサイクルで最も重要な要素があるとすれば、それは音楽番組、ひいては音楽番組での1位だろう

音楽番組の「1位」って実際何？ そしてグループはどうやって獲得するの？

「Only thing」で、JISUNGはソロアーティストとして新たな章を開く。消えかけた関係の不確かさを、ぼんやりとしたスローバーンのロックバラードへと昇華させた。

JISUNG、「Only thing」で語るソロデビュー、感情の脆さ、そして自分らしいサウンドの見つけ方

BLACKPINK is a four-member South Korean girl group under YG Entertainment &mdash; Jisoo, Jennie, Ros&eacute;, and Lisa &mdash; who debuted on August 8, 2016 with Square One and its double single "Boombayah" and "Whistle." As YG's first girl group since 2NE1, they were positioned not as a large idol ensemble but as four sharply drawn performers, each with her own vocal tone, visual identity, and role. The name itself encodes that duality: "black" for a hard, self-assured edge, "pink" for glamour and pop accessibility. Jennie and Lisa's clipped rap sections anchor the percussive center of most songs while Jisoo and Ros&eacute; supply melodic lift, a structure recognizable across producers, languages, and markets &mdash; from the sparse whistle hook of their debut to the heavy drops of "DDU-DU DDU-DU." Scarcity shaped their ascent as much as output did. They released comparatively few songs in their early years, which turned each comeback into an event rather than a routine promotional beat. The tradeoffs were real, but attention concentrated on a tight set of songs, videos, and stage moments: "Kill This Love," "How You Like That," "Pink Venom," and "Shut Down" became templates for a global-facing K-pop built on impact, visual clarity, and instantly repeatable hooks. Their reach came from more than charts &mdash; they linked the idol system to global pop, luxury fashion, digital fandom, and festival culture, becoming the first Korean girl group at Coachella in 2019 and the first K-pop act to headline it in 2023. Western collaborations, fashion-house partnerships, and an enormous social footprint carried them to audiences with no prior interest in Korean music. All four built substantial solo careers in music, acting, fashion, and brand work, making the group a clear case of group and solo identities reinforcing each other. After renewing with YG for group activities, their individual paths grew more independent while BLACKPINK continued as a shared brand and performing unit. Their real significance lies less in records broken than in normalizing a model where a K-pop girl group functions at once as an idol act, a global pop project, and four standalone celebrity careers. Their fandom is called BLINK.

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK’s JISOO is bringing her solo universe into streetwear with “JISOO CLICK by Off-White,” a limited-edition Fall/Winter 2026 capsule inspired by her single “CLICK”

JISOO Makes It “CLICK” With New Off-White Collaboration

Featured MV of the Day: “Black Swan” by BTS

It has been one heck of a year for Stray Kids. From performing at Lollapalooza to becoming one of the most inescapable groups online, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding them recently. And now, to add to the hype, they’ve just announced their new mini-album ATE, which is hot off the press.&nbsp;

Stray Kids absolutely ‘ATE’ in their new comeback photos

With how massive some of these groups in K-pop are, it’s always interesting to see how those groups balance the time in the spotlight. Fortunately, we don’t need to spend too much time wondering about it because there’s always another fan out there who has done the math so you don’t have to.

Fan Spotlight: LOONA Line Distribution Visualizer

It’s been a while since we’ve gotten new music from BLACKPINK. The group has been in a quieter spell for the last little bit as each of the members explore their own creative avenues.&nbsp;

Listening Party! BLACKPINK’s The Album

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Elly from Weki Meki.

Is your birthday July 20? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

The K-pop world can feel stale with music produced by the same person over and over. But WINNER aims to take over the K-pop world with a refreshing breath of new music, utilizing a blend of genres, self-production, and amazing visuals.

WINNER: Refreshing and Unique

Heize, born Jang Da-hye, has carved a unique niche in the K-pop industry as a talented rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer. Her stage name, inspired by American rapper Angel Haze, came to her naturally, leading to the distinct spelling "Heize."

Heize: A Name to Know

ENHYPEN have successfully wrapped up first-week sales for their second full album, Romance : Untold, recording an impressive 2,344,700 copies sold.

ENHYPEN Achieves Double Million Seller Status with Romance : Untold in First Week

On July 18 KST, an exclusive report revealed that representatives of the English jazz-funk band Shakatak have accused ADOR of copyright infringement related to the song "Bubble Gum" by NewJeans.

NewJeans' "Bubble Gum" Faces Copyright Allegations from Shakatak

BLACKPINK's Jennie and Rosé were recently seen enjoying time together in Los Angeles, accompanied by social media stars Simi and Haze Khadra.

BLACKPINK's Jennie and Rosé Spotted in LA with Fashion Icons Simi and Haze Khadra

When 박혜진 Park Hye Jin appeared out of nowhere with her slick house-inspired hip-hop jams, the electronic and Korean indie scenes seemed to explode.

新闻

Featured MV of the Day: “Black Swan” by BTS

Stray Kids absolutely ‘ATE’ in their new comeback photos

Fan Spotlight: LOONA Line Distribution Visualizer

Listening Party! BLACKPINK’s The Album

Is your birthday July 20? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

WINNER: Refreshing and Unique

Heize: A Name to Know

ENHYPEN Achieves Double Million Seller Status with Romance : Untold in First Week

NewJeans' "Bubble Gum" Faces Copyright Allegations from Shakatak

BLACKPINK's Jennie and Rosé Spotted in LA with Fashion Icons Simi and Haze Khadra

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “ABC” by 박혜진 Park Hye Jin

Featured MV of the Day: “Lips” by BOL4

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