KPOPWORLD #6 (Yves)

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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

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

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？

SM創業者Lee Soo-manが復帰したA2O Entertainmentが、2026年10月12日にボーイズグループとガールズグループを同時にデビューさせると発表した

Lee Soo-manのA2O Entertainment、ボーイズグループとガールズグループを同時デビューへ

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

ソーシャルメディアやブログ、フォーラムがK-popファンの交流の場であったように、K-popゲームもまた同じ役割を果たしてきた

K-popゲームの進化：ファン向けの遊びから数十億ドル規模の産業へ

今週のK-popリリースは、第5世代グループが席巻。A20 Entertainmentの最新ボーイグループとガールグループであるA20 LITEとA20 SOULの合同デビューに加え、NCT WISHによるダンス色の強い最新カムバックも登場した。

Comeback Corner: NCT WISH, A20 LITE, A20 SOUL & MORE

Red Velvet is a five-member girl group formed by SM Entertainment, debuting in August 2014. The group -- Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri (who joined in 2015) -- is built around a dual-concept identity: the bright, playful &quot;Red&quot; side and the darker, experimental &quot;Velvet&quot; side. This duality gave them enormous creative range and became their defining artistic trademark. The &quot;Red&quot; side gave the group some of K-pop&#x27;s most vivid pop singles, including &quot;Dumb Dumb,&quot; &quot;Russian Roulette,&quot; &quot;Red Flavor,&quot; and &quot;Power Up.&quot; The &quot;Velvet&quot; side leaned toward smoother R&amp;B, darker synth textures, and slower-burning drama on songs such as &quot;Automatic,&quot; &quot;Bad Boy,&quot; and &quot;Psycho.&quot; Instead of treating those modes as separate eras, Red Velvet made the contrast part of the brand: sweet could turn strange, elegant could become unsettling, and experimental choices could still land as pop. That range made Red Velvet especially important as an album group. Their title tracks often drew the most attention, but fans and critics also paid close attention to B-sides, vocal arrangements, and the way the members&#x27; tones fit together. Wendy&#x27;s vocal clarity, Seulgi&#x27;s performance edge, Joy&#x27;s color, Irene&#x27;s cool center, and Yeri&#x27;s later addition gave the group a layered sound that could handle both bright hooks and more atmospheric material. Red Velvet&#x27;s influence comes from their refusal to settle into one easy lane. They could be playful without feeling lightweight, polished without becoming predictable, and weird without losing the listener. Their fandom is known as ReVeluv, and the group&#x27;s place in K-pop rests on that balance: a major SM girl group with mainstream hits, deep-cut credibility, and a catalog that made adventurous pop feel normal.

Red Velvet

Red VelvetのWENDYが、前回のソロリリースから1年以上を経て、11月にソロカムバックする予定だ。

Red VelvetのWENDY、11月にソロカムバックを発表

UNIQ

シンガーソングライターWOODZが、ヒット曲「Drowning」の再ブレイク真っただ中となる10月20日に、新たなデジタルシングル「Come into my world!」をリリースする。

WOODZ、新デジタルシングル「Come into my world!」をリリースへ

長年にわたり業界で経験を積んできたJaejun、Juntae、Hyunyeopが、In A Minute（IAM）として新たな章へ踏み出す

In A Minute、デビューアルバム『When the sun goes down: Midnight』で一秒一秒を大切に刻む

新人ガールグループA2O Liteがデビューシングル「NEON」で新記録を樹立し、MelOn TOP100でわずか29時間で1位を獲得した

A2O LITE、「NEON」で新記録樹立　MelOnでデビュー曲として最速の1位獲得

&amp;TEAM is a nine-member Japanese boy group under YX Labels (formerly HYBE Labels Japan). The group was formed through the survival program &quot;&amp;Audition - The Howling&quot; and debuted in December 2022 with their first extended play &quot;First Howling: Me&quot;. The group consists of EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki, with EJ serving as the leader. Several members, including K, Nicholas, EJ, and Taki, previously participated in the survival show I-LAND before being selected for HYBE&#x27;s Japanese global debut project. Before their official debut, the group released the digital single Under the Skin, which introduced their storyline and concept. Their debut EP, First Howling,e followed shortly afterward, marking the beginning of the group&#x27;s &quot;First Howling&quot; series of releases. Although primarily active in Japan, &amp;TEAM promoted internationally and later expanded into Korea with Korean-language releases and promotions. Their fandom name is LUNÉ, representing fans who support the group like the moon lighting the night sky.

&TEAM

&amp;TEAMは2枚目の韓国ミニアルバム『Mark on Me』で、狼の神話をさらに進化させている。6曲を通して、受容、脆さ、そして居場所を見つけることをテーマに探求している

‘Mark on Me’: &TEAM、セカンド韓国アルバムで新たな時代へ遠吠え

YG Entertainmentの創業者兼総括プロデューサーであるYang Hyun-sukが、現在所属するBABYMONSTERとTREASURE、そしてまだ名称が明かされていない2つの新グループに関する会社の計画を明らかにした。

YG Entertainment、BABYMONSTER、TREASURE、そして2つの新グループに関する計画を発表

Hearts2Hearts, stylized as H2H, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The octet consists of Carmen, Jiwoo, Yuha, Stella, Juun, A-na, Ian, and Ye-on. They debuted on February 24, 2025, with the single album &quot;The Chase&quot; and its title track of the same name. The group’s name is intended to reflect their mission to connect with global fans through music filled with emotion and heartfelt messages. Their debut release &quot;The Chase&quot; achieved strong commercial performance, with first-week sales topping domestic charts and earning the group their first music show win shortly after debut. In June 2025, Hearts2Hearts released the digital single “Style”, followed by their first EP “Focus” in October 2025, which included the pre-released track “Pretty Please”, They also released the digital single “Rude!” in February 2026. Hearts2Hearts has performed at major events including SMTOWN Live 2025, international showcases, and festivals across Asia, building a growing global presence.

Hearts2Hearts

SM Entertainmentは、ガールズグループHearts2Heartsが10月16日に「Next Chapter」というタイトルの新曲をリリースすると発表した。

Hearts2Hearts、『Arena of Valor』向けに「Next Chapter」をリリースへ

K-popに新たなランウェイが見つかった。しかもそこにはスターティンググリッドも付いてくる

新闻

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

K-popゲームの進化：ファン向けの遊びから数十億ドル規模の産業へ

Comeback Corner: NCT WISH, A20 LITE, A20 SOUL & MORE

Red VelvetのWENDY、11月にソロカムバックを発表

WOODZ、新デジタルシングル「Come into my world!」をリリースへ

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？

In A Minute、デビューアルバム『When the sun goes down: Midnight』で一秒一秒を大切に刻む

A2O LITE、「NEON」で新記録樹立　MelOnでデビュー曲として最速の1位獲得

‘Mark on Me’: &TEAM、セカンド韓国アルバムで新たな時代へ遠吠え

YG Entertainment、BABYMONSTER、TREASURE、そして2つの新グループに関する計画を発表

Hearts2Hearts、『Arena of Valor』向けに「Next Chapter」をリリースへ

K-PopはFormula 1の時代へ突入、パドックの景色も絶好調

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