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10월 28일부터 31일까지 San Antonio의 Alamodome에서 열리는 첫 KPOPWORLD Festival &amp; Worldwide Dance Competition은, 11팀의 라인업만큼이나 개최 도시의 선택 자체가 화제를 모으고 있다

KPOPWORLD Festival의 San Antonio 선택: Alamodome 주말이 보여주는 K-Pop의 US 확장

서울 출신 싱어송라이터 ZIN CHOI는 17살, 데뷔한 지 채 2년이 되지 않았지만 이미 자신만의 방식으로 움직이고 있다. 직접 곡을 쓰고 프로듀싱까지 해내며 음악을 만들어 가고 있다.

ZIN CHOI: 스스로 감당할 수 있다면 들어보세요

Cortis, is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Music. The group consists of five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. They debuted on August 18, 2025, with the digital single “What You Want&quot; followed by their first EP, &quot;Color Outside the Lines&quot;. The group’s name is derived from the phrase “Color Outside the Lines,” reflecting their concept of creative freedom and nonconformity. Cortis has been promoted as a self-producing “creator crew,” with members participating in songwriting, choreography, and visual direction. Blending pop, hip-hop, and experimental elements, the group gained early attention for their performance skills, self-produced content, and strong rookie-year sales, establishing them as one of Big Hit Music’s newer generation acts.

CORTIS

CORTIS는 스타일에 돈이 꼭 필요하다는 생각을 거부하는 가사 위에 "FaSHioN"을 쌓아 올렸다. 2억 스트리밍을 돌파한 지금도, 이 곡은 여전히 그들의 가장 분명한 선언문이다

CORTIS의 첫 주년, K-pop 패션 로열티로서의 존재감을 입증하다

Islington Assembly Hall의 문이 열리기 전, KANG YUCHAN과 from20이 두 떠오르는 스타가 무대에 오르기 전의 순간을 함께하며 백스테이지를 공개했다

KANG YUCHAN & from20의 Body Talk Tour 런던 백스테이지

K-pop 팬덤은 결코 단순한 소비에만 머물러 있지 않았다. 팬들은 수십 년 동안 콘텐츠를 아카이빙하고, 번역하고, 공유해 왔으며, 이는 접근성을 위한 일이기도 했고 아티스트의 역사에서 자칫 사라질 수 있는 순간들을 지키려는 본능에서 비롯된 일이기도 했다.

K-Pop 팬들은 단순한 관객이 아니다 - 그들은 아카이브다

Since their formation in 2015, TWICE has been a sensation in K-pop. With nine members known for their infectious pop and dance tunes, like "Like OOH-AHH" and "Fancy," they have absolutely captivated the hearts of fans worldwide. Their catchy melodies and dynamic performances have made them a powerhouse in the industry, celebrated for their charm, great technique, and hype stage presence.

Watch the Moment TWICE Showed Off Their Vocals Live on KILLING VOICE

Berry Good was a girl group who formed in 2014 under Asia Bridge Entertainment and officially disbanded in 2021.&nbsp;

Berry Good (but Not Quite Good Enough)

Now that (G)I-DLE’s has already reached their seventh mini-album (not to mention their two full-length albums), we wanted to look back at where it all began, the group’s first mini-album I Am.

Throwback Concept: Cute Rookie (G)I-DLE’s First Mini-Album

Having a series is one of the best ways to build a fanbase and give them confidence in their expectations for the future.

CIX: Masters of the Series

2024년 K-pop의 세계가 글로벌 음악 차트에서 여전히 최고의 자리를 차지하고 있으며, 또 다른 뛰어난 해가 될 것임을 증명하고 있습니다. 주요 음악 스트리밍 플랫폼인 Spotify는 최근 상반기 가장 많이 스트리밍된 K-pop 아티스트 순위를 공개하며 이 장르의 엄청난 인기와 영향력을 보여주었습니다.

K-Pop의 글로벌 지배: 2024년 스포티파이에서 가장 많이 스트리밍된 아티스트들

ENHYPEN’s second full album is right around the corner, and with it come lots of new photos of the group. And when we say lots, believe us.

Check Out the Concept Photos for ENHYPEN’s Upcoming Second Album!

U-KISS (유키스), a boy group created by NH Media, debuted initially as a six-member group. The name U-KISS stands for "Ubiquitous Korean International (Idol) Super Star," emphasizing their global ambitions.&nbsp;

U-KISS: Adapting Through Changes

It’s hard to make it in the K-pop industry, especially if an idol group doesn’t come from one of the Big 3 entertainment companies (YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and SM Entertainment). Coming from a smaller label, SF9’s success stands out.

SF9: Finding a Niche by Starting with Suits

The debut solo album of V from BTS, Layover, has made a significant impact in the U.S., the largest music market in the world. All tracks from the album have sold over 100,000 units, making V the first K-pop soloist to achieve this milestone.

V’s Layover Breaks Records and Captivates Audiences

What would you do if your favorite idol showed up to a wedding that you were attending? Some fans experienced that exact same scenario recently!

BTS' Jin Makes Surprise Appearance at Family Wedding

You can’t tell if you’re in a dream or not; the world seems to be simultaneously spinning and frozen; a night time street lies wet after rain, but holds no danger, just an odd, gnawing sense of dread that you can’t place.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Wet Moon” by Piano Shoegazer

2024 has been a wild year for girl group (G)I-DLE. Already this year, they’ve released their second full album, a digital single “Abracadabra,” and were featured on a track by Jenifer Lopez.&nbsp;

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