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Girls’ Generation의 리더이자 솔로 가수인 TAEYEON이 6월 29일 일본 히트곡 “Bansanka”의 한국어 리메이크를 발매하며, 새로운 J-POP REMAKE 프로젝트의 첫 번째 볼륨을 시작한다

TAEYEON, Tuki.의 “Bansanka”로 J-pop 리메이크 프로젝트 이끈다

세 개의 이야기, 하나의 질문: K-pop 산업은 그 안의 사람들에게 무엇을 빚지고 있을까? 이번 주에는 K-pop 팬에서 스타가 된 Chase Infiniti가 ATEEZ에 합류하고, Lisa가 sasaeng 스토커 문화에 일침을 놓으며, 전 NCT 멤버 Mark Lee는 남부연합기 사진으로 비판에 직면했다.&nbsp;

지난주 K-pop, 해석하기 (2026년 6월 22일 - 6월 26일)

지난주 K-pop에서는 CLC의 Kwon Eunbin이 26세의 나이로 은퇴했고, TWS의 Shinyu는 실종 아동 캠페인을 지원했으며, Grammys는 엇갈린 반응을 불러온 새로운 Asian Pop 부문을 도입했다. 서로 다른 이야기지만, 결국 하나의 주제로 이어진다. 한 손으로 주고 다른 손으로 빼앗는 산업의 모습이다.

Last Week In K-pop, Interpreted (June 15 - 19, 2026)

스포트라이트에서 물러난 지 10년이 지난 지금, 2세대 K-pop 베테랑 G.NA가 음악으로 돌아온다. 그녀의 공백기는 2016년 성매매 관련 혐의로 유죄 판결을 받은 뒤 시작됐으며, 그녀는 이 이야기를 공개적으로 꺼내기까지도 몇 년이 걸렸다고 말해왔다

10년 후, G.NA는 자신의 이야기를 들려주고 있다

OH MY GIRL의 컴백이 적절한 곡을 선별하는 데 필요한 시간을 이유로 WM Entertainment 측에 의해 2027년으로 연기됐다. 멤버들의 솔로 활동이 우선 진행될 예정이며, 1년 넘게 만에 선보이는 그룹의 첫 정식 발매는 이제 내년으로 미뤄졌다

OH MY GIRL, 컴백을 2027년으로 연기

Alright, let’s dive into Wonder Girls’ 2015 album Reboot and break down why this album hits way different for the Gen Z crowd.

Summer Listening Party - Reboot by Wonder Girls

It’s no secret idols make a ton of money, but you don’t have to be famous to enjoy the fantasy and excitement of success.

Show Me The Money: 10 K-pop tracks about Money

With this crazy, bustling world we live in, it can be hard to find time to just relax and let your body recharge. Getting a good night’s sleep is important for many reasons, but if nothing else, it makes you feel better about everything.

Nighty night! 10 K-pop Songs about Sleep

Solar, the leader of MAMAMOO, released her second mini-album on April 30th of this year. In this EP, one experiences a variety of styles such as house, rock, R&amp;B, folk, and blues — a diverse group of genres for one mini-album.

COLOURS by Solar: An Authentic Palette of Greatness

As one of the entries for the inaugural KPOPWORLD “COVER KING” dance competition, the Chicago-based PRISM KRU wowed us with their tight synchronization, their facially emotive and expressive approach to the performance, and the way they honored the original ATEEZ choreography.&nbsp;

PRISM KRU performs “Crazy Form” by ATEEZ 

We can’t get enough of Chevy. The Australian YouTuber and bedroom pop artist has shared a number of remarkable K-pop covers over the years.

Chevy performs an English cover of IU's "Love wins all"

For many people, summer is the time for travel! Road trips, cruises, vacations to faraway places, it’s always fun to just go go go! For how much of our opinions on how the trip went are based on our way of traveling, most of us give surprisingly little thought to our mode of moving.

Joy is in the Journey: 10 K-pop Tracks about Vehicles

Over the years, there have been several artists who have found themselves in the crosshairs of censorship, and K-pop is no different.

Straight to Jail: 10 Banned K-pop Videos

Let’s face it: The kind of emotional connections and brilliance that K-pop is able to inspire in many of us feels like magic.

Magicians, Wizards, and Sorcerers! Ten K-pop tracks about magic

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

Can you believe 2019 was already five years ago now?? Where has the time gone? It’s wild to look back and see how much has changed in K-pop within the past half-decade.&nbsp;

Fan Spotlight: “2019 FELT SPECIAL” by Normal Smasher

With the Olympics just around the corner, it seems like everyone is talking about sports. It doesn’t matter if it’s their favorite to watch, to play, or just the ones where certain athletes could make a major impact this year, it’s certainly on everyone’s minds right now.

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