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NewJeans는 거의 2년 동안 음악을 내지 않았지만, 그 사이 지난 2년간의 K-pop 곳곳에는 여전히 이들의 흔적이 남아 있었다. 이제 ADOR가 이들이 Copenhagen에서 새 음악 작업 중이라고 확인하면서, 사람들의 질문은 단순히 언제 돌아오느냐가 아니라

NewJeans의 잠재적 컴백이 K-pop 산업 전체를 어떻게 바꿀 수 있는가

서로 완전히 다른 두 번의 대응, 그리고 계속 반복되는 하나의 패턴. @chyandblack는 G-Dragon과 RIIZE의 Eunseok을 둘러싼 연이은 논란을 짚으며, K-pop 팬들이 수년째 던져온 질문을 다시 꺼낸다. 무지가 언제 무책임으로 바뀌는 걸까?

K-pop 아이돌이 반복되는 문화적 논란의 당사자가 될 때 — 언제쯤 멈출까?

Ten은 조용히 자신만의 무언가를 만들어가고 있다. 이번 주 방콕 기반의 프로덕션 회사가 공식 발표 없이도 그의 이름을 전면에 내세운 채 출범했다.

Last Week In K-pop, Interpreted (May 4 - 8, 2026)

이번 주 Comeback Corner에서는 두 팀의 보이그룹 데뷔, 걸그룹의 대표 시대를 잇는 컴백, 그리고 10년 만에 성사된 문화적 재회까지 다룬다

Comeback Corner: Billlie, B:DAWN, YUHZ & More

KARINA와 NINGNING이 월요일 밤 Met Gala에 데뷔하며, 단순히 묻히기 위해 온 것이 아니라는 걸 분명히 했다. 이번 일정은 의도적이다. aespa는 5월 11일 새 싱글 "WDA (Whole Different Animal)"를 발매한다.

KARINA와 NINGNING, Prada와 Gucci로 Met Gala 데뷔

Did you know that K-pop megastars BTS have collaborated on a track with Danish toy company Lego? Wait, that’s not quite right..

Collab Corner: BTS X Lego

Wholesome ARMY Reddit Thread Has Everyone In the Feels

There’s few things as universal as that crushing, lingering feeling of heartbreak. Whether it be recent or a distant memory, there are still such strong emotions attached to love. Some think it better to avoid love altogether than to feel this hurt, but isn’t there a little bit of solace in knowing it happened?

Ten K-pop Tracks for Heartbreak & Breakups

From topping charts right at debut to becoming the new face of Korea at the Incheon Airport succeeding iconic group BLACKPINK, NewJeans has been making win after win.

Watch the moment - NewJeans featured on the K-Heritage Channel

With so many huge labels in the K-pop world, success often hinges on whether or not a group debuts through a wealthier label. A few groups have become popular without relying on affluence.&nbsp;

GFRIEND: Humble Beginnings

Happy summer to everyone! Now is the season of swimming, picnics, and cookouts with friends. We decided we liked these elements enough to gather up ten of our favorite songs to help craft a perfect summer!

10 K-pop Tracks For the Perfect Summer

All across East Asia, music is having a resurgence. While K-pop fans are certainly well acquainted with Hallyu, the rising wave is lifting all ships in the region – helping budding groups in other East Asian countries reach a global audience like never before.

Watch the Moment Thai Group 4MIX Wowed the Internet With Their Unique Moves

Originally a duo, 10CM (십센치), now helmed solely by Kwon Jung-yeol, has evolved into a singular force in South Korea’s indie scene since their breakout 2010 hit, “Americano.” Revered for their acoustic folk and pop creations spanning from heartfelt ballads to infectious tracks and buoyant melodies, 10CM has solidified its status as a cornerstone of Korean music.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Tell Me It’s Not a Dream” by 10CM

Talking about mental health is never easy, but as awareness of the struggles that so many face has increased, so has the access to resources for those that need it.

10 K-pop Tracks About Mental Health

Did you know that K-pop queens BLACKPINK and American rapper Cardi B have collaborated on a song? Back in 2020, the two groups released the song “Bet You Wanna” on BLACKPINK’s debut album The Album.

Collab Corner: BLACKPINK X Cardi B

K-pop is known for high energy music, impressive dance moves, and (of course) flashy, colorful music videos.

The Color of K-pop: A Song for Every Color

KARD’s provocative song “CAKE” has choreography that’s equally as sensual, serving up slices of slick moves that play into KARD’s unique strengths as a co-ed idol group.

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