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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

The opening drop of this song went so hard we have permanent stank face. The drums are roomy but anthemic, the rhythm guitars are&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “NO PAIN” by Silica Gel

Not gonna lie, we’ve fallen in love with Bye Bye Badman.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “You’re Always Right About Love” by Bye Bye Badman

With an opening that sounds like ABBA if they made their debut in the aughts, “Butterfly” by Loveholics is a 2008 indie Korean gem.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Butterfly” by Loveholics

The Rose’s album Heal elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths. The record pulls on the heartstrings of childhood memories, self-worth, and processing emotional healing.&nbsp;

Healing With The Rose: “Definition of ugly is”

If you haven’t experienced Korean post-rock band JAMBINAI, you’re missing out.

JAMBINAI wows with “Time of Extinction” 

Hear this live performance one time and you’ll understand why all the hype around The Rose is justified.

Watch the moment when The Rose wowed the Philippines with a live performance

Tomorrow X Together (TXT) achieved another milestone in their career, as the music video for "Loser=Lover" surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. The funk-infused track, featured on their album&nbsp;

TXT Celebrates 100 Million Views for "Loser=Lover" Music Video

This song has much more in common with American power pop from the 90s than it does anything K-pop.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Oh! What a Shiny Night” by CRYING NUT

Check out this English translation cover of “OMG” by NewJeans performed by Australian bedroom pop artist/YouTuber chevy!

Fan Spotlight: “OMG” by NewJeans cover

In this song from K-indie band 3rd Line Butterfly, introspective female vocals sit squarely over the rest of the band as if finally and bravely revealing a dark secret.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Breaking of the Day, Today” by 3rd Line Butterfly

Featured MV of the Day: “Birth” by ARTMS

Clocking in at a mere 1:51, this song by KINO fits so much into its short run time. KINO’s voice is so lackadaisical and effortless.

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