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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

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)

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)

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

A note for our readers: As each member of BABYMONSTER is an all-rounder, the positions listed are the areas that each member is particularly skilled in.

Get to Know BABYMONSTER!

It’s only when you look closely at something incredibly small that you begin to see the details and beauty that are held within. Such is the case with Korean ambient/folk band In the endless zanhyang we are. A careful listen proves their music to be

Get to Know In the endless zanhyang we are

Only a day into the release of their new comeback album Kep1going On, the band Kep1er is climbing the iTunes charts in 12 countries. The record’s lead single, “Shooting Star,” has also broken into the&nbsp;

Kep1er is still top tier

The landscape of K-pop is undergoing some significant changes that are threatening the status quo.

You won’t believe how the K-pop landscape is shifting

A recent survey conducted by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism reveals intriguing insights into the popularity of K-pop artists across different regions.

K-POP HEADLINE ROUNDUP: The Biggest News from May 2024

This groovy track has vocals that are reminiscent of acclaimed Icelandic singer and Sigur Ros frontman Jónsi.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “MOOD FOR LOVE” by THE SOLUTIONS

This American rendition of “Smoothie” by NCT Dream was shot live in Times Square in New York City. The dancers in question are “noonbeat,” a group of friends from New York City who are passionate about dance and K-pop. They’re one of hundreds of dance troupes around the world who are evangelizing the slick moves and hyper stylized choreography of the genre.

You following noonbeat? You should be.

This week, the visual director for major South Korean record label Pledis Entertainment shared a disconcerting post. Working as the visual director for Pledis Entertainment is a big deal. The 17 year old company has launched

Harassment is rampant in the K-pop industry, and a major visual director is tired of it

2024 has marked a significant milestone for ATEEZ, the sensational boy group whose rise to fame seems unbounded. From smashing records on global charts to gracing the stage at Coachella, they've become synonymous with success. We even covered them in our April 2024 print issue – well before their new record dropped.

Is GOLDEN HOUR worth its weight in gold?

Former T-ara member Ahreum finds herself in hot water as authorities confirm she's been handed over to the prosecution on charges of child abuse.

Ex-T-ara Star Faces Prosecution in Shocking Child Abuse Scandal

Min Hee Jin, the CEO of NewJeans’ embattled label ADOR, made a significant move towards reconciliation with HYBE during a press conference held at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, yesterday.

Min Hee Jin appears on TV. HYBE responds.

This is the first K-indie Spotlight that could properly be labeled as indie folk.

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