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Beyond K-pop, Southeast Asian genres like P-pop are gaining international attention. Leading the charge is boy band SB19, who are coming to San Antonio to show exactly why

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: SB19

Jay Park headlines the first-ever KPOPWORLD Festival, and if you know his story, that booking makes perfect sense

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: Jay Park

As the second KPOPWORLD Festival headliner, indie-rock band The Rose present a refreshing authenticity

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: The Rose

WHIB is a seven-member boy group under C-JeS Entertainment, consisting of members Kim Junmin, Haseung, Jinbeom, UGeon, Leejeong, Jaeha, and Wonjun. Originally an octet, they debuted on November 8, 2023, with the single album Cut-Out. The group was first teased in November 2021 as the trainee group M.I.C, which stood for “Made in C-JeS.” On September 7, 2023, it was revealed that the group would debut as an eight-member group under the name WHIB, along with introductions to the new members. In 2025, members LeeJeong, Junmin and Wonjun competed on the Mnet survival show Boys II Planet, ranking 12th, 13th, and 62nd, respectively. On October 16, it was announced that member Inhong had departed from the group. WHIB released their first mini album, ROCK THE NATION, on January 29, 2026.

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Once driven by the need to do everything perfectly, he has learned to trust his own strengths, find his individual style, and enjoy the process more freely

An Interview with WHIB’s WONJUN – The Perfectionist Learning to Trust Himself

Always thinking about ways to support the team, JEONG brings a distinctly group-minded perspective to his role in WHIB

An Interview with WHIB’s LEE JEONG – The Team Player Who Brings WHIB Together

The life of a K-pop idol is demanding, requiring immense dedication, perseverance, and sacrifice.

Watch the Moment when BTS' Jung Kook forgot his own birthday

It’s always a weird moment when things come to a close, and there’s a lot of emotions that come with a conclusion, no matter what it is.

The End is Never the End: 10 K-pop Songs About Saying Goodbye

Is your birthday September 1? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

J-Hope is known for being like sunshine. Full of positivity and infectious energy, J-Hope has gone from being simply a dancer to being one of the most influential K-pop artists of our era.&nbsp;

J-Hope: Like Sunshine

From her days as a member of I.O.I to her solo career, Chungha has always stood out confidently thanks primarily to her amazing dance abilities, though she also has a beautiful repertoire of music and skills as a host and MC.

Chungha: A Multitool of Musical Prowess

NCT's Jungwoo and former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eun Bi are set to appear as special guests on the upcoming ENA variety program, City Z Goes to the Countryside.

NCT's Jungwoo and Kwon Eun Bi to Guest on New Variety Show City Z Goes to the Countryside

American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has sparked excitement among fans with a cryptic tweet on X (formerly Twitter), featuring just a series of emojis—a horse, a purple heart, side eyes, and an X symbol.

Megan Thee Stallion Teases Potential New Collaboration with BTS

After two decades of honing his craft, Jo Jung Suk is set to make his highly anticipated debut as a solo artist with his first full-length album, titled Jo Jung Suk. Scheduled for release on September 9, this self-titled album features a collection of songs that Jo Jung Suk has long wanted to share with the world.

Jo Jung Suk to Release First Full Solo Album After 20 Years in the Industry

The best thing about Korean Indie music is how it borrows textures from other textures and repurposes them in ways you don’t see coming.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “I Want to Be Closer to You” by SOLE

It’s a personal observation, but ENHYPEN has an exceptional knack for giving their albums poetic names.

ENHYPEN displays their romantic side with "Only If You Say Yes' MV

Featured MV of the Day: “SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT” by XG

T-ara is a legendary K-pop girl group that debuted in 2009 under MBK Entertainment (formerly Core Contents Media).

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