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When Mark Lee confirmed his departure from NCT after a decade, the response was unlike anything K-pop has seen before. Within 24 hours, his handwritten letter had accumulated millions of likes, shares, and comments – but what stood out wasn't the numbers

Mark Lee Has Left NCT – And The Response is Unlike Any Other

This week's K-pop releases have something for everyone

Comeback Corner: HYO, TWS, YUNA & More

Just under a month after his departure from ENHYPEN, Lee Hee-seung has a new identity

HEESEUNG Is Now EVAN – BELIFT LAB Officially Launches His Solo Career

In February, ITZY performed an updated version of their 2020 B-side "THAT'S A NO NO" on tour – and within weeks, a six-year-old deep cut had become a TikTok challenge, climbed the Korean charts, and landed the group a special MCountdown stage

ITZY’s “THAT’S A NO NO” And The Power of Virality 

ENHYPEN have announced BLOOD SAGA, a world tour spanning 21 cities across five continents — one of the most ambitious routings of their career

ENHYPEN Announce BLOOD SAGA 2026-27 World Tour

Each month, we at KPOPWORLD like to look back into the earlier days of Korean music and the foundations of K-pop as we know it. Who are the artists that helped K-pop reach the heights it has? Who deserves a second listen? This month, we look at one of the most influential Korean artists of all time and his extremely successful solo album from 2000. This is Seo Taiji’s Ultramania.

Throwback Review: Ultramania by Seo Taiji

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Kevin from Monogram.

Is your birthday July 26? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

K.Will, born Kim Hyung-soo, is a standout figure in the K-pop industry, renowned for his poignant ballads and significant contributions to Korean drama soundtracks. His stage name combines the initial 'K' from his surname and 'Will,' signifying his determination and passion for music.

K.Will: The Prince of OST

Highlight, previously known as Beast, is a boy band, known in the K-pop industry for their resilience and evolution. Debuting in 2009 under Cube Entertainment, the group originally featured six members:&nbsp;

From Beast to Highlight: A Story of Resilience

YG Entertainment has officially announced 2NE1's highly anticipated return with the “2024 2NE1 Concert [Welcome Back] in Seoul.” The iconic K-pop group will take the stage at Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul, from October 5-6.&nbsp;

2NE1 Announces Welcome Back Concert in Seoul, Marking Their Triumphant Return

The 2024 K World Dream Awards, previously known as the Soribada Awards, has revealed its third lineup of attending artists. The event will feature performances by popular groups including

2024 K World Dream Awards Announces Third Lineup: aespa, ITZY, and More

SHINee's Minho to Attend Paris Olympics as First “Olympic Friend”

From the first second of this four-minute track, the listener is struck with a sensation so powerful, so unmistakable, so undeniable.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Restructuring” by HAGA

Mirrorball Music is the largest indie music label and distributor in South Korea....

Mirrorball Music’s SUHYNN (수흰) Makes Her Debut

Featured MV of the Day: “Emptiness” by BoA

90Tan shows off their bad boy style in new photos

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.

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