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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

The new gen is rising and dynamic music along with it. The new group Riize has just released their first mini album, and it is jam-packed with energy and flair.

Riize is Riizing to the Occasion on Their First Album

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Sua from CSR.

Is your birthday July 23? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Kim Ji-woo, known to the world as Chuu, has carved a distinct niche for herself in the K-pop industry since her birth on October 20, 1999, in Cheongju, South Korea.

Chuu: Rebound of the Century

Yoo Si-ah, known professionally as YooA, has become a standout name in the K-pop industry since her debut. Born Yoo Yeon-joo on September 17, 1995, in Seoul, South Korea, she later changed her name to Yoo Si-ah.

YooA: All-Round Greatness

On July 20 KST, PSY's highly anticipated 2024 Summer Swag tour performance at Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon was abruptly cut short due to heavy rain and gusty winds.

PSY Cancels Seoul Concert Due to Severe Weather, Prioritizes Audience Safety

On July 20, TVXQ thrilled fans by posting a teaser for their upcoming comeback before the end of 2024. This announcement comes as the group prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut, marking the occasion with a highly anticipated full-length album titled ZONE.

TVXQ Announces Comeback with New Album ZONE Ahead of 20th Anniversary

BTS's Jimin has made a significant impact with his second solo album, Muse.

BTS's Jimin Climbs Spotify Charts with “Who” from Second Solo Album Muse

Music has the inexplicable power to wipe out your current emotions and whisk you away into faraway places

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Yeah” by TRPP

Jimin's latest solo venture, MUSE, has landed like a sonic revelation, featuring seven fresh tracks that showcase the BTS star's evolution as a musician and artist.

Jimin’s MUSE is a sonic revelation 

Featured MV of the Day: “Hot” by SEVENTEEN

There have been some seriously cool concept photos over the years. We’ve already covered some of our favorites, including the weird and wacky from years gone by. Today, however, we’re taking a look at the group that has done multiple underwater shoots and has nailed them all.

Throwback Concept Photos of the Day: Swimming with A.C.E.

2020 and 2021, despite being some of the hardest years for the global population as a whole, were excellent years for the growth of K-pop.

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