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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 world of K-pop continues to reign supreme on global music charts, with 2024 proving to be another standout year. Spotify, a leading music streaming platform, recently unveiled its rankings for the most streamed K-pop artists of the first half of the year, showcasing the genre's immense popularity and influence.

K-Pop's Global Dominance: Spotify's Top Streamed Artists of 2024

Sometimes it’s good to be angry. It’s fun to not care what anyone else has to think. It’s cool to lean into being an edgy punk who tells everyone else off. And Korean rocker MEMI knows that better than most.

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “I don’t give a” by MEMI

Featured MV of the Day: “Nerdy” by PURPLE KISS

ENHYPEN’s second full album is right around the corner, and with it come lots of new photos of the group. And when we say lots, believe us.

Check Out the Concept Photos for ENHYPEN’s Upcoming Second Album!

Hoo boy, summer is here, and it is HOT (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Sorry Australia; it’ll be your turn soon). We’ve already given you a bunch of tracks for summertime enjoyment, but today we’re reminding everyone to stay hydrated with ten tracks about drinks!

K-Pop Drink Bar: Ten K-Pop Tracks Named for Beverages

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Keena from FIFTY FIFTY.

Is your birthday July 9? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

U-KISS (유키스), a boy group created by NH Media, debuted initially as a six-member group. The name U-KISS stands for "Ubiquitous Korean International (Idol) Super Star," emphasizing their global ambitions.&nbsp;

U-KISS: Adapting Through Changes

It’s hard to make it in the K-pop industry, especially if an idol group doesn’t come from one of the Big 3 entertainment companies (YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and SM Entertainment). Coming from a smaller label, SF9’s success stands out.

SF9: Finding a Niche by Starting with Suits

The debut solo album of V from BTS, Layover, has made a significant impact in the U.S., the largest music market in the world. All tracks from the album have sold over 100,000 units, making V the first K-pop soloist to achieve this milestone.

V’s Layover Breaks Records and Captivates Audiences

What would you do if your favorite idol showed up to a wedding that you were attending? Some fans experienced that exact same scenario recently!

BTS' Jin Makes Surprise Appearance at Family Wedding

KBS' “Music Bank” has unveiled the star-studded lineup for its 2024 special in Madrid.

Music Bank in Madrid 2024 Lineup Announced

You can’t tell if you’re in a dream or not; the world seems to be simultaneously spinning and frozen; a night time street lies wet after rain, but holds no danger, just an odd, gnawing sense of dread that you can’t place.&nbsp;

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