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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

It’s no secret idols make a ton of money, but you don’t have to be famous to enjoy the fantasy and excitement of success.

Show Me The Money: 10 K-pop tracks about Money

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Hajoon from The Rose.

Is your birthday July 29? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Back in the '90s, Seo Taiji and Boys were trailblazers who forever changed South Korea's music landscape.&nbsp;

Seo Taiji and Boys: Pioneers of K-Pop's Future

aespa member Winter has recently become the center of an online discussion surrounding her casual fashion choices. On July 27, a post titled "Winter really has no fashion sense" went viral on the Nate community forum Pann.

aespa's Winter Sparks Online Debate Over Casual Fashion Choices

In a monumental achievement, BTS has become the first Korean act in history to surpass 40 billion streams on Spotify. This record-breaking milestone underscores their immense influence and the unwavering support of their dedicated fanbase, known as ARMY.&nbsp;

BTS Makes History as First Korean Act to Surpass 40 Billion Streams on Spotify

A recent episode of Channel A's "Now On My Way to Meet You," a show that highlights the experiences of North Korean defectors in South Korea,

Young Woman Shares How BTS's V Inspired Her to Pursue a New Life

Today’s pick hits a bit closer to K-pop than many of our choices here, but we figured we’d throw you a crowd pleaser after a few weeks of avant garde picks.

Daily Non-Kpop Spotlight: “& New” by Eyedi

It’s shaping up to be another great week of releases for K-pop fans.

What comebacks are dropping this week? 7/28/24 – 8/3/24

Featured MV of the Day: “Black Eye” by VERNON

SUPER JUNIOR’s Eunhyuk and ONE PACT’s Jongwoo have been developing an eight-person boy band for the last several years. Now, that group – known as Celest1a – is ready to make their debut.

The concepts for Celest1a’s debut are bold and daring

As one of the entries for the inaugural KPOPWORLD “COVER KING” dance competition, Prince Dance Crew is an up-and-coming dance cover group that’s been getting a lot of attention on YouTube lately as they steadily grow their fanbase.

Prince Dance Crew performs “Bite me” by ENHYPEN 

With this crazy, bustling world we live in, it can be hard to find time to just relax and let your body recharge. Getting a good night’s sleep is important for many reasons, but if nothing else, it makes you feel better about everything.

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