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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

WONHO has always known how to catch the eye. Four years with MONSTA X, and now a soloist of six years

KPOPWORLD Festival Spotlight: Wonho

&amp;TEAM is a nine-member Japanese boy group under YX Labels (formerly HYBE Labels Japan). The group was formed through the survival program &quot;&amp;Audition - The Howling&quot; and debuted in December 2022 with their first extended play &quot;First Howling: Me&quot;. The group consists of EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki, and Maki, with EJ serving as the leader. Several members, including K, Nicholas, EJ, and Taki, previously participated in the survival show I-LAND before being selected for HYBE&#x27;s Japanese global debut project. Before their official debut, the group released the digital single Under the Skin, which introduced their storyline and concept. Their debut EP, First Howling,e followed shortly afterward, marking the beginning of the group&#x27;s &quot;First Howling&quot; series of releases. Although primarily active in Japan, &amp;TEAM promoted internationally and later expanded into Korea with Korean-language releases and promotions. Their fandom name is LUNÉ, representing fans who support the group like the moon lighting the night sky.

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YX Labels’ nine-member boy group &amp;TEAM is set to return with their second Korean-language EP, Mark on Me, on September 8, 2026

&TEAM To Release Second Korean EP, ‘Mark on Me’

At this point, it’s hard to be a band or musician without using all the other media formats. Artists are using TikTok, Instagram, and so many other outlet to try and drive fans to their music. K-pop is no different.

Weki Meki: A Media-Focused Journey

Since their debut, NewJeans has mesmerized audiences with their distinctive style, infectious music, and captivating performances. Quickly establishing themselves as one of the top girl groups of their generation, they've garnered a dedicated fanbase and widespread acclaim.

NewJeans: Dominating the K-Pop Scene with Near-Constant Hits

EXO's Chen is making headlines after screenshots from a video call last month began circulating online. Shared on July 6 under the title "Dad Chen these days," the images quickly went viral, with fans online buzzing about his supposedly older appearance.

EXO's Chen's Latest Appearance Sparks Viral Discussion

What an incredible year it has been for BABYMONSTER! The rookie girl group's performance video for "LIKE THAT" has impressively surpassed 100 million views.

BABYMONSTER’s Performance Video for “LIKE THAT” Hits 100 Million Views

Around Us Entertainment, the company behind Highlight, The Wind, and many others, has recently issued a warning regarding emails that are impersonating their company and containing malicious code.

Around Us Entertainment Issues Warning on Fraudulent Emails Impersonating Their Brand

What does it sound like when there are too many feelings to feel? It might sound something like Korean shoegaze artist Parannoul’s 2023 album After the Magic.

Daily Non-K-Pop Spotlight: “Arrival” by Parannoul

LNCT's new release "Songbird" from their album NCT WISH 엔시티 위시 is a soothing track that captures listeners with its serene melodies and captivating vocals.

LNCT's new release "Songbird" from their album NCT WISH

Featured MV of the Day: “I will show you” by Ailee

Concept of the Day: KISS OF LIFE 1st Mini-Album

Odg is a fun YouTube channel that shares interview style videos with awesome and fun content. One of the legendary videos where they asked Minseo, a young actress, to pretend to not know the person coming to join the video.

Watch the Moment that a young IU fan tried to not recognize her favorite K-pop star IU

Did you know that K-pop megastars BTS have collaborated on a track with Danish toy company Lego? Wait, that’s not quite right..

Collab Corner: BTS X Lego

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Hu from AFOS.

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