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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

This American rendition of “Smoothie” by NCT Dream was shot live in Times Square in New York City. The dancers in question are “noonbeat,” a group of friends from New York City who are passionate about dance and K-pop. They’re one of hundreds of dance troupes around the world who are evangelizing the slick moves and hyper stylized choreography of the genre.

You following noonbeat? You should be.

From her renowned title as “human Chanel” to the viral hairpin look, BLACKPINK’s Jennie has taken charge in the world of K-pop fashion with her distinct sense of style and charm and her undeniable ability to make looks go absolutely viral. She’s done it once again with her recent collaboration with the South Korean luxury eyewear brand Gentle Monster and her new line ‘JENTLE SALON’.

Fashion Spotlight: JENNIE X GENTLE MONSTER - The Shades of the Summer

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Ling Qi from Fantasy Boys.

Is your birthday June 4? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

KIRARA is about energy, fun, and accepting who you are. Released in 2014, her debut album Rcts introduced the world to the glitchy, sample-heavy grooves of KIRARA. Three additional albums and even more EPs later, the Korean electronic musician is going stronger than ever.&nbsp;

Get to Know KIRARA

This week, the visual director for major South Korean record label Pledis Entertainment shared a disconcerting post. Working as the visual director for Pledis Entertainment is a big deal. The 17 year old company has launched

Harassment is rampant in the K-pop industry, and a major visual director is tired of it

2024 has marked a significant milestone for ATEEZ, the sensational boy group whose rise to fame seems unbounded. From smashing records on global charts to gracing the stage at Coachella, they've become synonymous with success. We even covered them in our April 2024 print issue – well before their new record dropped.

Is GOLDEN HOUR worth its weight in gold?

Former T-ara member Ahreum finds herself in hot water as authorities confirm she's been handed over to the prosecution on charges of child abuse.

Ex-T-ara Star Faces Prosecution in Shocking Child Abuse Scandal

Min Hee Jin, the CEO of NewJeans’ embattled label ADOR, made a significant move towards reconciliation with HYBE during a press conference held at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, yesterday.

Min Hee Jin appears on TV. HYBE responds.

This is the first K-indie Spotlight that could properly be labeled as indie folk.

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You following noonbeat? You should be.

Fashion Spotlight: JENNIE X GENTLE MONSTER - The Shades of the Summer

Is your birthday June 4? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

Get to Know KIRARA

Harassment is rampant in the K-pop industry, and a major visual director is tired of it

Is GOLDEN HOUR worth its weight in gold?

Ex-T-ara Star Faces Prosecution in Shocking Child Abuse Scandal

Min Hee Jin appears on TV. HYBE responds.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Shoe Shelf” by Playbook

GHOST9 is poised to return

Featured MV of the Day: “Party O’Clock” by NMIXX

Watch the moment when RM went “Nuts”

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