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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

Stray Kids (Korean: 스트레이 키즈) is an all-male South Korean idol group formed by JYP Entertainment. JYP Entertainment launched a reality survival program also entitled Stray Kids to facilitate the formation of the boy band.

Who are Stray Kids?

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Boho from Mfect.

Is your birthday June 1? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

In today’s increasingly demanding world, young people face the pressures of discrimination, criticism, and high expectations. One K-pop band is aiming to offer hope. BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, epitomizes the concept of becoming bulletproof in a world of pressure.

BTS: Simply “Love Yourself”

In an industry where image reigns supreme, one girl group stands out for the way they flouted South Korean pop culture norms and forged their own unique path. That group is Brown Eyed Girls.

Brown Eyed Girls: Music Over Image

In an all-new, exclusive performance video, K-pop sensation BABYMONSTER showcases brilliant choreography for their song “LIKE THAT.”

BABYMONSTER drops new dance performance video

Viki is a subscription-based video-on-demand streaming service, similar to Hulu and Netflix.

What is Viki?

In K-pop, every artist has a fandom. But unlike other music cultures, these fans are highly organized with names, chapters, traditions, etc. In fact, they’re so organized that they can issue official statements on matters concerning their favorite artist.

Bunnies speak out: NewJeans fans issue collective statement

Hold onto your strawberry cakes, folks, because Xdinary Heroes is about to drop a bombshell of an MV for their song, "Boy Comics (소년만화)."

Xdinary Heroes fans: the “Boy Comics (소년만화)” MV teaser is here

The 50th Civil Affairs Division of the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Min Hee Jin on Thursday May 30, granting her injunction request against HYBE Corporation.&nbsp;

Min Hee Jin’s injunction request approved

South Korea has one of the highest life expectancies in the world.

How long do South Koreans live? – By The Numbers

This might be our favorite K-indie song we’ve ever reviewed.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Shine” by Band Nah

These are some of the most attractive men in K-pop. Who is your favorite?

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