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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

Formed by JYP Entertainment, GOT7 emerged onto the K-pop scene on January 16, 2014, with seven members: JB, Mark, Jackson,

Who is GOT7?

This is a unisex term for idols who are acting cutesy. Covering your mouth when&nbsp;

What does “aegyo” mean?

Arguably one of the strangest names out of the K-pop industry, MAMAMOO wanted fans to hear

What does MAMAMOO's name mean?

Vinyl has experienced a wild resurgence as of late. But how many of those vinyl record sales are fans buying K-pop music?

By the Numbers: Are K-pop Fans Buying Vinyl? 

With an opening that sounds like ABBA if they made their debut in the aughts, “Butterfly” by Loveholics is a 2008 indie Korean gem.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Butterfly” by Loveholics

Idols who had "minimal training" before debuting

The Rose’s album Heal elaborates on the pains that come with growing up and becoming aware of one’s faults&nbsp; and strengths. The record pulls on the heartstrings of childhood memories, self-worth, and processing emotional healing.&nbsp;

Healing With The Rose: “Definition of ugly is”

After months of teasing one of the largest girl groups ever created, tripleS has made their debut.&nbsp;

tripleS Releases Debut Album

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with BIGONE from 24K +. BIGONE was born on

Is your birthday May 10? See which K-pop idol shares your birthday!

It’s been a tumultuous time for NewJeans. On top of an ongoing dispute between their label, ADOR, and ADOR’s parent company, the group now has an injured member to worry about. In early April, Hyein sustained a foot fracture during NewJeans rehearsal.&nbsp;

NewJeans's Hyein is Injured and Can’t Participate In Promo

Dreamcatcher (Korean: 드림캐쳐) is an all-female K-pop group based in South Korea. Formed by&nbsp;

Who is Dreamcatcher?

MAMAMOO (Korean: 마마무) is an all-female K-pop group based in South Korea. They were formed

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