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The Seoul-born singer-songwriter is 17 years old, less than two years into her career, and already operating on her own terms – writing and producing her music

ZIN CHOI: Listen at Your Own Risk

David Yong's route into K-pop doesn't follow the standard idol playbook. After discovering the genre through BIGBANG and TWICE, the Singaporean entrepreneur drew on years of vocal training as he took on Korean-language study, dance lessons, and recording in Seoul

From Fan to Artist-Executive: David Yong on His K-pop Journey

<p> NEXZ is a seven-member Japanese boy group formed by JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Japan through the Japanese reality show Nizi Project Season 2. The group&#x27;s name means Next Z(G)eneration, and was coined by J.Y. Park to represent the wish for the group to lead JYPE into the future. The final episode premiered on December 15, 2023, revealing the debut lineup, ranked as follows: Tomoya, Haru, Yuki, Ken (So Geon), Yu, Yuhi (Hyui), and Seita. They debuted with the Korean song &quot;Ride the Vibe.&quot; </p>

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When NEXZ released "Mmchk" in April 2026, the seven-member group's first comeback of the year sold over 444,000 copies in its first week – a new career high – topped the Circle Chart retail album chart, and earned them their first number one on a Korean music broadcast

NEXZ: Nowhere Left But Up

Beyond the K-pop groups and the choreography that dominate headlines, another wave of singer-songwriters and independent artists from South Korea’s music scene has been building its own audience. DORI is part of that wave, though she arrived at it from an unlikely direction

DORI Speaks in Colour

<p> dodree is the first Subunit of the girl group DDDD 25. The unit is composed of members Na Yeongjoo and Lee Songhyun. They debuted on January 21, 2026, with the single album &quot;Just Like A Dream&quot;. </p>

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dodree calls their sound "K-rossover Pop" – pansori vocals, gayageum riffs, and dance moves pulled from traditional Korean line-drawing movement, subverted within their growing catalog by utilising modern elements like trap beats and dreamy synths

dodree: The Mysterious Duo Under JYP

If you are a K-pop fan living in the United States, your favorite performers may have a harder time reaching you now.&nbsp;

Increased Visa Fees Could Put the Squeeze on K-pop Performances in US

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Sunmi from Wonder Girls. Sunmi was born on May 2, 1992. Looks like you are both a Taurus! Celebrate today with a special MV!

Is your birthday May 2? Which K-pop idol shares your birthday? 

Allegations of chart manipulation are being leveled again at acclaimed boy group BTS. These claims stem from a past legal dispute involving BIGHIT MUSIC and an individual identified as "Mr. A," resurfacing online.

Is BTS Guilty of “Chart Manipulation?”

Acid Angel from Asia was the first tripleS sub-unit, formed through the first Gravity, or online fan-event for tripleS fans. They made their official debut on October 28, 2022 with the EP ACCESS. They are also known as AAA or&nbsp; tripleS AAA. The sub-unit’s members are HyeRin, YooYeon, NaKyoung, and YuBin.

Who is Acid Angel from Asia?

The South Korean girl group tripleS is also known as “SSS” or “SocialSonyoSeoul.” A high-concept, forward thinking group, MODHAUS has described the group as “The Idol of All Possibilities.” What this means is that fans can communicate with the group using Cosmo, the group’s app.

What does tripleS mean?

Woo Ji-ho is best-known by his stage name ZICO (지코). He is a South Korean rapper, record producer, singer/songwriter, and entertainer.&nbsp;

Who is ZICO?

Kim Yooyeon (김유연) is a South Korean singer and entertainer signed to MODHAUS. She is a current member of the massive, 24-member, multi-national girl group tripleS.&nbsp;

Who is Kim Yooyeon? 

Everyone knows that BLACKPINK is an international powerhouse. But did you know that BLACKPINK’s Lisa is the most popular group member on Instagram?&nbsp;

By the Numbers: Lisa is The Most-Followed K-Pop Idol On Instagram

While this song may not be streamed nearly as much as “Magnetic” (the smash hit from this record) it features a tight groove and brilliant harmonies.&nbsp;

ILLIT’s SUPER REAL ME – KPOPWORLD’s Top Pick!

Happy Birthday! You share a special day with Hani from EXID. Hani was born on May 1, 1992. Looks like you are both a Taurus! Celebrate today with a special MV!&nbsp;

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

Last week, Reuters reported that internal disputes at HYBE have led to a 12% drop in its share price since April 22.&nbsp;

Western media rips HYBE amid NewJeans debacle

Leeseul is an American-based indie artist of Korean ancestry.&nbsp;

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