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&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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在我们的第5期印刷版封面故事中，&amp;TEAM 的 MAKI 坦率分享走红的感受——以及为什么这件事比表面看起来更复杂

IN REFLECTION MAKI: &TEAM

BIGBANG is a South Korean boy group formed by YG Entertainment, debuting in 2006 and becoming one of the most influential acts in K-pop history. The current profile centers on G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung, with T.O.P and Seungri tied to earlier chapters of the group. The group&#x27;s importance comes from how strongly it changed expectations for idol music and image. BIGBANG made self-production, individual fashion identity, and genre-blending central to its appeal, with G-Dragon&#x27;s songwriting and public style playing a major role in the group&#x27;s reputation. Musically, BIGBANG moved through hip-hop, R&amp;B, electronic pop, ballads, and festival-sized dance tracks without losing a recognizable identity. Songs such as &quot;Lies,&quot; &quot;Haru Haru,&quot; &quot;Fantastic Baby,&quot; and &quot;Bang Bang Bang&quot; became reference points for later idol groups trying to balance mainstream hooks with stronger artist branding. The members also became major solo figures, which helped the group feel less like a standard idol team and more like a collection of distinct pop stars. That individual power brought both longevity and complications, especially as military service, controversies, and member departures changed the group&#x27;s public shape. The fandom is known as V.I.P. BIGBANG is a defining second-generation group whose impact on K-pop music, fashion, performance, and global ambition is difficult to separate from the genre&#x27;s modern history.

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2019 年，G-Dragon 成为 Nike 历史上第一位与 Swoosh 达成创意合作的亚洲说唱歌手——这不是代言，而是一个完全围绕他自身审美逻辑展开的合作伙伴关系

G-Dragon 如何打造了 K-Pop 历史上最重要的 Nike 合作

David Yong 进入 K-pop 的路径并不符合标准的偶像剧本。最初是通过 BIGBANG 和 TWICE 认识这个领域后，这位新加坡企业家凭借多年的声乐训练，开始学习韩语、上舞蹈课，并在首尔录音

从粉丝到艺人执行官：David Yong 的 K-pop 之路

KiiiKiii is a five-member girl group under Starship Entertainment, consisting of Jiyu, Leesol, Sui, Haum, and Kya. The group began its rollout in 2025 with &quot;I Do Me&quot; and built its debut era around a confident, self-directed image. As a newer Starship group, KiiiKiii carries attention from the company&#x27;s girl-group history while needing a distinct identity of its own. Their early presentation leans youthful but assertive, with styling and performance choices that frame the members as a compact team rather than a loose collection of rookies. The fandom is known as TiiiKiii. KiiiKiii is still early in its career, but its debut identity is clear: a compact Starship girl group built around self-possession, youthful confidence, and a team image still being defined through its first releases.

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在 K-pop 行业里，某些类型的营销已经变得司空见惯。从最初的概念照、电影感预告片，到 teaser 和 mash-up，新专辑在发行前都会带来一整套内容，供粉丝提前逐一拆解。

K-pop 营销的新纪元：为什么 KiiiKiii 的旅行网站这么有效

ASTRO is a four-member boy group under Fantagio. Originally debuting as six members, the group entered the industry with their first mini album &quot;Spring Up&quot;, quickly gaining attention for their bright concept and strong performance skills. The original lineup consisted of MJ, JinJin, Cha Eun-woo, Moon Bin, Rocky, and Sanha, establishing a well-balanced team recognized for both musical and variety presence. In their early years, ASTRO built a steady discography with releases such as &quot;Summer Vibes&quot;, &quot;Autumn Story&quot;, and the &quot;Dream&quot; series, while also expanding their reach through concerts and international promotions. Their growth continued with their first full-length album &quot;All Light&quot; and subsequent releases including &quot;Blue Flame&quot;, &quot;Gateway&quot;, and &quot;All Yours&quot;, solidifying their place in the industry with a consistent sound and evolving image. The group also explored unit activities, including Moon Bin &amp; Sanha and JinJin &amp; Rocky, further showcasing their versatility. :contentReference[oaicite:0] Over time, ASTRO experienced significant changes, including Rocky’s departure and the passing of Moon Bin in 2023, marking a deeply emotional period for the group and fans. Despite these challenges, the group has continued activities as four members, releasing commemorative and special projects such as &quot;Circles&quot;, &quot;Twilight&quot;, and &quot;Moon&quot;, reflecting both their growth and enduring bond as they move forward together.

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YOON SAN-HA 在这个行业里的时间，远比大多数人意识到的还要久。他在十几岁时就作为练习生加入 Fantagio，并于 2016 年以 ASTRO 最年轻成员的身份出道

YOON SAN-HA 已准备好做回自己

Influencer 经常会受邀参加 K-pop 演唱会和活动，以换取内容和媒体曝光——但这种“特权”究竟从什么时候开始，是以那些花钱到场的粉丝为代价的？

当 Influencer 文化妨碍了 fandom 演唱会体验，会发生什么？

两则故事聚焦对 K-pop 公司切实存在的批评：Stray Kids 演唱会上的 influencer 文化，以及 BLACKPINK 十周年纪念活动中缺乏诚意的表现。第三则则探讨 THE BOYZ 苦乐参半的合约续约，以及这可能为组合未来带来什么&nbsp;

K-pop 上周回顾解析（2026年8月3日 - 8月7日）

Cortis, is a South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Music. The group consists of five members: Martin, James, Juhoon, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. They debuted on August 18, 2025, with the digital single “What You Want&quot; followed by their first EP, &quot;Color Outside the Lines&quot;. The group’s name is derived from the phrase “Color Outside the Lines,” reflecting their concept of creative freedom and nonconformity. Cortis has been promoted as a self-producing “creator crew,” with members participating in songwriting, choreography, and visual direction. Blending pop, hip-hop, and experimental elements, the group gained early attention for their performance skills, self-produced content, and strong rookie-year sales, establishing them as one of Big Hit Music’s newer generation acts.

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CORTIS 围绕一句拒绝“穿得好看就一定得花大钱”的歌词打造了 “FaSHioN”——在 2 亿次播放之后，这首歌依然是他们最清晰的宣言

CORTIS 的首个周年，坐实他们是 K-pop 时尚王者

曾经以蒙面匿名身份活动的 NEUK JUN，如今带着 THE ARRIVAL 重回聚光灯下，公开身份，开启全新篇章&nbsp;

NEUK JUN：表象之下

Wonder Girls were a girl group formed by JYP Entertainment, debuting in February 2007. The group — whose most well-known lineup included Sunye, Yeeun, Sohee, Yubin, and Hyerim — became one of the defining acts of second-generation K-pop. Their 2007 single &quot;Tell Me&quot; sparked a national dance craze in South Korea, with the retro choreography being replicated everywhere from schools to military barracks. Follow-up hits &quot;So Hot&quot; and &quot;Nobody&quot; were equally massive. Wonder Girls made history as the first K-pop group to enter the Billboard Hot 100, with &quot;Nobody&quot; charting in 2009 during their ambitious attempt to break into the American market. While their U.S. promotions had mixed results, the group&#x27;s pioneering efforts helped pave the way for future K-pop acts in the West. In their later years, Wonder Girls reinvented themselves as a self-playing band, releasing the critically acclaimed album &quot;Reboot.&quot; The group disbanded in 2017, but their legacy as trailblazers in K-pop&#x27;s global expansion is firmly established.

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Sunmi 在《Forever July》中放下了标志性的高能量，转而呈现更柔和的一面。这首歌围绕失眠、雨声，以及一个她始终没有完全回答的问题展开

在《Forever July》里，Sunmi 把夏日流行换成了夏日雨声

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;.

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dodree 将他们的音乐称为“K-rossover Pop”——在其不断扩大的作品中，唱腔、gayageum 旋律与来自韩国传统线条舞动的舞步相互交织，并融入 trap 节拍和梦幻合成器等现代元素，形成一种颠覆性的表达。

dodree：JYP 旗下的神秘二人组

四年的沉默后，Choi Yoojung 用明确表态打破了这份沉寂。〈Perfect Target〉是她首次亲自写词并作曲的作品

四年后，Choi Yoojung 终于说出她的“完美目标”

“同意”成为了上周K-pop最具定义性的主题，涵盖了BTS对Grammy的抗议、Waterbomb Festival的争议，以及像DAY6的Young K这样与大众建立更紧密联系的艺人们&nbsp;

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