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BTS’ Jin Leads the Way for Celebrity Soldiers with New Fan Mail System
When BTS’s Jin enlisted in the South Korean military on December 13, 2022, it marked a bittersweet moment for ARMY worldwide. As the...
Jimin’s “Who” Sees 300% Boost in Sales, Returns to Billboard Chart
Jimin’s song “Who” is a hit again in the U.S., with its sales jumping by more than 300%. The song sold over 1,800...
NewJeans Announces Public Contest for New Stage Name Amid Contract Dispute with HYBE and ADOR
Popular K-pop group NewJeans has announced plans to adopt a temporary new name amid an ongoing contract dispute with its label, Ador, and...
GOT7 to Reunite for First Concert in Six Years with “NESTFEST”
K-pop sensation GOT7 is set to hold its first full-group concert in six years, titled NESTFEST. The event will take place on February...
NewJeans Takes Stand Against Record Label in Contract Dispute
K-pop group NewJeans is in a legal dispute with their record label Ador. The five-member band, formed in 2022, has accused Ador of...
K-pop Legends Return: 2NE1, BIGBANG, and More Reunite in 2025
Several early-generation K-pop groups are making a comeback in 2025, exciting both old and new fans. These groups are bringing back memories of...
Ador Takes Legal Action Against NewJeans Over Advertising Contracts
Ador, the agency behind K-pop sensation NewJeans, has filed an injunction with the Seoul Central District Court to prevent the group’s members from...
BTS’ J-Hope Brings ‘Hope On The Stage’ to Fans Worldwide in First Solo Tour
BTS’ J-Hope is set to embark on his first solo world tour, Hope On The Stage, beginning with a three-day concert at Seoul’s...
Ex-Ador CEO Accused of Poaching NewJeans Amid Legal Disputes
Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, already embroiled in lawsuits with HYBE subsidiaries, is now accused of attempting to poach NewJeans, the globally renowned...
SM Entertainment to Debut Eight-Member Girl Group Hearts2Hearts in February
SM Entertainment has announced the debut of its new eight-member girl group, Hearts2Hearts, scheduled for February 24. This marks SM’s first rookie girl...
IVE Announces New EP ‘IVE EMPATHY’ for February Release
IVE, one of K-pop’s rising stars, is preparing for a highly anticipated comeback with the release of its third EP, IVE EMPATHY, on...
Jennie Talks Mantra, OddAtelier, and Balancing Blackpink
Jennie, the Blackpink star, is embracing new challenges as she works on her debut solo album and manages her independent label, OddAtelier. The...
100 Best Korean Songs of 2024 According to Melon
Melon has unveiled its year-end chart for 2024, showcasing the top 100 songs based on streaming and download counts throughout the year. TWS’s...
2025 January K-pop Releases: GOT7, GFriend, Onew, and More
January 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for K-pop fans, with multiple comebacks and solo releases from popular groups and...
The Pressure and Dreams of Aspiring K-Pop Idols
For many young girls in South Korea, the dream of becoming a K-pop idol is an all-consuming goal. At MZMC, a K-pop company,...
V’s ‘Winter Ahead’ Wins Fan Vote for Best K-Pop Song of 2024
V and Park Hyo Shin’s collaboration, Winter Ahead, was crowned the best K-pop song of 2024 in a fan-voted poll by Billboard. The...
KickFlip, dearALICE, and More: New K-pop Groups to Watch in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be another exciting year for K-pop, with major agencies like JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, BigHit Music, and Starship...
Stray Kids’ Album “Hop” Tops Billboard, Tying BTS and More
Stray Kids have made history with their new album Hop, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. This marks their...
Jennie Reveals Two Surprise Collabs for Her Solo Album
BLACKPINK’s Jennie is preparing for the release of her first solo album, expected in January 2025. While the exact release date is not...
NewJeans Parts Ways with ADOR Amid Tensions, Wins Top Honors at Asia Artist Awards
K-pop sensation NewJeans has ended their contract with ADOR after a series of unresolved issues, while taking home major awards at the 2024...
BLACKPINK’s Jennie to Release Solo Album in 2025
BLACKPINK’s Jennie has confirmed that she will be releasing a solo album next year, describing it as a “life-reflecting” project. The announcement was...
aespa, BTS, NewJeans and Other K-pop Acts Score Big in Global Rankings
2024 has been a successful year for K-pop artists, with groups like aespa and ILLIT, and solo artists like Jimin, Jungkook, and IU,...
K-Pop Stars and Actors Shine in ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
The highly awaited second season of Squid Game premieres on December 26, 2024, exclusively on Netflix. Fans can stream it starting at 3...
2025 K-Pop Comebacks: GOT7, GFRIEND, BLACKPINK, and More
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for K-pop fans, with several iconic groups making their highly anticipated comebacks. From boy...
V ― Snow Flower Lyrics (ft. Peakboy)
V of BTS released “Snow Flower,” featuring Peakboy, on December 25, 2020. This self-produced song serves as a heartfelt Christmas gift to fans...
Dance Disputes in K-Pop: The NewJeans vs ILLIT Saga Explained
The world of K-pop is no stranger to controversies, but 2024 brought a new kind of dispute into the spotlight—choreography copyrights. At the...
K-pop’s Shift to English ― Is It Still K-pop?
K-pop’s global expansion is changing the sound and style of the genre. As K-pop groups like BLACKPINK and TWICE release more music in...
NewJeans Leaves HYBE and ADOR ― Fans Are Not Happy About It
HYBE’s recent announcement about NewJeans has caused a stir among fans. The group had previously announced they were leaving ADOR and HYBE, but...
BLACKPINK Net Worth: Who is the Richest Member in 2024?
BLACKPINK, one of the most influential K-pop groups globally, continues to dominate the music scene, even as each member embarks on individual projects....
KISS OF LIFE Announces First World Tour ‘KISS ROAD’
KISS OF LIFE, the popular K-pop girl group, has announced their first-ever world tour, called ‘KISS ROAD’. Fans are excited to see the...
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