Billboard has released its midyear roundup, “The 50 Best Songs of 2026 So Far,” spotlighting a range of genres—and with major presence from K-pop and adjacent pop. According to a...
Fans hoping for a full-circle reunion from one of K-pop’s best-known “disbanded” groups have gotten a significant signal this week. According to a report from Koreaboo, B.A.P members have reunited...
In South Korea’s entertainment industry, two fresh controversies—one tied to allegations of inappropriate relationships and another sparked by accusations of racism and misogyny—have reignited debates over accountability, online rumor culture,...
As TWICE’s contract talks continue to be publicly discussed, new attention has turned to a resurfaced clip of member Jihyo crying on stage during the group’s April 28 Tokyo concert—sparking...
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has formally begun an investigation into HYBE and its subsidiary ADOR following a complaint tied to NewJeans member Danielle, according to a report on...
aespa member Winter has addressed accusations that the puppy she recently adopted may have been sourced from a pet shop, clarifying that her new dog, named Bbonyo, came from a...
TWICE member Jeongyeon has held a recent meeting with South Korean talent agency VARO Entertainment, according to confirmations from both sides—adding fresh momentum to ongoing speculation about her future agency...
BTS’ “Dynamite” reaches a new YouTube benchmark BTS’ global hit “Dynamite” has surpassed 2.1 billion views on YouTube, marking a major milestone for the group and for K-pop on the...
Thousands of K-pop tracks—potentially including music from major artists such as BTS and BLACKPINK—are reportedly being used as data to train generative AI systems, according to a new analysis cited...
SEOUL, South Korea — K-pop group ENHYPEN’s member Sunoo is using his birthday to spotlight patient support, donating ₩50 million (about $32,500) to Samsung Medical Center, according to the hospital,...
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