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Jang Wooyoung Marks His Return with 3rd Mini Album ‘I’m Into,’ Redefining Presence in 2025’s K-pop Landscape
Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Jang Wooyoung, celebrated as one of the defining voices of second-generation K-pop, has teased the arrival…
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8TURN Reveals ‘Electric Heart : 찬란하게 빛날’ Concept Photos, Raising Expectations for Their Next Breakthrough in K-Pop
Photo Credits: MNH Entertainment Rising K-pop boy group 8TURN has officially unveiled the concept photos for their upcoming second single…
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Taeyang Sets the Stage for a Bold New Chapter with Elle Men Hong Kong August 2025
Photo Credits: ELLE Men Hong Kong The Black Label In the August 2025 issue of Elle Men Hong Kong, Taeyang of…
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Junhee of A.C.E Sets the Stage for Solo Stardom With ‘Supernova’ Digital Single Teasers
Photo Credits: H&P Entertainment PAN Entertainment Park Junhee, the leader of A.C.E, is stepping confidently into his long-awaited solo era…
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Change in k-pop sound doesn’t come from “westernization” but from change in k-pop record -production philosophy
Probably everyone notice recent nagging about that k-pop doesn’t sound the same like in the past. From what I notice…
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Wendy Unveils Her Artistic Side in DELING Magazine’s August 2025 Pictorial Preview: Inside Red Velvet’s Enduring K-Pop Influence
Photo Credits: DELING Magazine. ASND. SM Entertainment Wendy, the powerhouse vocalist of Red Velvet, brings her charisma and artistry to…
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Why is so hard to believe Idols do Plastic Surgery?
We’re in 2025, and to this day people say Kim Taeyeon is all natural, along with her other teammates in…
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Do most K-pop fans know about the working conditions of idols?
Lately I’ve been thinking about how tough the K-pop industry seems for idols; like the long hours, strict diets, barely…
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BAEKHYUN Redefines Icon Status: EXO Star Headlines Rolling Stone Korea Special Edition, Fueling K-Pop Global Buzz
Photo Credits: Rolling Stone Korea. INB100 In a move that electrifies both the K-pop industry and global fandoms, BAEKHYUN of…
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IDID’s “Dear U” Pictorial for DAZED Korea August 2025: K-pop’s Rising Stars in the Ultimate Fan-Favorite Magazine
Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. Starship Entertainment As anticipation mounted for the debut of IDID, the latest seven-member boy group from…
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Jackson Wang Headlines Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia July 2025: GOT7’s Global Star and K-Pop’s Fashion Evolution
Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia Kakao Entertainment The allure of K-pop meets international fashion as Jackson Wang, a prominent member of…
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The audition that changed the course of K-pop history
National Geographic “Here we have thousands of young dreamers fighting for their spot in the K-pop industry… but who will…
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QWER Unveils a Fresh Era for High Cut Magazine and Hyundai Duty Free, Igniting K-pop Enthusiasm
Photo Credits: High Cut Magazine. Tamago Production QWER, the rising K-pop band, has taken a significant leap in their career…
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QWER Teams Up with GQ Korea and Vans for an Iconic July 2025 Pictorial Celebrating K-Pop Culture
Photo Credits: GQ Korea. Vans. Tamago Production In the vibrant world of K-pop, collaborations between music groups and fashion brands…
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Groups that behave/seem like “coworkers”
Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of people mention and discuss groups that feel like “coworkers” to them, a great…
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Seventeen’s The8 Sets Fashion Trends in Harper’s BAZAAR MEN China July 2025: K-pop’s Enduring Influence on Style and Media
Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR MEN China. Pledis Entertainment. XCSS Entertainment Seventeen’s The8, also known as Xu Minghao, is the latest…
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Will we ever see K-pop idol billionaires like Western artists?
This might be a stupid question, but it just popped into my head while looking at the net worth of…
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Miyeon of i-DLE Graces CITER Magazine China July 2025: K-Pop’s Global Influence and the Rise of CITER Among Fans
Photo Credits: CITER Magazine China. CUBE Entertainment Miyeon, the acclaimed vocalist of i-DLE, takes center stage as the cover star…
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What’s the most shocking tea ever in the K-pop industry?
Not just the usual dating scandals or “X idol was rude” stuff, but the kind that made you do a…
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CRAVITY’s Bold Visuals and K-Pop Influence Featured in DAZED Korea’s July 2025 Pictorial
Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. Starship Entertainment For the July 2025 issue, DAZED Korea spotlights CRAVITY, the nine-member boy group that…
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Unpopular opinion “An idol’s beauty determines their success in the K-pop industry.”
Through following K-pop over the past four years, I’ve become convinced that an idol’s beauty determines their success, especially in…
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TREASURE’s Junkyu and Asahi Lead a New Era: K-pop Icons Grace NYLON JAPAN’s Global Issue
Photo Credits: NYLON JAPAN YG Entertainment When NYLON JAPAN announced Junkyu and Asahi of TREASURE as the cover stars for…
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Honest opinion on KATSEYE – a kpop-but-not-kpop group
Hi there!! I’ve been on a hunt for global girl groups for a while now and finding my way to…
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ATEEZ Unveils Exclusive Billboard Korea Artist Edition Cover Ahead of 2025 World Tour
Photo Credits: Billboard Korea. KQ Entertainment Hero Photo: i-d K-pop sensation ATEEZ is making waves once again with their feature…
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Aespa’s Giselle Unveils Effortless Elegance in 女友BELLA+ June 2025 Pictorial Preview
Photo Credits: 女友BELLA China. SM Entertainment Aespa’s Giselle is making headlines once again, this time as the featured star of…
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Is K-pop these days overly dependent on certain big-name groups?
In light of BTS members completing their military service and preparing for future group activities, as well as Blackpink’s upcoming…
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ILLIT Unveils Captivating Third Mini Album “bomb” with Brand Film, Sparking Excitement for Upcoming K-Pop Events
Photo Credits: BE:LIFT South Korea’s rising K-pop sensation ILLIT has once again captured the hearts of fans worldwide with the…
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Hello fellow K-pop fans I need advice on how to work in the K-pop industry specifically HYBE since it’s my dream company
Hello!! I’m a 24 year old girl trying to work in K-pop. I am Korean and have been doing my…
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HITGS appears in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview: Meet K-Pop’s Freshest Girl Group
Photo Credits: H Music Entertainment. Cosmopolitan Korea The anticipation around HITGS continues to build as the five-member girl group graces…
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I-DLE is back with another comeback. Is it a “Good Thing”?
I just listened to their TT, “Good Thing”, twice. First to focus purely on the MV and the sound, then…
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Meet SMORZ: Echo Entertainment’s New K-pop Girl Group Debuting in 2025 – Members, Bios, and First Impressions
Photo Credits: Echo Entertainment Echo Entertainment is making waves in the K-pop scene with the introduction of its highly anticipated…
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S.Coups of SEVENTEEN Makes Historic Met Gala 2025 Debut in Hanbok-Inspired BOSS Suit Amid Global Fashion and Music Milestones
Photo Credits: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images/Instagram Pledis Entertainment. SEVENTEEN’s charismatic leader S.Coups has officially made his much-anticipated debut at the 2025…
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Are there any Kpop groups you lowkey want to stan but just can’t either because of their company or what they represent about the k-pop industry’s direction?
Like, you genuinely enjoy their music, admire the members, or see their potential—but something about the bigger picture holds you…
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KiiiKiii – Part 2: Marie Claire Korea x CHANEL BEAUTY (May 2025 Digital Issue Cover)
Photo Credits; Instagram (cafewindowsbyroo). Starship Entertainment. Marie Claire Korea KiiiKiii has quickly established themselves as not just musical trendsetters but…
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TXT’s Yeonjun Shines on DAZED Korea’s 2025 Digital Cover in Moncler: A Striking New Era for K-Pop Fashion
Hero and all Photo Credits: BigHit Music Dazed Korea TXT’s Yeonjun has captivated fans and fashion enthusiasts alike as he…
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ifeye Dazzles in Marie Claire Korea May 2025: K-Pop’s Rising Stars Shine in Debut Pictorial
Photo Credits: Hi-Hat Entertainment Marie Claire Korea Fresh off their highly anticipated debut, rookie girl group ifeye is already making…
