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2025’s K-Pop Solo Revolution: The Artists Who Redefined the Sound and Style of Korean Pop Music with Their Breakout Debuts
2025 was a landmark year for K-pop soloists, with several established group members stepping out as solo artists and making…
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Min Hee-jin says she will launch a boy band, dismisses NewJeans rivalry as auditions flood in
Min Hee-jin, former Ador CEO and the head of newly founded agency OOAK Records, has publicly addressed her next move…
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Stray Kids Take the Big Screen: Concert Movie Lights Up Cinemas Worldwide with Electrifying Energy and Global Fanfare.
Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Stray Kids is set to take their explosive stage presence to a new level with the…
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Pinkbloods, how do you feel about SM’s current performance from a business/musical aspect?
Aside from the typical issues (security, overwork, legal issues, etc.), how would you evaluate SM’s current performance from a business…
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Beyond the Stage: Enhypen’s Fashion Evolution and Iconic Magazine Covers [Feature]
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Photo Credits: Belift Lab. Virgin Music (Japan) Geffen Records (US) Enhypen, one of the rapidly ascending K-pop groups, has long blurred the…
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Guilty of defamation for, e.g., naming bullies? Korea’s libel law may be changing soon.
Should fans risk legal backlash when exposing verified facts about idols/agencies/companies? How do we balance protecting individuals’ reputations and enabling…
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K-pop set for fresh boom as BTS, BigBang eye full comebacks
BTS is making a comeback in 2026 after a four-year hiatus With BTS set to come back as a full…
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It’s wild how cutthroat the K-pop industry is
This is a well-known fact, but since most fans focus on the big groups, it’s easy to overlook. Since the…
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Halsey’s interview made me realize how wild K-pop album sales really are.
I just finished watching Halsey’s interview with Zane Lowe and she mentioned how her label isn’t letting her drop another…
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Haechan Makes Solo Debut with First Album ‘TASTE’ and Stunning CRZY Concept
Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Haechan of NCT has officially stepped into the spotlight with the release of his highly anticipated…
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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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