K-Pop and drama star Minho hit the Asian music scene in May 2008 as a member of SHINee under SM Entertainment. While he's the group's main rapper, sub-vocalist, and visual expert, the news this week isn't about that at all. Read on to find out more. A Long Marathon...
Long years in the K-pop industry don't always guarantee a seamless experience between agencies and performers, and Younha found that out the hard way. Read on for more details. A Long Partnership Ends According to the Korea JoongAng Daily, "Younha has demanded that...
You might think that in the music industry fans seldom take to the idea of older acts like Panic returning, but you'd be wrong despite some young folks treating artists who do that as dusty, if rather interesting, museum pieces. But Panic is still extremely popular...
A new Grammy category for K-pop is coming in 2027, and it hasn't made everyone happy. The Academy named it the "Grammy Award for Best Asian Pop Music Performance," and it will debut at the 69th Annual Grammy Awards. Who Qualifies? Not every song by an Asian artist can...
FIFTY FIFTY are doing really well at the moment, but it wasn't always like that. Read on to find out what's happening in September of 2026. Doing Well According to AllKpop, the group "marked their second debut anniversary on September 20, holding a live session with...
Starship Entertainment's K-pop group CRAVITY announced their upcoming news. Read on to find out the latest updates about the nine-member group's exciting developments. The New Mini-Album The group is dropping a new mini album titled "sonorous." According to Shining...
BLACKPINK's Jisoo is hitting the headlines again with more good news about chart positioning in September. Her solo music efforts since early 2024 seem very well received by K-Pop fans across the world. Read on to see what's happening right now. Topping The Charts...
Fans still argue about whether KATSEYE is really K-pop or global pop. Either way, they bring plenty of energy. The group came out of the HYBE and Geffen Records reality competition The Debut: Dream Academy. This weekend, fans raved about Barcelona-based SIKREN Crew's...
BLACKPINK star Jennie Kim had a difficult time during her sets on stage at Summer Sonic in Tokyo and Oskaka this weekend, and K-Pop fans couldn't help but notice that she got upset about it. Between technical glitches and outfit fails, things became just too much for...
Terrible news arrived in the K-Pop universe when Japanese influencer Mina Chan, 26, was confirmed dead after Seoul's Yongsan Police Station found her unresponsive in her apartment. And that leads to a follow-up story about how influencers report on tragedies....
For about a month, K-pop fans have been anticipating Red Velvet dropping an EP titled Velvet Summer. Now that it's out, fans are excited about the mini-album, but they're also feeling bad for group member Seulgi. The Tracks Seem Warm The mini album was highly...
This week on the YouTube channel ReacttotheK, hosts Umu and Jango sat down with Marcus to review NMIXX, or specifically, their fifth EP, titled Heavy Serenade. The trio gathered to discuss the latest release from the fast-moving K-pop scene. ReacttotheK Reviews...
Jungkook recently caused a stir at a swimming spot in Munich, Germany. The BTS star wore a full jacket and long pants. It was a warm day. Other tourists nearby wore swimwear. A Covered-Up Appearance Sparks Rumors Some onlookers quickly jumped to conclusions. A few...
YouTuber K-Pop Spy released a scathing critique of BabyMonster's recent tour. She didn't hold back. The seven-member YG Entertainment girl group debuted in late 2023. Their youngest member, Chiquita, is just 17. Their oldest, Ruka, is 23. Read on for more about why...
This week, Jordan Orme didn't just review the Stray Kids music video for "Run It." He took a masterclass from it. The professional film editor posted a breakdown on YouTube. He dissected how the group uses high-level post-production to tell their story. Light and Dark...
K-pop group BTS is always under scrutiny, and their looks are no exception. There are many rumors circulating that the boys have undergone plastic surgery to enhance their features, and some fans even believe that they are addicted to cosmetic procedures. Always Under...
The k-pop and k-drama wave hit like a freight train and never looked back. If you want to stay ahead, you need voices that do more than scream at a screen. We looked for creators who bring deep knowledge and witty commentary to the table. These four experts turn...
There's a story that's been doing the rounds about BTS for the last few days. And, as it contains all the fun elements about K-pop, we decided to take a look at it. After all, it includes K-pop, ticket panic, temples, matchmaking, deity offerings, and desperate fans....
Just over five years after crashing in onto the K-pop scene with "Black Mamba," SM Entertainment's futuristic girl group, aespa is gearing up for the release of their second studio album on May 29. Folks are blown away by it. Read on to find out why. The Video Drop...
ENHYPEN's Heeseung changed his stage name and shocked K-pop fans by leaving the group in March. He'd been with them for six years, and the departure naturally raises some questions. He's still under Belift, but purely as a solo singer these days. It's no wonder that...
When KATSEYE dropped their track "Pinky Up," the group hit a mountain of netizens who debated it every closely. Actually, it made the "Gnarly" era look very good. While fans expected a big follow-up to their debut momentum, the initial reaction to the new sound seems...
K-Pop Demon Hunters dropped worldwide in June last year, but it still trends and this Easter it remained a popular go-to for family fun. Certainly, it seems to have a lot of staying power. Kids of all ages seem to love the monster-slaying idols. Read on to find out...
One thing about the world of K-pop is that it never stops churning out news, updates and gossip. Currently, there are some newsworthy moments going on. It involves memorable moments, solo artists, and world tour expansions. Read on to find out more. Stuck On Repeat...
The world of K-pop currently brings some very memorable moments. Individual solo artists break records, and other big news involved the Oscars. But, there are other recent happenings of interest to global netizens. Read on for more details. BTS Updates The biggest...
BLACKPINK dropped a new video for "Go," which is a song from the DEADLINE album that launched last year. K-Pop netizens seem very excited. After working on some solo projects, that was put on hiatus and the four girls reunited. So, they delivered their new music video...
Jimin from BTS isn't just loved for his music and style, but for his incredible looks. And, it seems that everyone who ever encounters him seems blown away by his beauty. Recently, he topped a poll on K-pop stars and other performers about it. Read on for more...
Jimin from BTS is breaking records once again. Whenever people think he's reached his limit, he breaks through it. This week, he's done it again and this time, his new record came on Spotify. Read on for all the details. Massive Streams On Spotify The major...
You might recall that back in December, Park Na Rae, a famous comedian, made the headlines for the wrong reasons. It involved her being booked for allegedly using illegal prescription medications. Well, there was some fallout and the news now reveals a dispute with...
BTS star Kim Taehyung, known as V from the K-pop group, has taken the title of the fastest person ever to reach 70 million followers on Instagram. Read on for more about this amazing achievement. The First Post Was In 2021 Back in December 2021, V posted his first...
The world of BTS definitely experienced a few strange moments recently in K-pop news. I mean, pretty much at the same time, several huge stories broke which ranged from very honest talks from the members to historic chart records. As a matter of fact, the group...
Simon Cowell’s new boy band, December 10, trashed K-Pop's hottest group, BTS and immediately ran into trouble. Read on for more details and find out the opinion of a genre influencer. The New Group On Netflix You might remember that Cowell searched for a new boy band...
South Korean comedian Park Na-rae isn't really a K-drama star, but she's well-known and this week, she faces some serious accusations involving medications. Read on for more details. Prescription Drug Abuse Allegations The original report arose when Dispatch...
A recent Hong Kong fire tragedy caused the cancellation of a MAMA Awards 2025 performance. The awards show itself continued, but the planned "Saja Boy" number was cut. Well, a respected vlogger had something to say about the reactions to the courtesy. Read on for...
Awesome news for K-Drama lovers! One of South Korea's most popular actresses, Shin Min Ah, and a top actor, Kim Woo Bin, are tying the knot this December. The news arrived on social media in an official announcement by the couple's agency, AM Entertainment. It...
The 2026 Grammy Awards will be more than just a show. They will become a cultural battle that will not only decide the fate of the K-pop girl group but also define what the future of the girl group will be like. Two Different Approaches Popfilia 101, in her Sunday...
A legal battle for nearly a year between the K-pop act NewJeans and their record company, ADOR, was resolved with the members going back to the company. But the settlement resulted in a row with their fans. Read on to find out more about the backlash. The Lawsuit...
