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· Daniel Anderson
NCT returns with 4th full-length album, ‘Golden Age’
K-pop supergroup NCT released their latest studio album, “Golden Age – The 4th Album,” on Monday. 10 songs, 20 members: The new album, which is a follow-up to 2021’s “Universe,” unites all 20 members from NCT’s different subunits — NCT U, NCT 127, NCT Dream, WayV and NCT…
· Daniel Anderson
8 favorite girl group moments from KCON LA 2023 because they ate
KCON LA 2023 was a whirlwind of K-pop excitement, where not even Hurricane Hilary or an earthquake could deter passionate fans. With an estimated 140,000 attendees and 278 vibrant booths at the Los Angeles Convention Center complex over three unforgettable days, this year’s KCON…
· Daniel Anderson
ITZY releases new mini-album, music video
K-pop quintet ITZY recently released their seventh mini-album, “Kill My Doubt,” alongside a music video for the title track “CAKE.” About the mini-album: “Kill My Doubt” was released on Monday — eight months after the release of the JYP Entertainment girl group’s sixth…
· Daniel Anderson
Rain, IVE’s Wonyoung and Stray Kids’ Bang Chan unveiled as MCs for KCON LA 2023
The MCs for all three nights of KCON LA this year have been announced. MC duties: Headlining the opening night’s concert on Aug. 18 will be Wonyoung from K-pop girl group IVE. Veteran performer Rain will be hosting Saturday’s performances, and Bang Chan from the boy group Stray…
· Daniel Anderson
MONSTA X debut first subunit with members Shownu and Hyungwon
K-pop boy group MONSTA X have launched their first subunit with the debut of Shownu x Hyungwon. About the duo: On Tuesday, group members Shownu, 31, and Hyungwon, 29, released their first-ever mini-album, “The Unseen.”
· Ryan General
KCON LA under fire for ad listing looking for Asian and white staff
KCON LA took to Instagram on Wednesday to address the issue, denying that they neither authorized nor endorsed the listing
· Daniel Anderson
FIFTY FIFTY’s KCON appearance, ‘Barbie’ music video canceled amid legal and health woes
K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY have recently lost out on numerous opportunities due to their health issues and legal troubles. “Barbie” music video: The production of FIFTY FIFTY‘s music video for their song “Barbie Dreams,” featured on the soundtrack of the upcoming film…
· Daniel Anderson
CRAVITY rounds out lineup for inaugural Krazy K-Pop Super Concert in NYC
K-pop boy group CRAVITY are the last act to be added to the lineup of the inaugural Krazy K-Pop Super Concert in New York City. The lineup: The Krazy K-Pop Super Concert, which takes place on August 26 at the UBS Arena, will feature previously announced headliners girl group IVE…
· Daniel Anderson
XG’s Juria, Chisa and Hinata release cover of TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’
XG members Juria, Chisa and Hinata dropped a medley of covers on YouTube including TLC’s iconic hit ‘No Scrubs’. ‘XG VOX’ no. 5: The video uploaded to YouTube on Sunday is the fifth installment of the act’s “XG VOX” series, which spotlights vocal covers from the trio. Past…
· Daniel Anderson
SHINee releases first new music in over 2 years
K-pop boy group SHINee have returned to the music scene after more than two years with their new studio album “Hard.” About the album: Released by SM Entertainment on Monday, “Hard” is led by its title track of the same name.
· Daniel Anderson
ATEEZ releases 9th mini-album ahead of world tour
K-pop boy group ATEEZ have released their ninth mini-album, “The World EP.2: Outlaw.” About “The World EP.2: Outlaw”: The mini-album is led by the title track “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS).” It includes five other side tracks, including “This World,” “Dune,” “DJANGO,” “Wake Up”…