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· Carl Samson
ARMY worldwide counts down to BTS’ highly anticipated comeback
Anticipation is building worldwide as BTS prepares to reunite as a complete group for the first time in nearly four years. What you need to know: The seven-member group will release their fifth full-length album, “Arirang,” named after Korea’s most famous folk song, on March 20…
· Carl Samson
Rolling Stone’s ‘Greatest Songs’ list exposes persistent Asian artist gap
While Rolling Stone’s “250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far” list features several standout tracks from Asian and Asian-heritage artists, their limited presence underscores the ongoing struggle for equitable representation in Western music canon, according to a Rebel…
· Carl Samson
Stray Kids achieves Billboard feat no other artist has accomplished before
Stray Kids have marked their seventh consecutive No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with “Karma,” surpassing BTS’ previous record of six chart-toppers. Peak performance: “Karma” debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart dated Sept. 6 with 313,000 equivalent album units in its…
· Carl Samson
Hybe artists gain Grammy voting rights as K-pop’s influence expands
Sixteen artists and producers from Hybe have been granted Grammy voting privileges starting with the 2026 awards ceremony. The Recording Academy’s July 10 announcement of membership invitations included Huh Yun-jin from Le Sserafim, Jungwon from Enhypen, Woozi and Vernon from…
· Carl Samson
Just B’s Bain is 1st K-pop idol in a boy group to come out as gay
Just B member Bain made history this week by becoming the first K-pop idol in a boy group to publicly come out as gay during the group’s “Just Odd” concert in Los Angeles on Tuesday. “Born this way”
· Carl Samson
Malaysia’s first K-pop idol is fluent in 4 different languages
Alicia Wong Lingling, or simply Lingling, 19, is set to make history as Malaysia’s first K-pop idol, debuting with entertainment label Leanbranding’s first global girl group in late May. How she did it: The Klang, Selangor native first joined as a contestant on Mnet’s audition…
· Bryan Ke
Olivia Rodrigo reveals ‘oddly specific’ question for her first dates
Olivia Rodrigo recently shared a personal method she uses to spot a red flag during first dates. In a video posted by Netflix on Instagram, the 21-year-old Filipino American singer said she has just one question to gauge compatibility with a date. “The biggest red flag? This is…
· Bryan Ke
K-pop stars unite at 2NE1’s reunion concert
Legendary K-pop girl group 2NE1 has returned to the music scene, kicking off their “Welcome Back” Asia tour in Seoul. The event, which ran from Friday to Sunday, featured fellow YG Entertainment labelmate Babymonster and saw the attendance of Blackpink’s Jennie, Big Bang’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
Olivia Rodrigo celebrates her 1st Philippines visit with halo-halo
Olivia Rodrigo shared her excitement about visiting the Philippines for the first time on Instagram, posting a photo of the traditional Filipino dessert halo-halo with the caption, “Halo-halo secured!!!!” The 21-year-old Filipino American artist arrived in the country on…
· Carl Samson
Blackpink’s Jennie teases solo comeback with viral campaign
Blackpink’s Jennie has sparked hype for her solo comeback by teasing fans with an ingenious move that quickly went viral. On Wednesday, the 28-year-old idol posted a teaser video on Instagram, which showed her posting a sign that read, “calling all pretty girls,” along with…
· Carl Samson
Most beloved K-pop groups of the 21st century crowned in Korea poll
Girls’ Generation, Blackpink and BTS were named the most beloved K-pop groups of the 21st century, according to a Gallup Korea poll conducted between Aug. 19 and Aug. 23. The survey, which polled 1,052 South Koreans aged 19 to 69, revealed that Girls’ Generation and Blackpink…
· Carl Samson
Ive goes glamorous in ‘Ive Switch’ teaser images
Ive members are taking stunning to the next level in new teaser photos for their upcoming EP “Ive Switch.” Key points:
· Carl Samson
Watch: Ive drops teaser for second EP ‘Switch’
Ive has dropped a teaser for their second EP “Ive Switch,” setting a magical tone for their spring comeback. Key points:
· Ryan General
Report: 2 Blackpink members renew non-exclusive contracts with YG
The label has since issued an official statement reiterating that nothing is confirmed and discussions are ongoing
· Bryan Ke
JYP’s mental health advice to talents divides K-pop fans
K-pop luminary Park Jin-young, better known as JYP, ignited controversy upon revealing a piece of advice he says he gives to his talents about mental health. What he said: Park, founder of powerhouse label JYP Entertainment, said he encourages his artists to make everybody…
· Ryan General
K-pop girl group IVE includes several US cities in first world tour
“I’m delighted and excited at the same time to perform stages together with worldwide Dive,” said IVE member An Yujin
· Carl Samson
Eric Nam cancels Malaysia concert over ‘threats’ for liking Israel-Gaza post
Korean American singer Eric Nam has canceled a concert in Malaysia in response to threats he allegedly received for “liking” an Instagram post about the Israel-Hamas conflict. What he did: Nam, 34, “liked” an Oct. 9 post created by political strategist Jordan C. Brown-Underwood,…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Eunhyuk sings Backstreet Boys song on karaoke at Mary Pacquiao’s birthday party
Super Junior member Eunhyuk joined Manny Pacquiao and his family as they celebrated the legendary boxer’s daughter’s 17th birthday party in the Philippines. Key details: Eunhyuk, whose real name is Lee Hyuk-jae, was among the guests invited to Mary “Princess” Pacquiao’s 17th…
· Daniel Anderson
Meet hello82, a K-pop entertainment brand connecting idols and their fans
With over 140,000 fervent K-pop enthusiasts gathering at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20, KCON LA 2023 proved to be one of the grandest K-pop celebrations worldwide. A single-day convention ticket was $30, granting fans entry to the…
· Daniel Anderson
TWICE’s Jihyo makes solo debut with ‘ZONE’
Jihyo, the leader of K-pop girl group TWICE, has taken the leap into the solo spotlight with her debut album “ZONE.” About the album: After the release of TWICE vocalist Nayeon’s debut solo EP ”Im Nayeon” in June 2022, Jihyo has emerged as the group’s second member to embark on…