BLACKPINK’s Lisa sets new world record with 1 billion Spotify streams of ‘Money’

BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently added another Guinness World Record under her belt after her track “Money” surpassed the 1-billion stream mark on ...

BTS agency announces legal actions against stalkers, ‘malicious’ commenters

“We remain committed to an uncompromising, zero-tolerance policy in addressing stalking crimes that infringe on the privacy and safety...

Video: BTS’ V performs in first installment of NPR’s new ‘Tiny Desk Korea’

NPR recently posted a “Tiny Desk Korea” live concert featuring BTS’ V. Key details: Tiny Desk Korea is the first international i...

BLACKPINK, BTS’ Jungkook have historic wins at 2023 MTV VMAs

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) celebrated the achievements of several K-pop stars, with BLACKPINK and BTS’ Jungkook taking home cove...

BLACKPINK’s Lisa to be 1st K-pop act to perform at historic cabaret in Paris

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is about to make history as the first K-pop act to perform at the historic Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris. Key details: In an...

Korean boy band RIIZE change fandom name after fans point out original’s negative connotations

SM Entertainment’s new boy group RIIZE recently changed their official fandom name from SUNZ to BRIIZE due to potential negative conno...

Jimin’s father revealed to have silently donated groceries to low-income families in S. Korea

He personally loaded the boxes of instant noodles onto a truck and delivered them to the local government office ...

BTS’ RM addresses ‘Bad Religion’ controversy, refuses to apologize

BTS group member RM recently addressed the controversy surrounding his “Bad Religion” Instagram Story. Background information: In early Augu...

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, KCO...

NewJeans, Psy and ATEEZ to headline inaugural ‘Immortal Songs’ concert in New York

Tour and events organizer Studio PAV has revealed plans for a live concert of South Korean singing show “Immortal Songs” in New York. A sta...

K-pop boy band xikers talk their comeback album ‘House of Tricky: How to Play’ [interview]

They go by the enigmatic moniker xikers. The very name itself, a fusion of the enigmatic “x” and the intrepid spirit of “h...

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...

K-pop subunit LOVElution of tripleS releases new mini-album

LOVElution, the subunit of rookie K-pop girl group tripleS, recently released their new mini-album, “ↀ.” About the mini-album: “...

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 esti...

New SM Entertainment boy group RIIZE unveil 1st single at KCON LA

SM Entertainment’s new boy group RIIZE has released their prologue single, “Memories.”  Unveiling “Memories”:  The group showcas...

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 a...

Did you know? K-pop once had an ahead-of-its-time all-transgender idol group

South Korea once had an all-transgender K-pop group known as Lady, but their time in the limelight was short-lived. Origins: The four-member...

Jungkook’s ‘genderless’ look captivates in Calvin Klein’s Fall 2023 campaign

Jungkook’s unique look has ignited discussions online, with the term “genderless” trending on social media shortly after t...

Break up with your partner using this NewJeans x ‘The Powerful Girls’-themed PowerPoint

A unique PowerPoint presentation featuring NewJeans and “The Powerpuff Girls” has gone viral on social media. About the presentation: On Aug...

BTS’ V releases first single from upcoming solo album

BTS’ V recently dropped the first single from his upcoming solo album, “Layover.” About the single: “Love Me Again,” which was released on W...

BTS’ Suga starts military enlistment process

BTS’ label Big Hit Music recently announced that group member Suga has officially started his military enlistment process. About the announc...

From Brave Girls to ‘Breaking Barriers’: BBGirls talk their K-pop rebirth

Within the fabled annals of K-pop, few tales are as captivating and tumultuous as that of the group formerly known as Brave Girls.  Their sa...

NewJeans become 1st Asian girl group to chart 3 songs at same time on Billboard Hot 100

The feat puts the South Korean girl group in an exclusive club of female groups that consist of The Shangri-Las, En Vogue and The Pussycat D...

Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun dating news breaks norms for Korean celeb relationships

Jisoo, 28, is the only confirmed member of the popular K-pop quartet to be in a relationship, despite persistent rumors surrounding the love...

K-pop star Kwon Eun-bi returns with new single album ‘The Flash’

Korean solo artist and former IZ*ONE member Kwon Eun-bi released her latest single album “The Flash,” accompanied by a title track of the sa...

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 th...

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 w...

BTS’ Jungkook accidentally confirms V’s new album

Jungkook accidentally confirmed that fellow BTS member V will be releasing a debut solo album. What happened: While livestreaming on Weverse...

TWICE J-line subunit MISAMO release debut album

MISAMO, the first subunit of K-pop girl group TWICE, dropped their debut mini-album “Masterpiece” on Wednesday.  About the mini-album: “Mast...

BTS’ Jimin reacts to Ryan Gosling’s special gift from ‘Barbie’ film

BTS’ Jimin has posted a video about the one-of-a-kind “Barbie” gift he received from Ryan Gosling. Background info: Gosling, who plays Ken i...

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 Sho...

The Black Label to produce new girl group from Mnet competition series

South Korean television channel Mnet has announced a collaboration between its upcoming reality competition series “I-LAND 2” and YG Enterta...

Man jailed for trying to steal unreleased music while posing as BTS member

A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for posing as a member of BTS to obtain details about the group’s activiti...

NewJeans team up with Tony Leung, Jung Ho-yeon, the Powerpuff Girls for new MVs

K-pop girl group NewJeans released their sophomore mini-album “Get Up” on Friday. About the mini-album: “Get Up” fea...

Interview: K-pop boy group 8TURN on exploring uncharted territories in first comeback

In the ever-evolving constellation of K-pop, where new stars rise with each passing year, rookie boy group 8TURN is already shining bright. ...

Ryan Gosling gifts ‘Barbie’ film’s Ken guitar to BTS’ Jimin

Ryan Gosling is sending BTS’ Jimin a special Ken guitar from the “Barbie” movie. About the gift: Gosling, 42, stars as Ken in the highly a...