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 f...

South Korea picks NewJeans’ Hanni to testify on workplace bullying

NewJeans member Hanni has been asked to testify at a South Korean National Assembly audit on workplace bullying. The Environment and Labor C...

NewJeans’ label rejects their demand to get former CEO back

Ador, NewJeans’ label, rejected the group’s demand to reinstate former CEO Min Hee-jin, citing adherence to Hybe Labels’ management an...

Democrats promote Kamala Harris with Lisa’s feminist anthem

The Democratic Party’s TikTok account is making waves after using Blackpink’s Lisa’s latest single, “New Woman,” to promote Kamala Harris’ p...

BTS ranks 19th on ‘Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st century’ list

BTS ranked 19th on Billboard’s list of the “Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century,” released Tuesday, recognized for breaking barriers in K...

K-pop idol reveals she worked as a barista during mental health break

Twice member Jeongyeon revealed on the Aug. 31 episode of her YouTube show “The Inspector” that she worked at a friend’s cafe during her hia...

‘A continuation of LOONA’: ARTMS dives into their journey of resilience and rebirth [interview]

NASA’s Artemis program is an ambitious space exploration initiative aimed at landing the first woman and first person of color on the moon. ...

Blackswan, Cravity and Jessi to star in Apple K-pop doc

K-pop girl group Blackswan, boy group Cravity and soloist Jessi are set to star in Apple TV Plus’ “K-Pop Idols,” a new documentary premierin...

Korean culture makes waves at Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics has not only seen a showcase of athletic prowess — it also became a stage for the vibrant influence of Korean cultur...

Jungkook, Lisa lead K-pop nods at the VMAs

BTS’ Jungkook and Blackpink’s Lisa garnered top nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards. Jungkook received nods for best collaboration and...

Seventeen announces US dates for ‘Right Here’ world tour

K-pop boy group Seventeen announced the dates for the U.S. leg of their “Right Here” world tour on Tuesday. There will be nine shows across ...

SM Entertainment to debut world’s 1st British K-pop boy group

SM Entertainment unveiled its first British K-pop boy group, Dear Alice, at a press conference in London on Thursday. The five-member group ...

How Bini made history as the first P-pop act at KCON LA

P-pop girl group Bini is truly the “Cherry On Top” that KCON LA 2024 needed. Dubbed as the Philippine “Nation’s Girl Group,” the eight moder...

K-pop star reveals his horrifying encounters with stalkers

Jaejoong, a former member of SM Entertainment’s TVXQ, shared some of the encounters he has had with sasaengs, a Korean term meaning “private...

2NE1 to reunite with world tour

K-pop girl group 2NE1 is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a reunion and world tour that kicks off in Seoul this October, followed by st...

P-pop girl group Bini to perform at KCON LA

Filipino girl group Bini is set to showcase P-pop at the K-pop music festival KCON LA 2024. The eight-member group will perform at the “M Co...

Grammy Museum to exhibit K-pop memorabilia

The Grammy Museum, located in Los Angeles, will run “HYBE: We Believe in Music,” an immersive exhibit featuring articles from Hybe acts — in...

Lisa to debut solo performance at New York festival

Blackpink’s Lisa will be the fifth official headliner at New York’s Global Citizen Festival, joining Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll and R...

Ateez’s San addresses alleged racism at Dolce & Gabbana show

Ateez member San has spoken out about the racial discrimination fans allege he faced at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda show in Milan on J...

North Korean defector chases K-pop stardom on idol reality show

A young man who defected from North Korea has now set his sights on becoming a K-pop idol.  Key points: ...

Pharrell Williams credited as composer for NewJeans’ Japanese debut single

NewsJeans has teamed up with Pharrell Williams for “Supernatural,” the K-pop group’s Japanese debut single from their upcoming album of the ...

RM unveiling ‘Come Back to Me’ music video helmed by ‘Beef’ director Lee Sung-jin

BTS’ RM is dropping the music video for “Come Back to Me,” a track from his new solo album slated for release later this m...

Stray Kids fans outraged over paparazzi’s ‘racist’ remarks at Met Gala

Fans of K-pop boy band Stray Kids expressed outrage at paparazzi for allegedly making racist comments and jokes during the group’s Met Gala ...

NewJeans collaborates with Takashi Murakami for new music video

South Korean pop group NewJeans is collaborating with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami for the visuals to their upcoming music ...

Interview: Monsta X’s I.M announces first solo world tour

Rapper and vocalist I.M of the K-pop group Monsta X will be embarking on his first-ever solo headlining world tour following the release of ...

Seventeen releases first compilation album, drops ‘Maestro’ MV

K-pop group Seventeen released their first compilation album, filled with their greatest hits, and a new music video for its single on the s...

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: ...

Netflix’s ‘Super Rich in Korea’ docuseries gets new release date

Netflix has revealed the new release date for its docuseries “Super Rich in Korea,” hosted by Got7’s Bambam. Key points: ...

NewJeans asks US court to reveal identity of YouTuber so they can sue them

K-pop group NewJeans wants Google to reveal the identity of a YouTuber allegedly spreading false information about them. Key points: ...

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: ...

BTS, NewJeans, Olivia Rodrigo among winners at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

BTS, NewJeans and Olivia Rodrigo are among the winners at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Key points: ...

Aespa’s Karina, actor Lee Jae-wook break up 1 month after K-pop idol apologized for dating

Aespa member Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook have ended their relationship five weeks after it was made public and following extreme backlash ...

Big Ocean, first hearing-impaired K-pop group, set for debut

South Korea is set to unveil its first-ever hearing-impaired K-pop group, Big Ocean, this month. Key points: ...

Blackpink’s Lisa teases new solo album, unveils Seoul home in birthday video

Blackpink’s Lisa teased an upcoming solo album and potential collaborations with singer-songwriters Rosalia and Tyla. Key points: ...

South Korea’s ramen exports on track to reach $1 billion in 2024

South Korea is anticipating breaking the $1 billion milestone for its ramen exports in 2024 after witnessing another record-breaking shipmen...

Blackpink becomes first K-pop girl group to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams

Blackpink has achieved a new milestone as their 2020 hit single “How You Like That” has surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams. Key points: ...