Sunmi and rapper BE’O are a one-two combo in new release ‘Lights Out’

“Lights Out,” a collaboration song between South Korean singer Sunmi and rapper BE’O, was released on Wednesday. The track...

TWICE’s Chaeyoung posts selfie wearing swastika T-shirt a day after controversy over QAnon shirt

TWICE member Chaeyoung has sparked outrage for another controversial wardrobe choice, this time involving a Nazi swastika. Just a day after ...

K-pop star SE7EN and K-drama star Lee Da-hae announce they are engaged

K-pop star SE7EN and K-drama star Lee Da-hae recently revealed on Instagram that they are getting married. In separate posts on Monday, the ...

Controversy after TWICE’s Chaeyoung spotted wearing QAnon T-shirt during performance

A controversial shirt worn by TWICE member Chaeyoung during their performance at MBC’s Music Core has netizens calling out the girl gr...

NMIXX release debut mini-album ‘expérgo’ with ‘Love Me Like This’ music video

K-pop girl group NMIXX have returned with their debut mini-album “expérgo,” led by the title track “Love Me Like This.” On Monday, the JYP E...

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo reveals title of upcoming debut solo single

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo recently unveiled the title poster of her forthcoming debut solo single, “Flower.” On Sunday, the K-pop artist shared the ...

4 ex-LOONA members sign with agency founded by group’s former creative director

Former LOONA members Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul and Choerry have signed exclusive contracts with Modhaus, a South Korean entertainment agency ...

NCT 127 to drop first graphic novel, ‘NCT 127: Limitless’

K-pop boy group NCT 127 are set to make their graphic novel debut with the upcoming release of “NCT 127: Limitless.”  According to Variety, ...

BTS’ Jimin releases music video for ‘Set Me Free Pt. 2′

BTS’ Jimin has recently dropped the music video for his pre-release single “Set Me Free Pt. 2” from his upcoming solo album, ...

HYBE aims for US market acquisitions after pullout from SM Entertainment bid

K-pop entertainment company HYBE is looking to increase its footprint in the U.S. entertainment market through multiple acquisitions and inv...

New K-pop boy group XODIAC make their mark with pre-debut single ‘Calling’

Upcoming K-pop boy group XODIAC recently released their English pre-debut single, “Calling.” Consisting of 6 members – LEX, HYUNSIK, BEOMSOO...

MAMAMOO announce US leg of ‘MY CON’ world tour

K-pop quartet MAMAMOO are taking their “MY CON” world tour to the United States for the first time.  The world tour began in Seoul in Novemb...

TikTok video that claims Koreans ‘love to think they’re the superior Asian race’ divides commenters

Commenters were divided after a TikTok user went viral for her January post about Koreans, claiming they “love to think they’re the superior...

Starship Entertainment confirms Luda and Dawon still part of girl group WJSN

Starship Entertainment, the K-pop agency that manages WJSN, has confirmed that members Luda and Dawon are still part of the girl group.  The...

SM Entertainment launches K-pop academy for aspiring idols

SM Universe Academy, a K-pop educational institution co-founded by SM Entertainment, has recently opened its doors to its first-ever cohort ...

LE SSERAFIM’s Yunjin releases new solo single ‘피어나도록 (love you twice)’

LE SSERAFIM’s Huh Yunjin released her third self-composed solo track, “피어나도록 (love you twice),” on Tuesday. The song’s Korean title is a nod...

HYBE founder states BTS reunion in 2025 is a ‘hope,’ not a guarantee

HYBE, the label behind global K-pop sensation BTS, has yet to confirm plans for the group’s reunion, according to label founder Bang S...

Charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent: T-shirt in NMIXX music video sparks controversy

JYP Entertainment girl group NMIXX has sparked controversy for a vulgar word that appears in their new “Young, Dumb, Stupid” music video.  T...

BTS’ RM features in new song and music video ‘Smoke Sprite’ from So!YoON!

Lead singer So!YoON! of South Korean indie rock band SE SO NEON and BTS leader RM have released a new collaboration single, “Smoke Spr...

Hybe drops takeover bid for SM Entertainment after talks with Kakao

South Korean entertainment company Hybe has pulled out of its takeover bid for SM Entertainment.  The K-pop agency behind acts such as BTS, ...

TWICE returns with new album ‘Ready To Be’ and ‘Set Me Free’ music video

K-pop superstars TWICE released their latest mini-album “Ready to Be,” led by the title track “Set Me Free,” on Friday. The album consists o...

TWICE launches metaverse fan community TWICE Square in ‘Roblox’

K-pop girl group TWICE has launched a virtual fan world on “Roblox.” The fan world, TWICE Square, was inspired by TWICE’s ...

(G)I-DLE member Minnie releases first solo single ‘Expectations’ featuring Anne-Marie

(G)I-DLE’s Minnie has released her first official solo, “Expectations,” featuring British pop singer Anne Marie.  The track was first teased...

BLACKPINK sets world record for most-streamed female group on Spotify

BLACKPINK has set a new world record as the most-streamed female group on Spotify, with over 8.88 billion individual streams. The K-pop quar...

K-pop boy group’s first major award ends up for sale at Philippine flea market for $3

A Filipino TikTok user upset several social media users after posting about a special K-pop trophy that their mother allegedly found at a fl...

Aespa to be first-ever K-pop act to take stage at Outside Lands music festival

Aespa will be the first K-pop act to perform at the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco this August.  The K-pop girl group will be...

iKON ready to ‘Take Off’ with tour stops in Asia, Europe and North America

South Korean boy group iKON have announced city stops for their upcoming “Take Off” world tour. The group’s world tour will cove...

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo reveals solo single release date

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has recently announced the release date of her highly anticipated debut solo single.  On her social media accounts, such a...

8 out of 13 members of girl group WJSN renew their contracts with Starship Entertainment

Starship Entertainment announced on Friday that eight members of 13-member girl group WJSN, also known as Cosmic Girls, have renewed their c...

Cast, crew of HBO’s ‘The Idol’ spill on Jennie Kim’s role: ‘Her job was to sit there and look pretty’

A recent exposé reveals the extent of Jennie’s Kim role on the upcoming HBO series “The Idol” — and a firestorm of controversial production ...

J-Hope and his ‘idol’ J. Cole meet ‘on the street’ in new solo single

BTS rapper J-Hope has fulfilled one of his dream collaborations with his new single “on the street,” featuring North Carolina rapper J. Cole...

K-pop’s newest hit: mental health support through audio therapy

The manager of a legendary K-pop artist once asked me to exclude the words “mental health” in any context from a pending interview profile. ...

BTS’ Jungkook deletes personal Instagram account with 50 million followers

Jungkook has explained his decision to delete his personal Instagram account with over 50 million followers.  The BTS member abruptly delete...

Ok Taec-yeon signs US talent deal with William Morris Endeavor

South Korean singer and actor Ok Taec-yeon, also known as Taecyeon, has signed a deal with William Morris Endeavor (WME), one of the largest...

S. Korean politician in hot water for resurfaced fanfic featuring K-pop star IU

Controversy is swirling around South Korean politician Jang Ye-chan after a fanfiction he authored years ago allegedly referenced singer IU ...

Aespa unleashes new tracks, solo songs at inaugural ‘SYNK: Hyper Line’ concert

Aespa performed a bevy of unreleased songs and solo numbers as part of a 25-track set list at their “SYNK: Hyper Line” concerts over the wee...