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How X1's promising career came to an abrupt end

Jan 7, 2020

From its record-breaking debut last summer to its sudden disbandment Monday night, X1’s story was short but extraordinary
Treasure to debut as first new boy band from YG in over 4 years

Jan 6, 2020

YG says the official debut of the revamped 12-piece boy band Treasure is on the way, marking the first boy band to debut from YG in over four years, since iKON in 2015. In a blog post on Monday, YG ...
CJ ENM CEO apologizes for vote rigging on Mnet’s ‘Produce’ series

Dec 30, 2019

CJ ENM, the company behind Mnet, has officially responded to the vote-rigging scandal surrounding the cable channel’s flagship audition show. “I’m extremely sorry for the hurt it caused to many trai...
Year in review: The biggest K-pop news of the year

Dec 22, 2019

To say the least, the year 2019 was a tumultuous one. Ups and downs, tears of joy and sorrow dominated the headlines. Here are some of the major stories that dominated K-pop news. 1. Plight o...
[Newsmaker] Dispute continues over military exemption for K-pop stars

Dec 19, 2019

Debate heated up over whether successful K-pop stars should be exempted from Korea’s mandatory military service during a public hearing at the National Assembly in Seoul on Thursday. Chaired by Rep....
Playlist: 15 best K-pop Christmas songs, from Twice, EXO to LOONA and more

Dec 17, 2019

15 tracks to get you in the festive spirit ahead of Christmas
Academics explain driving force behind BTS’ global success

Dec 11, 2019

Academics from around the world got together in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss the global success of BTS and K-pop in general. Sponsored by Big Hit Entertainment, which houses the likes of BTS and TX...
[INTERVIEW] Holland is turning scars into triumphant pop

Dec 11, 2019

The openly queer singer is using his position to highlight school violence with a new single
Big Hit denies report it is in profit dispute with BTS

Dec 10, 2019

BTS’ agent Big Hit Entertainment on Tuesday flatly denied a report that the label and BTS members are in a legal dispute over profit-sharing. On Monday evening, local cable TV network JTBC reported ...
‘Virtual Play’: Genie Music VR service lets you see Mamamoo up-close

Dec 10, 2019

Streaming service Genie Music launched a new virtual reality-powered video service on Tuesday with girl group Mamamoo’s ultra-high resolution performances as the platform’s first project. The Korean...
[Photo news] BTS performs at 2019 Jingle Ball

Dec 7, 2019

K-pop supergroup BTS on Friday wowed the audience of the 102.7 KIIS FM‘s Jingle Ball concert in Inglewood, California, US, with its performances of "Boy With Luv", "Mic Drop," and other hit songs.
BTS' Suga releases collaboration with Halsey

Dec 6, 2019

Suga, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, released a song in collaboration with American singer-songwriter Halsey on Friday. The song, "SUGA's Interlude," featuring the BTS member is one of the tracks ...
What went wrong at MAMA 2019

Dec 5, 2019

Mnet’s year-end music awards show met with many viewers’ disappointment
Playlist: 10 relaxing IU songs to keep you warm this winter

Dec 5, 2019

The nippy winter is in full swing -- time to take out the cozy essentials like a fuzzy blanket, padded coat and, most importantly, a renewed winter playlist. And just in time, K-pop fans have recent...
K-pop star Kang Daniel suspends engagements over mental health

Dec 4, 2019

K-pop star Kang Daniel has temporarily halted entertainment activities, his management company said Wednesday, citing Kang’s ongoing struggle with depression and panic disorder Wednesday. Kang has c...